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Bangor land expert to join Council of Food Policy Advisers
A leading land and growing expert has been chosen by the Government to form part of the new Council of Food Policy Advisers.
In Depth
Crop protection through breeding
Pest and pathogen resistance is vital in the battle for profitable and sustainable brassicas, says Geoff Dixon.
Winning formula for business
A motivated workforce, diverse range of crops and modern approach to productivity are key elements in the success of Simon...
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Kawasaki finance offer
To make things easier financially this winter, Kawasaki is offering zero per cent finance for two years on its range...
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- 27 November 2008 to 08 January 2009|Hartpury College, Gloucestershire
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Sate Use of Pesticides (PA1) and use of hand held sprayers (PA6A)
- 13-15 January 2009|Capel Manor, Enfield, Middlesex
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BASIS Crop Proctection Arable
- 14 January to 06 May2009|Risheholme College, Lincolnshire
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Market Prices
Wholesale prices
Big changers week on week as of W/E 5 December 2008
| Tomatoes (round) (p/6kg) | 466-533 | Birmingham |
| Pears, Conference | 55.1-66.1 | Bristol |
| Parsnips | 70-100 | Liverpool |
| Cauliflower (p/head) | 70 | Liverpool |
| Brussel Sprouts - Class 1 | 50.7-60.6 | New Spitalfields |
| Beetroot (unclassified) | 35.4-45.7 | Birmingham |
The prices of selected fresh fruit, vegetables and salads from New Spitalfields, Birmingham and Liverpool markets, updated by Defra every Friday.
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Gardener In Charge / Couple
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Kate Lowe
Last call for EU-wide impact assessment
In this week's special update on the progress of the EU's proposals to toughen up on pesticides restrictions, we outline...
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Research Update
Research matters ... organic versus conventional cropping
Dr Ken Cockshull, Emeritus Fellow at Warwick HRI, highlights the latest findings from horticultural research
Research matters ... Russetting of apples
Dr Ken Cockshull, Emeritus Fellow at Warwick HRI, highlights the latest findings from horticultural research.
