When line mixtures and cross populations are combined, this can significantly improve the resistance of lettuce to pathogens and stress factors under organic growing conditions. In addition, the new breeding approach of the line mixtures enables a high
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Zespri's financial results for 2022/23 reflect a difficult time for the kiwi industry. Growers' yields had declined due to fruit quality issues, which were primarily due to severe labour shortages in the industry as well as
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The commitment of fruit growers in the Lake Constance region to the promotion of insects, birds and other wildlife species is showing lasting success, as the Lake Constance Foundation announced. According to the statement, the most recent count of wild bees in low-trunk apple orchards has confirmed this: The population of the important
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Recently, several Belgian companies, including leading fruit and vegetable marketer BelOrta, took part in a business mission to Senegal led by Princess Astrid. BelOrta mainly explored new opportunities in the West African country for the sale of
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The Scientific Advisory Board on Biodiversity and Genetic Resources (WBBGR) of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) was founded 20 years ago. Federal Minister Cem Özdemir congratulated the committee. read more

Almost one and a half years after the launch of the new Naturkind format in November 2021 in Jena, the 50th Naturkind World opened at Marktkauf Cuxhaven. According to the company, this is a clear signal to continue the organic offensive even in times of high inflation. The
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After the severe storms and flooding that had kept especially the eastern part of the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna in suspense and partly under water since mid-May, a meeting coordinated by CSO Italy has now begun to record the damage caused. read more

For more and more people, sustainable nutrition fails because of the price. This was the result of a survey conducted on behalf of the World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF) in eleven EU countries and the United Kingdom. According to the survey, 56% of respondents cited price as a reason for not eating a
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The potato - often referred to as the epitome of German cuisine, it is also an essential ingredient in many other European cuisines and an indispensable part of regional classics. As an everyday product of many Europeans, potatoes are not only delicious,
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The Organic Academy of the LWG in Bamberg is once again organising the Bamberg Organic Strawberry Day on 13 June on the trial grounds of the Bavarian State Institute for Viticulture and Horticulture (LWG). Variety trials with strawberries have been carried out here since 2004 as part of the project "Strawberry Varieties for Bavaria".
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May and June account for 40% of the total annual strawberry purchases in the Netherlands. In 2022, most strawberries were bought in the week of 16-22 May (week 20). Strawberries are increasingly considered a 'spring crop'. With the advent of greenhouse cultivation is
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At the beginning of week 21, Taiwan banned imports of South African apples because the downy mildew was found in two shipments. This is the second time in a period of six years and the suspension of imports into this market means an economic and
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The SanLucar company has chosen Hispatec Agrointeligencia as its technology partner to support it in the digital transformation of its agricultural activities. The company currently has its own cultivation in countries such as South Africa, Tunisia,
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With the proposal of the Energy Efficiency Act, the energy efficiency targets are to be raised significantly and the energy efficiency requirements are to be made more ambitious, according to the Federal Government. The Central Horticultural Association (Zentralverband Gartenbau, ZVG) is particularly critical of the proposed investment obligation. read more

On 25 May, Namibia had two reasons to celebrate: on the one hand, Africa Day took place, and on the other hand, the country announced its accession to the Citrus Growers' Association (CGA). With this, the country takes an important step on the way to becoming a major player in the citrus industry.
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On 25 May, Freshfel Europe hosted its annual 2023 event in Brussels. The event brought together more than 100 participants, including experts from the fresh produce sector, professionals from the European Commission, Members of the European Parliament and representatives from
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"There are dates that should be in every calendar," says Dr Christian Weseloh, Managing Director of BVEO. And on 19 and 20 September it's that time again. The German Fruit & Vegetable Congress opens its doors in Düsseldorf. Just like the event business as a whole in Germany
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Due to Whitsun on 29 May, Fruchthandel Magazine is taking a break. On Tuesday, 30 May, we will be there for you as usual with fresh news about the fruit and vegetable sector. The Fruchthandel Magazine team wishes all readers a wonderful long weekend. read more

In order to strengthen organic farming, practical research is to be intensified and the exchange with farmers expanded. To this end, the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) is launching the new platform "Organic Agriculture Meets Research" (ÖLAF). The
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In a technical notification published on 23 May 2023, the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) revoked parallel trade authorisations for the plant protection products Lambada and Pendulum. read more