All Production & Trade articles – Page 1306
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ArticleWilmington receives first Chilean fruit
The first of 29 ship-calls carrying Chilean fresh fruit docked at the Port of Wilmington later than usual on 19 December
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Tasmanian cherry harvest delayed
Cooler weather has left growers uncertain about meeting Christmas demand for the fruit
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Organic charity gives thumbs-up to government
Garden Organic has said it is pleased that the contributions of community food initiatives will be represented on the government’s new high-level food policy group, created by DEFRA secretary of state Hilary Benn.
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ArticleCapespan signs huge Namibia deal
Capespan has been granted exclusive marketing rights for one of the largest grape farms in southern Africa.
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ArticleNZ bans Australian tomatoes
New Zealand has suspended imports of Australian tomatoes after no proof of fruit fly treatment was found
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ArticleCarrot growers battle crop disease
Carrot growers in the UK are struggling with a difficult season, following another summer of low light levels and unseasonably heavy rainfall.
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ArticleCapespan nets supplier award
Capespan UK has scooped the national Co-op award as Supplier of the Year for regional product for its supply of Scottish tomatoes.
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ArticleCosta Rica closes in on footprint
The country’s banana sector is well on its way to becoming carbon neutral in four years' time
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ArticleBush reviews foreign worker law
The Bush Administration has announced changes to the agricultural guest worker program which is expected to make it easier to hire imported foreign laborers
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ArticleAus government launches investment programme
A$40m will be spent on the growth of innovative food industries in Australia
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UK officials call for pesticide assessment
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has backed scientists' calls for a full impact assessment of EU pesticide 'cut-off' proposals
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Exosect warns growers on apple moth
The organic pest management specialist has highlighted the recent spread of the light brown apple moth in the UK
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Andalusia potato group to consolidate gains
The Andalusian early potato export association hopes to consolidate gains made over the past year with an appearance at Fruit Logistica
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ArticleSpanish citrus strike cancelled
Valencia’s citrus sector has halted planned strike action after receiving assurances from regional authorities
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ArticlePeruvian mango output plummets
Exports are expected to reduce significantly this season after an unusually mild winter is set to cut production by half
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ArticleFruit growers seek flying fox compensation
Australian farmers have said that crops have been damaged as a result of the ban on culling the animals
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ArticleSpanish strike action on hold
Spanish citrus growers agreed on December 17 to put plans for strike action to achieve higher prices on hold.
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ArticleSAWS quota to increase by 5,000 in 2009
Home Office minister Phil Woolas has announced an increase in the size of the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme (SAWS) quota, allowing 5,000 more workers into the UK.
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ArticleIdeal market conditions buoy Italian deal
A strong dollar coupled with a domestic shortage is driving imports of kiwifruit from Italy this season
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Funding boost for Yorkshire training
An EU-backed funding programme is to boost the fresh produce industry in Yorkshire by providing training and development advice.