The 10 commandments of fruit marketing
I came across one of my previous columns (Farmer’s Weekly March 2002), and make no apology for repeating it, because it is sound advice that applies to all fresh produce.
Leaf miner control problems
There’s absolutely no reason for leaf miners to be a problem any longer – other than in isolated cases, that is. .
Marketing is key
A young farmer recently asked me about marketing. His two basic questions were, “How do I go about supplying the markets?” and “What about...
Dealing with leaf miners
The leaf miner, which was once so feared, should now only be a mild irritation or no problem at all. If this is not...
The challenges ahead
With all eyes on the road ahead in 2012, I would like to share a few thoughts with you. A positive ending to 2011...
Why hard times are good for vegetable producers
Many vegetable farmers are currently unhappy about the low prices they’re receiving for a wide range of vegetable products. Add increased input costs and...
The nutritional requirements of onions
"With onions, in the early stages, you need just enough nitrogen to keep the colour of the leaves right."
Sustainability depends on ethics
"Sustainability requires us to adapt to, and adopt, new values and trading practices."
Top companies vs important companies
'You can't feed all those people with platinum, gold or computer chips.'
Working around onion bolting
I am sure that anyone who grows onions has experienced bolting at some time or another if you haven't you're probably losing some of the crop's potential.
Higher prices?
'Every farmer wants higher prices, but higher compared to which benchmark?' asks Mike Cordes.
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