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Latest Fresh Produce News

Labour and skills shortages "accelerating", survey finds

13 November 2018 , By Gavin McEwan

Community cider-making project launches appeal after Lottery funding ends

12 November 2018 , By Gavin McEwan

British Crop Production Council joins crop research group NIAB

9 November 2018 , By Matthew Appleby

Professor Geoffrey Dixon

GreenGene International chair Geoff Dixon on the business of fresh produce production

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Supermarket retail

Big changers week on week as of 1 October 2018

Radish (200g)	60	Sainsbury's
Broccoli (kg)	155	Co-op
Onion (kg)	75	Tesco
Raspberries (150kg)	139	Aldi

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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 5 October 2018

Beetroot, all varieties	45
Cucumber, all varieties	104
Onions, brown/red	48/66
Strawberries, all varieties	332

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*National average wholesale and median prices charged in England.

Data supplied by Defra. www.defra.gov.uk

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Fresh Produce Pest & Disease Factsheets

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Fresh Produce In Depth

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Better control, efficiency and productivity are among the benefits offered by the latest products, Gavin McEwan discovers.

Business Planning - Brace now for Brexit impact

Neville Stein advises how businesses can act now to protect themselves against higher plant import costs after the Brexit deadline.

Horticulture careers - plugging the skills gap

Bespoke apprenticeships and internal training are helping firms to get ahead in skills-shortage horticulture, says Rachel Anderson.

Tractors: market roundup

Manufacturers are working to provide solutions to many challenges. Sally Drury looks at their newest models.

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 - New Business of the Year

Winner - Building a British Blueberry Business, Mee Farmers

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