A violent hailstorm hit Barese and Foggia on Saturday 23 September. The areas of Ruvo, Terlizzi, Lucera, San Severo and Torre Maggiore were hard hit. While the rain fell with varying intensity over almost the entire Apulian territory. Serious damage is currently being recorded
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Biodiversity loss is the third most serious threat in the next 10 years. This is supported by the Lampkin and Padel report that underlines the environmental, social and economic benefits that organic farming can produce by achieving 25% of farmland
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Not just any cabbage'. Crokii proposes itself as the differential alternative in the traditional cabbage market. And it does so thanks to the Japanese genetics of Takii's parent company, which gives it a crunchy texture, a freshness that "revitalises the senses" and a sweet taste that
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Brussels is justifying the renewal of the authorization to use glyphosate based on the latest report from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), which last July ruled out "critical areas of concern" in the use of this herbicide, although it admitted that some issues could not be evaluated. read more

A brief hiccup disrupted the implementation of the 3-month ban on onion exports, announced by the Egyptian government on September 20 with immediate effect. Acting on the Egyptian Trade Minister's decision, Egyptian Customs issued their circular #116 banning onion exports, only to issue circular
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In the 2022/2023 campaign, Spain exported 368.77 million kilos of zucchini, i.e., 17.94% less than in the 2020/2021 campaign, in which it exported the largest amount in history, according to Hortoinfo figures. read more

Last August, fruit prices in Greece jumped 10.6% year-on-year and those of vegetables by 17.5%, while they increased by 14.15% and 12.04%, respectively, from January to August. Prices are increasing this year at a faster rate than last year, though production costs have decreased since 2022.
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Asparagus is grown on about 22,000 hectares in Germany, while the vegetable grows on just over 3,000 hectares in the Netherlands, according to John Schuurman. He is responsible at Enza Zaden for the Daleza F1 variety, which was introduced in 2020. "Many plant propagators are concentrated in the
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A recent scientific study, published by the American Heart Association, showed that when doctors and healthcare professionals prescribe fruit and vegetables, patients increase their consumption, lose weight and show significant reductions in blood pressure. read more

The fight against tobamovirus has a new ally. Top Seeds has launched Carlitos, a new material that performs very well against the tomato rugose virus (ToBRFV). This has been demonstrated by the different tests carried out on crops in Murcia and Almeria. read more

Copefrut, a Chilean fruit exporter with over 50 years of global experience, announced today it is formally adopting the brand name BoBan (波板) for the Chinese market. read more

The invitation that Sole 365, a sign of the AP Commerciale (Megamark-Selex) group, addresses to customers in its fruit and vegetable departments is to go beyond appearances. The choice is to enhance products that are not perfect with dedicated displays and ad hoc packaging.
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The 2023 French yellow onion campaign looks more promising than in 2022, which was “catastrophic” in terms of volumes and prices. Olivier Magaud describes the current issues faced by Solema-Luzo, a French company specialized in alliums. read more

Cualin Quality, based in Levante Almeriense and specialised in the production and marketing of vine cherry tomatoes, is immersed in a process of regeneration and growth looking towards the future. read more

The entire world is dealing with various crises - the war, higher prices, climate change and social and geo-political tension. A series of risks and difficulties that inevitably have a negative impact on companies, including those in the primary sector. read more

Known all over the world, the Interdonato lemon is characterized by its medium to large size, its typical elliptical shape, its thin epicarp (with a very fine-grained and slightly wrinkled rind, rich in essential oils), its color (which is dull green at the beginning of ripening and then tends
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A smart harvesting robot that separates chicory heads from their roots. Fragile bell pepper plants growing up a rope. Or pheromone traps among apple trees that keep harmful insects at bay. BelOrta wants to show off fruit and vegetable cultivation craftsmanship with its pop-up exhibition 'RIJP,
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According to sources from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DROSS Mumbai Zonal Unit (MZU), in 2022-23, there were record seizures of high-value narcotics like cocaine, heroin and synthetic drugs, including methamphetamine. The figures were far higher than corresponding seizures in 2020-21
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Trade fair appointments for Barbera International, which will be present with its own stand at Fruit Attraction, in Madrid (3-5 October), and immediately afterwards in Paris for Natexpo (22-24 October). At Fruit Attraction with the Ice Collective and the launch of the new citrus fruit campaign Barbera fruit products read more

COAG Almeria denounced "the non-compliance with the Food Chain Law just as Almeria's fruit and vegetable campaign is starting, as some products are being sold below production costs, especially zucchini and cucumber, which, to date, are being auctioned below 30 cents." read more