Fruit Tree Propagation: Europe leaves little room in market for UK
The efficiency of tree propagation abroad means British growers struggle to compete
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Tributes are being paid to Basil Neame CBE - the "godfather of the fruit industry" who died on 25 February aged 88.
The public remains concerned about GM, but Jack Shamash detects a shift in opinion elsewhere.
The efficiency of tree propagation abroad means British growers struggle to compete
Improved varieties are closing in on Nairobi, which has long dominated the market
Claire Shaddick presents the findings from the first NIAB courgette trials for several years.
While the season has seen some setbacks, lettuce production is in reasonable shape
Fourayes has played a key role in promoting one of Britain's most popular apples
Cost-effective and sustainable packaging technologies enjoy rising popularity
Growers at the NIAB leafy salads trial have bounced back with several new varieties after two bad years
From citrus crops to soil erosion, climate change promises mixed benefits for UK horticulture.
Hypro EU of Cambridge has developed a nozzle to speed up can washing, clean more thoroughly and use less water...
Big changers week on week as of 22 February 2010
| Leeks, kg | 198 | Morrisons |
| Aubergine | 138 | Asda |
| Cauliflower | 145 | M&S |
| Iceberg Lettuce | 98 | Sainsbury's |
| Celery | 50 | Morrisons |
Retail prices from the major supermarkets are collected by Market Intelligence Services and updated every Tuesday.
Average most usual as of W/E 26 February 2010*
| Dessert Apples (Egremont Russet) | 80.20 | |
| Pears (Doyenne Du Commice) | 65.44 | |
| Lettuce (butterhead) | 434 (p/dozen) | |
| Brussels sprouts | 45.74 | |
| Cabbage (savoy) | 435.27, p/12 |
*National average wholesale and median prices charged in England.
The data in this column is supplied by Defra. www.defra.gov.uk
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