The European campaign was launched in May 2022 and is now entering its second of three years. Under the motto "Life is better", the inter-professional umbrella organisation Interfel, together with the banana industry association AIB, the Irish Food Board Bord Bia, and the
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The EU Commission has dropped the infringement proceedings against Germany for non-compliance with the EU Nitrate Directive. The Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) has announced that the threat of very high fines is now a thing of the past. read more

I am aware that, when one ventures into making proposals that change the status quo, such as suggesting the minimum guaranteed Brix degree (to read the article click here), one has to take into account the 'resistance to change' that is typical of human 'conservative' behaviour,
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The project 'A healthier soil and a more virtuous production with Symbiotic Agriculture in the fruit sector', the first research experience by a PO on Symbiotic Agriculture, is now one year old.
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According to a recent study, published in The Journal of Nutritional Science, macadamia consumption does not lead to weight gain. It may have other positive benefits on cardiometabolic risk factors for overweight and obese adults. read more

TieUp Farming, a provider of advanced farm management software, will be participating in the upcoming Hort Connections trade show in Adelaide. The company will showcase their innovative modules for machinery and fertigation management, and offer an exclusive sneak peek at upcoming features. read more

Italy authorises the field experimentation of Tea (Assisted Evolution Techniques), of which genome editing is the best known. The green light was given with the approval of an amendment to the Drought DL in the Senate's VIII and IX Joint Commissions. An essential tool to target the
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Tomato farmers in Subukia have been confronting the menace of a pest that has mostly been chewing into the leafage of the crop. The resultant effect has been the possibility of a massive drop in the quality of the produce and obvious losses. read more

The first plot. All matches are coincidental, and the characters are fictitious. read more

The Salatrio concept – a single, colorful head of ‘living lettuce’ made up of three different types – has been around for years and continues to gain popularity worldwide. At the Salatrio Client Demo in early May 2023, Rijk Zwaan showcased 40 innovative combinations of leafies: more
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After two decades, the European Union (EU) has reopened its market to organic citrus from Argentina. This measure was taken at the instigation of Senasa to allow the EU to use a product that is applied to fruit intended for export
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Worcestershire-based Eider VF (EVF) has become the latest casualty in the global vertical farming sector, announcing that it has entered administration and is selling the business and its assets. read more

Italian technical textile specialist Arrigoni has said it will present a new screen, the Prisma Ldf, at the Greentech show in Amsterdam. read more

Fairtrade International has said that global consumers are ”staying loyal” to the ethical label despite the cost of living crisis. read more

Fresh produce processing firm MyFresh has gone into administration less than one year after its purchase by potato firm Tuber Group from the William Jackson Food Group. read more

The Sustainable Foods Summit’s European edition takes place in Amsterdam on 15-16 June, with discussions this year centring on the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to sustainable methods of food production that promote biodiversity.  read more

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Nuffield Farming is holding a “super conference’ in November featuring a bumper crop of scholars. read more

As the summer approaches, all eyes turn to what is a busy cherry season across Europe. read more

UK supermarkets experienced a 12.3 per cent uplift in total till sales over the last four weeks ending 20 May 2023 – up from the +9.7 per cent recorded in April 2023, reveals new data released today (31 May) by NIQ (previously known as NielsenIQ). read more