Harvest of 'Moon Asparagus' successful thanks to space big-data
JAXA-accredited space venture Tenchijin is extending the application of its Tenchijin COMPASS data utilization platform for agriculture. With the vision of cultivating asparagus on the moon in the

Bayer Crop Science expects to double sales through regenerative agriculture
At its Innovation Summit 2023, the company highlighted its growth potential in segments such as crop fertility, biologics, biofuels, carbon farming, precision applications, as well as digital

Farm modernisation 2023 - what interest from farmers?
Farmers who plan investments in their farms related, among other things, to the rationalisation of production, introduction of innovations or change of profile, can apply for co-financing under

Fertiliser subsidies 2023: How many applications have been received by ARMA?
Applications can be submitted until 14 July 2023 for subsidies for mineral fertilisers (other than fertiliser lime and magnesium-containing fertiliser lime) purchased between 16 May 2022 and 31

Zimbabwean exemption permits again extended in South Africa
Holders of Zimbabwean exemption permits have been urged to get their visas in order if they want to stay in South Africa after December. This comes after the Department of Home Affairs extended

Direct payments 2023: little time left for applications
At 13 June, 935,000 farmers had applied for direct payments for 2023. Time to apply is running out. At 13 June, 935,000 farmers had applied for direct payments for 2023. The call for applications

Ifapa and Freshuelva seek real alternatives to soil disinfection
This initiative responds to the need of Huelva's berry growers, especially strawberry, raspberry and blackberry, to respond to the new European regulations with real alternatives that guarantee

Koppert Cress' collection expanded with Sansho Leaves
A fresh taste reminiscent of citrus, yuzu and kaffir lime. This freshness is combined with peppery and spicy nuances. Eating the Sansho leaves gives a soft tingling sensation, similar to Sechuan

Fertiliser subsidies 2023 - Apply, the call for applications has already started
Author: PTWP - SadyOgrody.pl 12 June 2023 16:27 From 12 June to 14 July this year, applications can be submitted for grants for mineral fertilisers other than fertiliser lime and fertiliser lime

Abaco Group brings digital revolution to agriculture
Precision agriculture is the new frontier of development in the agri-food sector: with an added value of 64 billion euro in 2021 and a number of employees approaching 1.5 million, the application

5th Food Technology Day: Focus on the Circular Economy
On 8 June, the 5th edition of the Food Technologies Day took place at the Laimburg Experimental Centre. Companies as well as interested parties from the food processing sector were able to learn

Photo report Hort Connection 2023
Hort Connections 2023 came to a close last night with the gala dinner and industry awards. A list of the winners can be found below. This year the exhibitors were all talking about the automation

Fruit Attraction 2023, applications open for Innovation Hub Awards
Fruit Attraction announces a new edition of the Innovation Hub Awards, the awards recognising innovation and entrepreneurship in the fruit and vegetable sector. Fruit Attraction 2023 companies

Photo report Hort Connection 2023
Hort Connections 2023 came to a close last night with the gala dinner and industry awards. A list of the winners can be found below. This year the exhibitors were all talking about the automation

Aldi Nord expands fleet with ten electric trucks
The Aldi regional companies in Bargteheide (Schleswig-Holstein/Hamburg), Herten and Radevormwald (NRW) and Seefeld (Berlin/Brandenburg) will be using the Volvo FM Electric trucks in the future.

Fully automated lettuce crop monitoring by greenhouse drones
In spring 2022, Corvus Drones introduced fully automated greenhouse drones for young plant producers and breeders. Operating greenhouse drones is easy and can be done from one's office. Docking

Direct payments 2023: 884,000 farmers have applied
At 5 June, 884,000 farmers had applied for direct payments for 2023. The intake is carried out exclusively via the online application eApplicationPlus. The application deadline has been extended

Biological control, 'lifeline' for bananas
"There are fewer and fewer active ingredients available and they are less and less effective". This phrase could be applied to practically any crop that comes to mind. But in this case, we are

Big money for farm modernisation. ARiMR is accepting applications
Author: PTWP - SadyOgrody.pl 05 June 2023 12:35 From 5 June to 5 July 2023, farmers who plan investments on their farms related to, among other things, the rationalisation of production, the

Call for applications for subsidies 2023. applications are coming in
The call for applications for direct payments 2023 is underway. The call is being conducted exclusively via the online application eApplicationPlus. The application deadline has been extended to

Tesco launches agtech competition
The 2023 Tesco Agri T-Jam start-up pitch competition, now in its sixth year, is open for applications. The competition, held in partnership with Leading Edge Only (LEO), is welcoming entries from

Earthodic raises $1.85m to make paper packaging stronger and more recyclable
Brisbane-based company Earthodic has managed to create an innovative and trademarked bio-based coating solution 'Paperbarc', and recently attracted investments of $1.85 million in a pre-seed round

Four forestry investments from ARMA. Call from 1 June
From 1 June to 31 July 2023, there will be a call for proposals for four forest or woodland investment interventions. The interventions are funded from the budget of the Strategic Plan for the

Greater trust in cooperation: the case of Consorzio Uva di Puglia Igp
"Many agricultural businesses have been applying to join the consortium lately to enjoy greater contractual guarantees or more profitable commercial opportunities. We are talking about 3-4

Caprabo has announced plans to open five new supermarkets in Barcelona in June
Amazon: ‘Digital euro accelerates innovation’ Amazon is convinced of the added value of the digital euro, which the European Central Bank (ECB) aims to introduce. The company has built a