Agri-Business

“Import tariffs are good for no one”

The U.S. is introducing a 20% import tariff on all products from the European Union, as announced by President Trump in a speech in the White House garden. A minimum tariff of 10% will apply to all countries worldwide, with significantly higher rates for certain nations, up to 54% for Chinese products.…

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Shade cloth with retractable solar film tested

TNO, Verzuu Screen Development and partners have developed and tested a shade cloth with retractable solar film in a horticultural greenhouse. This system combines energy generation with climate control. Never before has there been an application where solar cells are continuously rolled up and unrolled.…

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UK: WBF urges regulatory reform over biologicals

The UK Government’s revised National Action Plan (NAP) for the Sustainable Use of Pesticides (2025) was published to reduce pesticide risk and promote more sustainable crop protection practices. However, for the World BioProtection Forum (WBF)—the voice of the biologicals industry—this plan represents a…

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Co-op: Profit and membership growth

Birthday Bonanza: Aldi set to treat shoppers who share its birthdayAldi reported: “Aldi is celebrating its 35th anniversary in the UK with a unique giveaway for shoppers who share the same birthday. Britain’s fourth-largest supermarket, which opened its first UK store on 5th April 1990, is inviting…

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