Israel’s table grape industry will see modest growth over the next few years as new cultivars come into full production following the recent expansion in planted orchards. According to Eyal Raban, who is now an independent table grape consultant in Israel, a few of the IFG table grape
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A shipment of lychees exported from Dinajpur, Bangladesh, to France has passed all the lab tests required for exporting agricultural products to the EU member countries. According to Commerce Ministry officials, the 300-kg shipment was sent from Dinajpur to Paris on a trial basis on 8 June. The
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Watermelons are grown all over Texas and the state’s production is quite significant, ranking third in the country. “Our watermelons are grown in Garden City, but other key growing regions in the state include East Texas, Grande Valley and West Texas,” says Kevin Green with Jackson Melons.
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Rush Farms Portugal emerged from the strengthening of relationships with Portuguese producers and with the determination to maintain a connection with production. read more

According to data from the Peruvian Hass Avocado Producers Association (ProHass), at week 21, Peru has exported to Europe 6,952 containers of Hass avocado (149,468 tons), i.e. 15% more than in the same period of 2022. read more

REM Tec and Next2Sun, together with three farmers involved in agri-photovoltaic (agri-PV) projects and stakeholders from science, found the Federal Association for Sustainable Agri-PV (VnAP). The aim of the association is to unite the forces of important Agri-PV players on the German market.
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How inclusive are the European Green Deal's new rules on packaging? Very little, according to some experts. With the proposal, the European Commission aims to reduce packaging waste per capita in each member state by 15% by 2040, with an overall reduction of about 37% in the EU, but it does not
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Last week, Hort Connections 2023 took place in Adelaide. In addition to the trade show, there were speaker sessions running concurrently. read more

For years, the KZN South Coast’s local farmers have taken advantage of the area’s nutrient-rich soil, steady rainfall pattern, and high duration of sunshine to grow and export quality bananas to domestic and international markets. While banana farming remains a strong investment option in
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According to Deputy Foreign Trade Minister Teresa Mera Gomez, Peruvian exports to traditional partners -such as China, the European Union, and the United States- are regaining significant levels. read more

"As part of our promotional campaign that will see us attend leading fairs in Italy and abroad, we are currently organizing the next edition of Bellavita in London, which will celebrate its 10th anniversary. It will be an extraordinary occasion to promote Italian products on the British market -
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In this new instalment of our freshtalks, we talk to Gianluigi Cugini, CEO of Cedior, about the importance of a brand in the fruit and vegetable world, going into the relaunch of the Elisir brand, which identifies the company’s premium fruit and vegetables. read more

The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported that the El Niño phenomenon has begun. read more

His Instagram profile counts more than 97,000 followers, to whom he gives advice with extreme sincerity, recounting adventures and misadventures of what happens on his farm in Franciacorta. His name is Matteo Fiocco, but most people know him as Matt the Farmer, who started out as
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Windset Farms® is thrilled to reintroduce Living Organic Basil to its line of greenhouse-grown products. With vibrant green leaves and strong aromatics and flavor, this herb has become a summer staple for Windset Farms. Living Organic Basil is 100 percent organically grown in B.C., Canada, and
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On the occasion of the availability of the new potato, Princesa Amandine has launched a Pop Up Store in the Mercado de la Paz in Madrid which will be open until 17th June. This project is part of the strategy of using new sales channels such as select greengrocers.
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Ten years ago, Voltz Maraîchage decided to develop its expertise and varietal portfolio for sweet potatoes. The company is an expert in the field. “The varieties we offer in France and Belgium are American-licensed varieties, so we benefit from the scientific support of the United States.
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Today, the agricultural industry is moving towards sustainable operations, an example of which is the introduction of so-called Ecoschemes, which are additional forms of payments to farmers for adhering to practices in order to implement the Common Agricultural Policy's strategic plan.

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UK: Aldi opening new store near Peterborough and giving away free fruit and veg read more

The European Parliament's Environment Committee will vote on Thursday on the proposed Nature Restoration Bill, which aims to "repair 80% of Europe's bad habits and restore nature to all ecosystems, from forests to land".
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