All Production & Trade articles – Page 85
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QFVG campaign gets Australians to ‘give a fork’
National campaign aims to highlight the plight of horticultural growers and raise public support for the industry
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New Australian horticulture sustainability framework released
The 2023/24 Australian-grown Horticulture Sustainability Framework provides a roadmap for the horticulture sector
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News
Britain loses apple-growing pioneer Adrian Scripps
Adrian Scripps played a central role in topfruit industry initiatives and laid the foundations for the eponymous producer, which today farms 750 hectares in Kent
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Supermarkets ‘slow’ to embrace PCN-resistant potatoes
UK retailers criticised for dragging their heels in the uptake of resistant varieties as growers search for solutions in fight against pallida
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South African citrus exports lag behind forecasts
The final export figures for the South African citrus campaign are below the expected growth curve based on plantings, but mandarin exports have taken off
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EU parliament kills off pesticides bill
Fepex welcomes move, saying the controversial legislation threatened food security within the bloc
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Chilean cherry forecast revised downward
Second estimate from Chilean Cherry Committee shows 14.6 per cent decrease on original forecast
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Maersk clarifies position as Cape Town port problems persist
Early grape exporters consider alternative shipping options to Cape Town’s container terminal as Maersk clarifies its position on using the South African port
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T&G expands Envy growing footprint to meet China demand
First commercially produced Chinese Envy apples to be sold in China
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Snack-sized Ondine builds momentum
WA Farm Direct and N&A Group hope flat peach and flat nectarine varieties will add a fresh, attractive stonefruit option for Australian consumers.
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Report reveals fall in climate finance for small-scale farmers
The UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development has warned that global food security is being jeopardised by a failure to act now
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BoE Governor addresses NFU Plumb lecture
Bank of England Governor highlights link between high energy costs and escalating global food prices at NFU memorial lecture
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News
Zespri forecasts record season
The industry’s focus on improving fruit quality and a strong performance in market leads to record forecast for kiwifruit growers
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Committee calls for more info on EU gene-editing proposals
Under EU proposals, plants that contain genetic material that could occur naturally or via traditional breeding will be subject to simpler and less onerous regulations
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Tong buys ‘Swift Lift’ firm
Veg handling equipment manufacturer Tong Engineering has bought conveying and lifting firm Terry Johnson Ltd
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Regional supply key to German apple market growth
As a new season brings better prices and more stable supply, members of the Landgard cooperative report strong demand for homegrown fruit
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News
Chilean blues exports revised down
The country’s Blueberry Committee has reviewed its estimate for 2023/24, predicting a decline of 13 per cent compared with last season
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NFU calls for political action on flooding
More than 1,750 producers have signed the NFU’s open letter urging political parties to take steps to protect farming businesses from flooding
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Comment
Greenyard and Agriplace partnership demonstrates power of collaboration
Greenyard has turned to Agriplace to facilitate information sharing on quality, sustainability and social requirements and gain a better insight into its customer base, writes Michael MacFarlane, Agriplace account executive UK & IE
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Comment
Extreme weather is taking its toll on UK vegetable sector
Tim O’Malley, group MD of Nationwide Produce, reflects on the weather challenges facing growers of British vegetables as production is driven abroad and the sector lacks support from government