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Analysis
How UK horticulture can help prevent Glyphosate resistance
Monsanto is warning growers, gardeners, grounds staff, and grounds maintenance and amenity contractors to take action now to prevent herbicide resistance in the UK, after two plant families and six species were declared resistant in France.
Could simplified farm regulation and inspection benefit growers post-Brexit?
A Government-backed report published last week calling for radical simplification in the way England's farms are regulated and inspected has been welcomed by farmers' and growers' representatives.
What does the horticulture industry want from Parliament?
Three presentations in Parliament from the horticulture industry this spring and summer have summed up how the Government could help - by giving incentives to grow, creating a new seasonal workers scheme and supporting biosecurity and apprenticeships.
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Professor Geoffrey Dixon
GreenGene International chair Geoff Dixon on the business of fresh produce production
Supermarket retail
Big changers week on week as of 2 July 2018
| Lettuce, Gem (x2) | 100 | M&S |
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Tomatoes (kg) |
190 | Morrison's |
| Parsnips (kg) | 139 | Waitrose |
| Raspberries (150kg) | 200 | Tesco |
Retail prices from the major supermarkets are collected by Market Intelligence Services and updated every Tuesday.
Wholesale prices
Average most usual as of W/E 6 July 2018
| Beans, broad | 141 | |
| Cucumber, all varieties | 98 | |
| Lettuce, Butterhead indoor | 39 | |
| Strawberries, all varieties | 302 |
*National average wholesale and median prices charged in England.
Data supplied by Defra. www.defra.gov.uk
Horticulture Week Top UK FRUIT PRODUCERS
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Fresh Produce Pest & Disease Factsheets
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Experienced Organic Gardener – Live Out
Private Estate - South Warkwickshire Warwickshire
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Soft Fruit Grower | South East
MorePeople England, South East England
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Growing Manager | Kent | £Competitive
MorePeople England, Kent
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Full Time Tractor Operator (Potential) | Potatoes | £Good Rate
MorePeople England, West Sussex, Chichester
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Head Gardener
Charterhouse Godalming, Surrey
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Fresh Produce In Depth
Show preview - Get set for Fruit Focus 2018
The latest developments in agronomy, machinery, technology and marketing will all be showcased for growers at this year's event, Gavin McEwan reports.
Horticulture Week Business Award - Best New Edible Crop Variety
Winner - AVA Star, Angus Soft Fruits
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Winner - Building a British Blueberry Business, Mee Farmers
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Winner - The road to Modiform's EcoExpert
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