“The citrus fruits' first root movement in spring, is the most important one”
Sprouting is a critical time for the trees. A tree's root system, which requires high nutritional and microelement needs, activates once it starts sprouting. “The root is the engine that will

EAC to scrutinise climate change and food availability
The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) is set to hear evidence on the extent to which the UK food system is impacted by climate change and biodiversity decline. The session, which takes place on

Why produce organically: questions from producers and consumers
As of 31 December 2022, Sicily ranked as Italy's first organic producing and exporting region, with 55 percent of the area dedicated to organic citrus cultivation and 18.6 percent to vegetables.

Natural bio-control agent for potato storage is set for international approval
It seems there is some good news ahead for potato producers. 1,4-dimethylnaphthalene (1,4-DMN), a naturally occurring bio-control that enhances dormancy, controls spouting and encourages

Exceeding climate protection targets in transport even more dramatic without biofuels
In the current discussion on climate protection in transport, ten associations of the agricultural and energy industries publish a joint position paper in which they warn of the consequences of

Bio-plastics offer up sustainable produce protection
Given the pressures today’s supply chain is under, produce growers and shippers are generally on the lookout for products that will help protect produce. These products need to be sustainable