HortiDaily Newsletter | Friday, April 12, 2024

“Water management is a major issue in Mexico”

"In Mexico, drought is a widespread phenomenon that poses major challenges," says Jordin van Weert of Hortilife Mexico. By opening a Mexican branch in…

New Zealand: Greenhouse grower using electric harvester

Gisborne farm recently welcomed an electric harvester and two self-propelled cargo platforms to operate in its new mega greenhouse. It's all part of…

US: National Greenhouse Manufacturers Association meets up

From April 7 to April 9th, the National Greenhouse Manufacturers Association met up in Clearwater Beach, Florida. The goal of the National Greenhouse…

Ample Ontario bell pepper supply expected this month

The Canadian bell pepper supply is getting underway. "The supply is similar to last year, and we're projecting that Canadian bell peppers–specifically…

Area figures 2023 from Statistics Netherlands (CBS):

Has the contraction of Dutch greenhouse horticulture begun?

Can Dutch greenhouse horticulture still grow, or will the sector (necessarily) shrink in area? This is the subject of a public debate that's spurred by the…

Satisfaction in Huelva about the reduction of irrigation water restrictions to 25%

Representatives of the agricultural organizations Freshuelva, the Association of Citrus Growers of the Province of Huelva, Cooperativas Agro-Alimentarias de…

"When buying in bulk, growers can make the investment back in 1-2 years"

Moving away from substrates comes with its benefits...

"There are other substrate alternatives on the market which claim reusability. However, it's important to note that these products cannot easily be…

Tobias Mann at the season opener for Altes Land greenhouse strawberries:

"Even after Easter, the price situation can be called quite positive"

In week 12, the first greenhouse strawberries of this year's season were harvested at the sustainable greenhouse of Mann Fruit Farm in Buxtehude,…

CAN: Streamlining data to boost energy efficiency and yield

"We can see different metrics that Koidra has put together, and we can evaluate those and learn from that. With optimization, we're always a…

"Eight companies will be present at Macfrut":

Turkmenistan companies seek commercial partners

In Central Asia, there is a nation that is experiencing significant growth in the fruit and vegetable sector: Turkmenistan. Initially focused on the…

Greenhouse grown Romaine lettuce back in stores this spring

Windset Farms® is excited to welcome Delicato® Romaine lettuce back to stores this spring. The company first began growing romaine greenhouses in 2012.…

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CAN: Ottawa looks to robotics to address labor challenges in the ag sector

The federal government announced funding for new innovative solutions to help deal with the ongoing labor challenges in the ag sector. Under Phase 2 of…

New Texas greenhouse in the spotlight at VIVA Fresh

At the upcoming Viva Fresh produce trade show in Houston this April 11-13, 2024, BrightFarms will be stationed at booth #820 and offer insight into the…

US (ID): Work at U of I’s seed potato facility

As the new director of the University of Idaho's Seed Potato Germplasm Program, Kayla Spawton oversees a modern, new facility and holds a position that…

Chinese researchers unravel high-yielding mechanism of cultivated tomatoes

Chinese researchers have recently discovered the formation mechanism behind self-pollination in cultivated tomatoes, providing valuable insights for…

May 17 and May 31, 2024:

4th edition of the CEA 4.0 announced

The CEA 4.0 Online/Virtual Event returns for its 4th year in its focus on supporting farms, farmers, and produce providers. Through the provision of…

Hort Science Live 2024 to focus on peat-free growing in action

From a highly practical perspective, ICL Hort Science Live (HSL 2024) will explore the knowledge, technologies, and skills UK growers need to produce…

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NZ: Research roadshow highlights how levy money is put to practical use

More than 90 vegetable industry participants attended the Vegetables NZ and Vegetable Research and Innovation (VR&I) roadshow in Pukekohe on April 10,…

Smallholders in Ghana learn how to sustainably increase tomato yields

Farmers were enlightened and excited about what they saw and heard during a field day on 29 February. It was a multifaceted event that aimed to empower…

China: Hubei's edible fungi sees mushrooming exports

As the critical period for the cultivation of edible fungi in Hubei province occurs each spring, a provincial expert team has been busy visiting the…

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US (AR): High tunnel workshop in Hope offers to cover basics

Arkansans interested in taking their horticultural cultivation skills in a new direction are invited to attend a free workshop covering the basics of…

Tomato Experience Center in the Netherlands opened

BASF | Nunhems has officially opened its Tomato Experience Center in Kwintsheul, near the Hague. The greenhouse features over 150 ToBRFV-resistant…

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National Retail Report - specialty crops:

Ad numbers down this week as retailers took a break after Lent and Easter promotions

Ad numbers were down this week as retailers took a break after the Lent and Easter promotions. Ads for fruit were the most numerous, with tangerines,…

Lineage expands integrated solutions services with new Canada cross-border program

Prominent temperature-controlled warehouse REITs and integrated solutions provider Lineage has announced new Canada cross-border services. Leveraging…

Polish develop AI-driven solutions even for small blueberry farms

In the evolving landscape of highbush blueberry cultivation, the importance of quality, freshness, and packaging is paramount for achieving optimal…

Nairobi, Helsinki, and Abeto:

Semillas Fitó introduces three new Dutch cucumber varieties with exclusive SmartQ genetics

Semillas Fitó has expanded its Dutch cucumber range featuring exclusive SmartQ genetics with the Nairobi, Helsinki and Abeto varieties, which are…

The most expensive vegetable is becoming more popular, at 1,000 euro per kg

While the majority of vegetables represent one of the most inexpensive sources of food on Earth, some could be extremely expensive. Moreover, according…

Viva Fresh puts social responsibility initiatives on display

Continental Fresh LLC, a grower, shipper, and importer of fresh fruits and vegetables from Latin America, is celebrating an abundant mango supply,…

Despite falling volumes:

Morocco continues to increase revenue from fresh vegetable exports

Throughout 2023, Morocco demonstrated a robust increase in its export earnings within the fresh vegetable sector, even as the physical volume of…

Japanese researchers create eggplants with high beta-carotene content

Researchers from Ryukoku University and Osaka Metropolitan University in Japan have made a significant breakthrough in GM agriculture, growing eggplants with a…

Growers forced to foot the bill:

Exploitative powers of supermarkets confirmed in Australia

The NFF Horticulture Council strongly supports the key recommendations detailed in the interim Independent Review of the Food and Grocery Code of…

Ukrainian agricultural plans to grow fruit trees, cherries and apricots in a greenhouse

One of the early beneficiaries of The eRobota government grant program was "Rosy Bukovina", a farming enterprise based in Chernivtsi, Ukraine. They prepared…