The PFLOPF project aims to reduce the use of plant protection products by at least 25 %. This is to be achieved with precision farming technologies. These include internet forecasting tools, GPS guidance systems and sensor-controlled crop protection and hoeing equipment, says Agroscope. read more

The 2023 OrtoRomi multi-channel campaign is now underway. This year it is called 'OrtoRomi, the wellness choice for those I love' and, in view of last year's success, once again features a special testimonial, the famous Olympic swimming champion Federica Pellegrini. read more

Agroberries, a vertically integrated producer and marketer of berries, with a best-in-class portfolio of proprietary and exclusive berry genetic varieties, acquired a minority stake in BerryWorld's EMEA and APAC businesses. The transaction will provide BerryWorld, a global marketer of berries
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A lively turnout at the demonstration day organised on 1 June as part of the 'Econocciola' project confirmed the Viterbo cherry-growing sector's focus on the use of sustainable agronomic techniques that respect the environment and the land. read more

The Planasa - Darbonne nursery finished its white asparagus campaign two weeks ago, and this 2023 season has been very positive for the company. "In total, we have harvested 750 tons of asparagus on 112 hectares. We have reduced our surfaces but produced as much as last year. We can say that
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Regionality is the core brand of Omira Milch vom Bodensee and Obst vom Bodensee Vertriebsgesellschaft (OvB). The regional synergy is now being expanded in the form of two new products: Since May, consumers have been able to buy yoghurt made from Lake Constance milk with fruit from Lake Constance in the
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The rise in temperatures over the last ten days has put crops under threat. Daytime temperatures have rarely fallen below 20°C for more than a week, including in Northern Ireland's premier region for growing apples, Co Armagh. David Kane grows apples on a 60 acre site on his family farm just
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Harvest is underway of overwintered organic spinach in Ontario. “We had a fairly mild winter which helped the spinach survive really well. However, it was then subjected to impacts of the inconsistent weather we had this spring,” says Markus Pfenning of Pfenning’s Organic Vegetables Inc.,
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C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Dave Bozeman as Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Board of Directors effective June 26, 2023. read more

The domestic and international demand for Israel’s sought after Medjool dates is outstripping available supplies. This is leading to higher prices and signal a return to pre-Covid times, which is good for producers, says Gal Twig, head of business development for the Israel Dates Board. read more

'We must aim for innovation in agriculture without it damaging our know-how, so experiments with TEAs are welcome but not ultra-processed foods'. This was said by Valentina Borghi, owner of Funghi Valentina and president of Coldiretti Bologna during her
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Back in 2012, Terra Exports was established as an international trader of fresh produce, based in Nevada, USA. What started as a one-person company, has grown into a global team, represented by 23 different nationalities, speaking 15 different languages altogether. read more

South African citrus is currently enjoying good demand on the European market. However, phytosanitary regulations, logistical problems, and increased demand from other markets make it increasingly difficult for European importers to obtain trade. Dole Europe's Tjeerd Hoekstra and Menno Hogenelst
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According to the Executive Committee of ASAJA Cuenca, the latest storms have caused losses in garlic plantations. As detailed by the Secretary General of ASAJA Cuenca, Manuel Torrero, the storms affected the crops that were already cut and grouped for harvest, as well as the garlic that was
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A.P. Moller – Maersk has discussed and presented papers on ‘Logistics 4.0: Accelerating Africa’s Digital Revolution’ at a closed-door session with some of the top CEOs from Africa. Held on the sidelines of the Africa CEO Forum, the discussion was led by Darryl Judd, Regional Head for
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The importance of a proper sealant around the crown of bananas needs more attention, with tens of millions of boxes of this popular fruit exported around the world, says Luis Monge, Director of Transastra. S.A. based in Peru. They are a manufacturer and supplier of ParaSeal® the paraffin film
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With effect from 1 June 2023, KÖLLA GmbH & Co. KG has appointed Alberto Hoffmann as Managing Director. With this important personnel decision, the KÖLLA Group says it is strengthening the management team around Florian Walther and Benedikt Wetterau and sending a clear signal in its
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This past week, Peruvian banana exports have fallen to the lowest level recorded not only this year, but also in 2022. According to data shared by the consultancy firm Fresh Fruit, "Peru exported only 2,559 tons of this product, 30% less than in the same week last year. So far in 2023, shipments
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Market participants surveyed by Mintec in the last week of May were expecting lacklustre shipments and new sales ahead of the May position report, which is due for release on 9th June. Estimates for May almond shipments were reported in the range of 180-205 million pounds, with most market
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"The current agriculture system cannot work as it is today to solve the issues we face, even when optimizing every individual component of it. These issues are food waste, labor inefficiency,and the destruction of crops through pathogens and pests. However, if that's the case, why am I so
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