Positive outlook for spring melon campaign in Spain

Positive outlook for spring melon campaign in Spain
Favourable weather conditions have allowed a good start to Spain’s spring melon season, with projections of good quality and sizes. Meanwhile, producers are seeking to extend calendars and tackle viruses. Long shelf-life and taste considerations are guiding varietal selection.
Wed 24/05/2023 by by Richard Wilkinson

Juan Tomás Cano elected president of HORTIESPAÑA

Juan Tomás Cano elected president of HORTIESPAÑA
The Spanish interprofessional association of fruits and vegetables (HORTIESPAÑA) held its VII Ordinary General Assembly last week in which it was unanimously decided to elect Juan Tomás Cano Aguilera as […]
Tue 23/05/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Satisfactory harvest forecasts

Satisfactory harvest forecasts
The 2023 apricot harvest promises to be at levels similar to those of last year in Europe. There were no significant frost episodes of the kind experienced in 2020 and 2021, but drought remains a concern.
Tue 16/05/2023 by By Adrien Lasnier

Drought decimates Spain’s onion crop

Drought decimates Spain’s onion crop
Spain’s onion campaign is being affected by several factors, particularly drought which has led to a 40% drop in cultivation area. The lack of water availability has caused the cost […]
Mon 15/05/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

GLOBAL G.A.P announces mandatory changes 

GLOBAL G.A.P announces mandatory changes 
The GLOBALG.A.P. Tour Spain 2023 took place under the motto ‘Sustainable agriculture of the future’ in Almería on 14 and 15 March at the Aguadulce Conference and Exhibition Centre (Roquetas […]
Thu 11/05/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

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