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Germany accounts for almost half of the contributions made to the public consultation on the CAP
Germany is the EU country most involved in the public consultation process on the CAP, which took place between 2th February and 2th May, with 47% of the almost 323,000 contributions. A fact that has been given to know about the recent trip organized by the Directorate General of Agriculture of the European Commission, with the aim of disseminating among European journalists of Member States the most important aspects of agricultural policy and the fruit and vegetable sector.
Fecoam calls for a national water pact to respond to water scarcity in its region
The president of the Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives of the Region of Murcia (Fecoam), Santiago Martínez, has highlighted how the solution to the water shortage that is suffering his region "must be sought in a national water pact that includes all the needs, both of the infrastructures of some areas and the water resources for others". Martínez, who warned of this endemic problem of lack of water, taking advantage of the celebration of the XXXII Assembly of his Federation, has insisted that "the available water of the transfer is very scarce", to which the situation of the aquifers is added, "that in a few years will not be able to be used, reason why it is urgent to face the substitution of flows".
SIETE Agromarketing launches the second ECA FRUITS yearbook, with a complete analysis of the current horticultural
The professionals and those interested in one of the most strategic sectors of our agriculture, the fruit and vegetable, are to be congratulated: SIETE Agromarketing has just launched the second issue of ECA FRUITS, an annual publication dedicated entirely to this activity, offering a complete analysis of all its news, providing global political and economic information on this field, in line with e-Comercio Agrario (ECA), which, today, stands as a pioneer among online publications in the agri-food sector, with a clear national and international vocation.
Asaja Murcia demands that the Government focus efforts to reopen the Russian market
The professional agricultural organization ASAJA Murcia demands the Government of Spain to work with intensity, from the highest levels, to achieve an end to the Russian veto of EU products and to recover a market "fundamental for the fruit and vegetable sector".
Vegetables and stone fruits contribute to a rebound in the Spanish fruit and vegetable exports in August
Spanish exports of fresh fruits and vegetables has seen a clear rebound in August, led by vegetables and stone fruit. So, in that month, exports grew 11,7% in volume and 12% in value compared to August 2015, totaling 768.993 tons and 665,6 million euros, according to the Department of Customs and Excise , processed by FEPEX.
UNIQ agricultural label is consolidated in the fruit and vegetable market as quality assurance
Since the presentation and launch of agricultural stamp UNIQ in the last edition of the fair Fruit Attraction, it has grown the number of manufacturers of corrugated cardboard that have chosen to adhere and stamp it in their boxes, as a guarantee of quality and differentiation.
Proexport is trading at Fruit Logistica to grow fruit and vegetables exports
Twenty-five associates continue their busy schedule of business meetings at Fruit Logistica 2016 in order to increase exports of fruits and vegetables and diversify the destinations of its products. "The European Union is our largest customer, but are incorporating countries who value quality and service we offer producers of the Region of Murcia. We're not only Huerta of Europe, working to be the garden of the world, "says the president of Proexport.
Fruits and vegetables against the post-holiday syndrome
The Association "5 a day" remembers that five servings of fruit and vegetables a day will give us vitamins and minerals that are vital, including folic acid, magnesium, and vitamins C and B6, which help reduce tiredness and fatigue
APROA Assembly approves new measures for 2016
The Association coordinates the delivery of 5,532,390 kilos of fruits and vegetables to charitable organizations throughout Spain
Pro Event Calendar
Infoagro Exhibition. Aguadulce (Almería)
The town of Aguadulce in Almeria will host the agricultural fair Infoagro Exhibition from 10th to 12th May, which aims to be the epicenter of business for the agricultural producer. More than 300 companies and agricultural professionals will meet in the second edition of this event.