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West Bengal mango growers started picking mangoes, and were worried about an the threat of a tropical cyclone

Mango orchards across West Bengal have started harvesting mangoes in the wake of fears about the looming storm Mocha. Although it's not clear when the storm will strike Bengal coast or what the impacts will be on the state, people involved in mango cultivation don't want to risk. Due to the destruction caused by Amphan being present in their minds and the need to plan seeking early harvests to limit the impact. Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

UBCO researchers are working to power the waste of fruit

UBC Okanagan researchers are looking at the possibility of using the solid waste from fruit, as well as leachate, to generate energy for fuel cells. The energy that is generated from food waste does not compare to the power of wind or solar scientists are looking at cleaning and increasing the efficiency of energy extracted from waste food waste, especially fruit waste. This is an substance that's abundant within the agriculture area in the Okanagan Valley. As per the BC Government, organic waste constitutes 40 percent of waste in the provincial landfills. Food waste, in particular is becoming a major issue [...]

Supply chain research is conducted to provide the standard gold and green avocados to clients

Western Australian avocados will feature in the 2nd part of a nationwide research initiative to manage risk in the supply chain to produce higher quality, more consistent fruit that meets the needs of customers reduces waste, and helps to capture competitive advantages in the marketplace. The three-and-a-half year Serviced Supply Chains II Project receives overarching financing through Hort Innovation and is led by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Queensland in conjunction with several commercial as well as State Government partners. The simulation trials have begun in the department of primary industries and regional development's (DPIRD's) Manjimup Research Facility for testing [...]

Spanish Lemon Verna season starts off

The Spanish Lemon Verna season begun just as Fino lemon season has come to an end in accordance with the Lemon and Grapefruit Interprofessional Association (AILIMPO). In the Verna season is enhanced by the window for commercial sales that is the Fino lemon. This manner Spain ensures the availability of the lemons grown in line with European standard (quality sustainable in the food chain, traceability and food security) throughout the next couple of weeks. The Fino lemon is also pure fresh lemon which is delivered from the tree to the market in between 48 and 72 hours. Other lemons of the [...]

Hai Duong province is promoting sales of lychee

In the northern Vietnamese province Hai Duong has been taking measures to increase sales of lychee. The lychees of the Thanh Ha district will be maturing by the end of May. The district is famous for its lychees. Thanh Ha is currently home to 3,265ha of fruit. It also has 1,700ha that are the first to ripen. Nearly 400ha of the land has been certified to meet VietGAP requirements and 50ha have been certified by GlobaGAP. China remains an important market for Vietnamese fruit lychees. In the coming year, exports of lychees to China faces many obstacles since this country is [...]

We’re unveiling the fifth taste: Umami Bombs

Mastronardi Produce has revealed its new product launches with the introduction to Umami Five Taste(r) for its award-winning line of snacks made from tomatoes in the vine. It brings a new flavour character for the Bombs(r) assortment, featuring an oozy and sweet taste which complements the current line of sweet flavors. The tomato that is used for snacking has distinctive in its red hue. It cultivated to have a stunning the taste as it is in the appearance. Umami Bomb Umami Bomb is named after an Japanese term which has been employed to describe a flavor that is not commonly used [...]

VertiFarm is presenting tomorrow’s techniques for breeding and cultivation

VertiFarm is the platform for industry as well as an international exhibition for trade in next-generation agriculture and the development of new food systems is scheduled to take place between September 26-28, between 26 and 28 September 2023 in the Messe Dortmund in Germany and will focus the spotlight on controlled agricultural practices that are environmentally sustainable (CEA). The urgency of a timely rethink on food production is underlined, among other things, by a recent government-commissioned report by the Commission on the Future of Agriculture, which showed that ecological damage to the tune of 90 billion euros is caused each year [...]

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