Hungary-based drones for agriculture pioneer ABZ Innovation is readying its introduction into the UK market following success in countries across Europe with a technology that could help alleviate Britain’s farm labour shortage. Already present in five countries, the system offers a revolutionary new use for drones far removed from hobbyists or their use in conflict […]
FRUIT LOGISTICA, the leading trade show for the global fresh produce business, is on course to attract a large number of exhibitors and visitors from all over the world to its next edition, which takes place in Berlin, Germany, from 7 to 9 February 2024. Regarded by many as the heartbeat of the fresh produce […]
The Machinery Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1230) was published on 29th June 2023. This text replaces Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. The Machinery Regulation intends to better cover new technologies such as autonomous mobile machinery (robots), internet of things with connected equipment, or artificial intelligence (AI), where specific modules of AI using learning techniques ensure safety functions. Application: The new text […]
Westfalia Fruit Group, the global avocado expert, is proud to announce that Dr Khotso Mokhele has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board of Westfalia Fruit International and its parent company, HMH Group. Dr Mokhele joined the Board of the HMH Group as a non-executive director in 2013 and is the founder of […]
According to initial estimates released today at Interpera, the international pear congress held in Lleida, the forthcoming European pear harvest will be one of the smallest in the last 10 years, with a forecast around 1,900,000 tonnes. On the basis of flowering and fruit set, Spain’s production will be up by 53% with 190,600 tonnes […]
The European Union has strengthened controls on imports of Egyptian oranges and other foods from different countries, according to a regulation published in the Official Journal of the EU. In the case of consignments of peppers and oranges from Egypt, due to the detection of a high rate of non-compliance with requirements regarding contamination by […]
In a few days’ time, European pear Interpera, professionals will be meeting in Lleida (Catalonia, Spain) to take stock of the past season and prepare for the next. Besides a day of conferences, the organisers have scheduled a series of technical visits to showcase the region’s most modern orchards and companies. On 28 June, participants […]
Bayer today announced its Crop Science Division will capitalize on opportunities presented by the shift to regenerative agriculture to grow in adjacent markets in addition to its core business of seeds, traits, crop protection and digital. At its 2023 Innovation Summit, the company identified growth potential in segments like crop fertility, biologicals, biofuels, carbon farming, […]
Are you involved in any innovative initiatives aimed at protecting bees or other pollinators? The European Bee Award is launching the call for applications for 2023! The European Landowners’ Organization (ELO) and the European Agricultural Machinery Industry Association (CEMA) invite you to submit your project by 8th September 2023. Since 2014, the Bee Award is committed to find common solutions for the benefit of […]
