All Production & Trade articles – Page 812
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ArticleWales achieves UK soft fruit first
First British strawberries are available a week earlier than usual, with growers on the outskirts of Cardiff one step ahead of the rest
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ArticleFire damages leading NZ packhouse
North shed of Seeka's Oakside facility destroyed, however main packhouse and rear coolstores unaffected
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ArticleBarfoots unveils scheme to extend UK chilli season
It is hoped that greenhouse project will prove to be record-breaking, stretching the UK cropping season from four months to seven
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ArticleGrupo AN, Unica to merge
Unica will oversee group’s exports while AN will focus on domestic market
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ArticleGrowers turn to cloud computing
An increasing number of fresh produce firms are turning to cloud computing to boost efficiency and enhance their operations
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ArticleFairtrade Fortnight casts a wider net
This year’s Fairtrade Fortnight is putting the spotlight back on the producers with the focus on a wider range of products
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ArticleMurcia to boost grape portfolio
Locally-developed seedless varieties will enable growers to avoid paying royalties for imported ones
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ArticleCucumbers feel the squeeze
Cucumbers are not without their struggles, with pressures coming from supermarket price wars and little product development
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ArticleAzores melons win PGI status
Cantaloupes produced on the island known for their sweet, juicy taste and high levels of Vitamin C
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ArticleLea Valley powers into the future
The Lea Valley growing region is powering ahead as growers are diversifying into becoming small-scale energy suppliers. Nina Pullman visits the region
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ArticleStockbridge unveils new LED facility
Industry stalwart Michael Jack CBE opened the new LED high wire glasshouse at Stockbridge Technology Centre
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ArticleStrong season for Argentine blues
Country dominated early season Southern Hemisphere window in 2014
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ArticleBiobest gives bees Turbo boost
Group aids pollination of crops such as apples and blueberries by introducing Turbo hives
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ArticleChile assesses impact of Villarrica eruption
Fruit production in IX Region not believed to be significantly affected
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ArticleApplicants needed for new TV show
A new farming television programme on Sky1 is looking for farming families to take part in a series of challenges
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ArticleQueensland farm fears Panama disease
A banana farm in the Australian state of Queensland has tested positive for potentially devastating Panama disease
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ArticleIndian importers fear apple glut
Indian importers warn of oversupply issues as an already well stocked market receives further heavy arrivals from Washington and other sources
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ArticleIran seeks trade deal with India
Iran’s Trade Promotion Organisation has urged India to lower import tariffs as part of a preferential trade agreement
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ArticleBlues land in northern Spain
Horticina announces opening of first large-scale blueberry farm in Galicia
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ArticlePineapple fabric set for take off
Clothes made from pineapple leaves and banana stems could provide new waste outlet for producers and growers