Syngenta reinforces its presence in Fruit Attraction, to celebrate its 150th anniversary in the sector of horticultural seeds
Syngenta will be present in a very special way in the IX edition of Fruit Attraction, held at the Ifema in Madrid from 18th to 20th October, as in 2017 marks the 150th Anniversary of the company within the sector producing horticultural seeds. Thus, the company strengthens its presence in the fair with two stands, one in hall 5 (stand 5D05) with all the innovations facing the sector and another in pavilion 9 (stand 9A01E) dedicated to its well-known Kumato® tomato.
TRIANUM®, double action biofungicide and star novelty from Koppert Biological Systems at Fruit Attraction 2017
TRIANUM®, the new and powerful double-acting biofungicide, will be the undisputed protagonist among the many innovations that Koppert Biological Systems will offer at its stand during the ninth edition of Fruit Attraction, an international fair in the fruit and vegetable sector, which will take place from 18th to 20th October, at the Fairgrounds in Madrid (IFEMA). This Koppert star product guarantees maximum protection against soil pathogens without leaving residues, without generating resistance problems and with authorization for use in organic farming.
Avocado Light ‘Isla Bonita’, 100% natural and with more nutritional advantages
Isla bonita, the brand of tropical and exotic fruits of the ARC Group Eurobanan, recently presented in Madrid Avocado Light, 100% natural and with a series of nutritional advantages added. This product, which Isla Bonita brings for the first time to Spain, is obtained from a selection of varieties with 30% less fat compared to the most commercialized avocados. This new type of avocado will be commercialized with the seal of the Food and Health Program of the Spanish Heart Foundation (PASFEC) as a product with reduced fat content.
Citrosol will showcase the latest and most sustainable post-harvest technology at its Fruit Attraction stand
Citrosol is dressed in green at the next edition of the Fruit Attration, which takes place from 18thth to 20 October in Madrid, to present three new post-harvest products at its stand: a new coating for the transport of long-distance citrus fruits with excellent characteristics : Citrusol Sunseal® UE; a new product for citrus rot control: CitroPyr®, and an innovative kits technology that is used to perform on-site waste analysis of treated fruit, treatment broths and additive waxes: Easy kit®.
Planasa, for the second consecutive year, in the ranking of the 1,000 companies that inspire Europe’s economic development
The London Stock Exchange Group (owner of the London Stock Exchange) has once again recognized Planasa, the European leader in the fruit and vegetable sector, as one of 'The 1000 Companies Who Inspire Europe'. This report recognizes companies that bill between 20 and 300 million euros and stand out for their ability to generate employment and for maintaining a steady growth in recent years.
The almond tree: a great opportunity for Spanish fruit growing
By Federico Dicenta and José Egea. Group of Genetic Improvement…
Idai Nature promotes sustainable agriculture in Senegal with a solidarity project
Idai Nature has initiated a sustainable agriculture project in Senegal that will provide economic assistance, technical advice and natural solutions for agriculture to producers in the African Sahel area.
Fecoam bets on new management systems to improve agricultural competitiveness
The Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives of the Region of Murcia (Fecoam) participates in a European project under the name of 'Social Innovation in land management (INNOLAND)', whose objective is to develop new agricultural management systems that increase competitiveness and avoid the abandonment of arable land. This initiative is part of the National Rural Development Program, financed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD).
Florette innovates its integral management system, with the software technology Hispatec
During the past year, Florette, the national leader in fresh packaged vegetables and salads, has successfully implemented an innovative internal management system, fully operational today, to improve the management of agricultural production, logistics and control generated by its business activity. In the implementation process, Florette has had the collaboration of Hispatec, a leading specialist in management software solutions for the Agro sector.
Fertiberia celebrates its 19th prize for the best agricultural doctoral thesis
On Friday, July 27th, Fertiberia celebrated the XIX edition of its Prize for the Best Doctoral Thesis on Agricultural Issues, in an event held at the headquarters of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Food and Enviroment and chaired by the Minister, Isabel García Tejerina. This award has been consolidated since its inception as one of the most prestigious in Europe and the best endowed economically. This year has highlighted the great number of papers presented, 32 theses from Spain and Portugal, as well as the scientific quality of the same.