All Production & Trade articles – Page 1638
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Argentina forecasts pear decline
After a huge crop in 2000-01, early predictions for Argentina are for a smaller harvest of pears in the upcoming season.
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Potato crop below average again
Potato crop rises from last year, but is still below the four-year average.Growers battle against problems of disease.
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Lantra put to the test
A new qualification for pesticides sprayers examines its first candidates.
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Valencia label makes strides
Just two years since it was set up, the Valencia denomination of origin for citrus, Citricos Valencianos, has carved out a successful niche.
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Similar pesticides imports receive green light
Court of appeal rules in favour of Defra on similar pesticides from abroad.UK farmers given go-ahead to use imported chemicals.
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Farmers may need licence to operate
UK agriculture faces further regulation as Whitehall considers farming licences.Industry has escaped the checks imposed on other sectors say government chiefs.
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Morocco recovers
Citrus volumes from Morocco are expected to recover this season following the all time low of last season.
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Farmers hit the internet
Agriculture begins to wise-up to the power of online trade.E-commerce rubs off on traditional industry, according to NFU survey.
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Cherries escape unscathed
Chile is looking forward to a strong start to its stone fruit season with cherries expected to arrive in the before the end of November.
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NFU says WTO talks will "challenge" farmers
NFU chiefs issue warning shot amid widespread joy over Doha WTO talks. But meeting spells good news for UK economy, they admit.
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New Israeli venture brings strength to Jaffa brand
Mehadrin Tnuport Export, the company formed from the merger of the two largest names in Israeli citrus, unveils UK marketing structure.
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Berry supply tightens
Availability of red berries on the UK market is shortening at a difficult point in the year-round supply calendar.
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Tesco gives kids food for thought
Tesco supplies a Kent school with exotic fruit to help them learn about the importance of healthy eating and the world.
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Enza seals supply deal
New Zealand top-fruit marketer Enza is reported to be making big grower signings in advance of the first season in a deregulated market.
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Chiquita restructures
Fresh produce multinational, Chiquita announces a wide-ranging financial restructure.
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HRI boosts diversity
A new initiative from HRI hopes to help growers in Lincolnshire diversify production.
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HorTIPS goes live
Government funded problem-solving team HorTIPS adds online technical reports to its website.
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Frost strikes NZ berries
A cold snap late in the spring in New Zealand has cost some blueberry growers dearly.
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Guatemala urged to diversify
Tumbling coffee prices could be a catalyst for Guatemalan fruit exports.
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Apple aid halved
US growers are dismayed that promised government assistance has been reduced by 50 per cent to $75million.