García Tejerina resalta el valor de la investigación para una agricultura más productiva y eficiente
Last Wednesday, July 27th, Fertiberia held at the headquarters of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment (MAGRAMA) the ceremony of its Awards for Best Doctoral Thesis on Agricultural Issues, in which the minister, Isabel García Tejerina , highlighted the value of research for a more productive and efficient agriculture. In that regard,s he noted that these awards recognize the work of researchers whose works are aimed at promoting economic, social and mediambiental sustainability of agriculture.
Massey Ferguson celebrates making his combine number 67,000
Massey Ferguson, AGCO's global brand, is celebrating the manufacture of its combine number 67.000 in Breganze factory AGCO, northern Italy. Specifically, 67.000 machine coming out of its assembly line is a combine MF7370 360 hp, to work in Sweden.
Fruit and fashion join by means of ‘Watermelon Fashion’ and Agatha Ruiz de la Prada
Agatha Ruiz de la Prada and Watermelon Fahion have been involved in the establishment of the first, located at number 27 Calle Serrano, in the "summer event", in which fruit and fashion are joined by means of Watermelon Fashion', whose labeling has been renovated by the famous designer.
More than seven million kilos of fruit and vegetables to charitable organizations
On July 28th, the Association of Organisations of Producers of Fruit and Vegetables of Andalusia (APROA) held its General Assembly, in which was reported on the actions about Prevention and Crisis Management, made during 2016, to all representatives of the OPFHs. These include the delivery of more than seven kilos of fruit and vegetables to charitable organizations throughout Spain, via the withdrawal system.
Colombia develops a plan to strengthen the cocoa trade and promote their access to new markets
The Ministry of Agriculture of Colombia (MinAgricultura), Fedecacao…
The legendary TE20 tractor Massey Ferguson turns 70
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO, celebrates the 70th anniversary of the entry into production of its famous tractor Ferguson TE20, affectionately known as' Little Grey Fergie, the July 6th of 1946 it left the assembly line of its old factory Banner Lane in England. The legendary tractor, which changed the agricultural world, was the brainchild of engineer and inventor Harry Ferguson, one of the founders of the current Massey Ferguson.
The Fair ‘Nova Agriculture’ (Italian) hosted the second European event of Trelleborg for agricultural tires
Fair "Nova Agriculture" held in Bologna, Italy, on July 21st, hosted the second stop of the European Road Show that has been organizing Trelleborg agricultural tires under the slogan "more with less". Throughout the day field demonstrations were conducted to show the importance of correct inflation pressure for agricultural operations, as recommended in the Trelleborg Load Calculator (TLC).
David del Pino leaves his position of general manager at the cooperative Granada La Palma
The director general of the fruits and vegetables cooperative Granada La Palma, Carchuna (Granada), David del Pino Rodriguez, will leave his position in the company from 1st September to face "new professional challenges", as explained in the formal letter of resignation that the company itself has spread among its customers and suppliers.
FEPEX and ASAJA don’t recognize Hortiespaña as Interprofessional of certain greenhouse vegetables
At a special meeting of the Full Council General of Interprofessional Organizations Agrifood (OIA) held in the morning of July 28th, FEPEX and ASAJA have voted against the recognition of Hortiespaña as national interprofessional organization of certain greenhouse vegetables. A recognition that despite such negative feedback, has become effective and that includes productions such as tomato, pepper, cucumber, eggplant, zucchini, melon and watermelon grown under shelter and for fresh consumption.
The fruit and vegetable cooperative Group, the race against childhood cancer
The cooperative of fruits and vegetables The Group, in the town of Granada Castell de Ferro, will hold this Saturday July 30th the third edition of its career under the slogan "We run Cancer infatil", which will bring together more than 300 athletes and where will participate Fermin Cacho, champion in 1.500 meters at the Barcelona Olympics of 1992. Proceeds of registration (3 € for all categories) will be donated to the Spanish Federation of Parents of Children with Cancer.