All Production & Trade articles – Page 1217
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ArticleNew Zealand topfruit crop down
The 2010 New Zealand apple and pear crop is expected to be down 15 per cent on last year after a cold spring
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ArticleUSDA outlines agricultural export funding
Agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack announces allocation of funds to trade organisations in bid to boost agricultural exports
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ArticleSpanish sector urges official intervention
Fresh produce groups in Spain have presented the country’s government with proposals aimed at easing pressure on growers
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Florida growers approve research order
Citrus producers have voted to continue funding research into disease prevention and eradication through a 3 cent per-box tax
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ArticlePeru records lower citrus sales
Despite a growth in volume, the country’s soft citrus, lime and orange exports fell in value terms last year
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Mexican avocado imports gain pace
Sales across the US are being driven by a whole range of targeted promotions in print, on screen, online and in-store
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New project to help Indian farms
A new three-year project aims to help small-scale fruit and vegetable farmers in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh
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ArticleIndia still debating GM crops
Although it had been cleared by a government committee, India is still weighing up the pros and cons of GM produce
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ArticleResearch into winter chill needed
UK’s East Malling Research says greater understanding of winter chill factor is needed to adapt production to climate change
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ArticleEarly start for UK cucumber season
First volumes available from Thanet Earth greenhouse, with forecast production set to exceed 700,000 tonnes per week
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ArticleSouth Chilean ports show promise
Chile’s VIII region is developing into a new export hub for locally-grown agricultural products, especially fresh fruit
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ArticleRed Globes subject to import regulations
The table grape will no longer feature on the USDA’s list of varieties exempt from inspection and certification prior to import
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Fresh produce imports to EU fall
New figures illustrate the decrease in fruit and vegetable imports that took place during the first nine months of 2009
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NFU encourages rent preparation
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is highlighting the need for tenants to be well prepared for upcoming rent reviews for Candlemas and Lady Day by encouraging tenants to look to the future.
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ArticleThe Greenery seeks pineapple supplier
Dutch importer The Greenery/Hagé International looking for additional source in Costa Rica as European demand grows
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ArticleFisher Capespan enters avocado deal
The North American import giant is to source Hass avocados from Mexico, Chile, the Dominican Republic, Peru and California
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ArticleIndian horticulture mission revised
The Indian government has unveiled more funding and revisions for its National Horticulture Mission
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ArticleCarrot growers assess damage
Carrot growers in Western Australia are checking their crops for signs of damage after a heatwave struck the region last week
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ArticleHong Kong market looks good
The Hong Kong fruit market is looking positive in the run-up to Chinese New Year celebrations
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ArticleIndian farmers want branding
Strawberry farmers in the Indian city of Mahabaleshwar are seeking geographical indentification for their produce