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    • Valencian farmers consider the limitation of plantations for DO Cava to be detrimental to their viticulture

    The Valencian agricultural organizations AVA-ASAJA and La Unió de Llauradors i Ramaders have attacked the ministerial decision to limit the new vineyard plantations for the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Cava, considering it very harmful to the interests of viticulture of its autonomous community. Thus, from AVA-ASAJA, its president, Cristóbal Aguado affirms that the ministerial disposition "is very short and represents a serious blow to the expectations of a growing sector". For its part, LA UNIÓ has criticized that, with this decision, the Ministry has folded to the interests of the DO Cava, controlled by the large Catalan wineries, and has called on the Ministry of Agriculture to initiate as many actions as it deems appropriate to defend the interests of the vine growers in a very important subject for the region of Requena-Utiel. Throughout the month of January this agrarian union will study possible protests.
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    Spain: the MAPAMA authorizes 4,950 ha. for new vineyard plantations in 2018

    The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Food and Environment has set at 4,950 hectares the area that may be authorized for applications for new vineyard plantations in 2018, at the national level, according to the resolution of the General Directorate of Agricultural Production and Markets published on December 29th in the BOE. As reported by MAPAMA, this area represents 0.52% of the area currently planted with vineyards, which means maintaining the same growth rate as in the previous season.

    The strength of the pig sector and the low price of feed avoid the collapse of the Agrarian Income due to the drought

    In its agrarian balance for 2017, COAG, after analyzing the first estimate of Agrarian Income for this year, made by the Ministry of Agriculture, has underlined how the strength of the pork sector and the fall of quotations of feed have prevented the collapse of Agrarian Income due to the severe drought. Also, from this agrarian organization it is noticed that the "macro-data" mask some "micro-benefits".

    Pilot program to implement an electronic system that verifies the export of Chilean fruit to China

    The China Entry & Exit Biosecurity Society (CBS) and the Association of Exporters of Chilean Fruit AG (ASOEX) have signed an agreement for the implementation of an Electronic Verification System for Chilean fruit exports to China. The purpose of this agreement is to ensure that fruits meet the quality and safety standards of both countries, as well as to make inspections more efficient at the ports of entry of the Chinese market.

    FEPEX estimates that the value of Spanish fruit and vegetable exports in 2017 will be € 13,000M

    FEPEX expects that the export of fresh fruits and vegetables will be around 13,000 million euros in 2017, with a growth of 3% compared to 2016.

    Optical vision systems to eradicate bitter almonds from the commercial circuit

    The Operative Group for the eradication of bitter almonds will…
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    FRUIT ATTRACTION and MEAT ATTRACTION have already closed their dates of celebration in 2018

    FRUIT ATTRACTION, an international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector, and the second edition of MEAT ATTRACTION, an event aimed at the meat sector, have already closed their dates of celebration for 2018, as reported by the Madrid trade fair institution (IFEMA). Thus, for FRUIT ATTRACTION, the dates finally agreed upon were October 23th, 24th and 25th. For its part, MEAT ATTRACTION will take place from September 18th to 20th.

    ASEDAS rewards as a best article of Distribution and Consumption a reflection on food waste

    The Spanish Association of Distributors, and Supermarkets (ASEDAS) has advocated the expansion of corporate social responsibility policies towards society, with food surplus as an example. A message expressed on the occasion of the delivery of the III ASEDAS PRIZE to the best article of the magazine Distribution and Consumption, published by MERCASA, awarded to the professor of the University of Oviedo and founding member of the Alliance Against Hunger and Malnutrition, Antonio Blanco.

    Traxion Optimall, the latest generation Vredestein tire, novelty at FIMA Zaragoza

    The tire company Apollo Vredestein will present its latest generation Traxion Optimall tire at the next edition of FIMA Zaragoza. With VF technology (Very High Flexion) and designed for the upper segment of tractors, it has no equal in terms of traction, fuel efficiency and productivity, substantially reducing the total cost of operation. Another novelty that Vredestein will present next February in Zaragoza will be the expansion of its Traxion Harvest range, steering tires for harvesters.

    AlgaEnergy joins the European Biostimulants Industry Council

    AlgaEnergy has recently signed its adhesion to the European Biostimulants Industry Council (EBIC), the organization that brings together the main players in the bio-stimulant industry in Europe, a continent that brings together more than 40% of the world market. This association seeks to standardize, promote the use and value the role of biostimulants, keys for the development of a more sustainable agriculture, very in line with the current and future requirements of the European Union.