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    • Antonio Vergel: “Without phytosanitaries, agro-food production would be reduced by more than 50%”

    Without phytosanitaries, agro-food production would be drastically reduced by up to 50%, and it would be impossible to ensure the food needs of present and future populations, according to Carlos Vergel, president of the Colegio Oficial de Ingenieros Técnicos Agrícolas (COITAND). During the inagural day of the 14th Symposium on Plant Health, held in Seville from 25th to 27th January. Vergel regretted that a restrictive approach in Community legislation is making it difficult to register and use new products, although plant health is a key part of agricultural production. For its part, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development, Carmen Ortiz, has ensured that the Andalusian Government is working to promote plant health through aid to the Operational Groups of Innovation.

    The size of Iberian pig farms in Spain grows 70% from 2011 to 2015

    The average size of Iberian pig farms in Spain has grown to 70% between 2011 and 2015, according to the analysis carried out by the Research Institute of the Catalan Autonomous Government (IRTA) of the data obtained from all Iberian pork farms of our country adhered to the BDporc Iberian System. In total, the data of almost 35,000 sows distributed throughout the Spanish geography have been analyzed, which shows that the average number of animals per farm has increased from 439 to 748 during the period mentioned above.

    Massey Ferguson’s turnover in Spain grew 18% in 2016

    The turnover of Massey Ferguson in Spain during 2016 has experienced an increase of 18%, as it has been revealed at its annual meeting of dealers, held recently in Madrid. In it, were analyzed the results of last year and announced the projects for 2017 of this brand, which will have all possible alternatives in tractors and will continue to reinforce its full-line bet with the full range of field machinery.

    Jeffrey Shaw: “Spain has to develop its image as a source of quality olive oil”

    The United States is one of the extra-community markets that offers greater opportunities to Spanish agri-food exports. Issues such as the impetus in recent years to import Spanish agri-food products in this country, or the importance of developing a brand image and adding value (among the many challenges that our companies face to compete in this demanding market), are addressed in this interview that ECA performs Jeffrey Shaw, Head of the Food Department of the Economic and Commercial Office, attached to the Spanish Embassy in New York.

    Huercasa brings to Fruit Logística its fresh beet cream

    Huercasa will take advantage of its presence in this year's edition of Fruit Logistics, held in Berlin from 8th to 10th February, to launch its fresh fresh beet cream internationally, a product that will present as a novelty in this important showcase of the sector Horticulture at European level, and whose consumption is oriented to spring and summer.

    Asaja and McDonald’s collaborate to promote local productions of young producers

    The ASAJA agrarian organization and McDonald's collaborate to promote local productions of young farmers and ranchers through the first edition of the "Campo Innova" Program, recently presented. This initiative represents a step forward in McDonald's company's long-term commitment to the Spanish primary sector and its commitment to locally sourced products. Those interested can submit their applications until February 10th, 2017, inclusive, through the platform www.campoinnova.com

    Good prospects of quality and price in the final stage of the olive campaign

    Olive harvest forecasts in the final stretch of the campaign are optimistic, with a value-for-money ratio that the Coordinadora de Organizaciones de Agricultores y Ganaderos (COAG) calls "balanced and sustainable".

    World Olive Oil Exhibition 2017, endorsed as an international fair

    The World Olive Oil Exhibition (WOOE), International Meeting of Olive Oil to be held on 29th and 30th March in Ifema (Madrid) has just been recognized as an international fair by the Ministry of Economy, Industry and Competitiveness. This official endorsement recognizes the merits of the WOOE, an event totally oriented to the international business that for six years is celebrated in Madrid and that faces the final straight of its most ambitious edition.

    See the Communication Notebook on olive oil trade in the US and Mexico

    Siete Agromarketing has recently launched the Communication Notebook on the commercial prospects of Olive Oil in the US and Mexican markets. A publication made after last November's celebration of the second Business Agro Tertulia '¿HABLAMOS? Olive Oil, US and Mexico markets. It contains the main conclusions obtained during its celebration, as well as an analysis on the conjuncture of the olive oil market and its commercial possibilities in the US and Mexican markets.

    The best tomato of the world will be promoted commercially in Fruit Logística

    The Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Tomate La Cañada will commercially promote the best tomato of the world (#elmejortomatedelmundo) in Fruit Logística, through companies such as Agroponiente, Biosabor, Casur, Parque Natural or Vegacañada, which will have their own stands in this important exhibition. At the same time, work will be carried out to visit clients and attract new ones.