All Climate change articles – Page 7
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NewsOptimism for Mexican berries after tough 2023
Climate change has had a major impact on volumes, but the introduction of new varieties offers hope for the future of the industry
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NewsAldi commits to net-zero targets
The Aldi South Group has committed to reduce absolute Scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 52 per cent by 2030
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NewsFloods return to haunt Italy’s fresh produce industry
Sixteen months on from the flooding that devastated vast swathes of northern Italy, rainfall dropped by Cyclone Boris has hampered the country’s fruit and veg production
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NewsTurkish citrus volumes expected to be down
Uncertainty has been high in the run-up to the Turkish citrus season, with lemon prices remaining unset just days away from harvesting
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NewsPairwise secures new funding and begins JV with Corteva
US gene editing specialist receives backing for advanced breeding of new products like seedless blackberries, stoneless cherries, and wind-resistant corn
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NewsLeaf partners with Verdana to enter Indonesia
New partners launch sustainable agriculture programmes and high-impact carbon credits in bid to support 15m smallholder farmers in Indonesia
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NewsNew lanternfly cases a concern for Michigan fruit growers
Apples, grapes and peaches could be under threat from infestations of spotted lanternfly, which has been present in the US for a decade
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NewsNine in 10 plug plant producers to go peat-free within five years, RHS survey finds
Royal Horticultural Society will support horticultural sector’s transition to peat-free growing media through a new PhD
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News‘Positive response’ from Defra on implementing Precision Breeding Act
Open letter signed by science and agri-food leaders urged new government to act quickly to make gene editing possible in England
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NewsNew report argues for ‘all-encompassing’ national food security strategy
Research from think tank Policy Exchange says government plan covering whole food ecosystem is essential
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NewsFloods damage Vietnam’s dragon fruit production
Binh Thuan province the latest affected in a series of extreme weather events in Vietnam this year
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NewsNew Gala clones from CIV stand out for early colouration
Italian breeder’s new varieties are said to develop colouring earlier than other Gala clones
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NewsColombian avocado industry announces Carbon Hass Project
Corpohass says 28 hass avocado producers have joined together to support global climate action
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NewsHelp us protect citrus industry from mosquitos, Spanish group tells EU
’Public health must prevail over absurd and senseless political ideologies,’ says president of agricultural association Asaja Murcia
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NewsGreek producers test tropical crops as temperatures rise
With temperatures soaring across Greece for another summer, some growers are looking to adapt to the changing climate with the production of tropical crops including avocados and lychees
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NewsIFPA to host second round of Australasian sustainability summits
Programme includes keynote address from IFPA VP of sustainability, Tamara Muruetagoiena, an update from Zespri’s executive officer for sustainability, Rachel Depree, and insights from NAVI Co Global CEO Gilad Sadan
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NewsWood beats cardboard in sustainable packaging face-off
Wooden packaging was found to outperform corrugated cardboard in a Life Cycle Assessment, especially in terms of greenhouse gas emissions, ecotoxicity, food safety and water footprint
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NewsGrowUp eyes expansion after £38m investment
Funds from Generate Capital will be used to increase vertical farm’s production capacity and grow its salad brands
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NewsPink Lady bucks downward trend in Europe
Pink Lady Europe hopes its positive performance for 2023/24 can be sustained, but warns of “contrasting dynamics” of pressure on prices and rising expectations on sustainability
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NewsGreenTech Amsterdam points toward future of horticulture
On 11-13 June, GreenTech Amsterdam returned to the Dutch capital as technology companies showcased solutions to the most pressing issues facing growers in the horticulture sector, including climate change, rising costs and labour shortages