All articles by Tom Joyce
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NewsTurkey’s Aksun welcomes improved conditions
After last year’s especially challenging weather in Turkey, producers feel fortunate at the lack of hail and heavy rain – but big challenges remain
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NewsHear from the experts at Fruitnet Tomato Congress
A sterling speaker line-up has been announced for leading tomato event Fruitnet Tomato Congress, which takes place in Granada, Spain, on 5-6 November
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NewsTathmeer launches agri-tech innovation centre in UAE
The crowdfunding platform has announced the launch of the MENA region’s first Integrated Agri-Tech Innovation Centre to boost food security and sustainable farming in the UAE
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NewsBlue Whale lays out aims as Mission-Driven Company
The French fruit group has acted to put social and environmental objectives at the heart of its governance in a move that “reaffirms what makes Blue Whale unique”
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NewsInterfel offers “taste of France” in Madrid
French exporters will showcase the diversity of their produce at Fruit Attraction in Madrid, as Interfel stresses the need to adapt to climate change and rebuild consumption
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FeaturesEgyptian oranges see Asian opportunities shrink
According to Egyptian exporters, China’s increasing dominance of the region’s citrus category is shortening the window for Egypt
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NewsFrance’s Jamais Trop campaign finishes strong
Throughout a summer of heatwaves, French shoppers were encouraged to enjoy the refreshment that comes from fresh fruits, vegetables and salads via a wide-ranging campaign
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NewsYuksel notes appetite for flavour in China
Yuksel Seeds reported strong interest in its heirloom tomatoes, snack cucumbers and other premium items at Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong this month
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CommentTime to act on UK food security, says NFU
On Back British Farming Day, the NFU calls on the government to set ambitious targets for domestic food production and reverse a 30-year trend of decline
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NewsBelgian greenhouse growers highlight benefits of technology
Veg growers are showing how technologies can help boost sustainability, including cutting waste and fossil fuel use
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AnalysisBiotech firms point to sustainability benefits of NGTs
The EU’s ruling on new genomic techniques is no silver bullet, according to Hudson River, but it provides a tool to help develop better adapted varieties more quickly
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NewsFrench consumers urged to ‘Extend the Summer’
Following heatwaves and severe drought, and faced with ‘sluggish’ market, Interfel launches media campaign to spur consumption
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NewsCNIPT asks for realism on potato sales
France’s national potato organisation calls for sales strategies to adapt to account for Europe’s declining acreage and the impact of a summer of heatwaves
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NewsFreshfel shares concern of EU Commissioner on farmer security
Philippe Binard of Freshfel Europe has urged EU policymakers to act on priority access to water and proper compensation mechanisms for growers
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NewsDaniel Boakes named as greosn COO
The fresh produce investment group says it is looking to strengthen its operational leadership to support its next phase of growth
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NewsHousing for farmers a food security issue, says union
Farming union the Landworkers’ Alliance has called for updated guidance for local planners to enable UK farmers to live on or next to their land
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NewsHeat hits shelf-life of Belgian tomatoes
Belgian tomato growers have faced shelf-life issues in recent weeks due to repeated heatwaves, making nearby markets like the UK especially attractive
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NewsElsoms joins British Growers Partnership Scheme
British Growers believes Elsoms’ extensive knowledge and experience in vegetable breeding and seed innovation will be of great benefit to its grower members
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NewsFarmers have reached crisis point, warns NFU
Immediate action is needed to ensure growers have the means to produce next year’s crops, according to the National Farmers’ Union, which called for a Keep Britain Growing Loan
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NewsGAIN-RT uses AI to accelerate potato variety development
A new international research initiative aims to speed up the delivery of improved potato varieties to farmers facing climate and pest and disease pressure