All articles by Kathy Miller – Page 20

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    Farm incomes slump

    2000-12-06T00:00:00Z

    Latest revenue statistics show that UK producers are going through some of their toughest times.

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    Chinese exports soar

    2000-12-06T00:00:00Z

    World Apple Report data shows dramatic apple export increases from China with Fuji leading the way.

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    Berry volumes build up

    2000-12-06T00:00:00Z

    A slow start from some sources is being overcome as imports of fresh berries into the UK are starting to increase in the run up to Christmas, according to one importer.

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    Anecoop's silver celebration

    2000-12-06T00:00:00Z

    Valencia-based Spanish fresh produce supplier Anecoop, is celebrating its 25th season in 2000-01 and has announced major structural changes to its organisation.

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    Top fruit sector needs innovation

    2000-12-05T00:00:00Z

    To avoid being dragged down, the apple industry must innovate on every level to survive and compete with the corporate food giants of the snack market. But simply introducing new varieties is not enough.

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    Kiwi growers keep control

    2000-12-04T00:00:00Z

    Producers of kiwifruit in New Zealand have voted in support of moves to retain grower control of marketing company, Zespri International.

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    Chile back on track

    2000-12-04T00:00:00Z

    Chilean fruit exports are expecting a return to normal for the 2000-01 season.

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    Apple growers protest

    2000-12-03T00:00:00Z

    New Zealand producers have said they will take their protests over the pace of regulatory change to the NZ parliament this week.

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    Chile suffers from R&D deficiency

    2000-12-01T00:00:00Z

    A lack of research and development in Chile is taking its toll on the apple sector, according to a leading Chilean academic.

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    NZ top-fruit sector weighs options

    2000-11-29T00:00:00Z

    The apple and pear sectors in New Zealand are considering the future as they review a report on their industry launched by their government.

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    Regime reform favours POs

    2000-11-29T00:00:00Z

    Producer organisations stand to gain under reform of the EU fruit and vegetable regime announced for next year.

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    NFU clinches work-permit deal

    2000-11-29T00:00:00Z

    More work permits will be granted to foreign students next year following lobbying by grower groups.

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    Stockbridge centre edges closer

    2000-11-29T00:00:00Z

    Growers in northern England have made progress this week towards setting up their own technology transfer centre.

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    Cranberry growers lack seasonal cheer

    2000-11-26T00:00:00Z

    A disastrous oversupply situation is threatening New England cranberry producers.

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    Chile makes bank plans

    2000-11-26T00:00:00Z

    Producers in Chile look likely to benefit from international plans for a new agricultural bank.

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    NZ organic apples set for surge

    2000-11-26T00:00:00Z

    Difficult market conditions for conventionally grown fruit are encouraging New Zealand apple growers to opt in increasing numbers for organic production.

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    Farm ministers approve new aid levels

    2000-11-26T00:00:00Z

    EU agriculture ministers met last week and have reviewed parts of the fruit and vegetable regime agreeing to a shake up in aid allocation.

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    US considers WAPA membership

    2000-11-23T00:00:00Z

    American top-fruit growers are considering membership of the new World Apple & Pear Association and could join as early as next spring.

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    Free fruit could encompass veg

    2000-11-22T00:00:00Z

    Following the launch of the free-fruit-for-schools scheme last week, the department of health has indicated that vegetables might also find their way onto the menu.

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    Keep seed stores clean

    2000-11-22T00:00:00Z

    Squeaky clean seed stores are essential to avoid diseased potatoes.