Fertiliser

Wastewater Viable For Growing Lettuce In Hydroponic Systems, New Research Shows

Wastewater from aquaponics has the potential to be used for growing lettuce in hydroponic systems, according to a new study from the University of Illinois...

Ireland's Aurivo Reports Decline In Revenue, Operating Profit In FY 2023

Irish dairy cooperative Aurivo has seen a 71.4% decline in operating profit to €5.1 million in its financial year 2023, down from €17.8 million i...

Last Year Saw An Easing Of 'Sharp' Agricultural Price Increases: Eurostat

The year 2023 saw a shift away from the 'sharp price increases' that defined the EU agricultural sector of 2021 and 2022, new data from Eurostat has found.

Ukraine Says Its 2023/24 Grain Exports Total Almost Three Million Tonnes So Far

Ukraine's grain exports have totalled 2.98 million metric tonnes so far in the 2023/24 July-June season, the latest agriculture ministry data showed.

Ukraine Says No More Talks Planned On Black Sea Grain Deal This Week

Ukraine cannot rule out that a deal allowing the safe Black Sea export of Ukrainian grain will end on 18 May, when it is due to expire, and no additional t...

Spanish Government To Meet Supermarkets, Farmers Over High Food Prices

Spain's government will meet with food retailers and producers to address stubborn inflation in food prices, Economy Minister Nadia Calvino said.

EU Urges Support For Fertiliser Output, Shift To Organics

The European Commission has encouraged EU members to prioritise chemical fertiliser production, while also shifting to organic alternatives to reduce relia...

Dutch Food Company HAK To Pause Operations In January

HAK, a major seller of conserved foods such as peas, beans and apple sauce in the Netherlands, is to temporarily halt production this winter due to high en...