Bad weather, 175 million allocated for agricultural enterprises
"The Ministry of Agriculture has earmarked 100 million euro for compensation for agricultural enterprises and a further 75 million from the innovation fund for the purchase of machinery for

Thailand targets export growth
As the international food trade converged on Bangkok for Thaifex Thailand’s Commerce minister Jurin Laksanawisit said the country’s food exports were set to jump in 2023. According to a report

New Zealand ag-tech injection
The recent New Zealand budget has delivered new funding to help the country’s horticulture sector harness the power of technology. New Zealand minister for Economic Development Barbara Edmonds

Broccoli consumption in Spain in 2023 already exceeds 2 kg per capita
Más Brócoli, the association for the promotion of broccoli consumption, held its XIV Assembly on Friday, May 19. The event was attended by partners and customers and involved the participation

Fruit and vegetables, need to lay the foundations for renewed competitiveness
The conference 'The fruit and vegetable sector: competitiveness, prospects and vision for the future' organised by Italia Ortofrutta - Unione Nazionale as part of its 54th annual assembly of its

Bioland farms protect and promote species
Biodiversity is acutely threatened: according to the State of Nature in Germany report published by the Federal Ministry for the Environment and Nature Conservation (BMUV) in 2020, around 30 % of

UK farming groups slam government U-turn on developing horticulture strategy
Farming groups in the UK have heavily criticised the government’s decision to scrap plans to co-produce a comprehensive horticulture strategy to support and grow the sector. On May 2nd, farming

Biodiversity Day: Minister Michaela Kaniber planted wild bee-friendly perennials with children
The preservation of biodiversity is a task for society as a whole. The Bavarian State Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Forestry (StMELF) pointed this out during a planting campaign for UN

Ministers Donohoe and O’Donovan welcome signing of contract for major investment in Rosslare Port
The Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, Paschal Donohoe, today (Monday 22nd May), welcomed the Contract Award to commence work on the essential upgrade of Terminal 7 at

"Broccoli, a strategic reference on Spanish shelves".
The XIV Assembly of Más Brócoli, the association for the promotion of broccoli consumption, was held this morning, a professional day attended by members and clients, as well as experts and

Zerbinati becomes historical brand of national interest
Zerbinati has officially joined the Register of Historic Brands of National Interest, a recognition awarded by the Ministry of Economic Development aimed at enhancing and protecting historic

Logistics groups highlight Border TOM concerns
Logistics UK has highlighted its members’ concerns on the draft Border Target Operating Model in a roundtable meeting with government this week. The meeting, hosted by Cabinet Office minister