The management of Yara Tertre has informed worker representatives of Yara's intention to transform the site. The proposed transformation would involve the closure of the ammonia unit and a shift in production towards the site's most competitive products, premium nitrate fertilizers, and industrial. read more

Artificial intelligence has reached the field, and Grupo Lomar, a leading wholesaler in the marketing of garlic and onions in La Mancha, has been a pioneer in its application to the agricultural sector. With its model of

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An Australian union is urging the Albanese government to abolish the superannuation tax for workers from the Pacific and Timor-Leste who are part of the Pacific Australia Labor Mobility (PALM) scheme. This initiative currently engages more than 30,000 individuals in industries like agriculture. read more

Watermelons are among his favorite fruits, but he often 'draws' on pumpkins, melons, carrots, oranges, apples as well. We are talking about Giuseppe Guida from Puglia, who is a world champion in fruit carving, which is the art (of oriental origin) of carving fruits and vegetables. read more

ALDI continues to strengthen its presence in the Valencian Community and will open two new stores in the province of Alicante in November. The company currently has a total of

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It is the first vanilla harvest for some Prince de Bretagne producers, who are always on the lookout for new markets to enrich their range. After red fruits and exotic citrus fruits, 3 growers have now taken up the challenge of growing vanilla, following in the footsteps of tomato grower Pierre. read more

Cornell University's Greenhouse Lighting and Systems Engineering (GLASE) consortium has announced that the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is investing in a GLASE workforce development initiative. The initiative is called Empowering Greenhouse Resiliency with an Optimized Workforce (E-GROW). read more

In September, the fruit and vegetable department of the large-scale retail trade recorded an increase in consumption, with significant differences between the major categories and individual products. Among the best-selling fruits of the month, only two show a growth in volume. On the other hand, vegetables show trends. read more

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Po przeprowadzeniu różnych wywiadów z producentami i eksporterami owoców z Mołdawii, dzisiaj przyszedł czas na importerów świeżych produktów. "Ładujemy egzotyki w Holandii, cytrusy w Turcji, przyprawy w Uzbekistanie, a sałatę we Włoszech," zaczyna Cristina Brinzila, menedżer Biofruct Exim. Firma, która głównie read more

At the open-field vegetable company Compliment from Volkel in Brabant, the Dutch iceberg lettuce season has ended once again. Director Peer Schraven reflects on an extremely challenging season. "Every year we say it can't get any crazier, but this season tops it all," he says. "Last year it started... read more

Part of agricultural Italy is struggling with drought. Many farmers are experiencing a water crisis that has worsened, especially in recent years, extending beyond the summer months and causing increasing damage to production. In the central and southern regions of Italy, the water shortage remains a pressing issue. read more

Anil Katharani of Indian fresh produce exporter Kathrani Exports mentioned that the onion market in India has been quite unstable recently. He said, "As the ancient Chinese proverb goes, 'Always expect the unexpected.' This holds especially true in the onion export business in India. Despite expert analysis," read more

Syngenta Flowers in De Lier (the Netherlands) is home to a specialized Young Plant Production center. Each year, a diverse range of young plants including bedding plants, perennials, and potted plants are grown across multiple locations spanning over 25 hectares. This is achieved through the use of optimal cultivation techniques. read more

"Od momentu naszego założenia, Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (Vineland) wspiera kanadyjski przemysł ogrodniczy oraz interesariuszy rządowych w rozwiązywaniu wyzwań innowacyjnych, aktywnie pomagając i angażując ich w skoncentrowane i efektywne badania oparte na rezultatach. read more

Final authorization has been granted for the increase in financial support for supply chain contracts within the PNRR dedicated to the agri-food sector, fisheries, and aquaculture. Following the decision made yesterday by the European Commission, the Ministry of Agriculture, has officially approved the measure. read more

Pitahaya, a fruit rich in vitamins and minerals, has ceased to be exotic and has become a highly sought-after product. However, it is facing increasing competition, particularly from Asia. "Vietnam was one of the first to enter the market, but pitahaya originated in America," said Mariano Zambrano, CEO of. read more

So far, it has been a rather tough autumn in terms of prices in the vegetable sector, due to the usual culprit of weather destabilizing the supply. What can we expect in the upcoming weeks? To find out, we visited the Fondi Wholesale Agri-food Center. read more

The Great Hall of the Álvaro Alonso Barba Building at the E.T.S.I. La Rábida (Palos de la Frontera / Huelva) will host the 7th Technical Conference on Blueberry Cultivation in the Province of Huelva on November 6th, organized by the. read more