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Fresh Produce Consortium tackles salmonella risk in herbs

04 December 2008, HortWeek.com

Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) is beefing up its advice on hygiene following a survey on salmonella and herbs.

PSD report reveals loss of up to 23% of pesticides

03 December 2008, HortWeek.com

A revised Pesticides Safety Directorate (PSD) report on EU proposals for pesticides legislation has revealed up to 23% of products...

Watch fertiliser prices like a hawk, growers told

03 December 2008, HortWeek.com

Growers are being urged to hold their nerve in the worsening economy and watch fertiliser prices like a hawk

Students turning to commercial horticulture

30 November 2008, HortWeek.com

A higher number of students are enrolling on commercial production courses, many attracted by interest in locally produced goods and...

Desire for convenience fuels rise in demand for frozen fruit and veg

28 November 2008, HortWeek.com

Demand for frozen fruit and vegetables is on the up, thanks to fast-paced lifestyles and shifting preferences, but experts say...

Research matters ... Russetting of apples

28 November 2008, Horticulture Week

Dr Ken Cockshull, Emeritus Fellow at Warwick HRI, highlights the latest findings from horticultural research.

Challenging conditions hit 2008 edibles returns

28 November 2008, Horticulture Week

Bad weather has made it a tough year for potato growers, already struggling with skyrocketing fuel and fertiliser costs.

NFU president criticises retailers for using "squeeze tactics" on suppliers

28 November 2008, Horticulture Week

NFU president Peter Kendall rounded on retailers for resorting to "crippling squeeze tactics on suppliers" on the back of the...

More crops now eligible for SPS payments

28 November 2008, Horticulture Week

Tree fruit and wine producers - as well as nursery stock and vegetable growers - will soon be able to...

Successful plum storage-life trials may soon see 1-MCP in commercial sector

28 November 2008, Horticulture Week

Trials with storage regulator SmartFresh (1-MCP) aimed at extending the storage life of plums have produced good enough results for...

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