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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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"The beginning of the year has been marked by a significant rise in potato prices".
2024-02-28 00:00
What are the current dynamics of the French potato market and what is happening on the export market? The Aube-based potato grower and trader Top'Pom has the answer.
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Spanish strawberry production is only 9% of forecast
2024-02-28 00:00
According to the latest data from IFAPA's Price and Market Observatory, the Spanish strawberry season is yielding below expectations, reaching only 9% of the 20% production forecast for this stage. The main cause of this shortfall is attributed to the shortage of
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBP) at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility discovered over $3 million worth of hard narcotics hidden in a shipment of limes on Thursday.
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"That the CAP is inadequate we have been saying for a long time".
2024-02-28 00:00
"We are not discovering the inadequacy of this CAP today. We took an active part in all the preparatory meetings requested by former minister Stefano Patuanelli and we realised this immediately. So says Aproniano Tassinari, president of Uncai (Union of Contractors and Agro-Mechanics) who
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New world record set at pistachio cracking-and-eating contest
2024-02-28 00:00
Major League Eater James Webb set a new world record by cracking and eating 338 pistachios in just eight minutes at the second annual Wonderful Pistachios Get Crackin' Eating Championship at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier.
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White and green asparagus, spending power could have a big influence on the marketing campaign
2024-02-28 00:00
"The 2024 white and green asparagus campaign started last week and will certainly be influenced by the so-called 'low' Easter, i.e. falling on 31 March. Until then, there will be no particular problems with sales, in fact, customers have moved
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Kiwi: final estimates for the 2023/24 season
2024-02-28 00:00
Zespri published its final estimates for the 2023/24 season with forecasts of record yields per tray of Kiwi Green, Organic Green, SunGold and RubyRed.
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