Whether or not a potato is a vegetable depends on who you ask. “A potato is not a vegetable from a nutrition point of view,” Lilian Cheung, lecturer of nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, tells CNBC Make It. “Potatoes almost behave like a refined carbohydrate. It
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Pomegranate growers in the Western Cape districts of Wellington, Paarl and the Swartland are finishing their harvests, after a season that – like much else – was two weeks early this year. Initially the crop was expected to be smaller, but anecdotally a number of growers in the Cape have
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Today is the deadline for submitting the IRPF 2022 tax return online and subsequently it can be made by telephone and in person. For this reason, once the income tax campaign has officially started, the Valencian Farmers' Association (AVA-ASAJA) asks the Ministry to
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The strawberry season in Egypt is coming to an end. Growers are counting their losses and reflecting on an exceptionally difficult season which will have ramifications on other industries. read more

When, in 2014, Proganic began cultivating organic avocados in Tanzania, the Dutch company committed to a long-term relationship. That is now bearing fruit. Since then, not only sales but production and acreage, too, has grown. read more

Speaking of the opportunities of agri-voltaics, until now only the benefits for crops when placed underneath solar panel support structures had been highlighted (for more on this click here). Whether we are talking about grasses or horticulture
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More than 22 million investments, eight thousand square metres of new surface area to expand the cooperative's logistical and production capacity: these are the figures for the expansion of Cooperativa Agricola Cesenate (Cac) that were presented this morning to the councillor
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In 2022 lime prices were high for extended periods because Mexico was not producing enough to satisfy the US market, so barely any volume came to Europe. It is very unusual for prices to stay high all year, according to Rob Cullum from Pacific Produce. read more

The ban on the exports of onions in Kazakhstan has been suspended since April 8, 2023. Nevertheless, the exports will be limited. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture to ElDala.kz. read more

According to the study carried out by ASAJA-Almeria, the reduction in the area under watermelon cultivation, whose first fruits from the province are already reaching the market, is widespread in all growing areas. read more

When we think of asparagus, we often think primarily of the classic white or green asparagus. However, Günter Hugenberg from Bejo Samen Ltd told us how diverse asparagus can be. "In the early segment, our Prius has become an extremely successful variety. The variety starts very early and has a
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Apples of the Cameo variety are now available at Kaufland packaged in silphia. As the subsidiary of the Schwarz Group announced, apples and cress of the own brand K-Bio will also be offered in the new packaging in the coming weeks and months. The packaging paper based on
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“Frost was announced so we remain vigilant,” explains Anthony Oboussier, fruit grower based in the Drôme department. “Last week, we struggled at night. One night, the alarm went off at 1.45 am and the temperature was below 1°C at that time. While preparing the equipment and warning the
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At the official state launch of the school garden project "Kids to the Tuber", there was a special premiere at the Kurpfalz School in Dannstadt-Schauernheim. Before the first tubers were planted together in the raised bed of the primary school, the
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Food traceability is a priority for the food industry and this tool facilitates regulatory compliance, controls costs and protects food safety, while certifying data. In addition, society is demanding that agri-food firms
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"For many people, a festive, good and substantial meal with the family is an essential part of the Easter holidays. Since people don't always eat all their leftovers during the extensive holiday meals, creative leftover cooking, for example, can be a great way to make a difference.
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The world's agricultural and food systems provide jobs for about 15% of the world's population of around 8 billion people. This is according to a study on employment in the global agri-food sector, published by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations.
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Whether because of what we have experienced or because retail is always evolving and reinventing itself, I highlight in this article two initiatives that have been launched in the UK that are based on local produce. read more

Barbera International bets on the quality ripe melon. In the group's objectives it will become one of the strong references, together with oranges, table grapes and prickly pears. Alessandro Barbera, the general manager, tells us about the product that has just hit the shelves and future strategies.
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The long harvest season of New Zealand kiwi and one of the world's longest supply chains present unique packaging challenges. These packaging solutions are intriguing because they can be used for other types of produce packaging. read more