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In response to European farmers' protests against Moroccan agricultural imports, Morocco's Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita emphasized the mutual benefits under the association agreement with the European Union (EU), highlighting a 10 billion euro trade surplus in favor of the EU. During a press
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Start-up is born that analyses plant sap in real-time
2024-02-28 00:00
Seventy per cent of the world's water consumption is for agriculture, but 60 per cent of the water used in this sector is wasted due to inefficient irrigation systems. Agriculture is also responsible for 17% of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.1 In short,
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FEPEX has expressed its concern about the impact that the future Law on Nature Restoration, which was approved yesterday in the plenary session of the European Parliament, may have on productive activity.
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A difficult season for Greek apples
2024-02-28 00:00
"Although the Greek apple season got off to a very promising start, unfortunately the reality was very different," he says. This is stated by Matoula Katsika, export and sales manager of the Greek company A.C. Kissavos. "The apple season was very dynamic at the beginning and
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Four-month-old sets world record by identifying vegetables
2024-02-28 00:00
A four-month-old baby from Nadigama, Andhra Pradesh, named Kaivalya, has set a world record by identifying 120 different items, including birds, vegetables, and animals. Her exceptional cognitive skills earned her recognition in the Noble Book of World Records as the first four-month-old to
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Four months old sets world record, recognising vegetables
2024-02-28 00:00
A four-month-old Indian girl named Kaivalya set a world record by identifying 120 different objects, including birds, vegetables and animals. Her exceptional cognitive abilities earned her recognition in the Noble Book of World Records.
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Red Sea cargo volumes down 21% due to attacks
2024-02-28 00:00
During the initial weeks of 2024, the maritime sector witnessed a 21% decrement in cargo volumes traversing the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea, attributed to a discernible reduction in vessel arrivals. This shift is primarily due to the maritime community's growing apprehensions over Houthi-initiated
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EU Agriculture Council debates simplifying the CAP
2024-02-28 00:00
In the framework of the continuing farmers' protests in several Member States, including Spain, yesterday, the EU Council of Agriculture Ministers began debating the proposal to simplify the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), which was presented by the European Commission last week, as well as
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Maximizing yields with high-quality plum tomatoes
2024-02-28 00:00
"When constantly in touch with growers from Sicily, it becomes essential to meet the needs of the local territory. What better solution than a local breeding station?" explains Cassibba, tomato breeder at Progene Seed.
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Listed New Zealand produce handler Seeka Limited, with operations in New Zealand and Australia, has today reported its audited results for the year ended 31 December 2023.
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Kenya seeks action against immature avocado harvesting
2024-02-28 00:00
Concerns have been raised by stakeholders within Kenya's avocado value chain regarding the detrimental practice of harvesting immature avocados. The Avocado Exporters Association of Kenya (AEAK) has called for stringent measures against those involved in this activity, labeling it as economic
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A Valencian farmer complains that he has to throw away more than 100,000 kilos of mandarins because of imports.
2024-02-28 00:00
The following video, in which a Valencian farmer throws tons of mandarins on the ground of his farm while he tells of his disagreement with the arrival of products from Egypt, is equally devastating and shocking. We have to make a short journey from the top of the tree to the bottom of the tree," he says.
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Spanish farmers protest near French border
2024-02-28 00:00
Demonstrations by Spanish farmers have led to the blockade of the AP-7 motorway near Pontos, approximately 40 kilometers from the French border. The protests, which began on a Monday evening, escalated after midnight, resulting in the obstruction of both directions of the motorway. The A2
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In an interview with TASS, South African Ambassador to Russia Mzuvukile Jeff Maqetuka explains which countries he thinks are most likely to join BRICS next, assesses the prospects for orange and wine exports to the Russian market and talks about how global leaders see the Ukraine conflict
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Dole announces sale of Progressive Produce to Arable Capital
2024-02-28 00:00
Dole plc has announced that it has reached an agreement to sell its 65% equity stake in Progressive Produce LLC to PTF Holdings, LLC, the parent company of Pacific Trellis Fruit, LLC. PTF Holdings is a portfolio company of Arable Capital Partners, LLC. Dole will receive gross cash proceeds of
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The Spanish vegetable (for both greenhouse and open field) and citrus markets are not exactly bustling. "Monday was a good sales day, but yesterday was considerably quieter. February began on a subdued note with the trade show, and it seems it will end the same way," says Pieter de Ruiter of
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Potato cultivation in Morocco proceeds under optimal conditions
2024-02-28 00:00
In the Loukkos region in north-western Morocco, the potato season is going well, unaffected by the severe drought in the country. This is stated by Oussama Didouch, a grower of various fruit and vegetables.
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"We welcome new concept clubs, with a special taste profile".
2024-02-28 00:00
After almost 20 years in the fruit and vegetable trade, Martin van den Akker started two years ago as a variety manager at EFC. In addition to the development of the global marketing of the Kanzi® apple, there are also plans to build the market for the Sprizzle® apple, launched
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"Argentina's 2023/2024 cherry export season was a record one".
2024-02-28 00:00
Argentinean cherry exporters are happy with their 2023/24 season, in which they achieved record exports of almost 7,000 tonnes. As Jonatan Carballo, sales manager at Emelka SA, based in Argentina, confirms, "Argentina's cherry export season was a record-breaking one".
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"Passing on the increase in costs to the final prices is proving to be our main challenge"
2024-02-28 00:00
The mild winter weather in Murcia has accelerated crop growth in almost all vegetable plantations. As a result, the supply of broccoli and cauliflower has so far exceeded the demand, and prices continue to suffer. Generally, passing on the rise in costs to the final prices remains the biggest
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