AVA-ASAJA denounces the passivity of the EU in the face of the proliferation of South African citrus fruits with black spots
The Valencian Association of Farmers (AVA-ASAJA) has denounced that the detection on the European borders of South African citrus fruits affected by the dangerous disease of the black spot (Citrus Black Spot) has multiplied sixfold during the 2017 campaign, reaching a total of 24, before the passivity of the European Union. In view of these latest official data, the Valencian Association of Farmers (AVA-ASAJA) has accused Brussels of maintaining a position of clear complicity with South Africa and of seriously undermining the interests of the entire European citrus industry.
Syngenta brings FRUIT LOGISTICA 2018 its main innovations in horticulture
Syngenta has deployed in FRUIT LOGISTICA 2018 its latest innovations in plant innovation, with which it aims to differentiate itself and become the partner of choice for the entire food chain.
The massive presence of the horticultural sector in FRUIT LOGISTICA 2018 consolidates it as a reference fair
The massive presence of the horticultural sector in FRUIT LOGISTICA 2018 consolidates this fair as the benchmark in its segment. The professional visitors and exhibitors - more than 77,000 professionals with decision-making power from more than 130 countries - have excellently evaluated their passage through it. After this edition, the eyes are already on CHINA FRUIT LOGISTICA, which will take place next May in Shanghai. And a few months later, in September, ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA, in the city of Hong Kong.
Granada La Palma shows in FRUIT LOGÍSTICA its new varieties and innovation in packaging
Granada La Palma, a leading cooperative company in cherry tomatoes and specialties, has brought to Fruit Logistica the "authentic flavor" of its new varieties and innovation in packaging. During the three days that the great fair of the horticultural sector has lasted, Granada La Palma has once again had a notorious presence, through its stand of 128 square meters, located in Pavilion 18 of Messe Berlin.
EU: Hogan advocates prioritizing support for young farmers in the new CAP
The European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Phil Hogan, has advocated prioritizing support for young farmers in the new CAP, during the debate on the future of Agriculture and Food, which took place on February 12th in Seville with about a hundred citizens. In this event commemorating the 40th anniversary of ASAJA Sevilla, and held in the Palace of Exhibitions and Congresses of Seville (FIBES), the MEP of the group of Socialists and Democrats, Clara Aguilera and the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Food and Environment, Isabel García Tejerina.
The 40th edition of FIMA will feature King Felipe VI at its inauguration
King Felipe VI will inaugurate, on February 20th, the 40th edition of the International Fair of Agricultural Machinery, FIMA 2018. The show, which is held until Saturday 24th, has the presence of more than 1,550 exhibiting firms and occupies the eleven pavilions of Feria de Zaragoza. It will be the second time that the monarch visits FIMA, since he already did it in 2014, when he was still Prince of Asturias. Then he received the FIMA gold badge from the president of Feria de Zaragoza, Manuel Teruel.
The stand of Grupo Agroponiente in Fruit Logística, scene of a high institutional activity
The stand of Grupo Agroponiente (Agroponiente y Vegacañada) in Pavilion 8 of Fruit Logística 2018, in Messe Berlin, has served as a meeting point not only for visitors, clients, and potential commercial contacts, but also for representatives of different institutions. Thus, various local, provincial and regional offices have passed through the exhibition space of the company to be interested in their project and to know first-hand the characteristics of their plans in the short and medium term.
FIMA will host the delivery of the Tractor Awards of Spain 2018
For the second consecutive edition, the International Fair of Agricultural Machinery, FIMA 2018, will be the setting chosen for the delivery of the awards to the Tractor of Spain 2018.
The VI National Forum of Rural Development, one of the highlights of the Technical Conference of FIMA 2018
The professionalization of the agricultural sector will be the axis of the FIMA 2018 Technical Conference. Within the framework of these, one of the most important events of the program of this edition will be held, the IV National Forum of Rural Development, which will be held on the days 20th and 21st February. With these Technical Seminars, FIMA maintains its ongoing commitment to improving agricultural activity, working to improve knowledge and provide added value to the sector.
FIMA promotes professional employment in the agricultural sector
The 40th edition of the International Fair of Agricultural Machinery (FIMA) of Zaragoza, which will take place from 20th to 24th February 2018, relaunches its 'FIMA Employment Exchange', after the success of this initiative in its previous edition. Through it, it seeks to promote employment in the agricultural sector, serving as a link between industry and professionals. In this way, FIMA reaffirms its permanent commitment to companies in the primary sector, contributing to the professionalization and generation of employment in the agricultural sector.