The mango, heart-healthy ally
Sweet, tasty and exotic, the mango is according to the nutritionist Isabel Campos "a fantastic option to include in our daily diet, not only for its nutrients, but also because it helps us to give variety to our diet".
ASAJA demands more promotion in the Asian market
The Agrarian Association of Young Farmers (ASAJA) has asked the Regional Government to collaborate in the promotion of the horticultural product of the Region of Murcia for sale in Asia.
Pep Nogué inaugurates the collection season of the IGP Poma de Girona
The harvest of the first apple of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Poma de Girona was inaugurated this Monday, August 20. Pep Nogué chef and food promoter has been the godfather of a symbolic act that took place at the Mas Badia Foundation in Canet de la Tallada and that has served to mark the beginning of the harvest season.
IRTA investigates new varieties of high quality wheat resistant to drought and adapted to climate change
The main effects of climate change that are already observed and predicted in the near future are the increase in temperatures, which will cause an increase in the evapotranspiration of the crops (value estimated at a global scale of 3,000 l per person and day), the increase of extreme weather events and the reduction of rainfall. These changes will probably lead to more severe and frequent droughts that will directly affect the viability and productivity of crops.
Florette launches two new salads with legumes and cereals
Florette presents two new salads that, for the first time, incorporate legumes and combine cereals with their delicious salad bases, along with a tasty vinaigrette. A way to enjoy cold and throughout the year salads with legumes and cereals in an individual format that includes a fork to drink at any time and place.
Food produced in Europe continues to be the safest
The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture - WINGS - celebrates the results of the 2016 EFSA Report on phytosanitary residues in food, which demonstrate once again the quality of the food we consume and the commitment of the agricultural sector to food security.
Florette supports the local and sustainable development of its areas of influence
Florette, a vegetable company from Navarre, ready for consumption, continues with its contribution to society and the surrounding environment and participates in various minority activities to support the local, economic and environmental development of its areas of influence. In addition to this concern to contribute to the areas where you have activity, also worries about the eating habits of the Spanish and puts all the resources that are in your hand to help people to feed better by creating practical and healthy products adapted to all tastes and needs.
UPA explains why no one should receive more than 60,000 euros in aid from the CAP
The aid of the Common Agricultural Policy must have a fairer and more social distribution. With that premise, the organization of farmers and ranchers UPA has claimed that the future PAC establish a ceiling of aid for exploitation of 60,000 euros, a ceiling 60% lower than currently existing.
This is the first forecast of Spanish lemon for the season 2018/2019
The first forecast of AILIMPO (preliminary evaluation) for the lemon harvest for the 2018/2019 season foresees a production of 1,300,000 tonnes in Spain with uneven growth of the two Spanish varieties: Fino and Verna.
Afrucat works to open the Mexican market to the Catalan stone fruit
The technical team of Afrucat this morning accompanied a group of Mexican inspectors to different fields of Baix Segrià to analyze the feasibility of opening the Mexican market to the Catalan stone fruit. This initiative is the result of the joint work of the Association with the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture and the Department of Agriculture of the Generalitat and accelerated thanks to a reverse mission organized by Prodeca this year.