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    Peru: Peru: banana exports surpass record of 128 million dollars

    11 de January de 2017 in , /by

    The value of Peruvian banana exports between January and October 2016 reached 128.8 million dollars, an increase of 7% over the same period of 2015 and is a record, being the highest figure registered in the mentioned period during the last five years, according to data of the Association of Exporters (ADEX). As pointed out by the Association, the growing demand for the main markets of the Peruvian banana and the increase of cultivated hectares in the north explains this significant increase.

    Idai Nature expands its innovative capacity with its new laboratory

    11 de January de 2017 in , /by

    Idai Nature, a manufacturer of unique natural solutions for the cultivation of fruit and vegetables without chemical residues, has inaugurated on January 10th a new laboratory in its central facilities, in the Valencian town of La Pobla de Vallbona, that will contribute to reinforce its continuous bet on the development of pioneering formulations that recover ancestral agricultural methods through the use of current technology, according to the company’s CEO Carlos Ledó. He also highlighted the research that has been carried out by this firm in plant extracts with bio-insecticidal activity, “that allow us to cure plants with plants”.

    COEXPHAL blames the Andalusian Ministry for the loss of thousands of euros in organic production

    10 de January de 2017 in , /by

    The Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers’ Organizations of Almería (COEXPHAL) claims that the delay by the Andalusian Regional Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development in resolving cases to move from conventional to organic farming has led to Farmers and businesses lose thousands of euros in organic production. Dozens of farmers from Almeria who invested in new greenhouses for organic production during 2015 and early 2016 are forced to continue selling their organic products as conventional, with the subsequent loss of income, Organization.

    Argentina: Government encourages the production of food with certified quality

    10 de January de 2017 in , , /by

    In order to boost the production of food with certified quality and facilitate companies to generate added value, the Ministry of Agroindustry of Argentina has launched the National Program for Promotion of Official Certificates of Quality in Argentine Food “Add Value”. An initiative designed to encourage micro, small and medium enterprises producing and/or producing food and/or beverages, with funding reaching up to 200,000 pesos.

    UPA and COAG highlight 2016 as year of high production but low agricultural prices

    4 de January de 2017 in , , /by

    In its usual year-end balance sheet, the agricultural organizations COAG and UPA have agreed to value 2016 as a year that has been characterized by a significant increase in production (which has grown in value to € 46.487 billion), as opposed to agricultural prices, which have been experiencing a general fall that COAG estimates at 4% and which, according to UPA, is the main cause, together with the inaction and lack of support from the political institutions, the coming economic choke suffering from food producers in Spain.

    FEPEX estimates that the export of fresh fruits and vegetables in 2016 will exceed 12,300M€

    4 de January de 2017 in , /by

    The Spanish Federation of Associations of Producers Exporters of Fruits and Vegetables (FEPEX) estimates that the value of exports of fresh fruit and vegetables in 2016 will experience a growth of over 12.3 billion euros. It is also expected that this year will close with volumes similar to those of 2015, which came to an all-time high of 12.7 million tonnes exported.

    Kubota extends its offer with its new MGX III series of intelligent and multi-function tractors

    3 de January de 2017 in , /by

    Kubota has recently launched its new MGX III range of intelligent and multifunction tractors, developed to succeed its predecessor, the successful MGX II series. This new product offer incorporates numerous improvements in the tractor set that reinforce and increase Kubota’s coverage in the mid-power segment, one of the most important for the company. With this last range of tractors is lowered, for the first time, the 100 hp, opening new market possibilities for the Japanese manufacturer.

    New Technologies for increasing quality will star the FRUTIC Symposium previous to FRUIT LOGISTICS

    2 de January de 2017 in /by

    The 25th edition of FRUIT LOGÍSTICA, which will be held from February 8th to 10th, 2017, will have, for the first time, its anteroom, on February 7th, with the International Symposium FRUTIC. With its more than 50 scientific papers, it offers a perfect platform for the exchange between experts in science and in the sector of fruits and vegetables. Its core themes will be innovations and new technologies to guarantee the quality and safety of fruits and vegetables.