All Production & Trade articles – Page 1427
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US grows for Cuba
US growers are looking to boost trade with Cuba, as the embargo weakens. Executives of 114 companies from 25 US states, backed by five members of the US Congress, are on a trade mission, looking to increase sales of fresh produce to Cuba.
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Labour shortage to hit UK berry sector
A shortfall of migrant labour could spell “disaster” for the UK soft-fruit sector this season. A portion of the crop could be left unpicked in the field.
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ArticleTaypack's payback
Taypack Potatoes has achieved the highest possible of BRC Global Food accreditation for the fourth year running.
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ArticleUK apple market on song
The apple market in the UK is performing well for southern hemisphere fruit, despite a sluggish performance on the Continent.
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Horitculturist gets award from Prince Phillip
Horticulturist Chris Collins has been chosen as this year’s recipient of the Prince Philip Medal, an award by the Prince in his role as President of City & Guilds.
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John Deere appoints Burden Bros
John Deere has announced the appointment of Burden Bros Agri Limited as its new agricultural dealer for Maidstone and the surrounding area.
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ArticleJerte Valley cherries hurt
Cherries in the Valle del Jerte area of Spain were struck by a severe hailstorm in the evening of May 22.
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ArticleMigrants report slated
A report on migrant workers in the UK has been criticised by the Association of Labour Providers as out of date.
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ArticleSainbsury's pea super
Sainsbury’s has become the first retailer to get fresh peas on its shelves this year, with the vegetables going on sale two week’s earlier than in 2006.
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ArticleStudy advocates growth through collaboration
Through collaboration, growers and farmers can generate value and gain scale required to raise finance and investment, a study suggests.
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ArticlePepper record for Arava
Israeli farmers in the Arava region have registered what is believed to be a world record yield of capsicum.
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Wild potatoes threatened
Wild relatives of plants such as the potato and the peanut are at risk of extinction, a new study suggests.
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ArticleTV launch for Sainsbury's
A TV campaign that showcases British produce has been launched by Sainsbury’s.
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HTA pushes for urban green
The HTA has met with senior officials in the Planning Directorate at the Department for Culture and Local Government (DCLG) to press the case for changes to the Planning laws to encourage more green planting in the UK, particularly in large scale urban and infrastructure projects.
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ArticleSA launches airfreight consultation
The Soil Association has launched its ‘air freight consultation’, aiming to find ways of reducing the impact of organic air freight.
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ArticleCalifornian tomato worry
Californian agriculture officials have discovered a potentially devastating tomato virus, and are worried the disease will infect tomatoes in the rest of the state.
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Apple juice no wheeze
Increased consumption of apple juice or bananas may prevent childhood asthma, new research suggests.
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East Midlands gets busy
Across the East Midlands region, 36 farms are opening their gates to the public on June 10 and inviting friends, neighbours and local people in.
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ArticleTraidcraft explores importing
Social enterprise Traidcraft is organising a seminar exploring purchasing practices in the Fresh Produce sector and its impact overseas. The event will be run in conjunction with the Fresh Produce Consortium.
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Cherry yields double in size
Farmers in Israel’s Upper Galilee region have reported a 100 per cent increase in cherry yields this season, despite last summer’s hostilities with Lebanon.