Alejandro Carvajal

Fytagoras’ CSO presents lecture on Seed Testing and Sustainability at the 2nd Argentina Seed Congress In the opening session of the 2nd Argentina Seed Congress (November 28-29 in Cordoba, Argentina) Bert van Duijn presented a lecture on the relationship between Standardised Seed Testing and Sustainable Agriculture. The lecture addressed different aspects of seed testing that have large impact on the sustainability of agriculture. Standardized Seed Testing (e.g. the ISTA - International Seed Testing Association seed testing system) contributes to reductions in the use of pesticides, reduction in cultivation input, reductions in transport etc. On the other hand new developments in (sustainable) seed treatments will require new types of seed testing, e.g. for the application of biologicals on seeds. See also: www.fytagoras.com, https://lnkd.in/eZrjUUk #ISTA #Seedtesting #Seedquality #Breeding #Sustainability #seed

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The Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) and #Ecuador's Cámara Nacional de Acuacultura (National Chamber of #Aquaculture) launched #SustainED, a continuous #training #program to boost the Ecuadorian #shrimp #sector's #sustainable #development. 📌 The program seeks to transform the sector through training in #sustainability principles applied to the #aquaculture #industry and to address the challenges and risks related to its application. 🗣️ "Ecuador’s shrimp industry has always adapted rapidly to change, so it was essential to create a dynamic platform that could match this responsiveness," José Antonio Camposano, #CNA Executive #President. 🗣️ "SustainED aims to transform producers into more environmentally conscious and responsible actors, while educating consumers on the benefits of the product they are purchasing," Pamela Nath, Director of the Sustainable Shrimp Partnership. 👩‍🏫🦐 Organized in collaboration with #SSP #associate #members BASF and BIOLAN Microbiosensors, the program's first training session was held during the inaugural event in #Guayaquil and covered key topics on the market and regulations of metabisulfite, its application in the industry, and analysis and measurement technologies for this substance. 🟣🔵 Read full details here 👉 https://lnkd.in/d-eKZHyU

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🌊🔬 Innovative #Aquaculture Practices with TK VETKIT 🌊🔬 We are proud to share that Esturiones Andes, a leading #caviar production facility in #Chile, has been successfully utilizing our TK VETKIT EU-120 veterinary endoscope to explore and harvest high-quality #roe. This advanced technology allows for #non-invasive monitoring of sturgeon maturity, ensuring optimal timing for roe extraction. Marine biologist Tomislav Jakovljevic leads the expert team in this pioneering approach, leveraging endoscopic and ultrasonographic techniques to evaluate gonadal development without harming the fish. This method not only supports conservation efforts but also maximizes commercial yields. 🔍 #Veterinary endoscopes play a crucial role in aquaculture, particularly in the sturgeon industry. By assessing reproductive status non-invasively, we help manage broodstock, enhance selective breeding practices, and ensure the #sustainability of sturgeon populations. Join us in celebrating these advancements in aquaculture and the commitment to sustainable and innovative practices! #Aquaculture #Caviar #Sturgeon #VeterinaryEndoscope #MarineBiology #Sustainability #TKVETKIT

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In the first half of 2024, Paraguay exported 157,478 tonnes of beef, an increase of 2% compared to the 154,623 tonnes recorded during the same period in 2023, reported the Paraguayan news portal Valor Agro on Tuesday (2/7). Revenue from these shipments reached US$766 million in the first six months of this year, 3% above the US$745 million earned in the first half of 2023. 🌐View more in our page at link of Bio. #BrazilianFish #BrazilianMeat #BrazilianPork #BrazilianMutton #MeatBrazil #exportbrazilianexports #Brazilianbeef #BrazilianChicken #BestFish #ParaguayanBeef

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Empowering #Potato Farming: CIP’s Breakthrough Varieties Spearhead Peru’s Agricultural Advancement Explore the groundbreaking research and innovative potato varieties introduced by the International Potato Center (CIP), reshaping Peru's #agricultural landscape and setting new standards for global potato #cultivation and #processing. https://lnkd.in/efEhHyCE

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Overview by AgriBrasilis Grain production in the 2023/24 season is expected to totalise 298.41 million tonnes, a reduction of 21.4 million tonnes compared to the previous harvest. This is due to irregular rainfall at the beginning of the season and low precipitation during the cycle. Soybean production is estimated at 147.38 million tonnes, 7.23 million tonnes less than the previous harvest. In the case of corn, the total harvest forecast is 115.72 million tonnes, a reduction of 12.3%. However, this should be the second largest harvest recorded in the country, with approximately 79.8 million ha, an area 1.6% larger than the 2022/23 harvest season. (CONAB - Companhia Nacional do Abastecimento) The Attorney General’s Office and the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio) have filed a lawsuit seeking compensation for climate damages resulting from violations registered in 7,075 ha of a federal conservation unit in the Jamanxim National Forest, State of Pará. The costs of compensation were estimated at US$ 117.05 million and were calculated based on the social cost of greenhouse gas emissions, estimated at 1,139,075 tonnes of carbon. The damages were caused by deforestation, burning, application of herbicides, introduction of exotic species, destruction of Permanent Preservation Areas, etc. (AGU - Advocacia-Geral da União) Agribusiness exports totaled US$ 14.14 billion in August in Brazil. Highlights include the soybean complex, with a 31.6% share, meats (15.3%), sugar and alcohol complex (13.5%), cereals, flours and preparations (9.1%) and forestry products (9%). The sum of foreign sales by these sectors corresponded to 78.6% of the value exported by agribusiness (US$ 11.11 billion). (Ministerio da Agricultura) 96.6% of the agricultural production of Costa Rica of perennial crops in 2023 was sugarcane, banana, oil palm and coffee. Sugarcane and banana had the highest production, with 3.19 million tonnes and 2.44 million tonnes, respectively. In the case of annual crops, rice stood out, with 63.52 million tonnes and corn, with 11.16 million tonnes. (ENA; Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC)) In August, meat exports to Chile fell by 2.6% in value and 2% in volume. However, the country is still the main destination for Paraguayan meat exports, with 40.9% of the total value exported and a volume of 86.8 thousand tonnes this month. (Banco Central de Paraguay) A state of emergency has been declared in regions affected by forest fires in Peru. More than 3,300 ha of cultivated and natural areas have been affected in 20 regions of the country. Around 1,800 people have been affected and 16 have died, in addition to the death of 334 livestock animals. However, 95% of the fires in natural areas have been controlled and extinguished. (COEN; Gobierno del Perú; Servicio Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas por el Estado - SERNANP)

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⭐ Pork and poultry are #Chile's fourth largest food export sector⭐ IGNACIO FERNANDEZ , General Director of ProChile, attended the Annual Assembly of the #Chilean #Meat Exporters Association, ChileCarne, held at the San Pedro Vineyard in Requínoa, O'Higgins Region, last Thursday. #Pork and #poultry has become Chile's fourth largest food export sector after salmon, fresh fruit and wine, and represent 87% of Chile' s total meat exports. The meeting reviewed the main actions carried out by the association during 2023 and discussed the challenges and opportunities for the industry in the coming years, highlighting the efforts made to keep Chile free of diseases that could affect production and trade, increasing bio security measures and thus helping to better face the uncertain global scenario and the opening of new markets. "Strengthening the opening of markets is key to maintaining the sector's competitiveness. Chile's ratification of the free trade agreement with the European Union is one of the priorities for the sector," said Juan Carlos Domínguez, Executive President of ChileCarne. In 2023, US$1,091 million was exported in #pork, #chicken and #turkey meat, equivalent to 424 thousand tons and representing 87% of Chile's meat exports that year. Ignacio Fernández, Director of ProChile emphasized, "We are niche in these sectors, which means that the product we sell is of very good quality, traceable, with top-level production and that is internationally recognized." Producing and exporting companies gave their impressions among them @Álvaro Ortiz , industrial manager of Agrosuper, Jaime Bascunan general manager of AASA Lo Valledor AASA, Guillermo García González from Coexca S.A., Pablo Espinosa Lynch, general manager of @Maxagro and Chile Origen Consciente, which is a very important platform that covers everything from labor to the environment. The sector has the support of institutions such as Agricultural and Livestock Service of Chile (SAG), Oficina de Estudios y Políticas Agrarias Odepa and #ProChile. For contact in the #Netherlands: Osvaldo Marinao - Beatriz Rietveldt - Ornella Flores - Pablo M. Ernesto Lagos de la Cuadra Source: Marca Chile, ChileCarne #meat #meatindustry #meatexport

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Peruvian Walnut [Juglans spp] Heartwood tends to be darker than temperate walnut species, with a deep chocolate brown color, sometimes with a purplish hue. Grain is usually straight, but can be irregular. Has a medium to coarse texture and good natural luster. Common uses: furniture, cabinetry, veneers, flooring, musical instruments and interior trim. #sustainableforestry #sustainablewoods

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The adoption of agro-ecological practices, such as crop rotation and the use of organic fertilizers, promotes sustainable agriculture by protecting biodiversity, improving soil quality, and minimizing negative impacts on health and the environment. These practices benefit farmers and strengthen crop resilience. #ecuadoriancocoabeans #cacaoecuador

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(CHINA/CHILE 14.07.24) #tablegrapes China Set To Surpass Chile as World’s Second-Largest Grape Exporter [AG: Australia’s Growing Role in Global Table Grape Production and Export] China is projected to surpass Chile as the world's second-largest exporter of fresh table grapes https://lnkd.in/eirpZ-Uv, with production expected to reach 13.5 million metric tons in the 2023/24 season. This increase follows five years of growth, while global grape production is forecasted at 28.1 million metric tons https://lnkd.in/ep7v7VYt. Despite favorable conditions in China and India, global exports are set to decline by 200,000 metric tons to 3.5 million metric tons due to reduced exports from the U.S., Peru, and Turkey. Chile's production is expected to decrease to 635,000 metric tons, continuing a decade-long decline, while Peru remains the largest exporter despite a slight production increase. ----- [AG: This is what we know - The largest table grape producers in the world are China, Turkey and Italy, which together account for nearly 70% of global production. China is the leading producer, with a significant portion of its grapes consumed domestically. Australia ranks as the 10th largest table grape producer globally, with production projected to reach a record 220,000 metric tons in the 2023/24 season. Notably, Australia is a significant exporter, with approximately 70% of its production destined for international markets, primarily in Asia, helping to maintain its position as one of the largest fresh fruit exporters in the world. Australia imports between 10,000 and 20,000 tons of table grapes annually, with almost all imports coming from the United States, specifically California. These imports occur primarily during Australia's off-season to supplement domestic supplies. Over the past ten years, Australia's table grape consumption has averaged below 70,000 tons annually. Consumption as a share of production has declined from 45% to a projected 36% in 2022/23, as the focus has shifted towards exports. Despite this decline in domestic consumption, Australia remains one of the highest per capita consumers of table grapes outside South America.] -----

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