Italy

Aguilera urges EU to take urgent steps to halt the advance of Xylella

The Socialist MEP and Vice-President of the Committee on Agriculture in the European Parliament, Clara Aguilera, has called on the European Commission to take urgent steps to halt the progress of Xylella fastidiosa, which is already affecting several countries in continental Europe, including Spain and more concretely to the regions of the Valencian Community and Baleares. Aguilera recalls that no administration should “evade its responsibility to stop the plague” and calls for compensation for affected producers.

The EC will apply to the Court of Justice if Italy is not more forceful against the Xylella

The European Commission has called on Italy to take stronger and more effective measures to stop the spread of Xylella fastidiosa. Otherwise, it is proposed to take the transalpine country to the EU Court of Justice, according to an opinion issued after the report of the visit last November of community inspectors to the Puglia region, affected by new outbreaks , and to which the UNIÓ of Llauradors i Ramaders has had access.

Argo Tractors reinforces its commitment to research with its new R & D center

Argo Tractors has strengthened its commitment to research and innovation with the creation of a new R & D center, giving continuity to its commitment to invest in the renewal of the product and its elaboration process. To this end, starting in 2013, a major reorganization began, covering its ranges of tractors, production lines and Research and Development.

AOVE is fashionable

The Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) finds its position as a premium product thanks to the Second Congress of Extra Virgin Olive Oil: “The Great Discovery” organized by QVEXTRA! This second edition of the International Congress held in Toledo, Spanish gastronomic capital 2016, has been the perfect frame for the signing, between QVEXTRA! and the Consorzio di Qualitá Extravergine (CEQ), an unprecedented agreement between Spain and Italy to support quality extra virgin with all the strength and firmness demanded by the sector.

Sustainable fisheries roots in the Mediterranean

Ecosafimed project between Tunisia, Italy and Spain achieved between promoting responsible and sustainable fishing sector for the conservation of marine ecosystems practices. After two years of scientific studies in close collaboration with fishermen, the main result of this program is the development of guidelines for the artisanal fleet in order to improve conservation of benthic communities in the Mediterranean.

Europe: Farmers and food industry need to coordinate facing the distribution

Horticultural interprofessional organizations of all countries also need greater coordination among them to present their petitions evenly in Europe and have more strength against large retailers. Inside the fair Macfrut 2015, it brought together representatives from Spain, France, Italy and Hungary. Macfrut 2015 fair has taken a step towards achieving consensus.

Latinoamérica, con luz propia en Macfrut 2015

Successfully is closed the first edition of the “new way” of Macfrut, the horticultural fair in Rimini (Italy), with 39,000 visitors. A display of five came from another country. Ecuadorians, Mexicans and Dominicans: Macfrut has been successful in the Latin American delegations. The country of honor at the 32th edition of Macfrut was the Dominican Republic, whose exhibition space has been much visited.