"Tomato Day" at the CIBUS TEC show

Strategic sector of the Italian food industry , the tomato industry has had "" day at the show CIBUS TEC that just took place in Parma (Italy).

" Tomato Day " event organized by AMITOM (International Associaton Mediterranean tomato ), benefited from the exceptional case of CIBUS TEC area. Interventions of experts, state of the art industry but also future prospects of the industry.

And production forecasts provided for 2014. Despite low yields per hectare and bad weather, Italy will finish 2014 with 4.9 million tonnes expected products ( 39.7 million tonnes in globally).

Comforting figure also showcases technologies that have helped to maintain a high level of product quality. By improved varieties , more resistant , and improved treatments transformation. Italy had in 2014 a rainfall rate of 40% higher than the average of last 20 years

source : agrienotizie com