Grower fined for banned Amitraz use on pears
18 May 2012
A fruit grower has been prosecuted by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) for illegal pesticide use.
The Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board has received just one written request for a ballot on the horticultural levy.
A fruit grower has been prosecuted by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) for illegal pesticide use.
A former Sainsbury's buyer has pleaded guilty to corruption after accepting bribes in exchange for the securing of supply deals with potato supplier Greenvale.
The Government will introduce an adjudicator to police the Groceries Supply Chain Code of Practice as soon as possible, according to Defra minister Jim Paice.
Kentish wine maker Chapel Down has been prevented from selling its "Kent Malbec" red or even describing it as "wine" as a result of EU regulations.
Organic producers have been warned that they need to ensure their packaging includes the EU's organic logo, along with associated wording, from the end of June.
Industry bodies will take united lobbying to Parliament in their bid to secure drought exemptions for landscaping projects.
Sainsbury's chief executive Justin King has slammed proposals to create an adjudicator to police the Groceries Supply Code of Practice (GSCoP).
Scottish producer organisation Angus Growers has had its EU recognition restored and its funding reinstated, following a successful appeal at the Scottish Land Court in Edinburgh.
Policy on flood defence criticised for failing to recognise role of agriculture and food production.
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