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Last Friday, May 17, 2024 was the last of the 3 days of the 21st edition of SIAL Canada, which took place at the Palais des Congrès de Montréal. Morocco was the guest of honor, occupying a 223 m² (2,400 sq. ft.) pavilion, where a wide range of agri-food and fishery products were exhibited. Pitch Competition On Thursday, May 16, the Pitch Competition was held, with the participation of 10 pre-selected Canadian startups, each of which had been selected to participate in the...

President Luis Lacalle Pou, accompanied by Minister Fernando Mattos, Undersecretary Ignacio Buffa and the Director of the General Directorate of Natural Resources, Martín Mattos, participated in the inauguration of the 2024 Citrus Harvest in Villa Constitución, Department of Salto. During the visit, the authorities toured the plantations together with operators and producers, highlighting the potential of this sector for the national economy. The potential of the citrus activity Minister Fernando Mattos highlighted the important role played by citrus production in Uruguay, pointing out that "it is developed on 13,000 hectares, but it has a huge export potential for the national economy....

Uruguay's Ministry of the Environment announced the launching of the third edition of Expo Uruguay Sostenible, an exhibition to be held from June 6 to 9 at the Antel Arena. The event will be attended by the Minister of the Environment, Robert Bouvier (photo), and various national and departmental authorities, with the aim of promoting sustainable development and care for the environment. Commitment to sustainability During the launching, Minister Bouvier highlighted the topics to be addressed at the exhibition, which include water, circular economy, energy, biodiversity and the challenges...

The International Food Show in Canada (SIAL Canada) is back and promises to be the most exciting meeting point for professionals in the agri-food industry. From May 15 to 17, the Palais des Congrès de Montréal will be the epicenter of innovation, trends and discovery in the world of food. This 21st edition of SIAL Canada will be special, as it coincides with the 60th anniversary of the SIAL network. It is an opportunity to reflect on six decades of advancements in the food industry and...

From May 18 to 20, Soriano is preparing to welcome beekeepers, nature enthusiasts and the curious to celebrate World Bee Day. The event is organized by the Honorary Commission for Beekeeping Development (CHDA) and the Departmental Municipality of Soriano and includes activities to be held in the cities of Mercedes, Dolores and Cardona. Program of activities It is an agenda full of interesting activities for all ages, which are shared in full at the bottom of this article in audio format (available only in Spanish). From beekeeping fairs to educational talks, here we share a glimpse of...

On Friday, April 12, in Colonia Osimani and Llerena, located in the department of Salto, a transcendental meeting was held for agriculture and livestock farming in the northern part of Uruguay. Under the title "Fodder irrigation in horticultural-livestock production systems", this meeting was a showcase of the progress of the project "Irrigating livestock in the north". The event was the result of collaboration between the Faculty of Agronomy of the UdelaR, CENUR Litoral Norte (UdelaR), the Instituto Plan Agropecuario (IPA), the Instituto Nacional de Investigación Agropecuaria (INIA) and the Ministerio de Ganadería, Agricultura y Pesca (MGAP), through...

Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Palais des Congrès de Montréal is about to host one of the most outstanding events in the agri-food world: the 21st edition of SIAL Canada. From May 15 to 17, 2024, this international show promises to bring together more than 1,000 exhibitors from over forty countries and 21,000 industry professionals, consolidating itself as a business epicenter and a showcase for the latest trends in the food industry. Visitor registration was opened on March 4. It should be noted that the exhibition organizers are offering the public a variety of activities and...

The Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries (MGAP), through the Agricultural Statistics Office (DIEA) and in collaboration with the National Statistics Institute (INE), has announced the reactivation of the activities of the General Agricultural Census as of March 14, 2024. Highlights Those who have not yet participated in the process will have the opportunity to do so at the census points strategically located at the foot and mouth disease vaccine distribution sites. This measure not only facilitates access to the census, but also takes advantage of the existing infrastructure to guarantee...

Quinoa, also known as quinoa, is an ancient plant with roots in the Andes, specifically in areas near Lake Titicaca, on the border of Bolivia and Peru. In South America it is also cultivated in Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Argentina. More than 5,000 years old, this Andean treasure, whose scientific name is Chenopodium quinoa, has transcended borders and has become a worldwide crop, with a presence in countries such as the United States, Mexico, Spain, Holland, England and several Asian nations. It is native to the Peruvian Andes and...

Montividiu, Goiás, Brazil. As mowers finish harvesting soybeans in a field, Adriano Cruvinel (photo), a 36-year-old agronomist, leads the Bom Jardim Lagoano farm in central-west Brazil, where planting is being prepared for harvest. "Our soybeans are in excellent condition," Cruvinel emphasizes. He adds, "Thanks to the microorganisms we apply throughout the crop, it is much more resistant to pests and diseases." At the head of a 1,400-hectare family farm in Montividiu, Cruvinel is a pioneer in the adoption of biopesticides in Brazil, defying the dominant trend of "agro-toxics". The practice of...