Sector | Management
USDA accepting applications for August trade mission to Colombia
U.S. - Mexico water dispute threatens Texas citrus cultivation
Ecuador confronts electricity crisis ahead of referendum
New data shows Australian farmers will walk away if worker access is further eroded
California acts to halt Kings County’s groundwater overpumping
Fabio Zanesco on his new adventure, set to start in September 2024
From apples to kiwifruit - "a thrilling challenge"
Justin Chadwick, CGA:
“South Africa’s WTO call to consultation on CBS not aggressive to EU, but to clear up technical issue”
South Africa's agricultural sector loses visionary leader
Carrot producer Vito Rugani dies at 64
EU/GB border controls update:
Tightening of the rules in the Border Target Operating Model on April 30
Major challenges in the future require water knowledge
Highlighting the potential of the Brazilian fruit sector
Fruit Attraction São Paulo has had a successful start
Ignacio Antequera - FoodPLUS GmbH
South Africa’s GlobalG.A.P-certified producers triple over six years
Álvaro González, from Tropicsur: "This year, many growers will have fruit from the first flowering"
Could the Spanish mango season start earlier?
Fabiola Novelo Torrero joins the Axia Team
EU decides to provide 1 billion euros in financial aid to Egypt
Mercosur meeting concludes with new initiatives in Paraguay
Japan open to employ broad range of strategies in response to the yen reaching very low value
Rep. Dan Newhouse focuses on Washington state agri workforce dilemma
New Zealand apple and pear growers consult on industry levy
'But more work is needed to fix competition problems'
Australian farmers welcome proposed governmental merger reforms
PAYR, the Finnish Potato Sector Association, joins Europatat
Sentence by the Court of Cassation concerning table grapes
Clauses in breeder contracts violating the Nadorcott ruling declared null and void
Kiwi rugby star Renee Holmes partners with First Fresh
AJ Griesel appointed as Managing Director for InteliGro Crop Solutions
"Eight companies will be present at Macfrut":
Turkmenistan companies seek commercial partners
1.08 million euros allocated to Ukrainian agribusinesses for orchard and greenhouse development
Agricultural sector faces the repercussions
Electricity price hike in South Africa
COAG and ASAJA deem the proposal document from the Ministry of Agriculture insufficient
APHIS establishes Mexican Fruit Fly Quarantine Areas in Texas
Fruit and Vegetable Trade Mission of Egypt and Morocco to Uzbekistan
Unique opportunity for fruit and vegetable exporters from Egypt and Morocco
Maui Council evaluates increased budget to fight invasive beetles
Jeroen Den Haerynck joined new Belgian company in January
"Creating equal negotiating positions for South American and African exporters"
Various factors impact values of California's agricultural land
Iran's currency market experiences significant fluctuations
"Freshfel Europe presents PEFCR research for public consultation - Part 1"
"Uniform and reliable methodology needed across the entire sector"
Silke Lehmköster to become Managing Director Fleet at Hapag-Lloyd
Wanda Goldwag named as new Chair of Covent Garden Market Authority
Several counties in Georgia declared natural disaster zones after severe drought
Bulgaria and Romania join the Schengen area
Grow Your Learning Education Program launch
APAL partners with Montague to develop pilot education program for primary aged students
Mexico delays glyphosate ban amidst agricultural and trade pressures
'Until growers are fully consulted'
NFU calls for a halt to proposed changes in SMETA standard
Yen's new low sparks intervention debate in Japan
EU Commission proposes common agricultural policy revisions following farmer protests
Dutch Water Technology & Horticulture sectors combine forces in the Gulf Region
Logistics UK urges government:
'Sort the border to prevent supply chain breakdown'
Pierre Leroy, Paysans Résistants
French brand saves farms from abandonment
“The European law must be the same for everyone”
Interfel calls for repeal of French decree on the use of plastic packaging
Hainan - The Gateway to Horticultural China:
“For breeders around the world the combination of the 2022 China Seed Law and the Hainan FTZ offers exciting opportunities"
Laurent Le Mercier joins Tosca as EMEA President
Coalition, Greens and independents unite to back Australian farmers
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission could force grocery giants to sell off parts of their operation
Australia to welcome 1,000 Vietnamese agricultural workers in 2024
British farmers protest outside Parliament over post-Brexit trade deals
CASI reports historic results at its assembly for the second consecutive year
Oregon potato plant settles over wastewater violations
Jaime Martínez-Conradi, Managing Director of Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias de Andalucía:
"While we've been protesting for a month and a half in Spain over mirror clauses, everything is entering through the Netherlands without issue"
Perry Dekkers resigns as Commercial Director at Growers United
Chile-EU trade agreement continues on track
Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa welcomes new Chairman Gerrit van der Merwe
EU-NZ FTA ratification boost for New Zealand's horticulture sector
Visa delays for Mexican workers may impact Canada's agricultural season
UK food industry leaders demand government action on foreign workers
Egypt increases fuel prices amid local currency depreciation
Jan Willem Tolhoek, FreshRecruitment:
"We see ourselves as our clients' temp worker"
Water crisis hits Johannesburg
New Zealand's free trade agreement with the EU to take effect in May
Indonesia focuses on rupiah stability amid global monetary policy shifts
An assessment by Riccardo Martini from DCS Tramaco
Fresh produce exporters express interest in the currency reforms in Egypt
CBP officers make massive methamphetamine seizure in carrot shipment
Portsmouth's new facility faces uncertainty following governmental delays
EU and Peru agree on cooperation activities to ensure respect of labour rights
Water scarcity impacts growers in southern Western Australia
Solomon Islands and Australia collaborate on plant health biosecurity
ProFood:
"The new regulation on packaging does not build, it destroys"
Business Council of Australia warns against legislation to dismantle Coles and Woolworths duopoly
Polish farmers block German border over EU regulations
Deal to extend trade support for Ukraine with safeguards for EU farmers
British farmers to protest in London over food imports and labeling
Concerns rise over wastewater plans in Kelowna
Rovensa Next appoints Riccardo Vanelli as Regional Head of EMEA
Agriculture Department director-general highlights challenges:
Foreign influence in Malaysia's vegetable sector raises concerns
Cantwell, Murray, & Schrier announce federal assistance now available to WA cherry growers
New Zealand's spud king Allan Pye passes away
'A diluted EU due diligence law is still better than none'
Zimbabwe and South Africa address water scarcity in Musina, Limpopo
OAL appoints Jake Norman as Managing Director
European Parliament increases food waste reduction targets
"Packaging market is evolving in the direction set by the European Commission"
“Price collusion and price fixing not an issue on South African fresh produce markets”
Joint Declaration on the Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership between Egypt and the EU
McClay drives May Day start for EU trade deal in New Zealand
Climate warming increases crop water demand in San Joaquin Valley groundwater-dependent agriculture
Agri-food sector on show at ASEAN-Australia Special Summit
European parliament extends trade liberalization with Moldova
Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Division
CPDPD has updated requirements for moving bulk citrus fruit from Asian citrus psyllid quarantine zones
For workers with temporary visas, US workers at Missouri vegetable farm
US Department of Labor recovers $479,000 in back wages
Asian currencies may struggle despite US rate reductions
Egyptian President hints at flexible currency and possible new financing
Sainsbury's boss commits to enhancing farmer relations in the UK
A Honduran banana producer makes an urgent call for the rescue of the banana sector
Western Australia all clear of Queensland fruit fly
Improved irrigation could transform agriculture across Africa
Jan Vorstermans, Chairman of Agro Food at Supply Chain Valley:
"We think in terms of the entire food spectrum and supply chain"
'UK food supply chain at risk due to new border controls'
Exploring a separate marketing commission for BC apples
Niki Ford steps down as CEO of Australian Organic Limited
International Women’s Day -
Dole joins Global Women Fresh as ‘Empowered Sponsor’
NFF wants option to dismantle Coles and Woolworths duopoly to remain on the table:
Australia's supermarket duopoly debate intensifies
Niger State:
Power supply issues impact fresh produce traders in Nigeria
Central Bank devalues currency as IMF agrees to $8 bln bailout request
Egypt secures expanded IMF agreement
Texas and California are bracing for the insect:
Invasive pest poses threat to Florida strawberries
North Queensland farmer speaks out about 'intimidation tactics employed by major supermarkets'
EU negotiates overhaul of plant pest regulations
Spring Budget doesn’t go far enough for food producers, NFU says
Egypt's Central Bank floats the Egyptian pound
Fuel duty extension on the horizon in the UK's pre-election budget
UK government offers package of community and business support following flooding
Texas farmers face salinity challenges in the Rio Grande
Illegal water take in New Zealand's Bay of Plenty leads to fines for five orchardists
Inflation in South Korea rises due to fresh food and energy costs
Bushel report shares perspectives from America’s larger, high-growth, and next-gen farmers
Australian fresh produce industry delegation focussed on growing relationships with Japan
Josep Carles Vicente, head of Unió de Pagesos: "The protests are not over yet"
"Without criteria for determining production costs, defining market dominance will remain a challenge"
Brazilian hopes for Mercosur-EU trade agreement fade
Zambia
Zesco may start load-shedding
