The change in the law had become necessary mainly to avoid high fines due to excessive nitrate pollution. Just last year, the German government had managed to avert a ten-year-long infringement procedure by the EU Commission against Germany. read more

Tertius Strauss, a Mozambican citrus farmer and managing director of Verdant Produce Mozambique, is excited about this development: "This is the beginning of an incredible journey. A journey that will continue for generations as we establish a sustainable citrus industry in Mozambique." read more

The program is being carried out in the five Pacific island countries of Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Samoa, and Tonga, according to Plant & Food Research. read more

The largest photovoltaic system (PV system) on a company-owned property is currently being built on the roof of the logistics site in Lauenau, as announced by Edeka Minden-Hannover. read more

According to reefertrends, this kiwi record is partly attributed to the ideal weather before and during the harvest. Additionally, there were enough harvest helpers. This year's performance stands in stark contrast to the poor yield of 2023, which was marked by a ... read more

QS-System partners are well-prepared thanks to their verifiable requirements for ensuring seamless quality control along the entire production chain. read more

In the Netherlands, about 25% of all food is wasted, which has enormous implications for the climate and food security. The Dutch government has set a goal to reduce food waste by half by 2030. "We see a group read more

"Insisting on the material flow balance is a missed opportunity for reducing bureaucracy. The material flow balance is not required by European law and was not requested by Germany as part of the infringement procedure. In the wake of the farmers' protests, the Bundestag has" read more

Representatives from research, administration, politics, and businesses will discuss this on June 18th and 19th, 2024 in Berlin. The Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) and the Thünen Institute have invited participants. read more

Meet with the fruit, vegetable, and flower buyers of the PROFI retail chain from Romania! read more

Kristie Emerson from Perfection Fresh has been awarded the 2024 Seeka Marketer of the Year Award by The International Fresh Produce Association Australia New Zealand (IFPA A-NZ) and Produce Plus Magazine. read more

A fan's creative artwork of Virat Kohli, made entirely from onions and garlic, has become a viral sensation. The video, shared on social media, depicts the fan skillfully arranging the vegetables on a marked surface to create a remarkable resemblance of the cricket icon. This unique and innovative tribute has captured the attention of the online community. read more

The Gemüsering greenhouse has been preparing something quite special. They are the only growers in Germany cultivating Kazuti tomatoes from HW Seeds. "They are able to unlock the full genetic potential of this high-quality variety," says Roel Huisman from HW Seeds. read more

Australian vegetable growers are poised to gain a competitive advantage through exclusive trials of cutting-edge global machinery as part of a groundbreaking new program. The $4.1 million initiative aims to promote the use of advanced mechanization technology in the Australian vegetable industry, ultimately reducing the industry's read more

ASAJA, COAG, and Agri-food Cooperatives of Spain have demanded the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food to urgently convene the Drought Table due to the critical situation of thousands of farmers and ranchers in the most affected regions.

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"The pear supply chain represents an Italian excellence, particularly in Emilia-Romagna, in Europe and worldwide, and must be defended and supported in order to survive the effects of this deep and prolonged crisis, dictated by climate change as well as by plant diseases and alien insects." read more

With new, smart plant weight solutions, Wireless Value aims to assist growers worldwide in accessing more information to optimize cultivation processes. Wireless Value is dedicated to developing a wireless measurement system that will better support growers in their daily decision-making. This marks the beginning of a new generation. read more

Na początku to przede wszystkim odmiany pomidorów „czerwone i okrągłe” dominowały w przypadku odmian odpornych na ToBRFV. Tak było także w przypadku Axia Vegetable Seeds, jednak ich oferta rozszerzyła się o odmiany odporne o „kolorach i specjalnościach”. Firma hodowlana nie była pierwsza na rynku. read more

Sweet potatoes are cultivated all across Vietnam, from the northern to the southern regions. They exhibit great adaptability to various soil types and environmental conditions. "Sweet potatoes can thrive in diverse soil types due to their adaptability. The hot and dry climate is ideal for their growth." read more

Less chemicals, more protection from rain, hail, and insects, for a high-quality cherry production that is not afraid of bad weather or a phytosanitary emergency such as, for example, the drosophila. This is the goal of SMILE, a project aimed at supporting cherry cultivation. read more