All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 194
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Farm tax exemptions under threat
The recent Lyons review into local government funding has proposed ending the 70-year-old business rate exemption for agricultural land and buildings.
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Dow recommends Electis
Dow Agrosciences is recommending the inclusion of the protectant fungicide, Electis, in any blight control programme.
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Richard Hirst - Chairman NFU Board for Horticulture
The polytunnel issue highlights a growing problem with planning regulations and farm diversification.
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ArticleIn the driving seat
Growers operating their own fleets of distribution vehicles will need to be aware of new regulations that came into force this week governing drivers’ working hours, as Richard Smyth and Nicola Close explain.
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Testing times
Growers have got much to deal with at the moment when it comes to pesticide use. Rising SOLA costs and ever tightening EU legislation, before even mentioning the subject of public perceptions, are making it a challenging time, as Commercial Grower finds out.
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ArticleManaging pest and disease risk
Dr Jim Smith, ornamental horticulture technical manager at Scotts, talks about the latest and most effective methods of keeping pests and diseases at bay.
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ArticleEaster bonus
Plant sales across all retail outlets were buoyant this Easter, with gardeners inspired to head out and plant up. Angela Youngman reports.
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Assurances needed over levies
Clearly the way the new levy structure is shaping up is not going down well with a number of growers (pages 1 and 6). There
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ArticleCider booming in Northern Ireland
Apple growers in Northern Ireland are continuing to ride what’s been termed ‘the Magners wave’, as demand for regional cider booms in Ulster.
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Organic testing a reality?
The Food Standards Agency has funded a study to come up with a test to confirm the authenticity of organic foods.
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Aussie - NZ apple battle continues
Australian apple growers have succeeded in securing a senate hearing into the contentious issue of New Zealand apple imports.
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ArticleSealed and delivering
Sealed Air is making strides in the soft-fruit packaging industry and, with a firm knowledge of the sector under its belt and some new products up its sleeve, the US corporation means business. Anna Sbuttoni visited its plant in Poole.
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ArticleBelgians get an edge
Over the past couple of years, Belgian fresh produce has transformed its reputation from the Netherlands’ poor relation by turning its attention to environmentally friendly production and quality development. Although the majority of its exports are to France, Belgian salads are gradually reaching the UK and competing on an equal footing with Dutch product. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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ArticleKiwis up to the challenge
As the first vessels of New Zealand top fruit arrive in the UK to a warm welcome and a buoyant market, with stores of European fruit emptying fast, Kathy Hammond looks at the prospects for the Kiwi industry as it faces ever-increasing competition on the international stage and apparently mis-placed pressure from environmental lobbyists.
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ArticleTo the power of eight
A trial carried out by Mehadrin Tnuport Export and jointly analysed and assessed with the Volcani Institute in Israel has shown the benefits of using octagonal cartons for the shipment of avocados from Israel to Europe.
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Making it pay while the sun shines
As the days race on at a relentless pace and we enjoy lighter evenings and warmer temperatures, we have spent another busy
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Protect others to protect yourself
In this months focus on legislation affecting your business, Adam Bernstein (pictured) hosts a look at the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) 1974, which Poppy Williams argues is the most significant Act in the remit of health and safety.
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Mixed messages open to endless interpretations
I am always interested in recommendations made by retailers to help consumers, because they are open to so many
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Farmers’ markets in the firing line
Another week, another cobbled-together scandal breaks. This time around, farmers’ markets find themselves in the firing
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Hazard warning
Nowadays the storage and disposal of chemicals or other potentially hazardous materials is subject to a range of strict legislation. Matthew Shaw explains what the requirements are for a UK business.