All Production & Trade articles – Page 1440
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ArticleCalifornia psyllid finds mount
The authorities remain hopeful that they can contain the pest’s spread, as the discoveries are in the same area
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ArticleUS and Europe key to Peru mango trade
The two major Northern Hemisphere markets represent the leading export destinations for Peruvian mangoes today
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West Mids growers get glimpse of future
West Midland growers are being invited to attend a free workshop to discuss the risks and opportunities climate change presents to their businesses.
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ArticleProgreso expands mango and onion programme
Imported volumes are set to increase significantly following its partnership agreement with Growers Alliance
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ArticleTop-end fruits priced out of market
The high price of some imported fruits is barring their entry into Bangladesh this year, as the soaring cost of staples curbs the spending power of this extremely price-sensitive market
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ArticleChile challenges rising energy prices
A report commissioned by the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association (Asoex) has revealed discrepancies in electricity charges
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ArticleCalavo profits shrink on lower margins
Tighter supplies from Mexico pushed third quarter net income down from US$2.2m to US$1.4m
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ArticleHortyfruta defends itself against Dutch poison claims
Hortyfruta is mounting a campaign to defend Spanish tomatoes and counter potentially damaging claims made in a TV report.
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ArticleMorrisons launches major schools scheme
Morrisons is funding a major schools initiative to tackle ignorance about where food comes from.
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ArticleClimate-neutral kiwis launched in Europe
Organic specialist Eosta to introduce climate-neutral kiwis from New Zealand exporter Freshco
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BASF advises winter bean growers
With nitrogen prices nearing £300 per tonne, variable yields from oil seed rape and strengthening prices for pulse crops, more growers are deciding to plant winter beans this autumn, says chemical company BASF.
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ArticleArgentinean blues suffer “serious” losses
A weekend frost has reportedly cut swathes into the country’s blueberry and strawberry crops in the northern region of Tucumán
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ArticleUGPBAN completes comeback
A year on from the hurricane that devastated the banana plantations of Guadeloupe and Martinique, normality has at last returned
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Climate-neutral kiwifruit head to Europe
Sourced from New Zealand, the first climate neutral kiwifruit are due to arrive in Europe, thanks to the pioneering work of Eosta
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ArticleCuba hit by force of Hurricane Ike
Caribbean nation could be set for further crop losses after Hurricane Ike slammed into its northeast coast
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Riverina Navel crop goes well
Australia’s Riverina region is enjoying a successful citrus season
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Outlook positive for Murcian citrus
Murcian citrus campaign forecast to have a strong start this season
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ArticleSuper Trooper heads to Europe
Israeli exporter Agrexco has just begun exports of its autumn melon variety, Trooper, and expects big things in Europe this season
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Professor Lang takes reins at Garden Organic
Tim Lang, professor of food policy at City University London, is urging the nation to roll up their sleeves and get digging in his new role as president of Garden Organic, the UK’s leading organic growing charity.
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ArticleConvenience headlines at melon seminar
The three-day event in Brazil, organised by Rijk Zwaan, highlighted the importance of developing new varieties better suited to current market demands