Mexico opens its borders to the Spanish pork
The Spanish meat industry has valued the opening of the Mexican market to its production of pigmeat, as manifested from the Office of Export Meat Spain (OEEC). Spain thus becomes the first country in the European Union authorized to export pig meat to Mexico.
New varieties of melon and watermelon Syngenta, protagonists of a world conference
The improvement center Syngenta in Torre Pacheco (Murcia), one of the leading R & D company worldwide, has hosted a world conference about melon and watermelon, which have gathered about 300 professionals, producers, technicians and purchasing managers of large retail chains worldwide. The purpose of these Days is to show on the ground the main trends in varieties of melon and watermelon which seek to reconcile smaller sizes and greater flavor with better production and conservation in the field.
AVA-ASAJA warns of serious damage to the rice crop if the EU bans tricyclazole
The Valencian Farmers Association (AVA-ASAJA) has urged the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment (MAGRAMA) to firmly defend the maintenance of Tricyclazole, the most effective way to combat the fungus Pyricularia wreaking havoc in the paddies product and whose future will debate the EU shortly. The Valencian Association warns of serious harm if eventually it is decided to prohibit their use.
Double appointment for the most important faces of the Spanish countryside
On Wednesday, June 6th, there was the double date that brings the most relevant Spanish face field annually: the presentation of the Yearbook 2016 of the Union of Small Farmers and Ranchers (UPA) and the delivery of Rural Studies Foundation Awards, attached to that organization.
Innovation space unprecedented in the field of agrarian organizations european
"Committed to our land" is the slogan raised by the Valencian Farmers Association (AVA-ASAJA) and the principle underlying its most ambitious project, the Experimental Farm 'Sinyent' in which, through an agreement with the Business Association for Plant Protection (AEPLA), it has been experiencing since its inception in 2011, to produce more and better foods.
An event that promotes the use of exotic fruits in the kitchen
ARC Eurobanan held on May 31st the Third edition of the Gastronomic Contest Isla Bonita with its new range of Premium Gold fruit starring in the landmark restaurant Café de Oriente in Madrid. Led by the gastronomic journalist Concha Crespo, the act welcomed preparing of innovative recipes with tropical and exotic fruits Isla Bonita Premium Gold range, by great chefs, prescribers press and amateurs.
Tejerina says the TTIP will benefit economically to Spain and will create jobs
Minister of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Isabel García Tejerina, has expressed his conviction that the Transatlantic Trade Agreement and Investment (TTIP) between the European Union and the United States will bring benefits for the Spanish economy and will be a source of job creation.
Spain, the first country in the world that exports peach to China
The long process of negotiation that has developed between the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture and the Chinese authorities has finally ended with the authorization of exports of Spanish peaches and plums to China. This makes Spain the first country in the world exporting peach to China. These exports may take place immediately, thanks to the foresight and organization of the campaign by the Ministry.
About 98 million euros to the CCAA for farm programs, farmers and rural development
The Sectoral Conference on Agriculture and Rural Development held on June 30th agreed the distribution of about 98 million euros between different regions for the financing of rural development programs, support for the wine sector, animal health, and as agricultural and livestock programs.
Sheep production starring a discussion forum in Uruguay
The Uruguayan Wool Secretariat (SUL) will organize the next 1st and 2nd August, at the Radisson Montevideo, the International Seminar on Sheep Production. A discussion forum in which to reflect and exchange information related to sheep production sector in this South American country, addressing its origins, present and future challenges it faces as a representative to keep farming.