In the heart of Zimbabwe, just 65 kilometers from Bulawayo, lies a farm with a profound mission. Ebenezer Agricultural Training Centre, affectionately known as 'Ebenezer,' isn't just a place where crops grow and livestock are tended to. It serves as a beacon of hope and knowledge for young,
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After four years of debate, the UPOV Council, in its 57th Session on October 27, 2023, adopted the new Explanatory Notes (EXN) on Essentially Derived Varieties, which replaced the EXN of 2017. read more

Starting Friday, the Panama Canal Authority is implementing additional vessel reductions in an effort to conserve water. A drought, exacerbated by a severe El Nino weather system, continues to plague water levels in the canal locks. read more

Serbian blueberry growers lament a bad season of late spring rain and cooler summer weather that led to quality issues for the open field production during the 2023 harvest. Sladjana Vuković, CEO of the Serbian exporting company Srbovoće: “Generally, this has been a bad year for Serbian
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Wood is the most sustainable packaging and now has a new international seal, Ecowoox. The European certification mark, which guarantees the complete recyclability of wood packaging, is an initiative of Fedemco, which presented it at Fruit Attraction. The seal
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The ultra-compact asparagus peeling machine "spargel to go" from HEPRO GmbH has been awarded the German Design Award Special 2023 for 'Excellent Product Design Retail', an internationally recognised seal for design achievements. "The world's smallest asparagus peeling machine - for self-service
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Trade, Industry and Competition Minister, Ebrahim Patel, has thrown his weight behind the reauthorisation of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) as swiftly as possible and with refinements that do not require lengthy discussions. read more

The volume of fresh fruit and vegetables exported to the EU, the market that represents 91% of Spanish sales, fell by 6% year-on-year up to August, totalling 6.4 million tonnes, while exports outside the EU fell by 14% to 1.2 million tonnes. read more

Limoneira is thrilled to announce the launch of its newest campaign, Climate Smart Lemons™. “Before the world began thinking of regenerative agriculture, we have been dedicated to ensuring that each generation can continue growing a sustainable lemon,” said Harold S. Edwards, president
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Currently, agricultural activities are in full swing across the country. In the first 10 months of 2023, Tajikistan experienced varying yields of crops. read more

The Almeria-based first-tier cooperative, Vicasol, has launched a new edition of the 'Ambassadors' programme aimed at Vicasol members and workers, which seeks to create a culture of healthy lifestyle habits. To do this, it has created an annual plan that includes activities
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A busy afternoon at an open day with little chance of talking with customers properly? There must be a different way the folks at Ulma Packaging and Arco Solutions thought. Over the last two weeks, these two Dutch companies organized joint demo days for the soft fruit and mushroom sector at
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Compared to last year, the current trend of the citrus season has shown an increase in pre-campaign orders for packaging companies. This is due to the fact that the farms had or expected a satisfactory harvest. read more

Denmark is leading the way in promoting plant-based foods. The Danish government launched the world's first action plan for the promotion of plant-based foods (click here to read more). read more

Companies from the Region of Murcia from different sectors, such as food, fertilisers and furniture, are looking to close business deals in India. Specifically, five regional companies are participating this week in a direct trade mission to the most populated country in the world.
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In an era where sustainability is a big priority for the fresh produce industry, Greenyard has emerged as an example of unwavering commitment for a healthier future. Dedicated to improving lives through pure-plant food experiences, promoting healthier lifestyles, and fostering more sustainable
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The impact of climate change on crops is now evident on all products, including small fruits. The crazy climate and drought have a direct effect on harvests, on which the axe of labour shortages also weighs heavily. With Spreafico, leader of
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What influences the marketing of fruits and vegetables? First of all, this category of products is poorly branded – in retail and markets, price tags for vegetables and fruits often contain only information about whether the products are local or imported, without indicating a specific
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On the day after the last parliamentary elections, a litre of diesel at PKN Orlen wholesale cost PLN 4.77. Today, it costs 5.27 PLN (+11%). This is equal to 50 groszy more. However, at filling stations, the retail price has risen not only by 50, but at selected points by 60 or 70 groszy per
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Ukraine, endowed with vast agricultural resources ideal for organic farming, has significant potential to become a key player in the global organic products market. The country is already among the top five largest exporters of organic products to the EU and exports its produce to more than 40
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