Fruit and Vegetable Production in the New Millennium

2009 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 235-242 ◽  
Author(s):  
Konstantinos Galanopoulos ◽  
Fredrik O.L. Nilsson ◽  
Emma Wajnblom ◽  
Yves Surry
Keyword(s):  
Free Trade ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Free Trade Zone ◽  
Fruit And Vegetables ◽  
Vegetable Production ◽  
Future Prospects ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Mediterranean Countries ◽  
The Eu

The Barcelona Agreement, which aims to establish a free trade zone between most Mediterranean countries and the EU, was seen as an opportunity for the former to gain easier access to and increase their share of the European fruit and vegetable market. Mediterranean countries are traditional growers of fruit and vegetables, but are struggling to remain competitive in the global market. This paper reports on the current situation and on future prospects for production and trade in fruit and vegetables in the Mediterranean, emphasizing the challenges these countries need to tackle to increase their competitiveness.

Mediterranean Policies of EU in Light of Integration Processes

2012 ◽  
pp. 70-80
Author(s):  
O. Trofimova
Keyword(s):  
Free Trade ◽  
Interaction Model ◽  
Free Trade Zone ◽  
Mediterranean Countries ◽  
Weak Points ◽  
European Neighborhood Policy ◽  
Model Formation ◽  
Union For The Mediterranean ◽  
The Eu ◽  
Energy Network

The evolution of the EU strategy towards South-Mediterranean countries is investigated in the article. The author addresses main stages of the new transregional interaction model formation (in a multilateral and bilateral format): Barcelona Process, Euromed Partnership, Union for the Mediterranean, European Neighborhood Policy. The assessment of weak points is given, and the prospects of further integration are defined, in particular of the free-trade zone, single route and energy network creation.

DEVELOPMENT TRENDS AND PROSPECTS OF ECONOMIC AND TRADE COOPERATION BETWEEN CHINA AND UKRAINE

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 (6) ◽  
pp. 3-12
Author(s):  
Zhang DONGYANG ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Free Trade ◽  
Bilateral Trade ◽  
The United States ◽  
Economic Cooperation ◽  
Free Trade Zone ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Economic Downturn ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Association Agreement ◽  
The Eu

The status and prospects of development of trade and economic relations between Ukraine and China are considered. It is proved that bilateral cooperation in the trade and economic sphere has made significant progress. In 2012–2017, China was the second largest trading partner of Ukraine after Russia. However, the problem of imbalance in imports and exports between Ukraine and China has not yet been resolved. In addition, the scale and number of projects in which Ukraine attracts Chinese investment is much less than investments from European countries and the United States. It is justified that trade and economic cooperation between Ukraine and China is at a new historical stage. On the one hand, Ukraine signed the Association Agreement with the European Union, and on January 1, 2016, the rules of the free trade zone between Ukraine and the EU entered into force. This helps to accelerate the integration of Ukrainian economy into European one. On the other hand, the global economic downturn requires the introduction of innovations in the model of cooperation. The Chinese initiative “One belt is one way” is one of the variants of the innovation model of cooperation. Its significance is to unite the Asia-Pacific region with the EU in order to join the Eurasian Economic Union, create a new space and opportunities for development and achieve prosperity with the Eurasian countries. All this forms unprecedented opportunities for development of bilateral economic and trade relations. It seems that to fully open the potential of Ukrainian economy and expand bilateral trade and economic cooperation, it is necessary to take into account such proposals as the establishment of the Sino-Ukrainian industrial park, the promotion of cooperation in the field of electronic commerce, the formation of the Sino-Ukrainian free trade zone and enhanced interaction within multilateral mechanisms (for example, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the interaction of China and the countries of Central and Eastern Europe in the 16 + 1 format).

L'impatto degli accordi Euro-mediterranei sull'ortofrutta italiana: alcuni risultati

2009 ◽  
pp. 105-121
Author(s):  
Alessandra Castellini ◽  
Cinzia Pisano
Keyword(s):  
Gravity Model ◽  
Free Trade Area ◽  
Gravity Equation ◽  
Fruit And Vegetables ◽  
Aggregate Level ◽  
Trade Area ◽  
Mediterranean Countries ◽  
Jel Code ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Eu

- Sector: some Results Since 1995, the Barcelona Process aims to establish a free trade area between Mediterranean countries by 2010. The most commercialized products from Mediterranean countries are fruit and vegetables. The agreement defines, only for some products, preferences at the entrance of the eu market, limited concession for each partner for single products, limited quantities and calendars. This work tries to analyse the impact of the liberalization on the Italian products applying a gravity model in order to asses the Italian import flows from eight Mediterranean countries which signed the Barcelona agreement. The econometric estimation includes fruit and vegetables at the aggregate level and some specified products that enter in competition with typical Italian Mediterranean production such as citrus, melons, potatoes and tomatoes. Since these Mediterranean countries appear as a highly heterogeneous block related to historical, cultural, political and geographical factors, the gravity equation controls these factors by an augmented gravity equation.JEL Code: Q17 - Agriculture in International TradeParole chiave: accordi euro-mediterranei, mercato italiano, ortofrutta, competitivitŕ, gravity model

scholarly journals Influence of Ukraine's accession to the EU free trade zone on the state of the internal food market

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-105
Author(s):  
A. Skrypnyk ◽  
◽  
Y. Namiasenko ◽  
M. Zahlynska ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Free Trade ◽  
The State ◽  
Free Trade Zone ◽  
Food Market ◽  
The Eu

scholarly journals Swot analysis and identification of the needs, potential and development strategies of the fruit and vegetable sector in Montenegro

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 15-20
Author(s):  
Radislav Jovović ◽  
Dragoljub Janković
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Vegetable Production ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Wine Production ◽  
Market Opportunities ◽  
Market Trends

Fruit and vegetable production in Montenegro benefits from naturally favourable conditions in terms of climate, soil and water resources. Such conditions enable high quality fruit, vegetables and vines to be grown, and fruit and vegetable production and viticulture have a long tradition as well as the cultivation of a wide assortment of produce. A significant number of Montenegrin households therefore deal with horticultural and wine production, although on a small-scale. Along with the global market trends, the level of domestic consumption, the expected evolution of the distribution system in Montenegro and the planned dynamic developments in the tourist sector, these natural conditions contribute to creating basic conditions for the development of the considered sector. Market opportunities are favourable and represent an additional contributing factor towards its development. In spite of the favourable climate for production in this sector and the supportive market opportunities, the real value of Montenegrin products at sector level is quite low. We conduct a SWOT analysis of the sector aimed to find out its potential as well as the needs of the sector. Our starting hypothesis is that the potential of this sector in Montenegro is greater than current activity/production, and that suitable strategies can provide higher results in this sector. The main outcome of this paper will be our suggestions for improvement within the sector. The SWOT analysis will be completed according to the PESTEL categorisation, after which Opportunities and Threats will be grouped into three major strategic categories: “New market trends”, “Sector financing” and “Structure and functioning of the value chain”. The SWOT analysis outcomes, when regarded alongside a review of global market trends and domestic production potential, lead to strategies for the improvement of the sector.

Ukraine-Russia ties will weaken with EU deal

2015 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Free Trade ◽  
Free Trade Area ◽  
Trade Agreement ◽  
Free Trade Zone ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Trade Area ◽  
Russian President ◽  
Food Imports ◽  
Vladimir Putin ◽  
The Eu

Subject The EU-Ukraine trade agreement. Significance The delayed EU-Ukraine Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) will start in January. The accord is set to strengthen ties between the EU and Kyiv. Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the ending of a free-trade zone with Ukraine, arguing that the new Kyiv-EU deal will harm Russia's economy. Also, in retaliation for Kyiv's participation in sanctions against Russia, the Kremlin has ordered an embargo against Ukraine food imports into Russia, which could cost Kyiv 300-600 million dollars per year. Impacts Ukraine will continue to reorient itself and sell food and products to other markets, such as Turkey and Israel. An influx of imports from the EU could prove a serious challenge to many local producers and thus should stimulate reforms. Termination of Ukraine trade with annexed Crimea from mid-January will weaken Kyiv-Moscow ties further.

scholarly journals A Comparative Analysis on Knowledge and Adoption Level of Farmwomen Regarding Fruit and Vegetable Preservation Technologies: A Micro Study by KVK, Ganjam-I

2020 ◽  
pp. 57-63
Author(s):  
Santosh Kumar Samantaray ◽  
Chitrotpala Devadarshini ◽  
Anita Patro ◽  
Prasanta Kumar Panda ◽  
Bishnupada Giri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fruit And Vegetables ◽  
Farm Women ◽  
Vegetable Production ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Preservation Technology ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Adoption Level

The study was conducted during 2017-2019 in Ganjam district with the objective to find out the effectiveness of training programme of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Ganjam-I, on knowledge and adoption level of trainee farmwomen regarding fruit and vegetables preservation technologies. A total 400 respondents were selected for the study which  includes 200 trainee farmwomen from the adopted villages, where Krishi Vigyan Kendra Ganjam-I, had conducted  training programmes in the area of fruit and vegetables preservation technologies and 200 non-trainee farmwomen selected from villages which were not covered by the KVK. The data revealed that majority, (i.e., 72.50 percent) of Trainee Farm-Women were having medium level of knowledge regarding Fruit and Vegetable Preservation technology, followed by those (20.00 percent and 7.50 percent) having high and low level of knowledge, respectively. Whereas, in case of Non-trainee farmwomen, all of them had low level of knowledge regarding Fruit And Vegetable Preservation technologies. Further the analysis of adoption scores of Trainee Farm-women revealed that (79.50 percent) of Trainee Farmwomen had medium level of adoption, followed by (20.50 percent) those having high level of adoption and (18.50 percent) are having low level of adoption as far as Fruit and Vegetable Production technologies are concerned, while in case of Non-Trainee Farm-women, all of them were having low level of adoption. This indicates that there has been significant difference between the trainees & non-trainees with regard to their Knowledge and Adoption of fruit and vegetables preservation technology.

scholarly journals STAKEHOLDER PERCEPTION OF EU FOOD SAFETY GOVERNANCE: THE CASE OF EU FRUIT AND VEGETABLE IMPORTS FROM SOUTHERN MEDITERRANEAN COUNTRIES

New Medit ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Luca Camanzi ◽  
Giulio Malorgio ◽  
Abdelhakim Hammoudi
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Food Safety ◽  
Market Access ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Eu Member States ◽  
Mediterranean Countries ◽  
Safety Compliance ◽  
Southern Mediterranean ◽  
The Eu

Abstract Despite the advantages ensuing from preferential market access agreements, trade exchanges between Southern Mediterranean Countries (SMCs) and the EU are often hindered by food safety issues. These are particularly relevant for fruit and vegetables, which are subject to heterogeneous regulations in SMCs. This paper seeks to outline governance solutions to improve ex-ante compliance capacity of SMCs production and to enhance integration with the EU market. A set of research hypotheses, concerning the difficulties and benefits related with food safety compliance, are formulated. These hypotheses are then discussed in the light of the empirical evidence gathered from (i) public bodies involved in food safety enforcement and (ii) a direct survey conducted on 37 stakeholders in the fruit and vegetable supply chain in Italy. The main problems identified relate to the scarce harmonization among control systems in EU Member States and insufficient checks in exporting countries. The main benefits include the reduction of sanitary risk and the reinforcement of long-term trust-based relations along the supply chain. The most promising strategies encompass the improvement of inspections on production sites and of infrastructures in the countries of origin. Further areas of intervention concern the harmonization of food safety regulation between EU countries and SMCs and the development of bilateral cooperation and technical training programs.

scholarly journals TEKNOLOGI TEPAT GUNA PENERAPAN HYDROCOOLING DAN PENYIMPANAN DINGIN UNTUK MEMPERPANJANG UMUR SIMPAN BUAH DAN SAYUR YANG TERKENA ERUPSI GUNUNG SINABUNG

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maya Sari ◽  
Roida Ervina Sinaga ◽  
Juliana Br Simbolon ◽  
Robert Sinaga
Keyword(s):  
Education And Training ◽  
Fruit And Vegetables ◽  
Vegetable Production ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Mountain Ranges ◽  
Post Harvest ◽  
Visual Aid ◽  
And Training

The effect of Mt. Sinabung eruption has profoundly affected the quality of fruit and vegetable production, in this context is fruit and vegetables. Fruit and vegetable, carrot, strawberry and pakcoy is kind of fruit and vegetable that is consumed by the community especially the communities surrounding both the mountain ranges and the general medan area. The fruit and vegetable are kinds of climateric and the lifespan must be kept. During the transportation of field to market, there wa both mechanical and physical damage.The damage will obviously harm farmers, merchants, and other marketers. So that hydrocooling is applied as a post harvest treatment. Hydrocooling is done right after the harvest, This prosess extracts heat from fruit and vegetables so that respiration and transpiration can continue for a long time.The lack of farmer understanding for post harvest handling is a major problem. Therefore, farmers in aberastagi will be given education and training about post harvest handling (hydrocooling) so they could understand and self applying that will keep their produce fresh. As for the output of this activity is a simple hydrocooling device designed as a visual aid in training. This hydrocooling equipment can also be a reference to training science for schoolchildren in particular agriculture schools and could be a referenceto researchers and developing them.

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