10 Feb 2012
| by Matthew Appleby
Information covering market size, vegetable/flower split and distribution will aid sector operators.
10 Feb 2012
In its response to the review of the Agricultural Wages Board in Northern Ireland by the Department of Agriculture & Rural Development, the HTA has called for its abolition because of unnecessary bureaucracy costs.
10 Feb 2012
Charles Rodriguez, who runs grounds-maintenance contractor Garden Thyme, has bought a four-speed Airion blower from Etesia. Launched last year, the blower is designed for use around noise-sensitive areas such as hospitals and schools.
10 Feb 2012
A Cornish vineyard owner is seeking EU Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) recognition for a wine produced from a single vineyard.
10 Feb 2012
One of the country's largest stone fruit suppliers has revealed that it will not be backing recent proposals to centrally collate forecast data for the sector.
10 Feb 2012
The Darwin Blossom Thinner was on display at last month's British Independent Fruit Growers' Association technical day.
10 Feb 2012
Darker-fleshed fruit such as plums gives both men and women a healthy glow that makes them more appealing to the opposite sex.
10 Feb 2012
East Malling Research in Kent will host a one-day conference on profitable pear production on 27 February.
10 Feb 2012
A top fruit storage day to be held at East Malling Research on 28 March will explain current thinking and technical options for growers.
10 Feb 2012
| by Gavin McEwan
Tomato grower directors step down after accepting deal in best interests of staff and creditors.