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Former president of the East Kent Fruit Society Basil Neame CBE dies aged 88
Tributes are being paid to Basil Neame CBE - the "godfather of the fruit industry" who died on 25 February aged 88.
In Depth
Edibles: Genetic modification -- the debate continues
The public remains concerned about GM, but Jack Shamash detects a shift in opinion elsewhere.
Edibles: Breeders show latest carrot varieties
Improved varieties are closing in on Nairobi, which has long dominated the market
Courgette trials reveal advances in quality
Claire Shaddick presents the findings from the first NIAB courgette trials for several years.
Edibles: Mixed fortunes for leafy salads sector
While the season has seen some setbacks, lettuce production is in reasonable shape
Edibles: Leading the Bramley market
Fourayes has played a key role in promoting one of Britain's most popular apples
Edibles: Packaging -- Increasing efficiency and reducing waste
Cost-effective and sustainable packaging technologies enjoy rising popularity
Edibles: Leafy salads -- Trials showcase field-holding capacity
Growers at the NIAB leafy salads trial have bounced back with several new varieties after two bad years
Notebook
Climate expectations
From citrus crops to soil erosion, climate change promises mixed benefits for UK horticulture.
New Products
ProClean can-washer nozzle
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Events
Weekend Gardner: Vegetable gardening
- 20 March 2010|Brinsbury Campus
North Heath
Pulborough
West Sussex
RH20 1DL - Chichester College
Food & Drink Expo 2010
- 21-24 March 2010|NEC, Birmingham
- William Reed Business Media
Euro Asper 2010
- 24-25 March 2010|Royal Court Hotel, Tamworth Road, Keresley, Coventry, CV7 8JG
- Asparagus Growers' Association
Pesticide Applications (Handheld)
- 30 March 2010|Kingston Maurward College
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 8PY - Kingston Maurward College
Market Prices
Supermarket retail prices
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.
Wholesale prices
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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