A mass recall of oranges sold in E.Leclerc supermarkets is underway in France, with the product found to have pesticide levels above EU limits. The alert was raised by the official government recall site RappelConso at the end of last week. read more

From early this morning, hundreds of tractors blocked the main avenues in the heart of the EU to put pressure on European agriculture ministers, who met today to discuss how to deal with the demands of a sector that has been demonstrating for weeks in different parts of the EU

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The American Floral Endowment (AFE) is proud to announce a significant milestone in its journey to support the future of floriculture: Providing over $20 million in cumulative funding for industry research and education. For over 63 years, AFE has given unwavering dedication and support to
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Morocco’s export successes in the fruit and vegetable sector are no secret to industry experts. However, it is interesting to look at which markets are showing the most impressive dynamics in order to understand where the greatest new opportunities arise. read more

In Maori, the language of the Maoris in New Zealand, the meaning of Aroha® is: love. This Anthurium pot plant for small pot sizes takes its name from this. The red color of the flowers is strong, and older flowers hardly fade at all, the Anthura experts explain. read more

Amid increasing consumer spending within Ukraine, agricultural entities are significantly investing in the development of the domestic market. This shift towards internal consumption has been partly prompted by logistical challenges in exporting vegetables and restrictions at borders with
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MPS and Fairtrade signed a cooperation agreement at the leading trade fair for horticulture IPM Essen, in late January. The goal of the cooperation is to gain a better understanding of the climate impact and other environmental performance factors of ornamental growers who participate in both
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Sunflower farming has increased in Rangpur region as a result of the government's incentive programmes and motivational activities for the farmers. "This year, sunflowers have been cultivated on 221 hectares of land, which is 26 hectares more than last season," said an official release.The
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After a solid start, the demand for oranges from Greece has calmed down a bit, says George Balakanakis of Greek fruit exporter Balakanakis: "The first part of the Greek orange season has turned out very good for us. However, current demand is a bit slower compared to the start of the season. For
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In northern Italy, the first blossoming orchards can be glimpsed, apricot trees in particular, as agronomist Michele Breveglieri explains toIFN: 'In the last few days, I have visited several plants in Emilia-Romagna, and I have noticed several apricot trees at the beginning of blossoming. The situation is certainly very
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Two major problems in aquatic systems are acidification and eutrophication. Acidification threatens the survival of marine life, disrupts the food chain and undermines the vital services provided by the sea and our own food security (UN, 2023).
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Is there a shift in salad kits at retailers' deli counters? Wayde Nichols seems to think so. "We're seeing that with salad kits for major retailers, they're switching to pasta-based salads because they have a longer shelf life than fresh greens do. That's definitely a trend that has come forward
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It was a veritable urban guerrilla warfare that broke out yesterday (26 February, ed.) in the streets of central Brussels, in the heart of the EU institution buildings. The occasion was the European Council of Agriculture Ministers that brought together in the
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HortEx Vietnam 2024 will take place from 13-15 March at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC). In addition to almost 200 brands from 20 countries, HortEx Vietnam 2024 aims to attract specialized visitors by hosting several activities that take place in parallel at the exhibition. read more