CHILEAN WALNUT INDUSTRY Read More »
CHILEAN WALNUT INDUSTRY CHILEAN WALNUT INDUSTRY The strong rainstorms experienced in Chile this month had a dramatic effect on the walnut industry. This year, Chile experienced the greatest amount of precipitation for the month of April in the last 65 years. Rainfall was 1,900% above average compared to a regular year. Walnuts were probably […]
Sesame Sesame Sesame is a rich source of lignans, these are sesamin and sesamol. These lignin’s are affective in against cancer, preventing oxidation of LDL cholesterol, helping immune system… On the other hand there a several essential minerals are in sesame such as calcium , magnesium, ferrum, zinc and specially high in vitamin B1.
Food Safety Summit Read More »
Food Safety Summit Food Safety Summit MAY 10-12, 2016 Donald E Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL
tea harvesting is starting in Turkiye Read More »
tea harvesting is starting in Turkiye tea harvesting is starting in Turkiye 2016 crop fresh tea leaves harvesting are starting these days at black sea region of Turkiye. Crop is expected as good crop in terms of quantity this season. The weather was cold lately, cause some delay in harvesting. Turkish tea has a
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be happy live well be happy and live well do not eat your food fast, it may be your taste of death
Unexpected rains affects the Chilean Walnuts Read More »
Unexpected rains affects the Chilean Walnuts Unexpected rains affects the Chilean Walnuts A few days ago, the country’s main walnut production areas were affected by intense precipitation, which started on Thursday, April 14th and continued until Monday the 18th. The rain happened to coincide with harvesting season for the Chandler variety, which,
Pulses are praised for health, ecological and economic benefits Read More »
Pulses are praised for health, ecological and economic benefits “Pulses are good for people, and are good for soils,” Eduardo Mansur, the head of FAO’s land and water division, said today at an event that highlighted the promising future of edible seeds such as lentils, chickpeas and pigeon peas, all often neglected in the shadow
To fight climate change, invest in agriculture, FAO Read More »
To fight climate change, invest in agriculture, FAO In addition to reducing poverty and hunger, agriculture can play a crucial role in making the response to climate change responsible and more effective, Maria-Helena Semedo, FAO Deputy Director-General for Natural Resources said today. It also highlights the need to “increase the ability to adapt to the adverse
Earth Day 2016 Trees for the Earth Why Trees? Trees help combat climate change. They absorb excess and harmful CO2 from our atmosphere. In fact, in a single year, an acre of mature trees absorbs the same amount of CO2 produced by driving the average car 26,000 miles. Trees help us breathe clean air.
FAO Food Price Index up slightly in March as sugar prices jump Read More »
FAO Food Price Index up slightly in March as sugar prices jump The FAO Food Price Index for March was also released today. Overall, the Index rose by 1.0 percent compared to February, as soaring sugar prices and continued increase in palm oil quotations more than offset plunging dairy product prices. The Index averaged 151.0 points
