All England articles – Page 4
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Early UK asparagus could triple output
Lincolnshire-based nursery Hargreaves Plants has revealed plans to begin trialling a new variety of green asparagus called Early California, which it suggests could radically alter the commercial landscape for UK asparagus.
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Bodies call for fair deal for English farmers
Three industry bodies have jointly called for English growers and farmers to get a fair deal over proposals to 'green' the Common Agricultural Policy.
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NFU unhappy with delay on AWB future
The NFU has described Unite as "misleading" following the trade union's suggestion that last week's House of Lords debate has put a "brake" on abolition plans for the Agricultural Wages Board.
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Fire devastates Sheerness produce warehouse
Five people have been injured in what firefighters have described as a “massive blaze” at a reefer warehouse at the Port of Sheerness.
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Strong growth predicted for fresh produce
Financial analyst Plimsoll has predicted that the average growth of fresh produce businesses will be as high as five per cent this year despite poor weather resulting in a difficult 2012.
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Soils Partnership set up for final push
The Soils Partnership, a collaboration between the AHDB and Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF) to help UK farmers get the most out of their soil, is set for one final push before its programme comes to an end in March.
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New website for British Growers
The British Growers Association has unveiled a new website at www.britishgrowers.org.
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Beds Growers plan 50th celebrations
Bedfordshire Growers is marking its 50th anniversary this year with a day of displays and celebrations at its site near Biggleswade.
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Iceland plans fresh produce drive
Iceland has exclusively told the FPJ that it is looking to work with new producers, packers and growers as part of its strategy to increase sales of fruit and vegetables.
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ArticleEx-Capespan man named boss at Lonrho
Ben Ward has been appointed chief executive of the agribusiness division of UK-based industrial conglomerate Lonrho, a key supplier of African fresh produce to markets around the globe.
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Fresh Produce Journal adopts new digital strategy
New online presence for Americafruit, Asiafruit, Eurofruit, Fresh Produce Journal, Fresh Convenience and Produce Plus
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ArticleFears grow over impact of EU DPA ruling
Apple growers and exporters globally are facing a problematic future following the ban of active post-harvest substance diphenylamine (DPA) in the European Union.
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Study places on offer at Cranfield
Cranfield is set to receive a share of a £12m BBSRC investment for advanced training for the development of the agri-food industry.
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ArticleSurvey shows Brits still wrongly storing produce
There is still a great deal of misunderstand about which produce should and should not be stored in the fridge, according to Beko’s first National Fridge Audit.
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ArticleAsparagus is Diamond Jubilee winner
Asparagus is the UK's most popular treat for the Diamond Jubilee celebrations according, to research from the British Aspraragus Festival.
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ArticleFacebook speaker completes Re:fresh lineup
The fresh produce industry will be able to take advice from the world's leading social network at next week's Re:fresh Conference.
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ArticlePotato prices "could soar" next year
Potato prices could be set to soar next year as farmers across Europe rein in planting this season.
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ArticleRain brings drought respite
Heavy rain over the past two weeks has eased pressure on farmers hit by water restrictions, but the relief is likely to be temporary and there are still concerns about the growing season ahead.
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ArticleHallett named as new CEO at British Growers
James Hallett has been named as the new chief executive of the British Growers Association, taking over from Martin Riggall who retires at the end of May.
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ArticleRe:fresh 2012 finalists named
The finalists for this year’s Re:fresh Awards have been unveiled.