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    • The group of agricultural engineers aims at phytosanitary prescription to reinforce food security

    Together with the technological company Agroslab, the General Council of Agricultural Engineers of Spain has presented, within the framework of the 14th Symposium on Plant Health, an app to facilitate the work of the agricultural technician in the prescription and make the process safer.

    Unify criteria, the great challenge in phytosanitary registration

    To unify criteria when addressing the phytosanitary product registration, for the benefit of society, is the great challenge in which representatives of all sectors involved in plant health in Spain (producers, exporters, technicians, manufacturers, distributors, and the Central and Regional Administration), during the closing day of the 14th Symposium of Plant Protection, which has gathered in Seville around 1,200 professionals.

    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.

    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.

    New Technologies for increasing quality will star the FRUTIC Symposium previous to FRUIT LOGISTICS

    The 25th edition of FRUIT LOGÍSTICA, which will be held from February 8th to 10th, 2017, will have, for the first time, its anteroom, on February 7th, with the International Symposium FRUTIC. With its more than 50 scientific papers, it offers a perfect platform for the exchange between experts in science and in the sector of fruits and vegetables. Its core themes will be innovations and new technologies to guarantee the quality and safety of fruits and vegetables.

    You can already see the video of Seven Agromarketing on commercial perspectives of olive oil in the US and Mexico

    Seven Agromarketing puts at your disposal the Video about the commercial prospects of Olive Oil in the US and Mexican markets. The same has been done after the celebration last November of the second Tertulia Business Agro 'HABLAMOS?: Olive Oil, US and Mexico markets . It contains the main conclusions obtained during its celebration.

    The course of expert in agri-food communication of APAE and the University San Jorge launches course

    On Tuesday, December 20th, the University Expert Course in Agri-Food Communication was presented by the Association of Spanish Agro-Food Journalists (APAE) together with the University of San Jorge (USJ).

    New FEGA President and Director General of Rural Development and Forest Policy

    The Council of Ministers has recently approved, at the proposal of Minister Isabel García Tejerina, the appointment of Esperanza de Orellana Moraleda, as the new Director General for Rural Development and Forest Policy of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Food and Environment (MAPAMA) and Miguel Angel Riesgo Pablo, as President of the Spanish Agricultural Guarantee Fund (FEGA).

    You can already consult the Communication Notebook on safe fruit marketing in China

    After the celebration last September of the first Business Agro Meeting 'Marketing of safe fruit in China', we put at your disposal the Communication Notebook which includes the main conclusions obtained during its celebration, as well as an analysis on the situation of the bone fruit and its commercial possibilities in the Chinese market.