After four years of research and an investment of 3.9 million euros, the partners of the EU Horizon 2020 Phagefire project have developed one of the world's first biopesticides to combat fire blight in pome fruit trees effectively and efficiently.
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Energy saving, efficient water management, regenerative agriculture, environmental and social responsibility. These are some of the themes that characterise the first publication of Melinda's Sustainability Report, presented yesterday during a press conference
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The 4th Global Conference of The World Banana Forum (WBF), hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), opened at FAO headquarters today to discuss an array of challenges faced by banana producers, including the impacts of the climate crisis, high energy and
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The Louvre Museum acquired Jean Siméon Chardin's 18th-century masterpiece, Basket of Wild Strawberries (1761), raising €1.3m from nearly 10,000 individual donors, surpassing its fundraising goal with over €1.6m in donations. The painting, which fetched a record €24.3m at auction, marking
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The Unifrutti Group, the world's leading producer and distributor of fresh fruit, announced the acquisition of 100% of Bomarea and the Peruvian operations of AvoAmerica (AvoAmerica Peru, opening photo) from the US-based agricultural investment company
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Cumulated imports of fresh oranges into the EU amounted to 263,000 tonnes in February, with the lion's share coming in from Egypt. The number ended up slightly above the 5-year average cumulated tonnage. Egypt shipped in 62,726 tonnes last month, followed by Turkey with 1,313 tonnes and Morocco
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The recent partnership between Acuity Brands and Hort Americas marks a new chapter in horticulture lighting for the two companies, one focused on advancing technology and improving energy efficiency. With Acuity Brands' acquisition of the Arize® family of horticulture lighting products in
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In a significant move towards bolstering agricultural relations, Simon Roberts, the Chief Executive of Sainsbury's, has pledged to foster closer ties with UK farmers. This commitment came during a discussion at the National Farmers' Union (NFU) conference, underscoring the retail giant's
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Patatas Meléndez, a company whose 4.0 production plant has positioned itself as one of the best in Europe, has launched a warehouse connected to its factory that allows it to process up to 180,000 tons of potatoes per year with the intralogistics solutions from Mecalux. In order to enhance
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By 2024 there will be a total of 151,000 entry quotas in Italy for non-EU workers: 61,250 for non-seasonal employment, 700 for self-employment and 89,050 for seasonal employment; read more

Artificial intelligence will be a valuable aid in the field and, by means of drones and sensors, producers will be able to gather useful information on the needs of plants and on the possible presence of pests, diseases or other problems. read more

In the lush landscapes of Ecuador, the vibrant flower industry, especially its world-renowned roses, stands tall, navigating through economic uncertainties and environmental hurdles. This feature delves into Ecuador's blossoming role in the global floral market, highlighting the resilience and
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LA UNIÓ has reiterated the need to investigate Egypt for possible commercial dumping in the entry of its citrus fruits into the EU market. It is arguing this based on Regulation (EU) 2016/1036 of the European Parliament and of the Council, of June 8, 2016, on protection against imports that are
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Also this year Dole Italia, leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, confirms its presence as Official Supplier at Acea Run Rome The Marathon, now in its 29th edition. Scheduled for Sunday 17 March in the eternal city, not only the classic
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At Dr. Medhat Moussa's laboratory in the University of Guelph's School of Engineering, a yellow-armed robot stands on a platform facing a model tomato plant. It cranes toward the tomato when the start button is clicked. The robot examines the plant with embedded cameras, tilting its head as if
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The subtropical crop campaigns are still underway in March on the Tropical Coast of Granada. "We are still working with two of the avocado varieties that are grown in the area, the Pinkerton and Hass, as well as with some small quantities of what is known as cocktail avocado," says Borja Piedra,
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Tradewinds Intl brought their largest floral show yet to the Austin Convention Center in downtown Austin, TX, with over 70 farms and breeders exhibiting from Colombia, Ecuador, Italy, The Netherlands, Australia, and the USA exclusively for their floral buying members. With a jam-packed,
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It has been a perfect storm in the table grape industry. Weather events in multiple growing regions have caused lower production levels, and historic pricing. All of this has been going on for six months and resulted in an unprecedented situation. "In my 35 years in the industry, I can't
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A qualification certificate for a nursery of popularity-type foreign seed introduction test has been recently conferred to Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG) by the National Forestry and Grassland Administration. The construction of the nursery is aimed at establishing a safe channel
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Diego Juste, press spokesman for the UPA: "The distribution was a success. The strawberries we brought were very well received by consumers. Strawberries are a popular product that everyone likes." read more