Agricola Lusia presents its first sustainability report
2023-06-12 00:00
Agricola Lusia presented its first Sustainability Report, which provides a transparent and detailed overview of the company's activities and performance on the Corporate Social Responsibility front.
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Companies can apply to participate in the "Organic Agriculture and Food Management Trainee Programme" until 30 June 2023. The Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) funds the programme with just under 230,000 euros per year. The aim of the programme is to,
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Koppert Cress' collection expanded with Sansho Leaves
2023-06-12 00:00
A fresh taste reminiscent of citrus, yuzu and kaffir lime. This freshness is combined with peppery and spicy nuances. Eating the Sansho leaves gives a soft tingling sensation, similar to Sechuan Button, explains Koppert Cress.
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Cooperatives Agro-alimentàries de la Comunitat Valenciana has held its ordinary General Assembly in the Siglo Veintiuno de L'Alcúdia halls, which was attended by representatives from more than 90 of the cooperatives associated with the Federation.
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While 790 t of blueberries were exported in May last year, 1,574 t were exported in May this year, agraria.pe refers to Proarándanos.
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Ukraine: Introducing a 'commercially-promising' in-store pilot
2023-06-12 00:00
Recently, Smart Oasis, a Ukrainian vertical farming company, has successfully launched its products and is now piloting 'a commercially promising business model' for sales of living herbs under the brand name Localista with one of the largest Ukrainian Food chains, SILPO.
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BayWa r.e. builds largest "Fruitvoltaic" project in Europe
2023-06-12 00:00
In the Netherlands, BayWa r.e. and its subsidiary GroenLeven have begun construction on Europe's largest "Fruitvoltaic" project. The plant, which involves mounting PV modules over raspberries, has a record-breaking output of 8.7 MWp, according to the
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Early watermelons are in strong demand before the start of the new season in Georgia
2023-06-12 00:00
Generally, this time around all of the watermelons in Georgia are imported. The local harvest is in full swing in July. Moving towards July, some early local varieties do start to show up on the market. However, June is still the month for importing. Actually, watermelon imports peak in June.
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Managing apple growing in Michigan’s heat
2023-06-12 00:00
More irrigation is on deck for Michigan apples right now given the heat the state is seeing. “Fruit is at a critical stage in its growth cycle. Cell division within the apple is taking place and it is critical that the tree has adequate water to support the crop,” says Casey Jarrard, Vice
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“There's an artificial downward pressure on prices that is not in line with the market situation”
2023-06-12 00:00
Drought played a key role in the development of the onion season. "Last year, production in Europe suffered enormously. There were issues in the Netherlands, Europe's leading onion producer, Germany, France, and Spain," stated Fermin Utrilla of Biodiversa, a company that specializes in the
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The 'Michelangelo Bartolo' secondary school in Pachino won the Best Enterprise in Action Award at the National Entrepreneurship Championships, the great event that rewards the entrepreneurial ideas of male and female students organised by Junior
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'Thanks to Tea we will respond to climate change'
2023-06-12 00:00
Assosementwelcomes the approval in the Chamber of Deputies of the Drought DL, which allows the field trial of Assisted Evolution Techniques. "With these genetic improvement methods we will be able to significantly reduce the time needed for selection
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Gialletto, reduced volumes prelude to a good campaign?
2023-06-12 00:00
The yellow melon campaign is about to get into full swing; after an uninspiring start due to the negative wake that characterised the 'retato' melon at the beginning of the season, the scenarios are changing. "The campaign did not get off to a good start due to low sales volumes,
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Government and business promote Dutch horticulture during GreenTech
2023-06-12 00:00
Several government and horticultural organisations are joining forces to promote the Dutch horticultural sector internationally during GreenTech Amsterdam (13-15 June 2023). The collective announces a joint programme, according to Dutch Greenhouse Delta.
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High shopping costs, a card for 1.5 million families is on the way
2023-06-12 00:00
Against the high cost of groceries, a card is on the way for about one and a half million families. This was said a few days ago by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty, Francesco Lollobrigida, in the programme 'Dritto e Rovescio' on Rete 4.
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Belarus strives for long-term agri cooperation with Zimbabwe
2023-06-12 00:00
According to Belarus' Agriculture and Food Minister Igor Brylo, his country is striving for long-term cooperation in agriculture with Zimbabwe. Brylo: “We count on long-term cooperation. We will fulfill all agricultural mechanization agreements with Zimbabwe. You could see with your own eyes
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Finnish researchers develop a nanorobot for pollination
2023-06-12 00:00
Researchers at Tampere University in Finland have developed Flying Aero-robots based on the Light Responsive Materials Assembly (FAIRY). This microscopic, lightweight, skeleton-free nanorobot is designed to pollinate areas where there are no insect pollinators.
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Start of the early potato harvest in the southwest - New brand ambassadors for Pfälzer Grumbeere
2023-06-12 00:00
At the official start of the early potato harvest in the southwest, the DEHOGA Rhineland-Palatinate - as the mouthpiece for the hospitality industry in the state - is awarded the distinction of Brand Ambassador for Palatinate Grumbeere 2023/24. As the first official act, the potato harvester will be used. In
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Peach and nectarine market: price outlook and present situation in Uzbekistan, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Turkey
2023-06-12 00:00
According to Fedor Rybalko, international consultant of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and EastFruit expert, relatively low peach and nectarine yields are expected in Uzbekistan in 2023, but farmers are expecting larger sizes of fruits. Accordingly, many fruit
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A sector that has suffered long-term damage overall, considering that Romagna alone produces 30% of Italian fruit and vegetables, and serious repercussions on jobs and distribution;
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