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Resistance worries for fruit production

19 December 2008, Horticulture Week

Using the PSD's revised assessment, Dr Jerry Cross of East Malling Research has drawn up a list of significant active...

Pesticides watchdog reveals low residues

19 December 2008, Horticulture Week

The public has virtually nothing to fear from pesticide traces in food, according to the UK's top watchdog, which revealed...

EU-wide pesticide loss assessment crucial

19 December 2008, Horticulture Week

A Europe-wide impact assessment on the potential effects of the proposed EU pesticides legislation is "absolutely crucial" before the rules...

PSD report confirms potential product losses 'serious' for horticulture

19 December 2008, Horticulture Week

The Pesticides Safety Directorate's (PSD's) revised assessment of the latest EU proposals on pesticides confirms that between 14 and 23...

Potato growers warned to take action against rot in storage

18 December 2008, HortWeek.com

Potato growers have been warned that last year's difficult harvest conditions are leading to increased rots in stored crops.

Fourayes Farm invests £80k in chill store

17 December 2008, HortWeek.com

Fourayes Farm has spent £800,000 on a new chill store and dispatch area to handle a growth in output of...

Bramley apple production pioneer dies

17 December 2008, HortWeek.com

John Acock, a pioneering force in Bramley apple production, has died aged 79.

Supply chain management system wins computing award

16 December 2008, HortWeek.com

Computer boffins have singled out a business management system used by fresh-food specialist Produce World Group.

NFU launches conference website

14 December 2008, HortWeek.com

A new website has been launched to mark next year's NFU conference, with speakers from the Government, the Bank of...

Four strawberry firms team up

12 December 2008, Horticulture Week

Leading breeders from four countries including the UK have joined forces to try to produce strawberry varieties that will prove...

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