Tomato
How traditional seeds are preserved in Limnos
We often hear people saying they can’t find tasty tomatoes or they choose a particular type of fava because it has a richer flavor. Many of us also seek out small-scale farmers for grains, vegetables, and legumes, as their products are often more delicious. But behind each of these plants lies a seed, and behind each seed, a farmer dedicated to preserving and maintaining it.
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The Decline in Flavor: Why Fruits and Vegetables Don’t Taste Like They Used To
Remember when you were a child, and your grandmother would cut a cool watermelon after your afternoon nap? The taste was irresistible, and just one bite would fill you with joy. Back then, everything seemed different: tomatoes were sweet and juicy, grapes were crisp, peaches were fragrant and succulent, and even the nearly bland zucchinis were interesting and made a perfect light lunch.
Fruit and vegetable prices – “Right now, watermelons and melons are the best”
High prices on fruit and vegetables for consumers. “Prices on fruit and vegetables are always changing. At times during seasons and conditions. Greece went through a 2-month heatwave, went through a 5-month drought, resulting in reduced production, poor production and that leads to price increases. The price increase is occasional. Our own products are 100% dependent on the weather.
Stressed plants ‘scream,’ and it sounds like popping bubble wrap
A study of tomato and tobacco plants suggests they emit ultrasonic popping sounds
Some 1,400 tons of pepper paste to be exported
Production facilities in the northwestern province of Bursa are expected to export 1,400 tons of pepper paste to the Netherlands to achieve an export revenue target of $1 million.
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Russia raises tomato import quota from Türkiye
Russia has increased the quota of tomatoes to be imported from Türkiye by 150,000 tons, the local media have reported.
With a decree issued by the Russian Agriculture Ministry, the annual import quota has been raised from 350,000 tons to 500,000 tons.
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Russia raises Turkish tomato import quota
Russia has increased Türkiye's tomato import quota from a previous 350,000 tons to 500,000 tons, raising hopes among local growers that exports to this country will recover.
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Turkey waived the Ban on Tomato Exports
Turkey lifted the ban on tomato exports that was introduced last week, BTA reports. The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry imposed the restriction because of the unusual increase in tomato prices in the country, as well as because of the earthquake, which caused tens of billions of dollars in damage.
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Turkey Stopped the Export of Tomatoes to the EU - Will they become more Expensive in Bulgaria? (UPDATED)
Update: In a decision published in the Turkish state gazette, the notification by which the Ministry of Agriculture introduced the restrictions was revoked, which also lifted the ban on tomato exports.
A way to a greener city
Initiatives promoting urban vegetable gardens have existed in the past in Greece, with some municipal authorities setting aside a few parcels of land for people who want to grow their own tomatoes, lettuces and other produce.
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