The state’s peak farming body says rural and regional road and rail needs to be urgently looked at as part of a federal freight and supply chain review. read more

Former Environment Minister George Eustice has called on the UK government to agree a new reciprocal visa scheme with the EU for workers aged under 35. This might address ongoing skills shortages in key sectors such as food and drink. read more

Rijk Zwaan Italia expressed great satisfaction with the success of Demo Days 2023 - Speciale Villa Torlonia, a historic annual event in San Mauro Pascoli (FC) and linked to the Villa Torlonia Tower Festival. Despite the organisational difficulties related to the recent flooding
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“We are unique as we not only grow the tomatoes but package and sell them as well, which is very unusual in our sector,“ says Dutch greenhouse grower RedStar CFO Peter Kalden. “That gives us a significant advantage as we can be much more flexible about our client’s requirements.” read more

In the first five months of the year, the domestic agricultural machinery market had a two-speed trend, characterised by a contraction in sales of tractors and trailers, and an increase in combine harvesters, flatbed tractors and telehandlers.
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The broccoli campaign came to a close in the Spanish region of Navarre a few weeks ago. "The winter season runs from October to the end of March, and the summer season ends in June, but this year's campaign has been almost symbolic," says Sara Oliver, of FHF. “While in winter we planted 150
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Blueberries are becoming increasingly popular for their nutritional and health benefits, and so their economic value is increasing. The loss of quality that can occur due to softening and fungal attack is an important consideration when marketing blueberries. Despite the added value of
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Westfalia Fruit Group, the global avocado expert, is proud to announce that Dr Khotso Mokhele has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board of Westfalia Fruit International and its parent company, HMH Group. read more

'Luckily there is Spain'. In the last few days, this is a phrase we have heard frequently from several operators in the wholesale markets dealing in pears. In fact, starting last week, the first consignments of
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Back after a few years, the Tomato Excellent, now in its fourth edition, was held in Ragusa at the Donnafugata Castle, an ideal location rich in history and beauty. The 'Tomato Excellent' award is aimed at companies operating in the coastal strip with a vocation for horticultureintensive
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Lime prices have been increasing over the past few days however, as reported by Paolo Bernardi, an operator who works for a wholesaler at Caab Bologna (F.lli Cazzola), they were very low up to one week ago due to the excessive volumes available. read more

EL PINAR's strawberry plant nurseries are in the middle of the season, in an advanced process of stolon emission that will allow them to meet the demands of their customers in the main markets of the Mediterranean Arc, with a quality plant and maximum guarantees.
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The pesticide reduction targets in the Commission's proposal for a Regulation on the sustainable use of plant protection products ("SUR") "do not threaten food security, even if the impact of the war in Ukraine is taken into account", the Commission explains.
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This year, Coliman Bananas is celebrating its 45th anniversary. The company was founded by Don Jorge Aguilar Heredia and is now being led by his son Jorge Ángel Aguilar Gallegos. “We started out as a grower and marketer of bananas, papayas, and other products that were sold in Mexico, our
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Seafrigo has acquired the specialist UK-headquartered forwarder Perishables Movements Limited (PML); with the formal signing of the deal taking place in London on July 10th 2023. Effective immediately, all PML employees will join the Seafrigo Group which will provide the group with a platform
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Strangely, New Zealand brown onions are selling more cheaply in a British supermarket than in New Zealand itself. A tweet has highlighted the price of Tesco onions, which were selling for 95p a kilogram, or just under $2. In comparison, the same onions were selling for $2.99 a kilogram in
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The warmer winter temperatures in Peru, which are assumed to be early signs of the El Niño weather phenomenon that is affecting the flowering of mangoes, is causing some delays in the harvesting of citrus and blueberries. “The December mango harvest is seriously compromised. Consequently the
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Last week, the European Commission presented its proposals for the regulation of gene-editing techniques (NGTs) and plant reproductive material (PRM). Both regulations are essential for Europe's agricultural sector to remain at the forefront of the world,
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Saint Lucia is taking concrete steps to prevent the dreaded Tropical Race 4 (TR4) disease from reaching its shores. Ministry of Agriculture personnel have formulated a Task Force to help safeguard the country's banana industry from the effects of the Fusarium wilt, commonly known as the Tropical
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Weighted average prices for oranges in the EU stood at €105/100kg in June, constituting a minimal drop in comparison to the month before. The prices in Greece came in at €68/100kg, Spain saw prices at €106/100kg, oranges cost €132 in Italy and €60 in Portugal. read more