In the coming months, over 6,000 elementary school students from the third and fourth grades will participate in nationwide around 250 project days. They will be provided with diverse knowledge about balanced nutrition, sufficient physical activity in daily life, and responsibility for oneself. read more

Compared to the ten-year average from 2014 to 2023 of 47,300 tons, the cherry harvest in 2024 decreased by 21.5% on a declining cultivation area of 7,000 hectares (-4.7% compared to the ten-year average). Only in 2017 (24,800 tons) was the harvest in the past ten years. read more

The UK branch of the German discount store Lidl has announced that it will eliminate any living wage discrepancies in its UK banana supply chains by introducing a new system to address pay inequalities for plantation workers. This move follows a trial in its native market that was reportedly successful. read more

The trade fair organized by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX, with Andalusia as the guest region, has recorded the highest participation in its history with 2,146 exhibiting companies from 56 countries. This represents a 7% increase compared to the previous year, covering 70,000 square meters of exhibition space. read more

Wonder Veggies is a popular term used to refer to a variety of vegetables that are known for their exceptional health benefits and nutritional value. These vegetables are often praised for their high levels of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other important nutrients that can help support overall health and well-being. Some examples of Wonder Veggies include kale, broccoli, spinach, sweet potatoes, and carrots. Incorporating these vegetables into your diet can help boost your immune system, improve digestion, and promote heart health. read more

According to Infobae, breeding varieties within the country and for the country is a priority for researchers, as they believe that these varieties have an adaptation advantage over varieties bred elsewhere, explained Lucina Romero, a researcher at the Interdisciplinary Research Center. read more

The polysaccharides (sugars) found in algae are said to trigger a reaction in kiwi plants that could make them less susceptible to diseases and more resistant to environmental stress such as drought, flooding, or extended periods of high temperatures, which are common in. read more

The Federal Government supports the abandonment of herbicides, growth regulators, insecticides, and fungicides in the IPM cultivation with production system contributions ranging from 250 CHF to 1,400 CHF per hectare, depending on the crop. For the combination of organic farming and pesticide abandonment, funding contributions amount to read more

According to a report by The Guardian newspaper, pesticides that are prohibited in the EU may still be utilized in Costa Rica's fruit export sector. read more

The Indian agricultural services company Lawrencedale Agro Processing India (Leaf) has announced its strategic entry into Indonesia to provide climate-resilient agriculture solutions and high-impact carbon credits to millions of smallholder farmers. read more