Spain: Eurosemillas gives priority to AVA-ASAJA for the new extra-late mandarin Kino

Published Mar 30, 2023

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The Valencian Community is set to lead in the production of the new extra-late mandarin variety 'Kino', extending the marketing campaign for mandarins into late spring. This variety, developed by the University of California Riverside, is noted for its high quality, sweetness, juiciness, and easy peel texture. It is also productive, easy to handle, and resistant to cold treatment, making it suitable for export. The Valencian Association of Farmers (AVA-ASAJA) has agreed to provide its members with information and preferential access to this variety.

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The Valencian Community will be the leading European producing area in the expansion of the new extra-late variety 'Kino'. With this citrus fruit, the Valencian sector will be able to extend the marketing campaign for mandarins from March-April until May or even until the beginning of June, with high-quality fruit that undoubtedly improves the current offer. And it will be able to do so by virtue of the preferential agreement reached between the Valencian Association of Farmers (AVA-ASAJA) and Eurosemillas, the Spanish company that manages this citrus fruit and which will give priority in granting licenses to its associated producers. This was explained this morning by the president of this entity, Cristóbal Aguado, who was accompanied by the Director of Innovation at Eurosemillas, José María Fontán, who presented the main characteristics of this new 'signature' mandarin. Aguado has stressed that "the professional agricultural organization is willing to provide its members with ...

Source: Agronoticias