EKFS declares best orchards across Kent
The judges had to chose from a high standard of entries at this year's competition, explains Brian Lovelidge.
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Using the "Minimizer" project Bayer hopes to show its fungicides leave little residue, Brian Lovelidge reports.
The judges had to chose from a high standard of entries at this year's competition, explains Brian Lovelidge.
Increasingly popular demonstrations of heavy machinery brought this fruit show to life, says Roger Chesher.
Thousands of people visit the show and now educational elements have been added, says Brian Lovelidge.
Advances in trickle irrigation achieved 40% water savings in Kent farm trial, Brian Lovelidge reports.
Sets bridge the gap between stored and new season crop, reducing the need for imports, says Sue Jupe.
New range means there is a salad product to suit virtually every grower's wishes, says Ian Gillott.
This year's main varietal trials at Thornhaugh saw 25 types of peas assessed. Sue Jupe reports.
Strawberry growers are discovering significant differences in yield potential, says Brian Lovelidge.
Grape growing is on the increase in the UK as English wine finds its place in the market, says Jack...
Government guidance says pesticides, chemicals and fuel storage should protect against harm to humans, animals and the environment.
Average most usual as of W/E 13 August 2010*
| Sweetcorn p/cob | 17028 | |
| Celery | 433.52 | |
| Parsnips | 104.29 | |
| Broad beans | 123.44 | |
| Celery | 49 | Aldi |
| Tomatoes (p/6kg) round | 521 |
*National average wholesale and median prices charged in England.
The data in this column is supplied by Defra. www.defra.gov.uk
Big changers week on week as of 9 August 2010
| Raspberries, 225g | 185 | Morrisons |
| Apples Braeburn kg | 184 | Sainsbury's |
| Cabbage (savoy) | 50 | Tesco |
| Lettuce Romaine, pp2 | 138 | Morrisons |
| Celery | 87 | Tesco |
Retail prices from the major supermarkets are collected by Market Intelligence Services and updated every Tuesday.
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