All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 174
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ArticleTrain to tomorrow
The Management Development Services scheme has provided scores of managers to its fresh produce member companies since being established by a forward-thinking group in 1986. A link forged with Harper Adams University College now offers the trainees even more - the first work-based post-graduate certificate qualification in any UK industry sector. It could also change public perception about the fresh produce industry as a destination, as Tommy Leighton reports.
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ArticleRoots of knowledge
With the issue of labour and the next generation high on most growers’ list of concerns, horticultural colleges are facing their own battle to get their share of the educational pound, as Adrian Tatum explains.
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ArticleGrowers need a robust response
There’s not much you can do when the weather turns against you, but the British Potato Council focuses much of its research-based activity towards ensuring you have a thorough strategy to address the factors you can control, argues Knowledge Transfer manager Rob Clayton.
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Education on the front foot
Everyone is rightly concerned about education in horticulture at the moment, and the question of where the next generation is
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ArticleNew varieties at Plantarium
Numerous new varieties will be on show at the upcoming Plantarium show in the Netherlands.
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Article'Superfood' restrictions introduced
Products that award themselves the status of ‘superfood’ will be banned under new EU rules that came into effect last week, unless the claim can be proven.
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Plants 'central to Euro economy'
The EU-backed 'Plants for the Future' Technology Platform has officially released its final Strategic Research Agenda, claiming that plants are central to the future of the European economy.
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Tong revamps cleaner design
A new design of stone and clod separation has been introduced by Tong Peal for its Evoultion Cleaner.
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Brown develops enviro services
Agricultural property consultant Brown & Co has developed a variety of carbon footprinting services for horticultural and agricultural business.
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ArticleWalkers backs local growers
Gary Lineker is going local. The Walkers mascot will front a new series of campaigns for the company in September, as the firm attempts to cash in on local sourcing initiatives.
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ArticleProject Bumblebee up and running
Sainsbury’s and Syngenta have now rolled out the much vaunted ‘Project Bumblebee’, an attempt to stem and reverse the humble bumble’s dwindling numbers.
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Natural England looks for innovative growers
Natural England has launched its ‘Future of Farming Awards’ scheme at the Royal Show.
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Growers find positives in climate change
Over 80 percent of growers believe that the global climate is changing, according to a new survey from Farming Futures.
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Lib Dems launch rural renaissance
The Liberal Democrats have put forward their new plans for rural Britain at The Royal Show.
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ArticleBudgens reaps local sourcing benefits
Latest news from Budgens underlines that the strategy of highlighting both regional and locally grown food is having a major impact on the consumer.
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ArticleGrowers face off against slugs
Certis has reported a sharp rise in sales of its Meta Quality metaldehyde pellets as potato crops face severe damage from burgeoning numbers of slugs.
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Hi-tech production line for Metcalfe
Metcalfe Organic of Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire, has completed the upgrade of its dedicated organic processing and pre-packing facility at Low House Farm.
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Scientist claims salmonella soil link
A scientist at Plant Research International has claimed that salmonella bacteria can spread within lettuce plants grown in infected soil as well as on the leaves.
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CLA says local is best
The Country Land and Business Association has called for an extension of the debate on local sourcing.
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ArticleRed Tractor moves through the gears
The Red Tractor and its role in farm assurance is set to undergo a major overhaul under plans announced by the NFU and Assured Food Standards this week.