All Production & Trade articles – Page 1498
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ArticleArgentina quells Russia import crisis
The signing of a new agreement follows weeks of uncertainty after Russia tightened its phtyosanitary protocol for Argentinean fruit imports
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Jordanian veg enjoys export boost
Exports of vegetables from Jordan rose during the first seven months of 2008 by three per cent compared to the year-earlier period.
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ArticleCapespan scoops export award
Capespan has been named the 2008 Western Cape Exporter of the Year.
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ArticleEarly citrus season for Agrexco
The group hopes to exceed last season's production volumes after favourable weather in Israel
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ArticlePettit makes pesticide plea
NFU horticulture board vice chairman makes rallying call to growers.
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Profruco plans for future growth
With the current growth trend at the auction expected to continue, Profruco has invested in a new premises in Vrasene
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ArticleKendall calls for culture change
Culture change needed in attitudes to productive farming, says NFU president.
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ArticleSpanish lemon volumes expected to rise
The Spanish agriculture ministry has issued a positive forecast for this season’s lemon campaign, with orange levels also forecast to increase
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ArticleFrost hits Argentinean stonefruit crop
Estimates from the country’s Río Negro region suggest production losses amount to 1,000 tonnes
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ArticleSteady growth for Peruvian sector
Peru’s production of agricultural items, including fruits and vegetables, grew by 11 per cent in August
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ArticleGood year forecast for New Zealand fruit
New Zealand’s Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has drawn a positive picture of the country’s horticulture in its latest report
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ArticleTwo more lose gangmaster licences
Kent and Lincolnshire gangmasters pay penalty for not resolving conditions on licence to provide labour to fresh produce industry.
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ArticleAsia baulks at tainted Chinese veg
Tainted Chinese vegetable reports spark tighter import checks across Asia
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ArticlePeruvian mangoes on brink of Japan entry
Japan is set to grant access to Peruvian mangoes early next year, as the South American country continues its push to open up new markets
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ArticleUS postpones Peru avocado access
The US market now looks likely to open during the middle of next year, six months later than previously anticipated
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RPA calls growers to arms
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) is urging growers of permanent fruit and vegetable crops to register for new entitlements under the Single Payment Scheme (SPS).
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ArticleAustralian kids fail to eat greens
Australian teenagers are putting their health at risk by not eating their five-a-day, a landmark national survey has found
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Capespan unveils strong first half
Capespan South Africa has posted a 16.7 per cent leap in revenue for the first half of 2008 - but believes generating a similarly strong performance during the second half could prove much trickier.
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ArticleGM survey shows consumers undecided
A major survey on GM foods has confirmed that consumer opinion on the controversial technology remains undecided.
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Israel hosts world avo meeting
Israel played host to the 2008 annual meeting of AMaPwg (Avocado Marketing and Promotion working group) in the last week of September, as the first shipment of the newly Israeli avocados season arrived into Europe.