All Production & Trade articles – Page 1641

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    Illegal-import action steps up

    2001-10-17T00:00:00Z

    Farmers' representatives go to Brussels to express UK concerns over the threat posed by unlawful imports of plant and food material.

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    Importers look to improve upon record Sharon figures

    2001-10-15T00:00:00Z

    The new Sharon fruit season begins in the UK with hopes high for further increases in consumption.

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    Cuba aims high

    2001-10-15T00:00:00Z

    Citrus production in Cuba is expected to reach 1million tonnes in three years time.

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    Florida under pressure

    2001-10-14T00:00:00Z

    The latest crop forecast from the US department of agriculture makes grim reading for Florida grapefruit growers.

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    Hemington retires

    2001-10-11T00:00:00Z

    Stuart Hemington of Branston Potatoes, pictured centre with fellow directors, was presented with a silver salver at his last board meeting before retiring.

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    Hurricane wreaks havoc

    2001-10-11T00:00:00Z

    Devastating winds and heavy rains bring chaos to the main banana-producing region of Belize.

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    Elsoms showcase

    2001-10-11T00:00:00Z

    Seed-breeder Elsoms Seeds' January King cabbage will be on display in October.

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    Pascual Hmnos. in trouble

    2001-10-10T00:00:00Z

    The beleaguered Spanish supplier is facing being sold off as its troubles deepen.

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    Gala galore

    2001-10-10T00:00:00Z

    Apple variety Gala is gaining ground world-wide but the next two seasons could prove its toughest test yet.

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    Fyffes rings the changes

    2001-10-10T00:00:00Z

    New financial year start and end dates for Fyffes bring about changes in dividends payments.

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    NFU makes plans

    2001-10-07T00:00:00Z

    The National Farmers' Union launches a service to help farmers and growers in England and Wales with town planning issues.

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    Chinese apple crop slips

    2001-10-07T00:00:00Z

    The apple crop in China, the world's largest producer country, for 2001-02 is forecast to decline slightly on last season's volumes.

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    HRI wins funds for genetic research station

    2001-10-05T00:00:00Z

    Horticulture Research International has been granted £2.5 million from the government's Capital Modernisation Fund to develop a centre for genetic research in crops.

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    Lemon deal turns sour

    2001-10-05T00:00:00Z

    Argentina is gearing up to appeal against a US judge's ruling blocking its lemon exports to the US.

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    Spalding success

    2001-10-04T00:00:00Z

    Two men in the fresh produce trade have succeeded in becoming sole shareholders in their Spalding business.

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    Fyffes looks out

    2001-10-04T00:00:00Z

    International fruit supplier Fyffes announces it is seeking "new acquisitions and partnerships".

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    AMS in BA freight sting

    2001-10-04T00:00:00Z

    A UK importer has hit out at British Airways (BA) after the national airline attempted to hike produce freight prices amid slumping passenger demand.

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    Yorkshire looks local

    2001-10-03T00:00:00Z

    Growers in North Yorkshire are embarking on a local food initiative.

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    New Solas granted

    2001-10-03T00:00:00Z

    UK growers can now do battle more effectively against pests and disease thanks to specific off-label approvals for two products.

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    Turkish lemons debut

    2001-10-03T00:00:00Z

    The citrus season kicks off for Turkey with lemon sendings to the UK.