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A quality brand for garlic from Córdoba
The garlic sector from Campiña Sur, in Córdoba, has set a target of achieving a quality brand that differentiates and distinguishes their productions. Thus, during a meeting a few days ago with the Territorial Delegate of Agriculture of the Government of Andalusia, Francisco Zurera, their representatives agreed to start the process for requesting a quality brand that is applicable to this product, namely the Geographical Indication (PGI), which in Spain has only the purple garlic from Pedroñeras (Cuenca). At the meeting also participated Miguel Ruz, mayor of Montalban, a town that traditionally is being associated with its production of garlic, recognized for its high quality.
Central America expects the impact of “La Niña” in their fields
"La Niña" is associated with heavy rains and floods, which would generate serious implications for the agricultural sector in the region. At a seminar led by IICA the impact it could have this phenomenon in the sector, which would manifest itself early in the second half of this year were discussed. Countries such as Costa Rica, Guatemala, Panama and the Dominican Republic will face rainfall above normal, which in some cases could affect musáceas plantations (banana and plantain) during the first phase of the rainy season.
XIV General Assembly of COAG
The Coordinator of Organizations of Farmers and Ranchers (COAG) will hold its XIV General Assembly at the Marriot Hotel Auditorium Madrid on 20 and 21 May. Two days to take advantage of the more than 200 delegates from the different regional unions integrated into COAG to discuss the present and the future of agriculture, and elect the Secretary General and members of the State Executive Committee that during the next four years, they represent the interests of social and professional model of agriculture that defends this organization.
Leaked TTIP negotiations
The latest leaks on the opaque process of negotiations on the…
Just as important it is to produce and communicate what is grown
Agriculture in the XXI century society is as necessary as unknown. It is the conclusion of the last general assembly and the press conference of the Business Association for Plant Protection (AEPLA). They are the consumer aware of the important role that agriculture plays in the production of fresh foods every day arrive at your table? This and other questions have led to AEPLA to launch the "I Perception Survey and Image Agriculture" conducted by the consulting Commends and now the results are made public.
“News of the CAP” for Agri-Food cooperative
The Conference on "New CAP 2016", organized by Agrifood Cooperatives of Castilla-La Mancha, has focused on issues such as the single application, Basic Pay, helps Pillar, the incorporation of young and improving operations. Globalcaja, which has also been sponsoring the event, has shown its commitment to the agricultural world of the region in such an important issue for the community as is everything related to the CAP.
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International Congress of pepper. Peru 2016
The Association of Exporters (ADEX) has scheduled for next 15 and 17 June the 23rd International Congress of Pepper, to be held in Trujillo, La Libertad (Peru). This international conference is a must for the sector, where attendees and participants will discuss the issues that interest and concern to all and share updated information and research with colleagues from around the world.
“The role of agricultural biotechnology in food security”
''The role of agricultural biotechnology in food security" will be the theme of the day that, on 10 June, will stage the International Institute of Madrid', organized by the Foreign Agricultural Service of the Department of Agriculture of the United States (FAS-USDA).
XIV General Assembly of COAG
The Coordinator of Organizations of Farmers and Ranchers (COAG) will hold its XIV General Assembly at the Marriot Hotel Auditorium Madrid on 20 and 21 May. Two days to take advantage of the more than 200 delegates from the different regional unions integrated into COAG to discuss the present and the future of agriculture, and elect the Secretary General and members of the State Executive Committee that during the next four years, they represent the interests of social and professional model of agriculture that defends this organization.