All Production & Trade articles – Page 1394
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ArticleSouth African growers in the dark
An energy shortage in South Africa is seriously hampering fruit growers who are in the process of harvesting and packing their fruit.
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ArticleStrong close of year for Chiquita
Fourth-quarter 2007 net sales rose by around six per cent year over year, said global banana giant Chiquita in its preliminary results, with full year net sales rising by four per cent to $4.7 billion (£2.37bn) compared to 2006.
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Articlefreshinfo discount for new potato pest book
A colour handbook on pests and diseases faced by the sector is to be launched in May - and freshinfo readers can claim 20 per cent off.
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ArticleHDC promotes seasonal produce
The Horticultural Development Council (HDC) has had a very positive response to its ‘I’m in season’ campaign, which aims to promote UK produce in season.
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ArticleRhubarb rained off
Torrential rain earlier this week is causing further disruption to the forced rhubarb season in Yorkshire.
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ArticleLate start for Argentine pears
A strike by farm workers in Argentina has delayed the start of the Williams pear export season.
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Exosect joins ranks of IBMA
Exosect, a leading provider of intelligent pest management solutions, has joined the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association (IBMA) Straight Chain Lepidopteran Pheromones (SCLP) Registration Task Force.
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Zero-residue apples a possibility
A six-year Horticultural Development Council (HDC) and Defra-funded project has shown that producing zero-residue apples that satisfy supermarket demands without compromising quality is achievable.
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ArticlePrices reach breaking point
Global weather patterns and new markets in expansion are combining to produce an unprecedented situation of tight supplies and rising prices across several major lines in the UK fresh produce market, while supermarkets continue to promote on prices set months ago.
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ArticleLEAF urges farmers to throw open doors
Farmers across the country are being urged to throw open their farm gates to the public on Open Farm Sunday, June 1.
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ArticlePressure mounts on Canary tomatoes
Static retail tomato prices coupled with continued weakening of the pound against the euro is putting pressure on growers in the Canary Islands.
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Northern Ireland potato firm to shut down
The closure of a potato packer owned by 2,000 farmer shareholders in Antrim, Northern Ireland, was announced this week.
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Israel licks frosty wounds
Growers in Israel are still assessing the extent of crop damage caused by last week’s sub-zero temperatures in the Arava Valley.
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ArticleSupply shortage hampering UK organic market
Despite impressive sales, growth in the British organic food market has been hampered by supply problems, as British producers struggle to satisfy the public's growing appetite for home-grown organics.
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ArticleVeg supplies washed away
Heavy rainfall returned to the UK again this week, with flood warnings issued and sirens sounded in some of the UK’s key production areas.
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Agralan warns growers
Green meshes, sometimes known as Micromesh, may cause crops to rot, says Agralan Limited.
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ArticleKynoch joins Albert Bartlett
Scotland’s first food and health co-ordinator has joined vegetable grower Albert Bartlett & Sons, as the firm’s new head of development and innovation.
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EEDA offers fund to rural businesses
The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) is encouraging rural businesses to take advantage of the new £65 million investment fund now available for business and community development ideas.
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ArticleNZ Braeburn crop takes a dive
New Zealand’s Braeburn production is set to fall by nearly 20 per cent in 2008 - its lowest volume for at least 10 years.
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ArticleNFU calls for a sustainable price for growers
The NFU is calling for the UK supply chain to work together towards a more sustainable future for growers.