Spain and Morocco seize 11 tons of cannabis in melon shipments

The Spanish National Police announced on Tuesday the seizure of more than 11 tons of cannabis in two separate operations carried out within a week in Málaga and Algeciras. The operations were conducted in coordination with Morocco's General...

Spanish green asparagus season ends with positive results in terms of quality

This year's Spanish green asparagus season yielded a similar quantity to last year, but with a noticeable quality improvement. Industry sources report a slight increase in production, not exceeding 5% compared to 2024. The most notable change has...

Spain imported a record volume of cucumbers

Morocco was its main supplier During the 2024/2025 season, Spain imported a record 24.57 million kilos of cucumbers, according to data from Estacom (Icex-Tax Agency) analyzed by Hortoinfo. The imports cost €27.68 million, with an average price of...

Masdar completes buying nearly 50% stake in four solar plants in Spain

Abu Dhabi clean energy company Masdar has completed its acquisition of a 49.99 per cent stake in a €368 million ($432 million) portfolio of four operational solar photovoltaic plants from Endesa in Spain, expanding its presence in Europe. The...

Treaty of San Ildefonso: Spain Cedes Louisiana to France, October 1, 1800

On October 1, 1800, a quiet diplomatic agreement in Europe reshaped the future of North America. Through the secret Treaty of San Ildefonso, Spain ceded the vast Louisiana Territory back to France, setting the stage for one of the most...

ZimTrade champions local firms at Namibia’s premier agricultural expo

Zimpapers Business Hub NATIONAL trade promotion and development organisation, ZimTrade, is facilitating the participation of 13 local companies at the Windhoek Agricultural and Livestock Show (WALS), which is taking place from September 30 to...

First Monopile In at Iberdrola’s Third Offshore Wind Farm in German Baltic Sea

The first monopile has been installed at the Windanker offshore wind project site in the German Baltic Sea, marking the start of construction on Iberdrola’s third large-scale offshore wind project in the region, the company said via social media...

Sharing a family tradition: Glen Ray’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch offers an authentic farm experience

1 / 7 Kara Lewis, front right, her mother, Sherrie Larsen, front left, and five seasonal employees pose for a photo at Glen Ray's Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Leland. Jacob Nielson, Daily Herald 2 / 7 Glen Ray's Corn Maze...

“Sourcing avocados will be demanding until the beginning of the Spanish and Greek seasons”

Greek distributors continue to source Peruvian avocados in order to meet the needs of both the domestic and the Balkan markets. One of them is Olson Osafi, owner of Primorea, based in Thessaloniki, northern Greece: "Both the Greek and the Balkan...

Q&A: Red flags in farm economy

Q: What red flags are catching your attention in the U.S. farm economy? A: As a lifelong family farmer, I understand Iowa farm families weather the storms of cyclical markets and natural disasters. Managing risk is central to the job. As harvest...

The 11 best things to do in Menorca, Spain

Arrive on the sun-bleached shores of Menorca after a spell on Mallorca or Ibiza and you’ll notice a drop in volume: it's more birdsong than Balearic beats here. This easternmost of Spain's Balearic islands moves to its own mellow rhythm. The...

Solar farm to help Waukegan residents save on energy bills: ‘It’s an investment in our people’

Approximately 1,000 Waukegan residents will likely pay nearly $400 a year less for electricity, and the city’s taxpayers who live within the boundaries of Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 may benefit as well, as the solar farm at the...

Wolf hunters in Spain allowed to keep heads as trophies

Spain’s La Rioja region has become the first in the country to allow hunters to keep wolves’ heads as trophies since a ban on shooting the animals was lifted. From October 1, hunters can shoot a wolf and keep its head or pelt as a souvenir — for...

Cornbelly's in Spanish Fork transitions from Sunflower Festival to pumpkin season

Cornbelly's in Spanish Fork is ready to transition from the Sunflower Festival to pumpkin season starting Oct. 1. “Once the sunflowers start to die and come October, we start getting excited about pumpkins and we move right into pumpkin season,"...

Spanish Satcom company Sateliot Warns Against ‘Overly Restrictive’ Security Measures in India’s National Telecom Policy

Spanish satellite communication company Sateliot has cautioned the Indian government against employing overly restrictive measures on satcom companies under the National Telecom Policy 2025. “This can be seen in the goal of monitoring satellite...

Spain’s environment profile highlights progress and urgent gaps

Madrid and the Spanish flag. Credit: Mikhail Nilov, Pexels. Spain’s latest environmental and climate profile, published by the European Environment Agency (EEA), outlines advances in renewable energy, organic farming, and biodiversity protection –...

Salmon in the Desert? How Xinjiang is Farming the Impossible

KPL When people think of Xinjiang, they picture vast deserts and scorching summers. After all, it is the region with the largest desert area in China, including the Taklamakan Desert. Dry and sandy landscapes are indeed one side of Xinjiang’s...

Veganic Showcases Biosolution Innovations at Fruit Attraction 2025

The Veganic stand at Fruit Attraction 2025 combines natural vegetation, dynamic lighting, and noble materials to create an inspiring and welcoming atmosphere. With the opening of Fruit Attraction 2025, the international benchmark trade fair for...

Spain and UK Finance News Round-Up, September 30

Finance news. Credit: Pavel Danilyuk, Pexels Data centre expansion SPANISH company Submer Technologies SL, a specialist in liquid cooling systems for data centres, has announced its entry into the Indian market with plans to build AI-focused data...

Grassley Commentary: Q&A: Red flags in farm economy

Editor’s note: The Waverly Newspapers publishes on occasion columns and legislative updates from several elected officials in the Iowa Legislature, as well as in the U.S. Congress. The opinions, comments and views expressed in these elected...