All Production & Trade articles – Page 1425

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    Everyday low prices - that's ASDA price

    2007-06-15T16:01:01Z

    Asda can once again bask in the title of Britain's cheapest supermarket, as it landed the prize for the 10th successive year.

  • NZ exports climb again
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    NZ exports climb again

    2007-06-15T15:01:01Z

    Figures just released show that New Zealand horticultural exports have continued to grow year on year for more than 30 consecutive years.

  • Mariann Fischer Boel
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    CMO reform to bring CAP unity

    2007-06-14T17:01:01Z

    Reform to the EU fruit and vegetable regime agreed this week by EU farm ministers will promote consumption, ease market crises, improve environmental protection and raise competitiveness, agriculture commissioner Mariann Fischer Boel said.

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    FACE CD launches

    2007-06-14T16:01:01Z

    The government is throwing added weight behind attempts to get more outdoor learning onto the curriculum, with the launch of the new FACE CD.

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    Admin simplified for growers

    2007-06-14T11:24:10Z

    EU agriculture ministers have agreed a package of reforms under which fresh produce farmers in England will no longer need fruit, vegetable and potato (FVP) authorisations when claiming payments under the single payment scheme (SPS).

  • The Oliphants bursts its banks
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    Cape rain disrupts sendings

    2007-06-14T10:01:01Z

    Heavy rainfall and flooding of Oliphants River in South Africa is disrupting citrus shipments and causing a tight supply situation on the UK market.

  • Blackcurrants top healthy superfruit league
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    Blackcurrants top healthy superfruit league

    2007-06-14T09:01:01Z

    Blackcurrants come top of the superfruit health league, according to the first science-based review of 20 fruits commonly credited with helping fight disease.

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    Walking the red carpet at film fair

    2007-06-13T17:01:01Z

    A new agricultural conference called Agricultural Film 2008 is set to gather the agricultural and horticultural film industry to discuss the latest developments in markets and technology.

  • Article

    Banana cartel probe steps up

    2007-06-13T13:07:37Z

    EU regulators are expected to target banana giants in the EU in a renewed cartel probe.

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    EFFP promotes public-sector sourcing

    2007-06-13T12:01:01Z

    EFFP is offering north western growers an invite to its ‘Share to Supply’ North West event, which aims to bring growers and the public sector closer together in support of locally-sourced produce.

  • HDC granted £30,000 by Carbon Trust
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    HDC granted £30,000 by Carbon Trust

    2007-06-13T12:01:01Z

    The Horticultural Development Council is one of 16 organisations named today by the Carbon Trust that have been awarded grants of up to £140,000 as part of an initiative which encourages UK businesses and organisations to cut its CO2 emissions.

  • Denis Buckley talks to growers
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    BPC hosts West Midlands Potato Day 2007

    2007-06-13T10:01:01Z

    More than 200 growers and members of the potato industry were presented with the latest advice from the British Potato Council and independent experts at the West Midlands Potato Day last week.

  • New organic growers group launched
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    New organic growers group launched

    2007-06-13T08:01:01Z

    A major new organics group, targeted exclusively at fruit and vegetable growers, has been formally launched. The Organic Growers Alliance describes itself as ‘a self-help group to its members and a liason with other orgaisations.’

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    Richard Hirst - Chairman NFU Board for Horticulture

    2007-06-12T17:05:53Z

    “The implications on our sector of a lack of seasonal labour are potentially devastating.”

  • Left to Right: Branston grower and owner of Perrins Farm Jamie Pullen; Susan Turner of Tesco; Kate Jackson, British Potato Council; Peter Harkett, McCains; Nick Sheppard, Branston; and David Cliffe of FAWG.
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    Environmental potato guide for Scotland

    2007-06-12T15:01:01Z

    The Farming & Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) and potato supplier Branston Ltd are linking up to publish environmental guidance for potato production in Scotland.

  • Florida citrus bounces back to form
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    Florida citrus bounces back to form

    2007-06-12T14:01:01Z

    Grapefruit exports from Florida have rocketed this season, the Florida Department of Citrus has revealed, ahead of the close of the 2006-07 season.

  • CD outlines information on school visits to farms
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    CD outlines information on school visits to farms

    2007-06-12T12:01:01Z

    A government objective to increase outdoor school visits to farms has been given a major boost by the production of a comprehensive new educational resource.

  • Dutch cues up for export expansion
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    Dutch cues up for export expansion

    2007-06-12T10:01:01Z

    Eight Dutch cucumber associations are to combine under the K8 banner to jointly strengthen their international market position.

  • Outspan's retro rhino charges back into view
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    Outspan's retro rhino charges back into view

    2007-06-11T08:01:01Z

    A promotional campaign for the Outspan brand popular in the 1990s is set to make a comeback this season.

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    Food miles debate at Royal Show

    2007-06-09T17:01:01Z

    The Kenya High Commission in the United Kingdom will hold a debate entitled “Are food miles fair miles? Is locally grown produce really more environmentally fit than African imports?” at the International Centre as part of The Royal Agricultural Show in Warwickshire.