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The article in Friday's edition on direct selling by farmers (click here to read more) generated several comments from our readers; read more

The fight against the Asian bedbug continues in the Province of Cuneo where, for more than six years, research into biological control strategies has been active, which has already led to good containment results, above all by releasing two main antagonistic insects, the autochthonous predatorsAnastatus
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The delicious papayas of the 'Sweet Sense' variety are characterised above all by their natural sweetness, ripened on the tree. The juicy, firm, orange-coloured flesh is soft and has an excellent flavour. Unmistakable aromatic flavour reminiscent of mango and orange, with an
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"On Saturday, 1 July and Sunday, 2 July, the first National Assembly of the Fedagromercati-Confcommercio Young Group was held in Fondi, coordinated by representative Gianpaolo Forcina. The young entrepreneurs met in the Latium city, guests of the Fondi wholesale market.
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The long-awaited National Plan for Organic Production, which will guide the sector towards the development goals required by the European Farm to Fork strategy and reaffirmed in the national law of 9 March 2022, is now on the starting blocks, having completed the process of listening to the parties involved.
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The European Commission has finally presented a new proposal for a regulation on the genetic improvement of plants. "This is a long-awaited initiative, for which we have been lobbying in the European Parliament for a long time," explains South Tyrolean MEP Herbert
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That squirrels eat dried fruit is nothing new, except that they also do it at the bar. Not just any bar, but a small custom-built wooden structure. It was built right next to his garden by Michael Dutko, an American from Ohio.
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The campaign for Melind cherries, which are arriving on the shelves of major chains in the last few weeks, is now in full swing. Accompanying the sales phase this year is an intense promotional operation with its epicentres in Milan and Florence. In the Lombard capital,
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Communicating directly to the consumer the quality of the product, the transparency of the supply chain and the value of environmentally friendly agriculture: this is the bet made by Paolillo with the launch of its new websitewww.buonoinognimomento.it, at the centre of a communication plan aimed at those who
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A training project, or rather, a real online academy: this is the innovative e-learning platform developed by Ama Crai Est over the past year and dedicated to all members, employees and collaborators of the 400 or so points of sale of the cooperative company based in Montebelluna.
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Spain leading in Europe (but the Iberian country is in trouble), Campania leading in Italy (which confirms the southernisation of national production), foreign trade experiencing ups and downs (and it all depends on Spain, but watch out for Turkey), and in domestic consumption there is
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Tasting a Giga® apple is such a great moment that it should be shared. That's why,  to celebrate the Giga® Moment, the VOG Consortium has launched Giga Town, the event that shares the experience of this great apple with an entire city. read more

"In addition to the Region's commitment, however, we have an absolute need for national compensation, as quickly as possible, to be guaranteed to the Emilia-Romagna businesses affected by the 2023 frost and hailstorms, as was already the case for those in 2020 and 2021. In the past they were
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It was expected among the measures against food waste that the European Commission is presenting today, Wednesday 5 July; read more

A leaf moisture sensor will help prevent scab on pear trees. he development of this tool is part of a project commissioned by the consortium Pera de Rincón de Soto PDO, one of Spain's excellent fruit and vegetable products, which is produced in the autonomous community of La
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Weak performance for apricots, mainly due to different varieties with different characteristics; there is a high supply, not matched by adequate demand. Prices are falling, but are expected to settle down in the coming days. Fluid situation for
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The blueberry campaign is off to a successful start. Thanks to their high nutritional and economic value, they are conquering new market shares and becoming highly sought-after products (for more details click here). read more

The green bean campaign has started about ten days late in the Piacenza area, where Riverfrut, the Rivergaro-based farm that has made this vegetable its core business for over 40 years, dedicating over 600 hectares of land to the reference in the period
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The Romagnola strawberries grown off the land project continues (click here to read more) and the fruit will continue to be harvested during the month of July. read more