EU: Extraordinary measures for the dairy sector, pigs and fruit and vegetables
Brussels has agreed to implement a mechanism for voluntary reduction of milk production, doubling intervention buying skimmed milk powder and butter at fixed price. In pigs, agreed to introduce private storage of pigmeat again and fruits and vegetables, exceptional measures adopted on the occasion of the Russian veto is extended for another year. The EC will increase the limit of aid Member States may grant to agricultural and livestock farms under the regime "de minimis".
“The Great Discovery” Extra Virgin in Toledo
This event is entitled "The Great Discovery" and wants to face the novelty to many consumers: the extra virgin olive oil. Congress held at the Hotel Beatriz Toledo under the organization of the QV Extra¡ International Association, on 15 and 16 March.
ALC looking for improving farming practices to raise yields
Agriculture in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) should apply good practices for food production, knowledge-based methods, appropriate use of technology and sustainable management of natural resources, said the general director of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation agriculture (IICA), Victor M. Villalobos. Demand for food is increasing and it is estimated that world population will reach 9 billion people by 2050.
Illusion and new projects inundate the 18th General Assembly of Members “5 a day”
On March 2 was one of the key issues for the Association "5 a day" days when the General Assembly of Members was held and held the awards that bear the same name. The event was sponsored by Euro Pool System, Bimi Sakata and TransSalsa and with the collaboration of Cajamar, Fruit Attraction and Mercamadrid.
More support to entrepreneurs and shared ownership in rural areas
On the occasion of the celebration of International Women's Day, it commemorated and worldwide, Fademur has claimed the governments more support for entrepreneurs and cooperatives in rural areas, as well as a strong commitment to shared ownership of farms agricultural, "essential to bring to light the work without rights" of village women. "One in five women in Spain is rural, and deserve attention and recognition, also on March 8," they say.
Spain: Year 2015, a before and after in wine exports
The Spanish wine exports break records last year, according to the Spanish Wine Market Observatory (OEMV). Foreign sales have recorded 2,638 million euros, touching the 24 million hectoliters. The average price eased its relegation last year to 1.10 euros per liter. United States, Canada and Mexico are the most focused on wines with higher added value destinations.
Mexico is biotechnology applied to agriculture
Technicians, specialists and producers related to the agricultural sector in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) may benefit from the course "Biotechnology and its application in agriculture," which will be available online starting in March with the aim of improving agricultural production the region and strengthen national capacitie
Peru: farmers willing to promote Hass avocado in the national and international market
The fruit growers of the Association of Organic Farmers in Valle Pampas (APAOVAP) located in the province of Chincheros, Apurímac region, achieved with the support of Sierra Exportadora financing S / 400 000 granted by Agroideas, to promote the production of Palta Hass the domestic and foreign markets.
Argentina and Brazil, strategic partners in food and agriculture
In the international policy that Argentina carried out to expand their markets and strengthen relationships with various business partners. Responsible Argentines hold negotiations with Brazilian authorities to set up joint export strategies.
Spanish Government calls for more commitment to meet the Dairy Agreement
The Ministry of Agriculture moved to livestock organizations, industry and commercial distribution adhering to the pact the need to strengthen the implementation of commitments. The MAGRAMA stresses the importance of making progress in the structuring of the production sector to have greater bargaining power and improve revenues. In late March a second report on the Dairy Agreement will be published.