Plants are able to adapt to extreme circumstances by copying or deleting pieces of DNA. Plant researchers call this copy number variation: the variation in the number of DNA copies is a genome. Sometimes it consists of tiny pieces of DNA of only fifty base pairs.
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Producers in Germany, Netherlands, and Switzerland have put their faith in Bloss, a dark-red apple that they believe offers an authentic, tastier eating experience for consumers and a more sustainable product for growers. read more

According to the German government, 300,000 vehicles will be affected by the reduction in the mandatory toll limit from 7.5 tzGm to > 3.5 tzGm, which will come into effect on 1 July 2024, 100,000 of which will be eligible for the situational exemption for tradespeople. In addition to craft businesses, other
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Although the rise in the cost of living in Germany slowed slightly overall last year, the further increase was from an already high level. In contrast to the previous year, fresh food also included fruit and vegetables for the
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Zespri has released its final forecast for the 2023/24 season, with record per-tray returns forecast for green, organic green, SunGold and RubyRed kiwifruit. read more

The landscape, known as the páramo, combines different climatic and ecosystem conditions. It is also home to the Frailejón (Espeletia sp), a high mountain palm, the Roble (Quercus humboldtii) and the Pino Colombiano (Retrophyllum rospigliosii), all of which are protected tree species. read more

In addition to QA-specific topics and interesting technical presentations, another focus was on active dialogue during the breaks scheduled for this purpose, which were used intensively by the participants. read more

Fruit exports saw the sharpest decline in volume at -7% and 6.2 million tonnes, while the value increased by 1% to 8.972 billion euros. After citrus fruits, exports of soft fruits also fell: strawberries -11% (246,208 tonnes), blueberries -15% (73,508 tonnes) and raspberries -17
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During its annual general meeting (AGM) in February, the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) elected Jeff Correa as chairman of the association.   read more

Woolworths Group has announced its managing director and group chief executive, Brad Banducci, will retire after 13 years with the company, and eight-and-a-half years as group chief executive.   read more

From February 13th to 16th, numerous representatives from specialty retail, food retail, and food service met with suppliers and producers from around the world at Biofach in Nuremberg. Over the years, this four-day trade event at the Nuremberg Exhibition Center has evolved into the leading
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In a strategic move to align with an agreement with the United States, India's Central government has amended customs duties on several imports, including blueberries and cranberries. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes (CBIC) announced these adjustments on February 20, marking a significant
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For years, REV Packaging Solutions, which boasts a long experience in hot sealing, has been committed to environmental respect. An example of this is provided by Puma, packaging machine for thermosealed nets which creates a 100%-recyclable monomaterial packaging consisting of tubular net. read more

It has not been an easy year for potato cultivation; there is no shortage of challenges and it is advisable to rely on targeted strategies. Biolchim is among the companies with the most extensive experience in nutrition and biostimulation, recognised by potato growers for innovative solutions
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Australia: Woolworths chief executive Brad Banducci to retire as company announces $781mln loss read more

Already in recent months we had told you about the new GM banana developed to resist the Panama disease (Fusarium) (click here to read more). Now the Australian government has decreed its release. The news is reported by Freshfruitportal.com, which specifies how the
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In a major collaborative operation between Spain's National Police, the tax agency's customs surveillance service, and Ecuador's National Police, a significant international cocaine trafficking ring has been dismantled. The syndicate, accused of smuggling over three tonnes of cocaine into Europe
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"This farm represents a coming-of-age for agricultural technology in the UK; we have now cracked the code for accessible, sustainable, premium food being grown all year round at a super-competitive price. Commercial success in this sector has always been the challenge, but this farm smashes it,"
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For the first time since 2008 the Prime Minister addressed NFU Conference. Rishi Sunak opened his keynote speech by paying tribute to President Minette Batters and her 'forceful' representation of farmers during a tumultuous time. read more

"Just like every year, we have the pleasure of sharing our considerations concerning the next Italian carrot campaign based on what we have seen at Fruit Logistica," reports Francesca Barbieri, product manager at "Zanarini srl". read more