All articles by John Broy – Page 15
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Notcutts increases power
The family-owned firm of nurseries Notcutts, based at Woodbridge near Ipswich has taken delivery of a further 15 utility vehicles from Ransomes Jacobsen.
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Survey reveals healthier Scots
People living in Scotland are increasingly aware that they should be eating more fruit and vegetables, according to a survey.
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PSD approves herbicide Decimate
The Pesticides Safety Directorate (PSD) has granted full label approval for the use of herbicide Decimate on leeks.
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NFU announces Farming Excellence Awards finalists
The NFU has announced the finalists in the Farming Excellence Awards.
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Greenery calls for a salad a day
Simon Trewin, of the Greenery UK, urged consumers to try a salad a day in an address at Horticulture in Focus, 2004.
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Fruit juice part of soft drinks boom
Independent market analyst Datamonitor has revealed that the market for soft drinks is booming, and the UK is the Europe’s second largest market behind Germany.
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Farm Shop plants orchards
Churncote Farm Shop in Shropshire plans to expand its organic orchard, following success in its first eight months of trading.
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East Malling Research appoints chief executive officer
East Malling Research has appointed its new chief executive officer.
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Tesco stresses importance of long-term relationships
Tesco’s category director Steve Murrells stressed the importance of commitment to long-term relationships with British growers, in a speech to delegates at Horticulture Focus 2004.
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Arrow named Sainsbury's Organic Producer of 2004
Arrow Organic Vegetables has won Sainsbury’s Organic Producer of the Year 2004, following a nationwide quest to find Sainsbury’s top organic farmers and suppliers.
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Sainsbury's launches Looney promotion
Sainsbury’s has launched an on-pack instant win promotion on carrots and the Blue Parrot Range of apples and bananas, to coincide with the release of the Looney Tunes Movie.
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Foodex Meatex attracts inward trade mission
Foodex Meatex will welcome an international trade delegation when it opens its doors on March 14.
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BPC issues warning to growers
The British Potato Council (BPC) has issued a stark warning that potato growers could jeopardise the industry by ignoring the threat of quarantine potato diseases.
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First UK ring rot outbreak contained
Defra has announced that the outbreak of potato ring rot on a Welsh Farm has been contained.
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NFU launches Manifesto for Horticulture
The NFU will launch its Manifesto for Horticulture at Horticulture in Focus 2004 on Thursday.
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Conservative Party slams 10-year plan
Shadow transport secretary Damian Green claimed the government has failed to generate confidence in its ability to tackle congestion effectively.
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Transfrigoroute congratules members efforts
Wincanton has produced an online safety manual for employees and an online risk assessment pilot, it was revealed at a Transfrigoroute meeting.
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Innovations lined up for Foodex Meatex
Foodex Meatex has reported that many exhibitors will be using this year’s show as a launch pad for new products and services.
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FTA calls for government honesty
The government needs to be honest about the level of performance that it expects from the UK’s transport infrastructure, according to the Freight Transport Association’s (FTA) president John Allan.
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Food Standards Agency survey receives praise
A Food Standards Agency (FSA) survey that spotlights the high levels of misleading labelling prevalent in the UK food industry has been praised by the NFU.