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    • Spain: 2016 Agroexpo increases the participation of companies

    The trade fair institution of Extremadura (FEVAL) will host from 27 to 30 January AGROEXPO the XXVIII edition of International Fair, whose inauguration will be attended by the Spanish Minister of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Isabel García Tejerina. A total of 222 companies from Spain and Portugal, representing well over 500 brands from Italy, France, Germany and Israel will attend this year, representing an increase of 8% over last year, according to official data.

    Deere & Company leads the global market for agricultural machinery

    The US company ended 2015 as the world leader in providing advanced products and services for customers whose work is linked to the land. Deere & Company garnered significant recognition in 2015 that demonstrate its commitment to both the farmer and his workers. It also makes a strong commitment to the commitment and innovation in 2016.
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    Pomegranate crop, Agroexpo “star”

    The XXVII edition of Agroexpo International Fair hosts a full program of technical seminars from January 27 that aims to answer many of the questions posed by the agricultural sector in the region and meet the information demands of professionals in the field.

    Seminar on the Code of Good Practices on Food Commercial Contracts

    The LAFER Foundation organizes the conference on 21 January in Madrid (NH Principe de Vergara, 92) at 16:15. This meeting seeks the views of the various stakeholders in the food sector (agricultural organizations, industry and distribution). The Commercial Code of Good Practices on Food Commercial Contracts is promoted by the MAGRAMA and establishes the principles on which it is to inform trade relations and business practices. Mercasa sponsors this event.

    Spain: FEPEX works in production, quality, promotion, markets and trade policy in 2016

    FEPEX will act in several areas involving their producers and exporters of fruits and vegetables. In production, will work to improve the availability of plant protection products. In quality, we will work to minimize the negative consequences of the proliferation of private production protocols. In trade policy, FEPEX maintain an offensive posture in the case of trade negotiations with non-EU countries with high purchasing power. The fair Fruit Attraction will be the main measure of promotion. Fruits and vegetables already account for 66% of Spanish agricultural output and exports grew by 10%.

    “5 al día” preparing the next General Assembly and Professional Conference

    On 2 March, the XVIII General Assembly of Members will be held in the auditorium of the Administrative Centre of Mercamadrid, event that has already forged as a meeting point between partners of "5 al día". The Association team will present what happened in the past and 2015 budgets and actions for 2016. The Professional Day "5 al día" will be on March 3.

    Massey Ferguson Drives Manufacturing Quality further ahead

    Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO, reports that a EUR 300 million investment and reorganisation of facilities over last five years at its Beauvais tractor production plant in France is driving manufacturing quality to even higher standards.

    Chile: FIA prioritizes to innovation in sustainable agriculture

    A total of 30 national initiatives call for "Research and Innovation Projects in sustainable agriculture" have been approved by the Council of FIA. The contest was aimed at the management of natural, productive and technological resources in a sustainable manner, enabling them to face the changes in the behavior of the climatic variables that affect structurally to farming, agrifood and forestry sector.

    Mexico and USA reinforce the cooperation on food safety

    The cooperative work of the National Health Service, Food Safety and Quality (SENASICA) and the Food and Drug Administration US (FDA) have been proposed to achieve a deep and thorough understanding of each food safety systems.

    InfoPAC: resolved doubts on line on the Common Agricultural Policy

    The Spanish Government has launched the first digital service information on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). It is an initiative to facilitate consultation and resolution of doubts in real time farmers, ranchers and technical specialists. They are available is a mobile app and a Web site associated.