With just one month to go, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) and its members are pleading with the government to act swiftly and responsibly to secure the future of environmental horticulture. As of today, the industry calls for business-critical information and details on the costs,
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Samskip launches shortsea container service connecting Santander, Tilbury and Rotterdam, delivering the service reliability, security and sustainability advantages of intermodal transport to customers throughout Spain, supported by dedicated local customer support. The new service launches from
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A 33-year-old man from near Płońsk faces up to eight years in prison for falsely reporting the theft of nearly PLN 1.5 million worth of agricultural machinery from his property. The policemen found some of the machines in a warehouse rented by him. The man has been detained. An investigation is underway. read more

With just one month to go, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) and its members are pleading with the government to act swiftly and responsibly to secure the future of environmental horticulture. As of today, the industry calls for business-critical information and details on the costs,
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At the International Food and Drink Event in London, key figures from the produce sector, including representatives from Dole UK, Worldwide Fruit, and Clarifruit, discussed the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in the produce and fresh fruit supply chain. They highlighted
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Consumers in the UK have been alerted to the recall of several supermarket items deemed potentially unsafe for consumption, with advice to return them for a refund. Specifically, Sainsbury's Flaked Almond is under scrutiny for salmonella contamination, a bacterium capable of causing food
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Sumitomo Corporation and Orient Overseas Container Line Limited have announced the signing of a business alliance agreement to provide refrigerated ocean transport that utilizes electric field technology and realizes the long-term preservation of freshness for a variety of commercial products.
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Tomorrow, Wednesday 27 March 2024 at 9.00 a.m., a study day will be held at the Accademia dei Georgofili (in presence and on-line) on: 'The Use of UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) Drones in Crop Protection: Technical-Normative Update'. read more

If I asked you when was the last time you found a truly innovative product in the fruit and vegetable department, I would risk being thrown back several years. In fact, in the last two years, thanks to the crisis in consumption encouraged by inflation (which
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In the lush landscapes of Ecuador, the vibrant flower industry, especially its world-renowned roses, stands tall, navigating through economic uncertainties and environmental hurdles. This feature delves into Ecuador's blossoming role in the global floral market, highlighting the resilience and
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The peak season at Oppotbedrijf.nl has started. As usual, spring is the busiest time of the year, leading to long days and weeks. "All our teams work non-stop, I'm handling the scheduling and occasionally I step in where it's most needed." Indeed, their help is much needed due to chronic
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"We are currently in the middle of spring production and our early spring sales are going well. We are busy with planting for Mother's Day and the May/June sales. Our hanging basket systems are all full to capacity – we couldn't grow the amount of baskets we do without them," says Philip
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In Singapore, where less than 1% of land is allocated for food farms, the nation imports over 90% of its food requirements. In response, Singapore aims to locally produce 30% of its nutritional needs by 2030 to bolster food security. Key to achieving this is the use of technology to enable farms
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AZUD, a leader in the development of technology for efficient water use, offers solutions that allow the recovery of up to 40% of the water used for irrigation, bringing numerous benefits to crop cultivation and business profitability. The reuse of drainage water in hydroponic crops offers
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Absa AgriTrends has pinpointed several large global and local trends post-pandemic, significantly affecting international trade dynamics. A notable trend is the slowdown in globalisation, or 'slobalisation', which has been on the rise since the 2008 financial crisis, further fueled by the
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In the lush landscapes of Ecuador, the vibrant flower industry, especially its world-renowned roses, stands tall, navigating through economic uncertainties and environmental hurdles. This feature delves into Ecuador's blossoming role in the global floral market, highlighting the resilience and
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On 22 March 2024 on the S7 national road in the vicinity of Majdany Wielkie, an inspector from the Iława Field Branch inspected a set of vehicles belonging to a Ukrainian carrier transporting dangerous goods. read more

Sustainability data at a farm level will soon be provided to schools and hospitals in a first for UK public food procurement, says the Soil Association. read more

Heinz Mollet has played a key role in shaping the transformation of Swiss agriculture towards greater sustainability, consumer orientation, product quality and digitalisation. According to fenaco, the process to determine his successor is underway. read more

Fieldwork Robotics has been awarded a £600,000 government grant by Defra and Innovate UK to further develop its technology. read more