All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 155
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ArticleBPC lays down challenge
The BPC has laid down the challenge to find the nation's tastiest potato dish.
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ArticleTory report praised
The NFU has hailed the Conservative Party’s ‘Quality of Life’ report as ‘an important contribution to the debate on present and future role of agriculture and on the place of British farmers in national life’.
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Organic first for Preston
The first stall specialising in organic fruit and vegetables at Preston indoor market has opened.
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Kleve to host S&G Cyclamen show
S&G Flowers will be holding its 2007 Cyclamen show on October 9-12 in Kleve, Germany.
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Growers urged not to get sluggish
Growers are being urged to put in orders for slug pellets early this autumn, as the summer’s damp weather means that bumper numbers of the mollusks are likely to hatch.
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ArticleHTA publishes plant selling guide
The HTA has launched a new guide to help growers sell their plants more easily.
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ArticleTozer launches online gateway
Tozer Seeds has launched a new online vegetable seeds sales division called Tozer Direct.
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Malvern launches 'Edible Gardens'
Organisers of this year’s Malvern Show are hoping to encourage the trend to ‘grow your own’ fruit and veg by launching an ‘Edible Gardens’ competition.
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HTA calls for Scottish SPS feedback
The HTA is asking its members in Scotland for their views on how and when the Single Payment Scheme for nurseries should be brought in.
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Promo boost for chrysanthemums
Chrysanthemums are set to become next season’s hottest trend, thanks to the Flowers and Plants Association.
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ArticleGrowers warned over 2008 spinach supply
English growers have been warned that spinach seed, provided mainly from Denmark, will be in shorter supply for next year's crop.
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ArticleEnglish apple season now underway
The English apple season has officially launched this week, with the arrival of the major UK varieties in retailers over a week earlier than last year.
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Euro business awards deadline looms
Organisers of the 2008 European Business Awards have warned that the deadline for entry is looming.
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ArticleTitchmarsh presents Writtle students
New Writtle College graduates were honoured by Alan Titchmarsh in two ceremonies which took place last week.
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ArticleNew Scotts sales rep for Ireland
Scotts has appointed a new area sales manager for the Republic of Ireland, which, according to the company, has demonstrated its commitment to making further investment in Ireland.
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ArticleEMR shares apple days with the public
East Malling Research (EMR) will be opening its doors to the public for the first time in five years for their ‘Apple Days’ on September 29 and 30.
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ArticlePatio veg proves popular
While multiples have built up a substantial business in growing flowers sold in patio pots, their attention is now encompassing the possibilities of expanding into edible and ornamental vegetables.
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Communicating hydroponics
A community project that promotes the social, nutritional and environmental benefits of hydroponics is collaborating with a hydroponic equipment supplier to communicate the environmental benefits of growing using water rather than soil.
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ArticlePrince backs Year of Food and Farming
The Prince of Wales reaffirmed his pledge to bring schoolchildren closer to the land last week, when he became the first farmer to welcome visitors at part of the Year of Food and Farming.
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Exosect launches SA sales development manager
Pest management firm Exosect has announced it has appointed a dedicated sales development manager for South Africa.