All Local Sourcing articles – Page 16
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ArticleVertical farming ‘key’ to Brussels’ economic strategy
The 2022 Vertical Farming World Congress takes place in Brussels on 19-21 September
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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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PodcastsFruitbox 88 · David Axiotis and John Hey, Asia Fruit Logistica
Asia’s premier fresh produce exhibition and conference event welcomes the industry to Thailand in November
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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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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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ArticleLidl pledges to help UK farmers with heat-affected harvest
Lidl GB has promised to find ways to accommodate ’stunted crops’ within existing lines to prevent food waste
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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
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ArticleInvestment pours into Indian “food parks”
With climate change and the war in Ukraine threatening global food security, India is regarded as key to feeding South Asia and the Middle East
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ArticleRooftop farming takes off in Singapore
Farms on the top of buildings are producing hundreds of kilograms of vegetables per day
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ArticleUrban Farming Partners Singapore opens first facility
Indoor vertical farm called GroGrace deploys patented Dutch horticulture technologies
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ArticleTata Motors helps Maharashtra growers
Global automobile manufacturer plants fruit and nut trees to help develop farming communities in India
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ArticleLocation key to viability of vertical farming
According to consultancy IDTechEx, the location and suitability of the facility chosen are central to the success of vertical farming operations
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ArticleTurkey’s tropical fruit exports on the rise
So far in 2022, Turkish exports of tropical fruits are up significantly, while the range offered has also expanded
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ArticleFNSEA promotes farming at women’s Tour de France
France’s main farming union, the FNSEA, is supporting the first women’s Tour de France to raise awareness of agricultural professions
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ArticleTopFruit deal to benefit growers north of South Africa
Zimbabwean producers to take advantage of deal with South African cultivar management company TopFruit
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ArticleEmirates Crop One launches largest vertical farm
A JV between Emirates Flight Catering and Crop One will grow over 1,000 tonnes of produce a year at its vertical farm in Dubai
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PodcastsFruitbox 83 · Bostjan Novak, Evrosad
Chris speaks with the general manager of Evrosad’s new fresh fruit and vegetable retail store
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ArticleEgyptians cut produce purchases as inflation bites
Inflation in Egypt officially reached 14.7 per cent in June, affecting imports and causing consumers to reduce their grocery spending
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ArticleUrban Crop Solutions seals vertical farming deal in Saudi Arabia
Indoor vertical farming is seen by the KIngdom’s leadership as key to maintaining food security given the challenges of the climate, urbanisation and Covid-19
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ArticleLove Fresh Cherries predicts strong UK season
Over 6,000 tonnes of home-grown cherries are expected to hit supermarket shelves this year