Day with water and electricity efficiency solutions
The conference, which also has the collaboration of iAgua and the National Federation of Irrigation Communities of Spain (Fenacore), is entitled "Water and electricity efficiency solutions for

Here is the programme of International Blueberry Days
During the International Blueberry Days, which will take place in Rimini (Italy) from 3 to 5 May 2023, Macfrut will be the blueberry capital of the world thanks to a programme full of conferences

British Growers announces string of producer events
British Growers has announced its events programme for the next 12 months, featuring conferences and demo days aimed at producers of carrots, onions, leeks, herbs, and more. The trade

President of Potatoes USA says worldwide potato demand is outpacing production
Blair Richardson told the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers conference that 20 years ago, the U.S. controlled about 55% of the global potato export market, but now, it’s closer to 23%.

Georgian Hazelnut Growers Association launches traceability system
On February 8, 2023, the Georgian Hazelnut Growers Association held an annual conference in the Georgian capital of hazelnut production – Zugdidi. The aim of the event was to present the annual

Climate change researcher calls for radical industry mindset shift
Professor Mike Berners-Lee, a leading authority on carbon management and the environment, used the inaugural LEAF Lecture to call for the farming industry to undergo urgent and systemic change to

FRUIT LOGISTICA: Acting against inflation and the energy crisis
The past year was not an easy one for the international fruit industry. After two years of pandemic, the war of aggression on Ukraine has also posed major challenges to the economy. Inflation and

Turning over a new LEAF
Sustainable food and farming group Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF) held its first in-person conference in three years on Friday (3 March) in Warwickshire. Tackling the themes ‘tradition,

Dominican government plans for agri sector to contribute 700 million dollars to GDP by 2030
By 2030, the Dominican government intends for the agricultural sector to contribute 700 million dollars to the nation’s GDP. At a press conference on Monday at the Financial Centre, Minister

Tajikistan follows Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan banning exports of onions, carrots, and potatoes
A wave of bans on exports of fresh vegetables in the countries of Central Asia continues. After some deliberation, EastFruit team reports that Tajikistan decided to also ban exports to prevent

Tajikistan follows Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan banning exports of onions, carrots, potatoes
A wave of bans on exports of fresh vegetables in the countries of Central Asia continues. Tajikistan has decided to also ban exports to prevent local prices from soaring even more. Market

CAP changes affecting electricity bills
Linkener Renovables and the Associació Catalana de Comunitats de Regants (ACATCOR) are organising a conference aimed at informing irrigators and groups in the agricultural sector of the

The FEPEX Assembly in Lleida will analyse measures to tackle climate change.
The present climate change is one of countless that the Earth has undergone. This one in particular has two special characteristics: it is the most intense of those known to us, and it is caused

Recovery plan, increased production and common specifications for kiwi producers of France
During its press conference at SIVAL, the organization of kiwi producers of France addressed its desire to increase production and establish common specifications. A first assessment of the 2022

'UK potato growers are underestimating their own industry’
Industry experts claim that UK potato growers are massively underestimating the economic significance of their sector. This could be as high as £4.5 billion, rather than the commonly-used

"5 A DAY" prepares for its General Assembly and Professional Day
An event that year after year consolidates itself as a meeting point for all the associates of "5 a day" and the rest of the actors of the agri-food chain. The team will present to the attendees

Market with cheap vegetables and fruits to be launched in Omsk, Russia
Alexander Burkov, governor of the city of Omsk at a press conference, which took place on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, announced the launch of a logistics center for fruit and vegetable products

Currant on TOP. TSW 2023 (part I)
The 1st Berry Conference held on the first day (18 January) of the TSW 2023 trade fair in Kielce included the 1st Currant Conference. It featured a total of 6 presentations from Poland, including

13th edition of the Orchard and Vegetable Show - photo report
The 13th edition of the Fruit and Vegetable Fair in Kielce is behind us. An interesting event that attracted many visitors." The event was a great success. The Trade Fair for Fruit and

Italians do not cut back on fruit and vegetable spending
Consumers are unwilling to pay more for sustainable packaging and are not saving on fruit and vegetable purchases. These are some of the most interesting elements that emerged from the inaugural

More innovation for the potato, starring at Marca Fresh
How to valorise a product that makes the values of convenience its own, but which also needs innovation (especially in terms of variety, but also in terms of intended use, and the health aspect