‘Labor rules must be eased to support NI agri-food sector’
Independent East Derry MLA Claire Sugden has stated that labor rules need to be eased to ensure the survival of the agri-food industry in Northern Ireland. Ms Sugden explained that fruit,

Ismea, the cost of insurance policies rises with inflation
The market for subsidised agricultural policies confirms, in 2022, the upward trend in values and premiums that, according to insurance company data, reached a new all-time high in the last

BMEL promotes project ideas for regional food
In future, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture (BMEL) will fund innovative ideas to strengthen regional value chains. According to the BMEL, projects are to receive financial support not only in

Czech Republic: Lowest fruit harvest in years expected
The Czech fruit harvest is expected to fall by 24 % this year compared to last year to a below-average 125,157 tonnes. This is the lowest harvest in six years. Compared to the average harvest of

"Demand for leeks in the UK is steady, possibly increasing"
The leek harvest got underway this week at Seddon and Sons in Lancashire and a good crop is expected. “We are about a week later than normal,” said James Seddon who looks after agronomy and

An association for retail women
The Associazione Nazionale Donne del Retail (National Association of Women in Retail) is born in Milan, which will act with the aim of promoting the culture and knowledge of Retail with an

Copefrut publishes first sustainability report
Leading Latin American grower-exporter Copefrut has released its first sustainability report setting out its economic, social, and environmental performance. It comes after the introduction last

Eco-Field Days offered an exciting platform for value chains
At this year's Organic Field Days in Ditzingen-Hirschlanden, the panel discussion on the topic "30 % organic - now more than ever!" was a highlight at the Bivano and lehmann natur stand. The

"Limited blueberry volumes in switch from early to mid varieties"
In Belgium, the erratic spring will probably cause limited blueberry volumes between the early and mid varieties. That is according to Coöperatie Hoogstraten's Hannah Docus. "The early varieties

Canadian potato growers everywhere optimistic about good growing conditions
The potato crop in Canada is in varying stages - from emergence to touching between rows. Potato growers everywhere are optimistic for the good growing conditions needed to move this crop in its