All Production & Trade articles – Page 1417
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ArticleUniversity of Warwick to close Kirton research site
The University of Warwick is to close its 120-acre research site in Kirton, Lincolnshire, which is operated as part of Warwick HRI.
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ArticleWAPA consolidates southern figures
The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) has released consolidated figures for the 2008 southern hemisphere top-fruit crop.
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ArticleIntercitrus' pips squeak
Beleaguered spanish citrus body Intercitrus will get a second chance at salvation in September, but producers have all but given up on the organisation.
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ArticlePlums duffed by frost
The British plum season is just beginning, with a vastly reduced crop on offer.
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NFU and HDC to hold forum on EU pesticide proposals
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) and the Horticultural Development Company (HDC) plan to co-ordinate a united way for horticulture to address two key EU pesticide proposals at a two-day conference in October.
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ArticleUS strengthens Chilean trade links
The signing of an updated phytosanitary protocol will further facilitate the shipment of Chilean fresh produce to the US
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ArticlePrice drop hits French producers
Some French producers have started to destroy produce, Interfel said, as prices for many products take a tumble
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ArticleCosta Rica to join EU banana tariff battle
Following Ecuador's announcement that they may pursue legal action after the collapse of the banana tariff agreement, Costa Rica is preparing to join the battle
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Vietnam struggles with GAP expansion
Vietnam is having difficulties expanding good agricultural practices in farming
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ArticleIrish multiples spark mark-up fury
A survey claiming that the mark-up multiples charge on vegetables in the Irish Republic can be as high as 250 per cent has provoked a storm of protest, with demands for government intervention.
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ArticleTop-fruit market in balance
Apple and pear production forecasts released today by the World Apple & Pear Association, at Prognosfruit in Kent, augur well for a balanced demand and supply in the UK market during the next few months.
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ArticleCal Citrus joins Sunkist network
Company set to add more than 800ha of oranges and lemons to marketing cooperative's citrus production
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ArticleBumper crop for British truffles
Warm and damp weather has brought ideal growing conditions for British truffles this season, and may bring the best harvest “of modern times”, according to Truffle UK.
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ArticleItalian kiwifruit firms await green light
Exporters are waiting on the approval of new kiwifruit protocols in China that could significantly open up the Asian market
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Article'Historic' moment for Californian berries
The authorities in China have allowed the first ever shipment of Californian strawberries to enter the Olympic Village
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ArticleCarrefour forecasts strong melon sales
The French company’s Spanish fresh produce distributor Socomo has reportedly issued an estimate of expected sales for this summer
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ArticleFrosts slice into Argentinean exports
Apple, pear and table grape shipments are forecast to fall in 2008 following unusually low temperatures last year
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ArticleUGPBAN waits on Fruidor
Although a deal has been struck between UGPBAN and Fruidor, it is the competition commission that will have the final say
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ArticleOrganics crunched as consumers look elsewhere
The economic downturn is threatening the once burgeoning growth rate of the organics market in the UK.
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ArticleDemand for tomatoes up in Germany
Imports increase by 16.7 per cent to 730,000 tonnes as consumption levels reach an all-time high