Vellsam achieves 35% more weight in cantaloupe melon Maverick
Vellsam Materias Bioactivas continues to help improve the production and quality of crops and with one of its latest biotechnological solutions developed by its R&D&I department has managed to

EU sustainability strategies: Timmermanns calls on critics for dialogue
The European Commission will not present any new proposals on the Sustainable Use of Plant Protection Products (SUR) as well as on the Nature Restoration Act (NRL). This was made clear by the

Darker times are expected for the pineapple sector
There is little pineapple available because only a little has been planted in countries like Costa Rica. The reason? The prices paid to producers have been low for several years, out of line with

Tuta absoluta, increasing risk and lack of suitable active ingredients
The increasingly warmer winters are changing the production calendar in the countryside and, thus, the fight against harmful insects is also becoming more complicated; in fact, due to the rising

Rains slash Valle del Jerte cherry harvest
Agricultural unions in Extremadura are warning that cherry producers face a “catastrophic situation” due to extensive damage caused by the heavy rainfall that has affected the region in recent

Souped-up broccoli bowls over researchers
Smarter Food is increasing production of its broccoli variety GRextra for its soup products after research shows one bowl a week can help lower elevated glucose levels, the Guardian reports. The

QS-GAP Standard: FSA Gold status for fruit and vegetable production reconfirmed
Fruit and vegetable producers certified according to the QS-GAP standard in Germany in combination with the additional module FIAS (Voluntary Inspection of Working and Social Conditions) continue

The bad weather has affected vegetable yields
This is truly a bad year for Emilia-Romagna: first there was the drought, then the frost followed by the excessive rain and hail and, finally, the flood. "The bad weather that hit the heart of our

Peaches and nectarines: Climate is the great unknown
Last week, on the occasion of the digital event "Les Mardis de medFEL", the most important European producing countries for peaches and nectarines published their forecasts for the coming campaign

Q-Cav4, Australia's first genetically modified banana
A Cavendish variety banana, genetically modified by Queensland University of Technology and highly resistant to Panama disease TR4, has been submitted for approval by the Australian government,