All Production & Trade articles – Page 1610
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Christmas present from Higgins
Seed and ware potato grower the Higgins Group is offering interest-free extended credit on orders of seed confirmed before the end of the year.
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Zespri bows out early
New Zealand kiwifruit marketer and exporter Zespri International has had its earliest ever finish to the season in Europe with all ports clear of the fruit this week.
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Lettuce growers condemn supermarkets
Spanish lettuce growers are grouping together to denounce Europe-wide supermarket pricing policies as many producers face returns well below the cost of production in a season aggravated by weather-induced overproduction.
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Tristeza virus threatens Florida
Tristeza which affects citrus production could reduce production of grapefruit in Florida by 14million boxes a year over the next decade, according to the Florida press.
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NZ frost damage estimated
According to Jonathan Wiltshire, chairman of the NZ Fruitgrowers' Association pipfruit sector, at least 30 per cent of the Hawkes' Bay Braeburn crop has been struck off trees in the areas by three spring frosts.
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Andalusian citrus value soars
According to information just released by the agriculture office of the Andalusia regional executive, citrus production in the southern Spanish region has tripled in value over the last three years.
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Salads for unity
The British Leafy Salads Association has added its voice to the call for horticultural organisations to get together and provide their own public relations platform.
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Italy expects high volume kiwi crop
Italian kiwifruit volumes are forecast to reach 394,000 tonnes this season, 20 per cent up on last.
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BSPB and NFU spark seed row
The National Farmers' Union is demanding that potato breeders explain their reasoning for a huge increase in farm-saved seed royalties this year, which in some cases represents a 50 per cent hike.
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US salad market adjusts
Changing tastes in the US are continuing to alter radically the shape of the market, according to David Griffin, the sixth largest grower in the US with 700 hectares.
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Rhodes in new produce push
Gary Rhodes joins up with Little Red Tractor to promote the fresh produce seasons.
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Rustler launches revolutionary packaging
Rustler Produce Limited, one of the UK's leading onion and leek suppliers, is set to launch a revolutionary new packaging concept for onions in the form of elastic netting.
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Flandria leaves them standing
Four new Dutch lettuce varieties will be available on December 1.
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UK boasts firm leader in fruit testing technology
A new concept in fruit firmness testing technology is now being marketed to the global fresh produce industry by UK company Sinclair IQ.
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Packaging partnership bears fruit
Newent-based Evesham Specialist Packaging Newent-based Evesham Specialist Packaging (ESP) has reached an exclusive distribution agreement with Papermarc Merton (PMP), the largest solidboard packaging manufacturer in the UK.
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Hydroponics forge ahead
Hydroponic equipment wholesaler Hydrogarden is forecasting increased interest in hydroponic systems as debates over pesticides residues on fresh produce continue and producers seek to supply crops using a minimum of inputs.
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MBM Chatteris raises £763 for Macmillan Cancer Relief
Potato marketer raises cash by participating in world's biggest coffee morning.
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Petrolina hosts 13th Fenagri
The 13th Fenagri took place in Petrolina, in Brazil's north eastern São Francisco Valley last week. The Journal was there.