All articles by Kathy Miller – Page 24
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Five more years for AWB
The ministry of agriculture has announced that the Agricultural Wages Board will continue to operate until 2005.
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Enza sticks to slow road
New Zealand apple marketer Enza will not be fast-tracked to deregulation, the NZ farm minister has confirmed.
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French face re-conquest of UK apple market
The troubled French apple sector is planning a reconquest of the UK market and considering a land registry of top fruit trees as part of a raft of measures to help deal with over production.
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Multiples must focus on residue cocktail
A report published by the government's pesticides watchdog has found a reduction in unacceptable levels of pesticides residues but recommends further investigation on the effects of multiple residues.
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Chile bridges the GAP
Chile must open up new markets, control pests and give top priority to a new good agricultural practices (GAP) programme launched last week, says growers' leader Luis Schmidt (pictured).
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Israelis could win water reprieve
Israel's water advisory body has recommended farmers' water quotas should not be cut further.
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USDA extends canker quarantine
US plant health authorities are expanding the quarantine area in canker-struck Florida to prevent the disease's spread.
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Israel faces water squeeze
Israel's water authorities are discussing the crisis which could see supplies to the agricultural sector cut back still further.
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Chile suffers damp cold snap
Heavy rainfall and cool weather in parts of Chile are menacing fruit development in the crucial spring period.
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English apples enjoy London launch
The English apple season was launched with flair and flourish to the trade on Monday evening at one of London's hottest tourist attractions.
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Geest upbeat after first-half results
Prepared produce supplier Geest has reported growth in all key business areas in the first half of 2000.
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Scots declared Brown Rot free
Scotland's valuable potato and potato seed crops have been found to be free of Brown Rot despite the discovery in Scotland of bacteria which causes the disease.
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Aussies look to expand in Europe
A report released by Australian parliamentary secretary for agriculture Judith Troeth (pictured) warns that Australian fresh produce exporters are missing out on opportunities in the old world which could also see them lose market share in export markets closer to home.
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Unity on organic forum
Leading research and organics industry bodies have come together to organise a two-day conference for UK fruit growers.
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Sainsbury's ducks out of price war
Supermarket Sainsbury's has reacted coolly to price slashing on organic lines announced by its competitor Tesco this week.
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Citrus growers take to the streets
Producers in Argentina's main easy-peeler and orange growing region have been protesting against rising costs in their sector.
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Valencia forecasts citrus volume slump
The Spanish citrus harvest in the main growing region of Valencia is expected to fall by 6.1 per cent on last season's record volumes.
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Warm welcome for Brazilian mango
Burgeoning demand and supermarket promotions are creating an eager market for new season Brazilian mangoes.
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USDA forecasts export rise
The United States department of agriculture (USDA) is forecasting an increase in fresh produce exports over the coming year.
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EU set for food promotion spend
The EU agriculture commissioner has indicated that EU food exports could be set to benefit from a promotional budget.