All articles by Luisa Cheshire – Page 112

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Chile launches new campaign

2002-02-07T00:00:00Z

The CFFA-E raised the curtain on its largest consumer-oriented campaign in the UK.The promotions comprise a series of advertisements to be shown in UK cinemas.

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Bomford helps cook up a feast

2002-02-07T00:00:00Z

Fresh produce suppliers Bomford and retailers Tesco sponsored a masterclass at the salon culinaire chefs' showcase at Hotelympia this week.

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Defra offers counselling on substance ban

2002-02-07T00:00:00Z

Defra commissions seminars to help growers affected by the imminent ban of methyl bromide.

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UK agriculture must change, says NFU

2002-02-07T00:00:00Z

NFU president Ben Gill calls for change in UK agriculture at the union's two-day AGM & conference.

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UK importers welcome Puerto Rican mangoes

2002-02-04T00:00:00Z

Mangoes from Puerto Rica have arrived in the UK, one month earlier than usual.

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Predicted farming recovery fragile, says NFU

2002-02-01T00:00:00Z

The NFU has warned that a predicted rise in UK agricultural profitability is built on shaky ground.

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NFU prepares to fight for subsidies

2002-01-31T00:00:00Z

The NFU has rejected the Farming and Food Policy Commission's funding proposals. The union says farmers will suffer if subsidies go.

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US report says sterling bad for produce trading

2002-01-31T00:00:00Z

US publication The World Apple Report says the UK's absence from the single currency could undermine the benefits of trading with the EU.

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First UK cues arrive

2002-01-31T00:00:00Z

Manchester wholesale market receives first UK cucumbers of the season.

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Soil Association hails report

2002-01-29T00:00:00Z

Organic campaigning organisation the Soil Association has greeted the Policy Commission report on the future of farming with enthusiasm.

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UK potato production is down

2002-01-28T00:00:00Z

BPC figures show that total UK potato production is below the 1997-2000 average. But end of November 2001 stocks are higher than 2000.

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Actin seminar on pest control

2002-01-22T00:00:00Z

The Alternative Crops Technology Interaction Network (Actin) has organised a seminar on environment-friendly pest control in London next week.

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Le Crunch on tour

2002-01-21T00:00:00Z

The Le Crunch Crew Circus has made its UK debut at a London primary school

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Farmers moonlight to make ends meet

2002-01-18T00:00:00Z

Government census figures show 9,200 UK farmers took on extra work to supplement their incomes last year, and over 3,000 left agriculture. The NFU says the situation is getting worse.

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Pea treatment launch for the spring

2002-01-17T00:00:00Z

New pea seed dressing available for growers this spring. Syngenta says it is more powerful and has a lower chemical loading than similar products.

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Sykes to stand for NFU deputy president

2002-01-16T00:00:00Z

Well-known farmer Marie Sykes is to stand for the position of NFU deputy president in the elections next month.

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European fruit production down

2002-01-15T00:00:00Z

Industry experts at last week's Fruit Logistica conference reveal that 2001 European fruit production is lower than the previous year.

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UK top fruit industry under threat, warns NFU

2002-01-14T00:00:00Z

The National Farmers' Union has criticised a Defra ban on active substance Thinsec.Its removal threatens to undermine the UK top fruit industry, union officials warn.

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Broadcaster attacks supermarkets

2002-01-14T00:00:00Z

Radio 4 anchorman John Humphrys has accused UK multiples of squeezing suppliers and homogenising fresh produce.

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Tong organises equipment show

2002-01-11T00:00:00Z

Lincolnshire-based firm Tong Engineering is hosting an automated vegetable handling show in March to unveil the latest equipment.