'A further milestone in defence of our excellence was reached today with the vote in Europe on the approval of the reform of the Geographical Indications system'. Thus in a note the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry, Francesco
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In Barcelona, Catalan farmers rallied to express their concerns over climate-induced drought and stringent EU farming policies. Artichoke farmer Xavier Oliva highlighted the dire situation, stating, "If it doesn't rain you can't plant anything." The farmers are demanding more support from the
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Dutch family business Van der Plas is in constant evolution. Beyond aesthetics, evident on their website showcasing their new corporate identity, they are dedicated to innovation, ensuring every florist receives the finest flowers and plants at a fair price. This commitment to innovation led to
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By using a liquid spraying 50kg-drone, the team with Drohnen Agrar Service (DAS) aims to reduce work and costs for its consumers. The company only started in June 2023 and always envisioned its drone being used for greenhouse shading. Thanks to the efforts of managing director Sebastian
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In Catalonia, Spain, five Moroccan trucks carrying fruit and vegetables were vandalized on February 27, highlighting ongoing tensions between Spanish farmers and Moroccan agricultural exports. Spanish farmers argue that Moroccan products bypass the stringent phytosanitary controls mandated by
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Pear Bureau Northwest announced that Kevin D. Moffitt, president and CEO, will step down after 35 years with the organization. read more

Floriday looks for opportunities to simplify processes within the floriculture industry and make them more efficient. The supply chain sticker is a solution for more control and efficiency in the logistics process, for both growers and buyers. This is further explained below and in the video. read more

Westfalia Fruit has conducted the first successful trials of an innovative and natural method of ensuring food safety within the supply chain. read more

The Indian mango season is coming up very shortly. For one exporter, the focus is on three varieties, says Himant Chavda, chairman for Indian produce exporter Krish International: "Our mango export season will initially be at the starting stage around the 15th of March. From that point,
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This year, the Kherson region in Ukraine is expanding its cultivation of melon crops and vegetables. According to Dmitry Yunusov, the acting director of Kherson's Department of Agricultural Development and Irrigation, the region is set to increase its acreage for watermelons to 1000 hectares, up
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In tackling the challenges of land degradation and desertification faced by farmers and as part of efforts to enhance food security in Nigeria, the Agro-Climate Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) has ushered in a new technology-driven approach for local agriculture with its innovative
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Climate change is now a reality, with its most immediate effects causing serious production imbalances, often forcing growers to change course to avoid, for example, increased plant health problems, as in the case of tomatoes. In this case, ToBRFV (Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus), ToFBV (Tomato
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"The League's bill to favour young entrepreneurs in agriculture is law. 200 million are on the way because young people and the land are our future'. This was stated in a note by Lega MP Mirco Carloni, President of the Agriculture Commission and first
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In northwestern Turkey, including Istanbul, an unseasonal rise in temperatures to 18 degrees Celsius has led to the premature blooming of fruit trees. This phenomenon, particularly noted in Edirne's Keşan district, has been attributed to a "false spring." Lütfü Açar, Vice President of the
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HM.Clause is preparing for the 2024 yellow melon campaign, with the aim of offering a product that satisfies the supply chain, from the field to the departments of the large-scale retail trade and on to the consumer's table. read more