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ArticleLytone partners with Nagurum Company to deliver practical solutions in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean,” is actively pursuing economic recovery following its 2022 financial crisis. As a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, agriculture holds a rich history and significant importance. In addition to its internationally renowned tea plantations, Sri Lanka also produces a wide ...
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VideoVideo: Sawari puts down local roots with Dutch ginger supply
Sawari Fresh has made its name as a garlic and ginger importer. Now it wants to develop local ginger production in Europe
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NewsCanadian growers rue ‘missed opportunity’ to boost fruit and veg sector
FVGC says it is disappointed with government’s budget plan, which it says overlooks need for more secure domestic supply
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NewsMore farm businesses hurt by inheritance tax, report finds
New research reveals that farm tax will hit swathes of farmers not included in government forecast, says ag group
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ArticleAgenda announced for Fresh Produce India 2025
Quick-commerce revolution, India’s rise as a producer of new fruits, and game-changing technologies among key topics in focus at premier industry event
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NewsEffie Maersk crew harvests fresh vegetables on board
Technology provided by Agwa apparently produces regular supply of salad during long sea voyages
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ArticleBarfoots expands UK butternut production
British grower scales up UK butternut squash production thanks to successful Sakata seed variety
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ArticleCity Harvest praises farmer commitment to feeding the nation
The food redistribution charity collected over six tonnes of food donated by protesting farmers in London this week
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NewsDole launches Irish-grown Honeycrunch under Grá brand
Company attempts to boost consumption of locally grown fruit with introduction of limited edition variety
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ArticleFruitnet launches Fresh Produce Vietnam
Brand-new conference and expo event for Vietnam’s booming fresh produce business takes place in Ho Chi Minh City on 13-14 May
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ArticlePerfection Fresh introduces Mexican-grown Calypso mangoes to US market
Mangoes supplied to Whole Foods Market in Los Angeles in collaboration with Sonora-based grower Campos Borquez
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ArticleNew Covent Garden Market celebrates 50 years at Nine Elms
Historic fresh produce wholesale market celebrates milestone anniversary serving London and the South East from ‘new’ Vauxhall site
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ArticleSainsbury’s launches salad range from vertical farm GrowUp
Unbeleafable leaves are grown and packed in a controlled environment at GrowUp’s vertical farm in Kent
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ArticleBranston boosts Nemo potato production
Finding Nemo just got easier as potato producer Branston ups production of this hybrid variety
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NewsMorrisons supports British farmers with series of commitments
Morrisons commits £1.4 billion to British farming in 2025 and gives 2,500 British farmers shopping discount
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NewsNational Fruit Show celebrates 91st year
NFU President officially opens Kent fruit show and BAPL boss outlines ambitious plans for British apple production
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CommentIt’s time to act to save British food production
Ali Capper, executive chair of BAPL, shares her response to the October 2024 Budget announcements
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ArticleAHDB says Labour Budget highlights importance of farming succession
Levy board has outlined how changes in inheritance tax, direct payments and the farming budget could impact the sector
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ArticleSaudi firms Iyris and Red Sea Global launch regeneration initiative
The National Food Production Initiative is aimed at regenerating unproductive land, reinvigorating the economy of Saudi Arabia and reducing its reliance on imported produce
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Article‘Reverse awful family-farm tax,’ says NFU
Farming union is mobilising members for mass lobby of MPs in London to reverse family farm tax