All Climate change articles – Page 10
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NewsSignificant growth in regenerative agriculture globally, report finds
Regenagri CEO says “certified farms have achieved a remarkable positive impact” in the last year
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NewsLeaf extends its reach to Eastern Ghats
Indian agricultural company aims to foster sustainable livelihoods for 5m smallholder farmers
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NewsSicilian producers in ‘race against time’ as drought continues
Situation is extreme for region’s fruit and vegetable producers, with around half the island said to be at serious risk of desertification
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NewsIndustry leaders discuss sustainable agriculture and net-zero efforts
The final panel of this year’s Festival of Fresh saw industry leaders talk tech innovation, productivity and profitability
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CommentComment: Sustainability is no longer an optional extra
Agrifood companies are well used to tracking key performance indicators. The reality is they now need to monitor sustainability performance closely too
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NewsGreek producers contend with climate, labour and commercial challenges
Cost inflation and unpredictable market demand have made it even more difficult for fruit producers in the Greek region of Thessaly to maintain their business
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NewsCool weather creates shortfall in UK strawberry supply
Low temperatures at start of June lead to gaps on supermarket shelves, but growers expect volumes to match rising demand for Wimbledon fortnight
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NewsKoppert and Blue Radix win GreenTech Innovation and Concept awards
The winners of the GreenTech Awards were announced at the start of the Amsterdam exhibition, with Dutch firms Koppert and Blue Radix both successful
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NewsRegional trend favours covered strawberry production in Germany
As the economy and environment throw up some tough challenges, greater consumer interest in high-quality local supply offers some commercial hope
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NewsWorld Environment Day encourages record number of climate events
This year’s World Environment Day puts the focus on land restoration, desertification and drought resilience, with the aim of accelerating progress on global commitments
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NewsRetail prices for Italian melons on upward curve
Average supermarket prices have reportedly increased over the past few years, helping to reduce the impact of rising costs
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NewsDP World aims for 40 per cent rail freight at Southampton Port
DP World is encouraging freight owners to transport their goods via rail in a bid to lower its carbon footprint
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NewsSustainability champions look to the future at Festival of Fresh
Branston’s group CEO, NFU’s net zero lead, and the boss of a year-round British strawberry producer offer their insights in the afternoon Sustainability session
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NewsStrong Pakistani mango volumes head to Dubai despite climate challenges
Mangoes from Pakistan are under threat from the changing climate, with volumes expected to decline again this season, but Dubai-based Altaf Hussain Trading Co reports “substantial” influx
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NewsVertical Future sees potential for vertical farming in Iraq
Vertical Future’s Jamie Burrows believes autonomous vertical farming systems can have a major impact in Iraq and the wider Middle East region, helping resolve issues of food and water security
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NewsGreek grapes help extend season for Europe
With Southern Hemisphere grape volumes increasingly impacted by rain, and strong demand coming from South America, the US and Asia, the European market is increasingly under pressure, says Georgios Bitsakos from Grapa Varieties
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NewsWAO hits back at ‘inaccurate’ Christian Aid avocado report
World Avocado Organisation discredits NGO paper based on ‘incorrect facts from non-scientific sources’
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NewsInterest high for Greek pears as campaign closes
Following a positive campaign for Greek pears, a lack of hailstorms and excessive rain bode well for the new season, but the threat of climatic disturbances will always remain, according to Paris Karastergios of Karastergiou Bros
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NewsConsumers want greater support for avocado growers amid climate change threat
Charity Christian Aid calls for action on emissions as water stress in key production regions like Mexico, Spain and Chile leaves future of avocado supply in doubt
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NewsFairmiles roundtable reveals “devastating” impact of airfreight ban
Blanket ban on airfreighted fresh produce will do nothing to help Net Zero and put millions of livelihoods at risk, meeting hears