All Production & Trade articles – Page 1662

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    Intelligent plants hold future for produce

    2002-03-05T00:00:00Z

    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

    2002-03-04T00:00:00Z

    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

    2002-03-03T00:00:00Z

    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

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    A specialist grower of garden pinks receives Grower of the Year Award 2002.

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    Packed Tio the rafters

    2002-02-28T00:00:00Z

    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

    2002-02-28T00:00:00Z

    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

    2002-02-28T00:00:00Z

    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

    2002-02-28T00:00:00Z

    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

    2002-02-28T00:00:00Z

    Forthcoming EU changes to crop protection product registration could mean an uphill struggle to protect valuable chemicals.

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    Spanish vegetable recovery

    2002-02-27T00:00:00Z

    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

    2002-02-27T00:00:00Z

    Leading European produce supplier Fyffes has delighted the City with a return to profitability in 2001.

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    Strawberry site wiped out

    2002-02-26T00:00:00Z

    A leading strawberry-plant supplier has had its new trial site destroyed.

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    Citrus: Do more with less

    2002-02-26T00:00:00Z

    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

    2002-02-25T00:00:00Z

    Mushroom growers consolidate in key move. Strict criteria for new entrants say bosses.

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    Top chef toasts tractor

    2002-02-25T00:00:00Z

    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

    2002-02-23T00:00:00Z

    New Zealand kiwifruit exporter Zespri International is introducing a new standard –Taste Zespri – to growers.

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    South African production stable

    2002-02-23T00:00:00Z

    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

    2002-02-22T00:00:00Z

    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

    2002-02-22T00:00:00Z

    Exceptional varieties of cherries ready for world markets. Future potential brilliant, claims grower.

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    Defra agrees to organic aid review

    2002-02-22T00:00:00Z

    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.