All articles by Kathy Miller – Page 26
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Unions demand full levy exemption
Farmers' unions in the UK are calling on Gordon Brown to recognise the plight of their members over the climate change levy and other pressing issues.
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LEAF recognises fruit-farm achievements
Integrated-crop-management promotional body LEAF has announced a new award for fruit growers.
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Veggies gang up
A Lancashire company is leading the way in fresh produce promotion to children.
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Strawberry supply struck again
The UK strawberry season is suffering the vagaries of the summer weather once again.
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Costa Rica fears banana price crash
Independent banana growers in Costa Rica worry that low prices being paid for their fruit will fall still further by the end of the year.
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SA hopes for stone-fruit recovery
South Africa is hoping for a return to form on stone fruit in the upcoming season after adverse weather conditions affected half the crop in 1999.
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Spain forecasts top-fruit decline
Spanish growers will have smaller crops of apples and pears this season.
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Bidders take share of Enza
Both GPG and FR Partners have taken their shareholdings in Enza close to their target mark.
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US Bill threatens Argentinean citrus imports
Legislation before the US Senate could halt or delay citrus imports from Argentina.
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NZ government to review permit scheme
New Zealand's agriculture minister announced yesterday that apple export permits will be reviewed at the end of the season.
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US citrus growers aim to sue
New regulations allowing the import of Argentinean citrus into the US has spurred local growers into action.
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Sinclair triumphs in US court
A UK fresh-produce labelling company is defending its patents through the US courts.
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Citrus trees take the strain
Spanish citrus trees could be suffering the after effects of a season of record-breaking production.
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Two retailers take the Brammy
For the first time in Bramley history, two multiples share this top trade award.
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Zespri faces long season
Difficult trading conditions may not be denting global revenues yet, but Zespri International is looking at a later finish to the kiwifruit season to make up for its slow start.
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China demystified
Export seminars for Florida grapefruit growers have revealed some interesting facts on the Chinese market.
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Chilean stone fruit basks in price rises
A smaller offer from Chile and a significant reduction in shipments should have a positive effect on returns to growers of nectarines, peaches and plums, according to end-of season figures announced by producers' association Fedefruta.
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Frosts strike Argentina
Sub-zero temperatures hit parts of northern Argentina towards the end of last week including areas within the main lemon-growing province of Tucuman.