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    • EU and Morocco in negotiations following the judgment annulling the bilateral trade agreement

    The Court of Justice of the EU has annulled the decision of the European Council in March 2012 on the conclusion of an agreement to liberalize trade in agricultural and fishery products between the Veintiocho and Morocco. The only sentence in the part relating to the territory of Western Sahara Tribunal. According to that court, the EU did not check whether the exploitation of resources had an impact on the population of that territory.

    Vegacañada achieved certification for marketing products “bio”

    This horticultural company has taken another step in its philosophy of always achieving the highest standards of quality and the best services to its customers both in Europe and their farmers: the company has achieved official certification for marketing organic products.

    Fairs and international events in which Agragex will take part in 2016

    The Spanish association of manufacturers and exporters of agricultural equipment focuses its promotional activities this year to diversify its exports through the provision of a total of 40 appearances at fairs, national and international missions, compared to 2015 when it participated in 34 events.

    Sustainable fisheries roots in the Mediterranean

    Ecosafimed project between Tunisia, Italy and Spain achieved between promoting responsible and sustainable fishing sector for the conservation of marine ecosystems practices. After two years of scientific studies in close collaboration with fishermen, the main result of this program is the development of guidelines for the artisanal fleet in order to improve conservation of benthic communities in the Mediterranean.

    Cider Brut de Asturias has broken records at Christmas

    Until 6 January, for nearly a month, it has taken Brut Cider 236 restaurants in Asturias (Spain), with a very competitive price when compared with the price of other sparkling drinks that do not exceed the quality of this product. Asturias Cider Brut is a promotional action of foam Designation of Origin (PDO) which aims to increase consumption, especially during the Christmas period with its traditional family celebrations, friends and coworkers

    New Holland: New Grape Harvester Braud Compact Range for vineyard segments

    The new compact range of Braud grape harvesters meets the need of small sized vineyards, for machines with the dimensions and manoeuvrability to work with ease in their fields. The Braud 7030M and 8030L pack the proven Braud systems in a compact machine that delivers the performance and quality that are the hallmark of New Holland’s grape harvesters. The Braud 7030M is dedicated for vineyards with intermediate row spacing (above 1.3m row spacing), whereas the Braud 8030L is best suited to large row spacing (above 1.6m). The new compact range also features a new styling with a profiled shaped engine hood for excellent right hand visibility.

    Spain refines the implementation of the CAP

    Spain has amended three royal decrees on the application, from 2015, of direct payments to agriculture and livestock, and other support schemes, as well as the management and control of direct payments and rural development payments the allocation of rights basic payment scheme of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the geographic information system for agricultural parcels. The aim of the changes is to enable better implementation and achieve greater efficiency in the management of aid.

    Spain: Quality Pascual donates 400,000 kilos of products in 2015

    Donations of this dairy company has been channeled mostly through the Spanish Food Bank Federation (FESBAL), an entity with which it has signed a collaboration agreement this year. Pascual quality has provided direct support to employment and has fostered helps sensitive and disadvantaged groups such as people with disabilities, children, adolescents at risk of social exclusion and seniors.

    Lamb looks very fine

    A comprehensive market study in Spain ensures that Spanish consumers improve their perception of lamb. The desire to consume mutton increased, improving perception of the value / price and earn positions the idea that it is a natural product. In fact, after the WHO announcement on meat and cancer relationship, only there was a decrease in consumption of 2% following the same (similar to rabbit and turkey) weeks, compared with 10% on average in the rest of meats.

    A new calculator sustainability indicators for farmers

    The Technology Platform for Sustainable Agriculture Association (PTAS), in collaboration with the Centre for Studies and Research for the Management of Agricultural and Environmental Risks (CEIGRAM) of the Polytechnic University of Madrid and the US company Zdex Inc., has launched today a new project that will allow the farmer to calculate the sustainability of their farm by a simple computer program.