All Production & Trade articles – Page 1277
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ArticleIsraeli stonefruit heads to Europe
The first volumes of Carmel-branded stonefruit from Agrexco are on their way to Europe.
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ArticleNew Zealand edges closer to trade deal
An overwhelming majority of MPs in the country have backed the Asean free trade agreement
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Irish mushroom firm invests
Irish mushroom firm Codd Mushrooms, based in County Carlow, has invested €3 million (£2.7m) in an automated production unit that it claims is the first of its kind in Ireland.
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ArticleCalifornian growers to take Zespri to court
Californian kiwifruit growers are taking the New Zealand kiwifruit group to court over Gold variety commercial underperformance
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ArticleSouth African citrus volumes stable
The South African citrus season is well underway and current predictions are that the export volumes from this year’s harvest are likely to be very similar to 2008.
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ArticleCosta Rica signals path to recovery
Banana exports will remain in shorter supply during 2009 as production continues to recover from inclement weather conditions
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ArticleDel Monte takes over Panama plantations
The US multinational is to lease farms belonging to Coosemupar in a bid to turn around ailing production on the country's Pacific coast
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ArticleMango exports hit by economic downturn
Indian mango exports to the US are expected to fall this year, according to an industry official
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NFU furthers Stoneleigh investment
Following an extensive internal review of member services and requirements, the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has announced proposals for a comprehensive restructure of its services provision, including the centralisation of this provision to its Stoneleigh headquarters.
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ArticleAgrexco's stonefruit heads for Europe
The group's first peach shipment of the year is set to arrive in Europe, to be closely followed by more stonefruit and pears
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ArticleGrowers warned on blight control
Growers are being warned to select blight fungicides to suit the stage of crop growth to help combat the more aggressive strains expected to dominate this year.
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ArticleHortyfruta educates on melons
Andalusia trade association Hortyfruta is stepping up the education campaign in the region to encourage growers to pick melons and watermelons only when ripe.
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ArticleJFC withstands economic downturn
Russia's largest fresh produce importer has published strong results despite a troubled few months for the country's economy
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ArticleAilimpo calls for switch to Verna
Spanish lemon producers’ association Ailimpo has urged growers to focus on Verna lemons rather than the Fino variety this season
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ArticleStemilt's stonefruit gets organic approval
The US producer has had its peach and nectarine crops certified as 100 per cent organic by the United States Department of Agriculture
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NFU vice-president election put back
The election of a new NFU vice-president, after the resignation of Paul Temple, will take place in February 2010.
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ArticleCapespan expanding School-Aid deal
Capespan, Tilbury Container Services, Maersk Line, Harwood Shipping and Simpson Transport have joined together to support charity School-Aid and supply equipment and educational materials to South African schools.
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Sainsbury's unveils third concept orchard
Sainsbury’s is launching a new UK pear orchard at East Malling, in line with its pledge to increase English top-fruit production.
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ArticleAustralia pushes for better Chinese deal
Australia is pushing for better agricultural terms in free trade agreement talks with China
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ArticlePriméale targets chip lovers
The French potato producer has combined a competition with a new offering to lure chip enthusiasts