All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 162
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'Early Birds' for Whetman Pinks
Dianthus breeders Whetman Pinks will be exhibiting for the 21st time at this year’s Four Oaks, where they will launch a new range of Whetman ‘Early Bird’ Pinks for 2008.
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NVZ events planned
A series of events have been planned over the next few months to address issues and concerns relating to the implementation of the Nitrates Directive.
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ArticleIndustry's water effort underlined
The NFU has launched a report to show how growers and farmers are working to conserve water.
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ArticleNorthern lines up five for Four Oaks
The Northern Liner Company will return to Four Oaks this year to launch five new varieties.
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Training for Plantarea staff
HTA is set to launch a series of training days aimed at plantarea staff and managers at venues throughout the UK.
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Tio set for expansion
Organic root crop growers Tio has been given a grant to go ahead with an expansion which could create up to 20 new jobs.
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ArticleFrench bedding tour de force
The owner of Number 2365, the last cottage in the village of Mannequebeurre on the D218 road 10 miles south east of Calais, has created an extraordinary bedding display to rival anything seen at RHS Flower Shows.
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ArticleTGA seeks tastiest tomato
The British Tomato Grower’s Association is setting out on a quest to find the nation’s most delicious tomato.
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ArticleWrittle tackles Braeburn disease
The postharvest unit at Writtle College has conducted an investigation into increased respiration rates with inoculation of Botryis cinerea in Braeburn apples.
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Ball brings 'Mini-Me' to Four Oaks
Ball Colegrave will be launching several new varieties at this year’s show, including a new series of ‘Mini-Me’ compact Petunias.
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US labour woes
Already stretched growers in the US are concerned they may be struck by labour shortages next season.
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Green light for Dutch auction merger
Bloemenveiling Aalsmeer and FloraHolland have been granted permission for their intended merger by the Netherlands Competition Authority - Nederlandse Mededingingsautoriteit - (Nma).
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ArticleNotcutts sale completed
South-east based Notcutts has confirmed the sale of its nurseries to John Woods nurseries.
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Article'Magic Marlot' takes Plantarium plaudits
Skimmia japonica ‘Magic Marlot’ has been named ‘best novelty’ at Plantarium 2007.
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Anglia expands membership
Agricultural buying group Anglia Farmers has attracted 150 new members in the last six months - 30 percent more than in the previous six month.
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Blueberries - food for the brain
American scientists have found that blueberry extracts can soothe a type of inflammation of the brain.
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Defra launches three consultations
Defra has published three consulation documents outlining proposals on how the agricultural industry can improve water quality by making changes to farming practices.
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ArticleNaked truth for cues
Customers in the produce aisles at the Co-op may wish to avert their eyes from October 1, as the supermarket becomes the UK’s first retailer to launch ‘naked’ cucumbers.
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ArticleLincolnshire: the forgotten county?
For far too long, Lincolnshire has lived in the shadow of its neighbouring counties; but that attitude is now being turned on its head, thanks to some sturdy county council initiatives and the passion of the region’s produce suppliers. Laura Gould embarked on a two-day tour of the area to find out more about the Select Lincolnshire project.
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ArticleSpalding - still got it
The UK’s foremost fresh produce hub is situated in the heart of the fens in Spalding and, with a network of related businesses based within a few miles of each other, the area is a major focal point for the trade. Anna Sbuttoni reports.