All Production & Trade articles – Page 1651

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    Weather hits Zespri fruit size

    2002-07-31T00:00:00Z

    Sizes of New Zealand green kiwifruit are coming up on average half a size smaller than last year leading exporter Zespri International to revise crop estimates downwards from initial pre-season predictions.

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    Golden days are numbered

    2002-07-31T00:00:00Z

    An analysis published in the August issue of the World Apple Report concludes that levels of Golden Delicious production, particularly in Europe and the US are posing a threat to the long-term future of whole production regions.

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    Greek grape suffers rain

    2002-07-29T00:00:00Z

    Heavy rainfall in parts of Greece over the end of last week and the weekend is threatening to dampen hopes for the start of the grape season.

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    Produce gains in organic plan

    2002-07-29T00:00:00Z

    The department for the environment, food and rural affairs publishes its organic farming action plan making recommendations for retailer commitment and support for top-fruit producers.

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    Potato technology showcased

    2002-07-25T00:00:00Z

    Cambridge University Farm welcomes the press to a technological debriefing.

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    NFU wages war

    2002-07-25T00:00:00Z

    NFU urges farmers and growers to oppose proposed wage increases.

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    FSA targets too tough

    2002-07-25T00:00:00Z

    Fears are raised that the FSA could have bitten off more than it can chew.

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    Raspberries blowing hot

    2002-07-24T00:00:00Z

    Raspberry supplies are in line with demand, promising a healthy end to the season for growers.

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    Robertson jamming 'em in at Fruit Focus

    2002-07-23T00:00:00Z

    Hugh Robertson MP names a new raspberry bred at Horticulture Research International (HRI) during Fruit Focus 2002.

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    Hargreaves plants development seeds

    2002-07-23T00:00:00Z

    Hargreaves Plants co-sponsors Soft Fruit Technology Group

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    Organic grower invests with Everett Bros

    2002-07-23T00:00:00Z

    Eire grower Coolnagrower buys the latest harvest machinery from Everett Bros

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    Unions calm stone-fruit unrest

    2002-07-22T00:00:00Z

    Producers' unions in France have reached an agreement with national supermarkets over pricing contracts for stone fruit after growers' ran amok in store car parks.

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    Help for Zimbabwe Farmers

    2002-07-19T00:00:00Z

    the Zimbabwe Agricultural Welfare Trust (ZAWT) makes fresh appeals for help from British farmers.

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    US apple stage set

    2002-07-19T00:00:00Z

    Stocks of apples in the US from the 2001 crop are tapering off in plenty of time to ensure a good start to the 2002 marketing year.

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    Tots love tomatoes

    2002-07-18T00:00:00Z

    TGA tomato zone proves a hit with kids in first six weeks

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    NFU cautious on Brown review

    2002-07-18T00:00:00Z

    The National Farmers' Union has said it is the job of government to create a climate for sustainable recovery in agriculture and chancellor Gordon Brown's spending review announced this week will be judged on that.

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    Export board formed in Pakistan

    2002-07-18T00:00:00Z

    Pakistan's fruit industry gets a long-awaited export board.

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    U40s on FPJ stand at Fruit Focus

    2002-07-18T00:00:00Z

    Organising committee of U40s Fruit Growers Conference to join Journal on its stand at Fruit Focus, on July 31.

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    Orangered stars unite

    2002-07-17T00:00:00Z

    A group of apricot producer companies in France have got together to strengthen the image of one of the leading varieties.

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    CAP doesn't fit yet

    2002-07-17T00:00:00Z

    The mid-term review of Agenda 2000 – the reform of the EU Common Agricultural Policy – is up for deliberation in the UK following Defra's announcement of a consultation process this week.