MAPA to collaborate with AINIA to support startups linked to the agri-food bioeconomy
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) has signed a collaboration agreement with the AINIA technology centre, through which various activities will be developed in the field of

Ministry of Ag starts legal procedures against eight Ecuadorian exporters for alleged falsification of shipping plans
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) announces that it has started legal procedures against eight banana exporting companies for alleged falsehood in the declarations of shipping plans.

Andalusia surpasses EU’s 25% organic area target
At this month’s Organic Food Iberia expo, Andalusian organic agri-food products stood out for their quality, sustainability and flavour. During the two-day event, Spain’s Ministry of

Zespri inks deal to increase China sales
Zespri has announced new distribution and sustainability agreements in China that will see more of its fruit reach more cities in sustainable packaging in the coming years. The deals were

Zimbabwean growers receive three million potato plantlets
Zimbabwe's high-tech agricultural research hub Kutsaga has distributed over 3 million potato plantlets using the new tissue culture technology. The distribution is meant to ensure self-sufficiency

Government and industry welcome labour review
Defra farming minister Mark Spencer has reiterated the government’s commitment to supporting farmers in the wake of the publication of John Shropshire’s independent review into UK labour

Government and industry welcome labour review
Defra farming minister Mark Spencer has reiterated the government’s commitment to supporting farmers in the wake of the publication of John Shropshire’s independent review into UK labour

Post-Brexit border checks could push up produce prices, warns FPC
The UK government’s post-Brexit border strategy risks further pushing up food prices, according to the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC). The industry body that represents 70 per cent of the UK

Abruzzo, fruit and vegetable district: 34 million available
The district programme 'The Abruzzo fruit and vegetable basket of excellence' will focus on the valorisation of quality products through innovative systems such as blockchain. The programme will

tegut...: Using artificial intelligence to combat food waste
The Fulda-based food retailer is now going one step further and testing a new system in three selected stores that could soon help to drastically reduce food waste once again - with the help of

China and New Zealand foster research ties
New Zealand research institute Plant & Food Research has hosted a visit from Dr Zhigang Wang, China’s minister of science and technology as the two countries celebrated their research links.

Horticultural innovation also passes through the Horticulture Bill
As early as 18 May, the outline of the draft law delegating the government in the field of floriculture was presented at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry (click here to

Lollobrigida guest in Cesena between technology and flooded areas
The Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry Francesco Lollobrigida was a guest at two different events yesterday in Cesena: first at the Orogel plant, then at the Cesena campus. The

Minister to make sure regional agriculture has a voice in Government
Wednesday 7th of June is the last day of this year's Hort Connections Conference and Trade show in Adelaide. The trade show floor was less busy than yesterday as delegates attended the speaker

Between €10-15 millions worth of cocaine found in banana shipment
In Široki Brijeg, a large amount of cocaine was found in boxes of bananas. These were sent to a company in the town of Trn, which deals with the import and export of fruits and vegetables. While

Minister announces approvals under Seed Potato Sector and Chipping Potato Sector Investment Aid
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, has announced the commencement of the issuing of grant approvals under the 2023 Scheme of Investment Aid for the Seed Potato

Sri Lanka will require heavy metals report for fruit imports
Importers of fruit into Sri Lanka will be required to obtain a report on heavy metals starting from June 1 as part of the country's efforts to improve food safety, the Health Ministry said on

Dani del Toro with the Andalusian new potato
As usual, Asociafruit, with the support of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Sustainable Development of the Regional Government of Andalusia, has launched a series of

Research project REIF opens AI marketplace against food waste
The potential of artificial intelligence (AI) is an important key to reducing food waste. That is why a total of 31 partners from industry, trade, research as well as associations and NGOs have

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

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

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

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

PM Sunak promises to put UK farmers ‘at heart of British trade’
Prime minister Rishi Sunak has launched a new package aimed at protecting the UK food supply chain. This also encompasses a promise to protect farmers in future trade deal negotiations, as part of

Bright future for UK farming, says Defra minister
The future of British agriculture and domestic food security looks bright, the Defra minister for food, farming and fisheries told growers last week (11 May). Delivering the Shuttleworth Lecture