Fruitponic, of the Projar Group, increases the economic value of fruits such as nectarine up to 30%
The semi-hydroponic cultivation technology, Fruitponic, developed by the Projar Group together with the Valencian Institute of Agricultural Research (IVIA) contributes to increase the economic value of fruits in crops such as nectarine up to 30%, according to the results obtained in its tests of research, where there has been a 5% increase in fruit weight, even in situations of deficit irrigation of up to 30%. It is, therefore, a system that is suitable for large producers of fruit trees with poor production or water shortage.
Do not miss the video of the I National Forum on Agroprofessional Women, of SIETE Agromarketing
SIETE Agromarketing has just launched the video about the 1st National Business Forum Agro 'Mujeres Agroprofesionales. For Equal Opportunities', held on June 7th in Seville. An audiovisual summary that shows the most important moments of an event, which had an excellent reception of public and a great repercussion in RR.SS., becoming trending topic in the city of Seville and number 51 in the whole country.
The Baena PDO collaborates in the First World Salmorejo Congress
In its continuous commitment to the promotion of its oils, the Regulatory Council of the Denomination of Protected Origin (PDO) Baena participates as a collaborator in the First World Congress of the Salmorejo, which took place in the Provincial Council of Cordoba.
Idai Nature, new member of the Advisory Board of the School of Agricultural Engineering of Valencia
The Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) has chosen Idai Nature as a member of the Advisory Board of the School of Agricultural Engineering, an organ composed of the most relevant representatives of the agronomic sector of the Region of Valencia.
The Board promotes the Water Table of Almeria, with the incorporation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment
The Junta de Andalucía has decided to promote the Almeria Water Board, with the incorporation of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development and Environment and Spatial Planning. This has been reported by the new Agriculture Minister, Rodrigo Sánchez Haro, in his recent visit to the province to meet with representatives of the horticultural sector. An opportunity that has taken advantage of to advance the commissioning of said Bureau, in the second half of next July. In this way, and as highlighted by Sánchez Haro, the Andalusian Government reinforces its commitment to direct dialogue with the agricultural sector in Almeria, in order to address the challenges posed by a policy for the use of water resources in its production area.
Aguilera calls for urgent measures to remove the term “milk” from products of plant origin
Socialist MEP Clara Aguilera has urged the European Commission (EC) in writing to withdraw as a matter of urgency the name "milk" from products of plant origin, such as beverages derived from soybeans, almonds or rice.
Professionals from Peru and Colombia receive training on new export requirements to the USA
Peru and Colombia prepare to meet new export requirements to the US Thus, 59 professionals from both countries have been trained in compliance with the rules of the FSMA Act, which regulates the export of processed products to the United States, through a training program in which the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation Agriculture (IICA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) collaborate.
COMPO EXPERT Spain opens new facilities in Gran Canaria
COMPO EXPERT Spain has opened new facilities in Gran Canaria, specifically in the town of Telde. The presentation of the new warehouse, with an area of 1,500 m2, has served to showcase some of the company's most innovative products, such as Kamasol® Aqua and Vitanica® RZ, which are of great interest to farmers in the archipelago.
FRUIT LOGISTICS supports the III Red Fruits Congress with a block of international papers
FRUIT LOGISTICA, the most international commercial platform in the sector of fresh products, supports with a block of international papers the III Congress of Red Fruits, organized by Freshuelva and will be held on 21st and 22nd June in Huelva. In these interventions will delve into the trends and expectations of the berries market in European countries such as the United Kingdom and Germany.
Olive production up to May surpasses the average, with a total of 1,279,500t
National olive production up to May exceeds the average of previous campaigns, with a total of 1,279,500 tonnes, according to data published by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Food and Environment (MAPAMA) in the Oil Market Bulletin of olive for the month of May. This Bulletin analyzes the data provided by the Food Information and Control Agency (AICA) on 30th April, as well as the market situation, with an increase in available resources, despite the reduction of imports.