Global food prices down for fourth consecutive year
The FAO index records that food prices stood at an average value below its November with the fall in international prices of all foodstuffs, including meat, dairy products and cereals, except in the case of sugar and oils. The year 2015 ends with almost 19% decline in prices compared to 2014, representing the fourth consecutive annual decline.
Manuel Alonso, new director of the SDF Spanish subsidiary
Since last January 1, 2016, Manuel Alonso San Pablo took the general direction of the Spanish subsidiary SAME DEUTZ-FAHR and replaced in office Javier Seisdedos.
Germán Martínez, executive vice president of Kubota Spain and Turkey
With effect from January 1, 2016, Germán Martínez Sainz-Trápaga is executive vice president of Kubota Spain (KES) and Kubota Turkey (KTT) reporting to their presidents, Hiroshi Shimada and Takashi Nakano.
World prices for wheat exports are on sale
Data from the European Commission (EC) said the international prices of wheat exports become cheaper up to 40% over a year. The behavior of other commodities such as barley, corn and soybeans, also suffers falls.
New Holland: New Grape Harvester Braud Compact Range for vineyard segments
The new compact range of Braud grape harvesters meets the need of small sized vineyards, for machines with the dimensions and manoeuvrability to work with ease in their fields. The Braud 7030M and 8030L pack the proven Braud systems in a compact machine that delivers the performance and quality that are the hallmark of New Holland’s grape harvesters. The Braud 7030M is dedicated for vineyards with intermediate row spacing (above 1.3m row spacing), whereas the Braud 8030L is best suited to large row spacing (above 1.6m). The new compact range also features a new styling with a profiled shaped engine hood for excellent right hand visibility.
A new calculator sustainability indicators for farmers
The Technology Platform for Sustainable Agriculture Association (PTAS), in collaboration with the Centre for Studies and Research for the Management of Agricultural and Environmental Risks (CEIGRAM) of the Polytechnic University of Madrid and the US company Zdex Inc., has launched today a new project that will allow the farmer to calculate the sustainability of their farm by a simple computer program.
Quinoa: the food of the future surface in Chile wins
Quinoa crop is being appreciated worldwide thanks to its qualities for improving nutrition and food security. Quinoa is considered the food of the future, quinoa opens a great opportunity for rural communities in the region of Coquimbo (Chile).
The revolution of Rioja, a collective success very well underway
The five presidents of the Regulatory Council that have led the institution backbone of the interests of the Rioja wine sector have met for the first time to analyze from his perch the keys that have allowed to climb between regions Rioja world's most prestigious wine.
Cassava: a development alternative for small agribusiness
A meeting supported by IICA, the European Union and the Presidential Agency for International Cooperation of Colombia allowed technicians linked to the promotion of this crop marketing other ways that could strengthen markets.
The world sugar prices maintained their slight recovery
The raw sugar futures market in New York climbed 18 December almost four percent, supported by increased cash purchases of that product, traders said. This result confirms the recovery in prices began in late August. The gap between demand lower production to consumption in the current season and the slight strengthening of the Brazilian real exchange rate against the US dollar They are the main causes, but the Rabobank report warns that the recovery is vulnerable to a possible currency devaluation in Brazil. Uncertainty also focuses on the negative impact of the weather in producing areas in the world.