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How to prepare the cultivation of asparagus

In Europe, the 2023 asparagus season begins with the arrival of spring. Gradually, the production areas will begin the harvest [...]

Fri 10/03/2023 by Guy Dubon (videos : Christian Befve)

A herd of green asparagus harvesting robots

The UK’s Muddy Machines to use new funding round to build a small fleet of Sprout robots for the 2023 [...]

Fri 03/03/2023 by Julie Butler

ExpoSE : 9 innovations for asparagus and strawberries

The German exhibition Expo SE, specialising in techniques for the production, harvesting and packaging of asparagus and strawberries, welcomed more [...]

Thu 12/01/2023 by Guy Dubon

ExpoSE trade fair : all the latest on asparagus

The ExpoSE trade fair which took place last November in Germany welcomed more than 6,000 visitors. The pressures regarding production [...]

Thu 12/01/2023

Innovak Global : 65 years as a root specialist

The Mexican company marked its 65th anniversary by launching a new product portfolio.

Thu 03/11/2022 by Julie Butler

6 ways to counter climate change

Here are six suggested approaches to dealing with the major challenges of climate change.

Mon 17/10/2022 by Guy Dubon

White asparagus – A hot water treatment to limit postharvest pink discolouration ?

A quick hot water treatment of asparagus by dipping or spraying after harvest is efficient in preserving the white colour. [...]

Fri 14/10/2022 by CTIFL

Night-harvesting asparagus in Spain

San José and his wife Pilar Chaqui, produce 25 hectares of organic white asparagus in Tudela de Duero, near Valladolid, [...]

Fri 14/10/2022 by Guy Dubon

Luxury white asparagus has a name: ASPA

In France, ASPA, led by Jacques Guironnet, produces a very early white asparagus thanks to the use of a hot-water [...]

Fri 14/10/2022 by Guy Dubon

Green asparagus needs transparency

More than precocity, plastic films used for green asparagus have a protective role against bad weather and pests.

Thu 13/10/2022 by Guy Dubon

Sustainable soil management for asparagus stand longevity

Field operations associated with UK asparagus production (e.g. re-ridging, sub-soiling, spray operations, harvest traffic) can result in progressive and severe [...]

Thu 13/10/2022 by Lucie Maskova / Dr. Rob Simmons / Dr. Lynda Deeks

Why Asparagus is among the world’s healthiest foods

Asparagus spears are high in key nutrients, including vitamins, minerals and antioxidants

Tue 27/09/2022 by Julie Butler