All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 26
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ArticleEgyptian courts issue injunctions against grape farms
Growers found to have been producing Sun World’s Midnight Beauty black seedless grapes without a license face injunctions
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ArticleExpectations high for Kissabel apple campaign
European Kissabel partners predict a relatively short season marked by high demand for the red-flesh apple range
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ArticleDrought conditions could result in UK shortages
Organisations and charities in the UK have called on the government to support sustainable practices to avert food shortages in future, as the impact of drought continues
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ArticleAlanar enthused by demand for Turkish figs
Despite the multiple challenges at present, including climate change and soaring costs, the popularity of Turkish figs remains a constant, with markets in Europe and Asia showing good demand
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ArticleSpecial Fruit tackles avocado waste with Softripe
The Belgian importer believes Softripe technology is the natural way to combat waste, increase satisfaction and grow sales in the avocado category
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ArticleUK environment minister “consistently” voted against climate action
The UK’s new environment minister, Ranil Jayawardena, has come under fire for regularly voting against measures to prevent climate change
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ArticleSaudi Arabia sees potential for dragon fruit
Since the fruit requires less water to cultivate than many other crops, dragon fruit is regarded as an important fruit for the future
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ArticleIranian satellite aims to assist in agricultural challenges
In the face of continuing drought conditions in Iran, the government hopes its recently launched Khayyam satellite can help boost productivity and monitor scarce water resources
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ArticleBiobest bumblebees a boon for blackberries
The high pollen count of blackberry flowers means the most effective pollinators are essential for high quality, especially in wet weather, says Biobest
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ArticleKoyuncu Group convinced of tomato potential
The Turkish group has opened a high-tech greenhouse for tomatoes in the west of the country, with big hopes for European and Middle Eastern markets
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ArticleUSDA under secretary to address vertical farming congress
Organisers of the Vertical Farming World Congress say the appearance of the USDA’s Robert Bonnie is a sign of the opportunities for new technologies in feeding a growing population
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ArticleBanana artwork puts low pay in spotlight
A collaboration between the Fairtrade Foundation and ‘Banana Bruiser’ artist aims to highlight the challenges faced by low-paid banana growers
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ArticleUrban Crop Solutions named Indoor Farming Company of the Year
The vertical farming firm has picked up the Company of the Year award at the annual AgTech Breakthrough Awards
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Article“Promising future” for Egyptian mangoes
Following years of improvements in the sector and the adoption of strict procedures, exporters say Egyptian mangoes are ready to reach their potential
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ArticleAnne Dingstad becomes CEO of Saga Robotics
Leading ag-tech firm Saga Robotics has appointed current CFO Anne Dingstad as its new chief executive officer
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ArticleIsmailia Mango Festival promotes Egyptian exports
Egypt’s main mango producing region has introduced an event to celebrate and promote Ismailia mangoes, with the aim of encouraging exports and attracting new investment
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ArticleEgypt preparing for harsher conditions
The importance of new resistant varieties and modern farming technologies is growing in Egypt, as extreme temperatures and water shortages appear increasingly likely in the future
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ArticleLebanon sees food exports soar
Exports of Lebanese agri-food products have grown significantly since 2019, with grapes seeing a sixteenfold increase
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ArticleExtreme weather set to cut European topfruit crop
Drought conditions in Europe are expected to slash apple and pear volumes this season, with squeezed growers hoping for better prices as a result
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ArticleBelOrta growers welcome visit of Flemish minister of agriculture
The Belgian cooperative said the interest taken by minister Jo Brouns at a time of major sectoral challenges was a shot in the arm for its growers