Agrisolar, already allocated over 1 billion euro by Masaf
2024-03-04 00:00
The resources already allocated by Masaf to projects under the PNRR 'Agrisolar Park' measure, boosted by the second call for proposals launched by Minister Francesco Lollobrigida, rise to over EUR 1.1 billion. The objective is to support, with non-repayable financing, agricultural enterprises in the
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Since mid-February, the market has had a mandarin available that only a few companies produce and sell in Spain, the Gold Nugget variety, recognisable by its rough skin and very sweet flavour. "Our clients ask us for Gold Nugget", affirms Silvana Sorli, from Frutas Sorli,
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Shifts in Moldova-Russia trade relations
2024-03-04 00:00
Trade and economic ties between Moldova and Russia have sharply declined over the past two years due to the war in Ukraine. Logistics have become more complex, and delivery costs have risen. Russia imposed an embargo on Moldovan fruits in August 2022, albeit partially lifted later. Market players…
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A month of agricultural protests in Spain
2024-03-04 00:00
Farmers' protests in Spain, which began on 6 February, have now reached a month-long period, marked by road blockades and tractor-trailers. These mobilisations have generated a response from the authorities, including a process to simplify the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
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"I treated 2000 sqm in just 1 hour, compared to 3 hours of spraying"
2024-03-04 00:00
As the season just started at Gärtnerei Fürmsinn, these are busy times. The Austrian family company grows over 600 varieties: plants, flowers, and herbs, and sells these partly at their own facility. This is why owner Markus Dorner is always on the lookout for things to improve its
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In week 8, the average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America stood at €113/100 kgs. Average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America were at €110/100 kgs in the Netherlands. Prices in Belgium stood at €96/100 kgs, while Italians paid €123/100 kgs and the French paid
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Emilia Górska-Mytyk has assumed responsibility for Kuehne+Nagel Poland beginning of February 2024, succeeding Wojciech Sienicki who has gone into retirement. In her tenure, she will be overseeing the company's operations, leading 1.700 logistics experts. Emilia Górska-Mytyk, a Polish
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In March, consumers in the United Kingdom will be introduced to a new concept developed by the Flower Council of Holland: Budget Blooms. "Those who like to put together their bouquet themselves and are looking for the right flowers for their budget can find just what they are looking for at
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In March, consumers in the United Kingdom will be introduced to a new concept developed by the Flower Council of Holland: Budget Blooms. "Those who like to put together their bouquet themselves and are looking for the right flowers for their budget can find just what they are looking for at
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"A metre of greenhouse is worth about 30 euros".
2024-03-04 00:00
In Santa Fe de Mondújar, a municipality characterised by its particular "sea of plastic", the cost of a metre of greenhouse is estimated at around 30 euros, according to Antonio Martínez, a veteran of the agricultural sector. This figure
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"This is the fourth year since the launch of the ARVIPO AF100 cordless radiator and at each end of the campaign the number of units sold is always higher than the previous one. We started the new sales season about a month ago and so far we have distributed hundreds of radiators not only in
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33 tonnes of fake Italian potatoes seized
2024-03-04 00:00
"I applaud the women and men of the Guardia di Finanza in Gallipoli and the ICQRFI South-East Italy Office for the joint operation that led to the seizure of 33 tonnes of potatoes, presumably from abroad, whose traceability was allegedly disguised in order to sell them on the
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For the last three weeks, green asparagus of Spanish origin has been finding it difficult to gain a foothold on French shelves. According to several French operators, the marketing of Spanish green asparagus is currently proving "very difficult". Some chains of
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Emilia Górska-Mytyk has assumed responsibility for Kuehne+Nagel Poland beginning of February 2024, succeeding Wojciech Sienicki who has gone into retirement. In her tenure, she will be overseeing the company's operations, leading 1.700 logistics experts. Emilia Górska-Mytyk, a Polish
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Finland: Vertical farm only used for propagation as it’s too costly for standalone products
2024-03-04 00:00
The vertical farm we're renting is based in a local gardening school that comprises three-layered 200m2 gutters. In December, we're starting to cultivate the mother plants, using in-vitro plants. Whereas, in March, we harvest the runners and get them rooted in our greenhouses to produce mother
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"I treated 2000 sqm in just 1 hour, compared to 3 hours of spraying"
2024-03-04 00:00
As the season just started at Gärtnerei Fürmsinn, these are busy times. The Austrian family company grows over 600 varieties: plants, flowers, and herbs, and sells these partly at their own facility. This is why owner Markus Dorner is always on the lookout for things to improve its
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Potato prices down again in Poland
2024-03-04 00:00
EastFruit analysts report a significant drop in the wholesale prices of potatoes on the Polish market in the last days of February, based on the data from Fresh-Market.pl. The wholesale prices of potatoes fell by an average of 16% over the past week and are currently sold for 1.00-1.33 zlotys/kg…
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Since mid-February, the market has had a mandarin available that only a few companies produce and sell in Spain, the Gold Nugget variety, recognisable by its rough skin and very sweet flavour. "Our clients ask us for Gold Nugget", affirms Silvana Sorli, from Frutas Sorli,
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Only two large food distributors experienced growth in the first eight weeks of the year
2024-03-04 00:00
During the first eight weeks of 2024, Mercadona and Carrefour were the only large food distributors in Spain that managed to increase their market share in value, according to the most recent data provided by Algori on the sector's evolution. Mercadona, led by Juan Roig, experienced the largest
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Ukraine: return to white cabbage price growth
2024-03-04 00:00
EastFruit analysts report that the active demand for white cabbage enabled the Ukrainian farmers to raise the prices of this product on the current week. The representatives of wholesale companies note the scarcity of cabbage on the market, which, along with the high activity of buyers, is the
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