All Production & Trade articles – Page 1645
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Stockbrige House asking price "unrealistic" says STC.
Research centre condemns landlord Defra's asking price for site as "unrealistic". No market for specialist property in commercial market claims Stockbridge Technology Centre boss.
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Stockbridge Technology Centre under threat from site sale
Major horticultural research centre faces homelessness. Defra bosses open to offers for key North Yorkshire site.
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Soil Association report collates pro-organic evidence
The Soil Association launches an overview of research carried out on organic food, concluding that it is healthier than non-organic food.
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HRI launches new cherry variety
Horticulture Research International uncovers the latest product of its breeding programme, the Penny cherry.
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Defra brings successful prosecution against importer
A Merseyside import company is fined £2,000 for supplying out-of-grade apples to Birmingham market, after being taken to court by Defra.
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ABP acquires new coldstores
ABP gains cutting-edge cold store technology, which its says will boost the business of its core ports.
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Fungicides granted SOLA
Three key fungicides receive seal of approval.The Horticultural Development Council authorises Amistar, Metalaxyl and Invader.
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Science takes on mango fruit fly.
A Brazilian scientist claims he can rid South America of the rampant fruit fly. His new technique will sterilise the pest.
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Vegetable shortage beckons - USDA
Vegetable supples hit by lower harvested acreage.Last year's oversupply and low prices partly to blame says USDA.
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HRI provides herb irrigation insight
The HRI releases findings on irrigation systems and improve yields. Three industry insiders give key presentations at National Herb Centre HQ.
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UK onion update predicts variable season
A wet spring and reduced plantings have both contributed to a predicted shortfall in the UK onion crop.
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NFU issues illegal imports warning
The NFU warn of illegal imports carrying deadly diseases to the UK. Union health chiefs tell the government they must stem the tide or compromise public health.
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Banana solution in last minute hitch
The crunch banana trade agreement between the US and EU is under serious threat. Both economies have failed to agree on a waiver to protect the Eurozone from a legal challenge.
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NFU pushes Code of Practice
The NFU has appealed to the DTI to push forward the Code of Practice outlining fair trading practices between UK farmers and the multiples.
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NZ Chioca production rises
Chioca could soon be a favourite in the UK, as New Zealand production of the vegetable is expanding.
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Chilean exports increase
Fresh fruit exports from Chile have increased since last year, Chilean Exporters' Association statistics reveal.
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HDC gets spider mite control approved
The Horticultural Development Council has had an alternative spider mite control product approved for use on protected peppers.
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Italian citrus production back on track
Favourable winter weather boosts Italian citrus production in 2000/01
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Aphid populations on the increase
Aphid populations on potato crops have increased dramatically in the past week, the latest Syngenta Potato Tracker report reveals.