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.
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.
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.
Europe grants a temporary extension of the use of glyphosate
The European Commission has announced on Wednesday 29th, in a press release, the decision to extend the authorization of the use of glyphosate for a period of 18 months. Thus, the controversial herbicide may be used until the end of 2017, despite resistance from some EU member countries.
AVA-ASAJA denounces that aid for Russian veto do not reach 40% of production costs
The Valencian Farmers Association (AVA-ASAJA) has reported that helps to minimize market disruptions resulting from the Russian veto on agricultural and food production in the European Union, do not cover, in most cases, 40% of production costs, according to a study by the technical services of this organization
MAGRAMA and INLAC address the second phase of the campaign to encourage the consumption of dairy
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment (MAGRAMA) and the Interprofessional Organization Way (INLAC) have begun the second phase of the promotion campaign "Dairy here every day" to encourage consumption of milk and milk products, it will run until the end of September. The objective of this action is to introduce the variety and importance of dairy products in a balanced diet.
China verifies protocol agreement for export plum and peach from Murcia
Carmen Teodora Morales, General Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture of the Ministry of Water, Agriculture and Environment (CAAMA) of Murcia, has met with a delegation of officials from the People's Republic of China who has visited the region to verify compliance of the agreement for the start of peach and plum exports to this country.
The quality and sustainability, keys to the future for the sector of red fruits
Red Fruit Congress, held for the second year in Huelva, began its opening day on June 22th, with emphasis on nutritional values and many healthy properties of these products. Some differential values which, together with the commitment of the sector with quality aspects, diversification of production and environmental sustainability, as key to their future, must know how to move the consumer, who still does not know much about these Delicious Natural Medicines.
ANMUPESCA, first National Association by and for women in the fisheries sector
Minister of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Isabel García Tejerina, held a meeting with representatives of the National Association of Women in Fisheries (ANMUPESCA), recently formed. García Tejerina has considered this initiative as crucial for giving visibility to women workers in this sector and give voice to this important group in all areas of fisheries.