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Argentinean lemons in crisis
The lemon sector in Tucuman - the principal growing region in Argentina - is in crisis, its leaders have said.
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ArticleChip Week a success
Chips are still one of the most important outlets for UK potatoes and National Chip Week, which took place from February 13-19, is helping to maintain that focus, according to the British Potato Council (BPC).
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Spanish strawberry blip
A cold snap in Spain is affecting arrivals of strawberries in the UK.
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Vietnam faces fierce competition
Vietnamese fruit exporters face a tough year as global competition increases, the Vietnam Fruit Association is warning.
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ArticleScottish farming at crossroads
Addressing the NFU Scotland agm in St Andrews, its president John Kinnaird said that Scottish farming has reached a crossroads, which means tough decisions for farmers and clear priorities for industry action.
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ArticleFyffes profits rise 27.9 per cent
Fyffes has reported a 27.9 per cent rise in pre-tax profits for the year to the end of December 2005.
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ArticleUK growers lead the field
UK horticulture is leading the way for the rest of agriculture to follow in terms of its connections with customers, market focus and protection and management of the countryside.
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ArticleJersey on target
Jersey Royal plantings are ahead of schedule, despite recent wet weather calling a halt to work on the island.
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Almeria returns slide
An increase in production boosted by fine weather conditions has led to a fall in returns for salads growers in Almeria for the first four months of the season.
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Food apprenticeships launched
Youngsters will soon be able to opt out of conventional subjects to specialise in food manufacturing at GCSE level.
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ArticleNZ apples left on trees
Apple-growers are leaving fruit on trees in some orchards in New Zealand because of a shortage of workers.
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Supermarket's novelty ambitions
Supermarkets are stocking an increasing range of bizarre exotic fruits and vegetables in an effort to fuel the consumer desire for novelty produce.
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Asparagus up for discussion
The Asparagus Growers’ Association is gearing up for its third asparagus agronomy on March 14.
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Drugs call scuppers EU sending
Bolivian president Evo Morales is in hot water with the banana industry only a month into office
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Florida awarded canker compensation
The US department of agriculture has announced a further $100 million in citrus canker compensation for the state of Florida.
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Citrus sectors in international link
Citrus Growers in Andalusia and Morocco have reached a ground-breaking agreement which will see greater co-operation and investment between them.
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Machinery boost for Gastro Star
Swiss food manufacturer Gastro Star AG is enjoying a faster and more efficient process of packing salads, thanks to the adoption of a new sealing machine.
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Serbia looks to the west
Serbian ministers have selected specific fruit varieties to boost its reputation in the west.
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WRAP makes compost move
WRAP is to launch guidelines for the use of compost in land-based industry.
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ArticleGrape gap opens up
Two of the biggest southern hemisphere exporters are facing difficult times as both South African and Chilean senders cope with an assortment of power cuts, currency issues and the fall out from unseasonable weather.