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14/06/2023

Argentina: climate hazards delay self-sufficiency

On the verge of meeting the historic challenge of satisfying demand on its domestic market, Argentina's…

31/05/2023

Italy: floods take a catastrophic toll

A few days after the terrible floods that hit northern and central Italy on May 2,…

18/05/2023

The impact of extreme climate events on agriculture production in the EU

Historical and projected trends in the occurrence and the severity of extreme events converge towards similar…

11/05/2023

California: heading to a shortened growing season?

Prices for canned tomato goods could rise as California farms stay soggy after record rain. A…

02/05/2023

Sounds emitted by plants under stress are airborne and informative

Stressed tomato plants emit airborne sounds that can be detected from over a meter away  What…

26/04/2023

Italy: sustainability starts in the plant nursery

Making industrial processing tomato operations more sustainable with the use of new packaging materials: Parma's AOP…

25/04/2023

Israeli scientists develop drought-resistant tomatoes

Israeli scientists develop drought-resistant tomatoes in response to climate change. New variety can grow with half…

21/04/2023

Drought risk: the Mediterranean region remains on alert

Following a dry winter and spring, the Mediterranean area is facing a drought which could have…

14/04/2023

California: storms disrupt tomato plantings, raise pest worries

Fresno County farmer Daniel Hartwig was looking to get a good start on planting 3,500 acres…