All Production & Trade articles – Page 1583
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Fuel cost the biggest issue for freight industry
A survey of lorry operators has revealed the need to reduce fuel duty is the top policy priority looked for by the road transport industry.
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Frost hits US apples
US apple growers are counting the cost after a severe frost earlier in the year killed off most of Iowa’s annual crop.
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Australian mangoes early
The Australian mango crop is preparing to harvest, with production in the Northern Territories one to two weeks early, importers report.
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New satellite a tool for precision farming
Israel is build a satellite that will be launched into space by France in 2008 as a tool for 'precision farming' - providing real-time reporting on crop conditions.
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NZ and Australian fruit row grows
First it was apples, but now New Zealand’s summerfruit industry is beginning to lose patience with Australia.
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ArticleLemon volume problems
Spain is looking at an increased lemon crop in the new season as Argentina struggles with its own oversupply issues.
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ArticleGrim outlook for New Zealand apple growers
New Zealand apple growers are facing an exceptionally grim season this year, with the majority of returns being below the cost of production.
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ArticleMango symposium gearing up
Sun City, South Africa will play host to the VIIIth International Mango Symposium on February 5-10, 2006.
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ArticleEU top-fruit production falls
EU apple production is set to fall this year, dragged down by a drop in production from the union’s new member states, according to latest figures from the Prognosfruit 2005 forum.
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ArticleOn-the-go packaging launched
Produce Packaging has launched a versatile marketing solution to help health-conscious consumers pick up fresh produce on-the-go.
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ArticleHail falls in Valencia
Hail fell last week in parts of the Spanish region of Valencia causing damage to orange and easy-peeler trees.
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English apricots in Sainsbury's
The first English apricot crop has arrived on Sainsbury’s shelves, thanks to warmer summers and improved growing systems.
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Banana decision a boost for Latin America
While the ACP countries have been left reeling by the recent WTO decision, Latin American producers are pleased with the outcome.
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ACP disappointed with WTO decision
Caribbean banana producers have expressed disappointment with the WTO decision to side with Latin American producers.
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ArticleFresh produce availability on a high
Bananas and oranges came out top in the ECR On-Shelf Availability survey this quarter, while fresh produce as a category held onto second place.
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ArticleWTO backs Latin America in banana dispute
World trade bosses have backed Latin American producers in the dispute over European Union plans to overhaul its banana import tariffs.
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Historic apples saved by the Co-op
The Co-operative Group has turned to the bottle to help save two historic apple varieties from disappearing.
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Farmers cut emissions
Farmers are playing their part in reducing carbon dioxide emissions, leaders have claimed.
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DVD helps with health and safety
Producers are being offered health and safety advice with the launch of a DVD from the Horticultural Development Council.
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WTO verdict on bananas due
The banana sector is expecting the long-awaited verdict from the World Trade Organisation today on the overhaul of the rules on importing bananas into the EU.