Food processing machines up for auction in Emmeloord (NL). Industrial Auctions organizes this auctions for potato, fruit, and vegetable machines such as peelers, slicers, washers, and centrifuges. There are from renowned brands like Eillert, Kronen, and FAM. Curious buyers are invited to visit
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Agriculture is the sector most affected by the consequences of climate change: in 2022 alone, the Italian agricultural economy recorded a drop in production of 1.5 per cent, or around EUR 900 million; read more

In relation to the foreign trade of fresh fruit and vegetables, the decline of the exported volumes in the last years is worrying. In 2023, they fell by 6% compared to 2022,

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More than 300 tractors from the north and south of Valencia converged today at the Clock Building of the Port of Valencia, together with 3,000 people in attendance, to demand from all the administrations "a radical change in the European Union's agricultural and environmental policies that

will lead to a radical change in the European Union's agricultural and environmental policies that

will lead to a radical change in the European Union's agricultural and environmental policies.
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This year, Lesage Champignons began marketing its own products under a new identity. With André Champignons, a tribute to CEO Michel Lesage's grandfather, the Belgian company wants to gain more recognition for its product. "We're proud of our product. It deserves a name, not just to be called
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We don't have any data at hand, but we are almost certain that the Sicilian blood orange juice will have been the most consumed drink during the Berlin kermesse. Unmistakable colour and a scent that took you from Berlin to the Catania Plain in an instant. We had the opportunity to exchange
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The Plenary of the Consell has approved, at the proposal of the Regional Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, measures to limit cross-pollination in citrus fruits, which increases the presence of pips in the fruit.

The Consell's plenary has approved measures to limit cross-pollination in citrus fruits, which increases the presence of pips in the fruit. read more

In Malta, the agricultural community faced a significant challenge when the traditional intermediaries at the Pitkalija market had their licenses revoked. Despite the dire predictions, the Malta Youth in Agriculture Foundation (MaYA) observed a commendable level of cooperation among farmers,
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Uzbekistan’s banana imports dropped by 5% in 2023, reaching 133.5 thousand tons, compared to 140.2 thousand tons in 2022. read more

EastFruitreports that Moroccan melon exporters bounced back from a dismal year in 2022 and achieved impressive export results in 2023, despite facing a severe drought and other climatic challenges. read more

Last Friday, the Junta de Andalucía published a decree law with a controversial article that would grant amnesty to the farmers who had unlawfully cultivated berries in forest soil next to the reserve and other crops in different areas of the region. This was a surprise and less than three
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With a brief squeeze, you know whether an avocado, peach, or tomato is ripe. This is what a soft robot hand also does, for example, during automated harvesting. However, up until now, such a gripper needed sensors in its 'fingers' to determine whether the fruit was ripe enough. Shibo Zou and Bas
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This figure represents an increase of 5.8% compared to 2022 gross sales data, thus exceeding the €11 billion sales threshold in the Spanish market for the second year in a row. read more

In the UK, potato aficionados are witnessing significant price hikes across all forms, including chips, mash, roasties, and crisps, following recent storms that have left agricultural fields waterlogged. The aftermath has seen the cost of certain potato varieties climb by up to 22% in just over
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In a vivid demonstration of discontent, French cherry farmers in the Ardeche region, a notable fruit-producing area, vented their frustrations over an EU-wide dimethoate ban by depositing a ton of decaying cherries at a government building in Tournon-sur-Rhone. This action underscores the grave
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EastFruit reports that Moroccan melon exporters bounced back from a dismal year in 2022 and achieved impressive export results in 2023, despite facing a severe drought and other climatic challenges. read more

The supply of melons on the West Coast looks to be steady. "There's ample supply of cantaloupes and honeydews at all the ports right now from all shippers," says Justin Bootz with Legend Produce LLC. "I'm not sensing a shortage at all. All the contracts are being covered and supply definitely
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While the Spanish farmers continue their mobilisations with tractorades in different parts of the country, the market boards in France show the reality of the figures and are atrue

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A chef celebrating her 30th birthday created a viral sensation by making a multi-layered potato cake, embodying every potato lover's dream. Showcased on Instagramby 'Poppy O'Toole, the cake features various potato preparations layered together. The base is mashed potatoes, followed by potato
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The focus at this year's Horticulture breakout session was on the relaunch of the NFU's Horticulture Growth Strategy, and that included plenty of discussion around the Seasonal Workers Scheme, crop protection, planning and fairness in the supply chain. read more