"I do not agree with you at all," exclaims one of the attendees at the seminar in Amsterdam, which was organized in the last week of June. The woman is addressing Peter Maes of Koppert, who is also the chairman of Eatthis. Peter, who asked for some concluding words about the afternoon, has just said that.
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2024 was a record year for the Israeli avocado harvest.
2024-07-02 00:00
The avocado harvest in Israel is significantly increasing. Betsalel Ohana of Planet Israel mentioned that it has gone up by approximately 67% compared to 2023 after attending the Avocado Growers Conference. The conference, organized by the Israeli Ministry of Agriculture, was aimed at promoting the avocado industry.
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The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) has reported a 29.8 percent increase in the value of Iran's agricultural and food product exports during the first quarter of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-June 20) compared to the same period last year.
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Distribution Agreement for SecondSky Greenhouse Covers in the UAE
2024-07-02 00:00
Iyris (formerly RedSea) has announced a distribution agreement with Sherwood Middle East, an agricultural supplies distributor and a part of Silal, for its SecondSky greenhouse covers in the UAE. This agreement will expand Sherwood's product range to include agricultural coverings for farming.
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Study identifies pathogens causing fruit abortion.
2024-06-27 15:00
"In the study, we have identified three different species for the first time as the main culprits of this disease: L. iraniensis, Dia. pseudomangiferae, and Dia. ueckerae."
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New potato seed brings hope to farmers in Duhok, Iraq
2024-06-27 00:00
In the Nafke plains of Duhok, a new variety of imported potato seed called Spectra is being cultivated with the goal of increasing potato production in the region for the Iraqi market and potentially for export. Spectra is known for its consistent tuber shape, appealing yellow skin, and popularity.
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MujerAGRO emphasizes co-responsibility as a driver of change to progress towards equality in the agri-food sector.
2024-06-27 00:00
The 8th National Forum BusinessAGRO Professional Women in Agriculture - WomanAGRO has taken place today in Almería, at the Cabo de Gata-Ciudad Conference and Exhibition Center (El Toyo), an event organized by
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The Commission evaluates countries' progress in adopting the euro.
2024-06-27 00:00
The Commission has provided an update on the progress made by Bulgaria, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and Sweden in adopting the euro. The euro is the official currency of 20 EU countries that form the euro area, also known as the eurozone. All EU countries, with the exception of Denmark, use the euro.
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On June 19, 2024, a shipment of 109,000 cut flowers originating from the Netherlands and Israel arrived at the cargo terminal of the Airport in Sverdlovsk region, Russia from Lithuania. Phytosanitary control conducted by Rosselkhoznadzor revealed the presence of a quarantine pest, the Western flower.
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Vietnamese dragon fruit made a big impact during its debut at Spinneys in Saudi Arabia. Vietnamese exports received a significant boost on June 24 when red and yellow-fleshed dragon fruits were featured at the grand opening of Spinneys, a high-end supermarket chain from the United Arab Emirates.
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There is minimal harvesting of deciduous fruits on farms around Israel's northern border.
2024-06-25 00:00
Trwająca wojna w Izraelu odciska piętno na producentach owoców liściastych, którzy znajdują się wzdłuż północnych i południowych granic i nie są w stanie uzyskać dostępu do znacznej części swoich gospodarstw. Organizacja Producentów Owoców w Izraelu sygnalizuje, że potrzebna jest większa pomoc, ponieważ ich członkowie zmierza się z dużymi stratami.
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India has approved the development of a new deep-water port.
2024-06-24 00:00
W ramach wzmocnienia swojej globalnej struktury handlowej Indie zatwierdziły budowę nowego portu głębinowego na swoim zachodnim wybrzeżu. Z inwestycją o wartości 9,14 miliarda dolarów, port ma odgrywać kluczową rolę w usprawnianiu przepływów handlowych między Indiami a Europą poprzez Bliski Wschód.
In a move to enhance its global trade framework, India has sanctioned the construction of a new deep-water port on its western coastline. With an investment of $9.14 billion, the port is anticipated to play a key role in streamlining trade flows between India and Europe via the Middle East. read more
In a move to enhance its global trade framework, India has sanctioned the construction of a new deep-water port on its western coastline. With an investment of $9.14 billion, the port is anticipated to play a key role in streamlining trade flows between India and Europe via the Middle East. read more
W Coromandel, Nowa Zelandia, sadownik Allan Dickinson, który uprawia około 600 drzew awokado odmiany Hass na powierzchni 7 hektarów, wyraził obawy dotyczące obecnego stanu branży awokado, wskazując na nadmierną podaż i obniżone zyski. Dickinson podkreślił duże obciążenie branży.
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Regional conflicts are increasing Dubai's significance as a central hub in the Gulf region.
2024-06-21 16:00
Ostatnie kilka miesięcy na Bliskim Wschodzie było burzliwych, z kontynuacją wojny Izraela z Gazą oraz wymianą ognia z zarówno Iranem, jak i Libanem, grożącą przerodzeniem się w jeszcze szerszy konflikt. Tymczasem Huti powodują poważne zakłócenia w Morzu Czerwonym.
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In Egypt, the presentation of Macfrut 2025.
2024-06-20 00:00
Africa and the Middle East are becoming increasingly strategic areas for the export of Italian fruits and vegetables. Macfrut 2025 will be presented in Egypt, in Cairo, on Wednesday, September 11th, where a press conference will be held to introduce the 42nd edition of the International Supply Chain Exhibition.
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Aiming to tackle a labor shortage, Israeli officials have approved a quota of 92,000 foreign workers to fill positions in agriculture, industry, hotels, and restaurants, as announced by the Prime Minister's Office on Tuesday. This represents the first instance of Israel allowing foreign workers specifically for the restaurant industry.
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1st day of the 9th Red Berry Congress
2024-06-20 00:00
This has been highlighted at the official inauguration of the conference, which was attended by the Mayor of Huelva, Pilar Miranda; the president
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W poszukiwaniu rozwiązania problemu braku pracowników, izraelscy urzędnicy zatwierdzili kwotę 92 000 cudzoziemców do pracy w rolnictwie, przemyśle, hotelach i restauracjach - poinformował we wtorek Urząd Premiera Izraela. Jest to po raz pierwszy, kiedy Izrael zezwolił na zatrudnienie cudzoziemców w branży restauracyjnej.
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A decade ago, Eurofruit reported on declining grape exports. In 2006, 7,000 tons were exported, but by 2010, the number had dropped to 5,000 tons, and by 2014, it further decreased to 3,000 tons. The reasons for this decline were diverse, including unfavorable exchange rates and seasonal EU import taxes.
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Technologia farm wertykalnych będzie bardziej dostępna i tańsza.
2024-06-19 00:00
Be it in Singapore, Kuwait, Amsterdam, or any other location, Growy identifies opportunities to expand its vertical farming concept for cultivating lettuce, herbs, and micro-vegetables. The goal is to establish approximately 20 operational vertical farms by adding three new growing locations each year.
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