Silal has partnered with China's Shouguang to enhance agriculture and food security in the UAE.
2024-11-27 00:00
Silal, a prominent agri-food and technology entity in Abu Dhabi, has formed a strategic partnership with Shouguang Vegetable Industry Group, a leading organization in China that focuses on vegetable seed breeding and the counter-seasonal vegetable industry chain. This collaboration is expected to
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Support for young entrepreneurs who are engaged in agricultural businesses and are implementing investments and innovation. The Regional Government has just approved the ranking of applications for the so-called Youth Package 2024.
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The water reserve remains at 51.1% of its capacity despite the rain.
2024-11-27 00:00
The rainfall has been abundant on the Atlantic coast and scarce on the Mediterranean coast; the highest amount has been recorded in San Sebastián, with 97.3 liters per square meter, as reported today by the Ministry for Ecological Transition (Miteco) in a press release.
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PHOTO REPORT NIBIO in Særheim, Norway
2024-11-27 00:00
Michel Verheul, Senior at NIBIO, states, "At NIBIO, we no longer use natural gas for heating, so we do not benefit from waste carbon dioxide. With DAC technology, we capture carbon dioxide from the outside and inject it into the greenhouse. By using hydroelectric energy, we are able to operate as a zero-emission system."
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Muddy Machines has acquired a logistics robot to address the shortage of farm labor.
2024-11-27 00:00
Muddy Machines has expanded its agricultural robotics lineup by acquiring a logistics robot from Fox Robotics. The new addition is designed to improve farm operations by transporting harvested crops and delivering empty trays to workers. This strategic move is in line with the company's mission to mitigate.
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II Mercasa Forum: sustainability, digitalization, and efficiency
2024-11-27 00:00
During his speech at the Mercasa Forum, he highlighted the strategic role of the Mercas Network in ensuring access to fresh food for more than 30 million people, with over.
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Konferencja Bougainvillea odbyła się w Chinach.
2024-11-27 00:00
The 3rd Bougainvillea Innovation Conference took place from November 22nd to 25th in Xiamen, Fujian, China. Over 230 representatives from 102 universities, research institutes, and enterprises from 16 provinces participated in the event, which centered on the industrialization and breeding of.
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Future Commission Agriculture publishes strategic guidelines and recommendations "Future Agriculture"
2024-11-26 12:00
According to the ZKL, competitiveness, sustainability, and resilience must be equally taken into account. The ZKL considers its final report from 2021 as the basis for specific recommendations for action to combine environmental, climate, and animal protection with sustainable practices.
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South African exporters of stonefruit and table grapes have reported that early season volumes are increasing after a slow start. The conventional refrigerated shipping program from the country is also set to begin this week.
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The "Thai – Dutch Floriculture Forum 2024" is welcoming over 200 active participants including growers, researchers, policymakers, and academics from the floriculture sector in Thailand, neighboring countries, and the Netherlands. The event will also feature experts from both the Netherlands and Thailand.
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From genetic materials to innovation in postharvest: a workshop dedicated to Frutech
2024-11-26 00:00
The event titled "High Value Added Fruit and Vegetables: from Genetic Materials to Post-harvest Innovation" will take place on Friday, November 29, 2024, from 14:00 to 16:00 at the Archimede Hall in the exhibition district of Sicilia Fiere in Catania.
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Norwegian company has received €1.2M in funding for expanding their growing medium.
2024-11-26 00:00
Hunton has announced that it has received funding of over NOK 14 million (EUR 1.21 million) from Innovation Norway for the development of its new circular growing medium, Fibergrow. The company, based in Gjøvik, is a manufacturer of wood-based products for the construction industry. Fibergrow is their new product.
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The Red Orange of Sicily PGI: a model of energy sustainability.
2024-11-26 00:00
The award for energy efficiency was given to the Consortium for the Protection of Sicilian Red Oranges IGP during the final day of the Southern Pro Agri-Food and Agro-Industrial Journalism Review, in its fifth edition in Reggio Calabria.
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Macfrut Academy, focus on the blueberry supply chain
2024-11-26 00:00
The blueberry supply chain is under the spotlight of the Macfrut Academy, the innovative training platform promoted by Macfrut. Save the date for Thursday, November 28th at 5pm (Italian time) for the first of two video lessons dedicated to one of the most dynamic products in the world.
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The Norwegian company has received €1.2 million in funding for expanding its growing medium.
2024-11-26 00:00
Hunton has announced that it has been awarded over NOK 14 million (EUR 1.21 million) in funding from Innovation Norway for the development of its new circular growing medium, Fibergrow. The Gjøvik-based company is a producer of wood-based products for the construction industry. Fibergrow has
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Marginpar's Ethiopian farm is compliant with the Fair Trade Sustainability Initiative (FSI) again.
2024-11-26 00:00
Marginpar Ethiopia already held the MPS A (Environmental) and MPS SQ (Social) certificates, and the Global G.A.P. certificate has recently been reissued. In Ethiopia, this certificate is also known as the 'EHPEA Code of Practice Silver Accreditation.' This means that Marginpar's flowers from Ethiopia, just
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Polybee is introducing drone-powered pollination as a way to increase the efficiency of horticulture.
2024-11-26 00:00
A drone navigates through a greenhouse, specifically targeting tomato and strawberry flowers for pollination. This situation illustrates automated pollination, a technique developed by Polybee, an agricultural technology startup that utilizes drones and artificial intelligence to enhance plant growth in environments lacking natural pollinators.
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Cimcorp Group is strategically expanding its presence in the UK by prioritizing successful project execution and providing excellent service to achieve controlled growth in the market. "Our main priority is to ensure the success of our new projects in the UK," says Jarkko Hakkarainen, Head of Operations.
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Maatschap Schuiling, led by brothers Wietze and Gosse, is an agricultural family business specializing in seed potatoes. What started with their grandfather after the war has evolved into a versatile company that provides tailor-made solutions to clients such as Agrico and exporters. The emphasis on customized orders and...
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The Port of Oakland has obtained $50 million to upgrade the Outer Harbor in order to accommodate ultra-large ships.
2024-11-26 00:00
The Port of Oakland has been granted around $50 million by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) to update the wharves and terminal infrastructure at the Outer Harbor. The Outer Harbor at the Port will be enhanced to cater to Ultra Large Container Vessels, which...
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