The second national conference “Women in Agriculture” organized by the AgroWoman Foundation took place in Warsaw on December 4. The partner of the event as well as the foundation is the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Poland. The conference was opened by Magdalena Sobkowiak, Undersecretary…
South Korea’s quarantine agency said Monday it will implement tougher regulations on tomato leafminers as part of efforts to maintain stable exports to Japan amid reported infections. Under the regulation, tomato farms exporting their products to Japan must conduct trap investigations two months before…
Traditional quality measurements, such as total soluble solids, titratable acidity, and consumer panels are subjective, time-consuming, and destructive methods. To obtain objective and fast insight into product quality there is a need for non-destructive techniques, such as image analyses and sensory…
To achieve hyper-specialisation in a sector, considerable resources must be invested. This is exactly what F.lli Candiano, based in Ispica (Sicily), has done. In partnership with Bulltec, the company has developed a technology dedicated exclusively to the cultivation of courgettes and cucumbers.An…
This holiday season, NatureSweet is bringing festive cheer to kitchens nationwide with its Constellation® blend of red and green snacking tomatoes. This 10oz holiday medley offers a balance of sweet red Cherubs and floral green grape tomatoes, enhanced by subtle hints of aromatic herbs. “Many consumers have…
The European Commission has officially set up the European Board on Agriculture and Food (EBAF), thus taking up one of the recommendations of the final report of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Agriculture. Chaired by Commissioner for Food and Agriculture, Christophe Hansen, the European Board on…
After the vegetable market returned to its main location in Daraa city, Ayham, a resident of the Daraa refugee camp, buys his household vegetable needs every morning at a lower price compared to the prices in the grocery stores in the market. The reopening of the market in its previous location is…
When it comes to packaging machinery, those in the industry know that versatility and flexibility are everything. “The ability to quickly adapt to different types of products and different formats allows for a greater degree of customisation and optimisation of the production line. It also means that…
Polyhouse farming has become key for farmers in Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), significantly improving their economic conditions. The shift from traditional farming to polyhouse farming, promoted by the Agriculture Department, has led to increased crop yields and higher incomes for local…
Just at the time of crop rotation, growers are again seeing how dirty their drip lines can become during the season. During crop changes, growers then reach for remedies to get their systems clean again. But what if you can prevent contamination? Growers can do so by working with the BioMicrobes Drip…
The renovation of the building on Zwethlaan in Honselersdijk is making steady progress. After installing a new transformer station and renovating all the greenhouses, now the facade gets a makeover. Company manager Cor van Staalduinen, who spoke at length about the renovation plans earlier this year, now says: “The building no…
Crop health is a crucial factor in determining yield and is largely dependent on the right fertilization. Moreover, a healthy plant is more resistant to both biotic and abiotic stress, leading to less crop loss and lower inputs. But how can you tell if a plant is getting the right nutrients? And how can…