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  • “Almond growers plant wildflowers to help bees” (The Modesto Bee)

    09 Mar 2015

    Under this title, The Modesto Bee, a California newspaper, writes about the action of Project Apis m (in English), a non-profit association of growers, beekeepers and scientists which “funds and directs research to enhance the health and vitality of honey bee colonies while improving crop production”. “Researchers say the causes could include diseases, parasites, trucking stress, pesticides or poor…

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  • “A call for a coherent policy on plant protection solutions, including minor uses” (Agri‐food chain Roundtable for plant protection)

    06 Mar 2015

    The Agri-food Chain RoundTable for Plant Protection is an informal coordination of 16 europeans organizations of growers, cooperatives, food importers, plant protection industry, etc. including Copa-Cogeca, Freshfel, Profel, ECPA and IBMA. In December 2014, the Roundtable released “A call for a coherent policy on plant protection solutions, including minor uses” (originally in English, and now available en français, en…

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  • What plants talk about ? (Documentary video)

    16 Feb 2015

    Upon this title, this canadian film by Nature Top Documentary Films shows “that plants do behave and lead anything but solitary and sedentary lives”. It teaches us “all that plants are smarter and much more interactive than we thought!” A very beautiful, sensible and educational film wich is supported by interviews of academic people. Not to be missed. …

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  • Non-regulatory requirements from supermarkets issue (Fruit Logistica)

    28 Jan 2015

    Upon the consensual title “Challenges in production and marketing for stonefruit and other fresh produce“, FruchtHandel Magazine organizes a panel in the frame of Fruit Logistica on Thursday 5 February 2015 from 16h30 to 17h30, Hall Forum, Kleiner Stern. “Healthy food is a paramount request from consumers. It includes food safety and sustainable development. When speaking of natural products…

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    Front page, Good Practices, IPM (Integrated Pest Management)

  • To smile : before and after an all organic diet

    06 Jan 2015

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