The Mexican farm ministry has helped set up a lime producers’ committee in order to increase production, better tackle pests and disease and find new market niches. The body has representation from all the main Mexican growing areas and will also look at orchard renewal and variety conversion. Lime production in Mexico has spiralled over the past decade rising from 13,000ha in 1997 to 58,000ha this year.
Statement from Chinese Premier comes after fruit imports from Vietnam more than doubled in value in 2023
Move follows failure of initial talks to find a mutually agreed solution
Steve Nelson, director at the newly restructured Plant Sciences Genetics, talks to Fruitnet about the current state of the berry market, new varieties and future opportunities for the category
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Saga Robotics announces new partnerships with major growers in Kent, Scotland, and the south of England
Executive chair Richard Walker says he wants to advocate for customers and colleagues and narrow the gap between government and British high streets
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