EC presents proposals on new genomics techniques
The European Commission last week presented its proposals for the regulation of gene-editing techniques (NGTs) and plant reproductive material (PRM). Both regulations are essential for Europe's

UV robot against powdery mildew
Launching at Fruit Focus on July 12 (NIAB EMR, Kent), Antobot and CleanLight are partnering up to support robotics in the horticulture sector. Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that affects

Major project boosts pulse production
A new industry-leading project has been launched to help farmers reduce agricultural emissions by 1.5Mt CO₂e a year. ‘Nitrogen Efficient Plants for Climate Smart Arable Cropping Systems’

Drones for fertilization in adverse conditions
A new technology for areas whose accessibility is compromised by the bad weather that hit Emilia Romagna over the past few days. "The core business of Vivai Magalotti Quarto is the production of

New automatic packing robot for peaches and nectarines
The MAF RODA Group has been innovating and developing robotics systems for years to automate the tasks of fruit and vegetable processing plants. “Robotics is one of the group's six major lines

Two new cover additives to balance the temperature between night and day
The issue of temperature control in greenhouses has become one of the most important aspects in crop management also due to climate change and the swift temperature changes that often occur in the

Northeast Spain faced with crippling drought
A massive drought in Catalonia is forcing this northeast region of Spain to turn to water rationing, seawater desalination and recycling effluent from sewage treatment plants. Last year reservoirs

The third Biosolutions Innovation Award at Macfrut
Awards were presented at Macfrut, the International Fruit and Vegetable Exhibition, for innovations in natural products for the defence, nutrition and biostimulation of plants. This happened in

Macfrut 2023, best biosolutions innovations awarded
Awards were presented at Macfrut, the International Fruit and Vegetable Exhibition, for innovations in natural products for the defence, nutrition and biostimulation of plants. This happened in

Health and sustainability drive Greenyard partnerships
Greenyard has signed a five-year partnership with fruit and vegetable culinary reference We’re Smart, as both companies look to accelerate the active promotion of sustainable and healthy eating

“Our vertical farm ensures a regular income for producers while saving natural resources”
At the 2023 edition of medFEL, Futura Gaïa was present at the Lab’innov innovation space reserved for startups involved in the challenges of tomorrow. This innovative company specializes in

Important news on the horizon for agri-voltaics
Over the past few days, the Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security approved a decree to apply for grants for advanced agri-voltaic plants and to obtain an incentivized tariff for

Farmers in Turkey’s earthquake-hit region receive 11.5 million seedlings
Farmers have been handed 11.5 million seedlings in the quake-hit Şahinbey district of Gaziantep province in southern Turkey. According to Daily Sabah, the move is part of a project to promote

Farmers in southern Turkey set to receive 11.5 million seedlings
Farmers have been handed 11.5 million seedlings in the quake-hit Şahinbey district of Gaziantep province in southern Turkey. This is part of a project to promote sustainability in agriculture.

Plastics Europe Germany: Transformation to a fossil-free circular economy important basis on the way to climate neutrality
At the first Plastics Europe Germany Innovation Press Conference, companies presented practical examples of circularity in the form of input presentations. It had become clear in the process: It

Ukraine: Using a bomb shelter to grow crops underground
A Ukrainian farmer named Viktor Shuleshko rebuilt his vertical farm business after it was destroyed by Russian troops shelling the Dnipro airport. Despite the damage, he did not give up on his

Medicinal plants, an opportunity for producers
From a marginal presence in the sector, today medicinal plants - as well as aromatic plants and spices - occupy increasingly important spaces. A growth that has contributed to the development of

Software solutions for the fresh food industry
Planning and controlling processes effectively are two of the most important things when it comes to fresh food. In reality, however, many companies struggle with insufficient networking of their

OTFLOW offers a solution for food waste in cold supply chain
Reefer floor covers enable fruit exporters to maintain the quality of their products, reduce food waste and have fewer financial losses due to claims during transportation Reefer containers are

“There is a gap of premium mandarin varieties in November and December that we'll soon be able to start covering”
AMFRESH is one of the few family companies left in the sector. It has headquarters in both hemispheres and integrated companies dedicated to research and the production of varieties, such as

Four online auctions at Homann Feinkost GmbH closing soon
Former salad and dressing processing plants from Homann Feinkost GmbH offered on the online auctions of Industrial Auctions! Think of machines for the entire production process from mixing