All Production & Trade articles – Page 1662
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Intelligent plants hold future for produce
Plants that can tell growers when they need nutrients are among one of the scientific developments that could make fresh produce more profitable, says expert.
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No let up in apple market woes
Volumes of apples available for export from the major growing nations will despite a forecast slowdown in plantings and production, warns the World Apple Report.
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Spanish growers call for reciprocity
The row over the US ban on imports of Spanish citrus is deepening as producers demand tit-for-tat action from the EU.
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Top grower tickled pink
A specialist grower of garden pinks receives Grower of the Year Award 2002.
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Packed Tio the rafters
Organic carrot and parsnip specialist Tio Ltd adopts a strategy of growing and packaging its products to maximise efficiency.
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Red tape strangling organics
Too much government red tape is hindering organic market growth, according to one of the UK's principal organic certification bodies.
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Chilean fruit on the up
Chilean fruit export revenue will grow 15 percent this year, according to Exporters' Association (Asoex) president Ronald Bown.
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UK lettuce challenged
The biggest challenge facing UK lettuce growers is keeping pace with consumer demands, according to a leading salad specialist.
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Action urged on pesticide plans
Forthcoming EU changes to crop protection product registration could mean an uphill struggle to protect valuable chemicals.
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Spanish vegetable recovery
Vegetable and lettuce production in the south-eastern Spanish region of Murcia is recovering from the cold damp conditions at the start of the year as growers start to plan their melon crops.
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Fyffes returns to profit
Leading European produce supplier Fyffes has delighted the City with a return to profitability in 2001.
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Strawberry site wiped out
A leading strawberry-plant supplier has had its new trial site destroyed.
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Citrus: Do more with less
The Florida Department of Citrus makes swingeing budget and staff cuts as it aims to "do more with less".
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Mushroom firms under one tree
Mushroom growers consolidate in key move. Strict criteria for new entrants say bosses.
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Top chef toasts tractor
Spiky-haired chef Gary Rhodes has teamed up with the NFU to create a recipe leaflet using little-red-tractor food.
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Taste Zespri rolling out
New Zealand kiwifruit exporter Zespri International is introducing a new standard –Taste Zespri – to growers.
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South African production stable
A report from the US department of agriculture forecasts top-fruit production and exports from South Africa broadly in line with last season's levels.
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NFU pressure pays off
Following lobbying from the National Farmers' Union some producers will get their late applications for conversion to organic farming reviewed.
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UK boasts winning cherries
Exceptional varieties of cherries ready for world markets. Future potential brilliant, claims grower.
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Defra agrees to organic aid review
After pressure from the National Farmers Union, the government will review the cases of around 200 farmers who previously failed to qualify for conversion aid.