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The European outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis appears to have subsided since control measures were implemented at egg farms and distribution points last autumn.

In 2016 poultry farm Waddenei was struck twice by avian influenza, low pathogenic at first, followed by a high pathogenic variety. And again the chickens were destroyed. Laying hen farmer Rimer Dijkstra tells his story. “Fate has struck again.”

Government must understand that the UK fresh produce sector cannot survive without seasonal foreign labour, writes Chris Rose of Asplins PO

Sue Hutchinson has joined Syngenta as marketing lead for vegetable seeds bringing 30 years experience in crop protection

An abrupt end to the Chilean season and late start for Spain means supply has been tight in the berry business, as demand continues to grow

High prices on peppers have led Spanish growers to extend the season and delay the switchover to melon leading to potential gap

Russia’s State Duma, the lower chamber of the country’s Parliament has registered a bill proposing limitations on the number of poultry in so-called backyard farms.

Drought conditions have plunged parts of Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia into crisis, with harvests plummeting, food prices soaring and many suffering malnourishment

New regulations adopted today by the European Commission will see simpler rules and more support for fruit and vegetable producers

Open letter to UK government calls for tariff-free trade and free movement of goods and workers to be agreed as soon as possible

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