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automation enables upscaling for Tomberry tomatoes in Australia

"Imagine a vine with 200 tiny tomatoes on it waiting to be picked"

The company that brought "the world’s smallest tomatoes” to Australia says the demand is so high for the product that the company has had to significantly upscale. The unique…

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Technical Sales Manager - China

"This portfolio will allow us to better support growers in all sectors"

Bosman Van Zaal acquires CMW Horticulture

Bosman Van Zaal from Aalsmeer in the Netherlands, a specialist in turnkey horticultural projects, will expand its activities in the United Kingdom through the acquisition of…

Balance changes in favor of insect netting

In some countries, a mesh is a part of the basic equipment used in a greenhouse, but in the Netherlands, this is not the case. However, this trend is changing as of late, as…

greenhouse production of edible flowers

"Edible flowers add so much to the dish"

Everywhere you see, spring is blooming. As we bid winter goodbye with cheerful spring flowers, many people start working on their garden again, growing flowers, or even fruit…

David Eygenraam joins Westland Greenhouse Solutions

Westland Greenhouse Solutions is thrilled to announce that David Eygenraam has joined their Sales team. "David brings many years of greenhouse experience to the Westland team and…

Affinor Growers

Affinor Growers to enter Aruban market with circular farming systems

Green cash crop funds leafy greens growth

Affinor Growers Inc. is nearly ready to plant its first seedlings and begin showcasing its vision of sustainable agriculture for a ten-year period. The company recently…

Priva Academy and HortiTech join forces

With the Priva Academy, Priva offers knowledge and courses in the field of horticulture. By working together with other parties, they are adding even more horticulture-related…

"It’s very difficult to find a good lighting supplier"

Modern agriculture, forestry, and other land uses are accountable for 25% of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide, according to FAO data. Agriculture is highly reliant on the…

"We'll be plastic-free and carbon-neutral within 15 years"

In the spirit of the official 2021 Earth Day theme restore our earth, Edible Garden pledged to pursue the elimination of plastic from its supply chain by 2030 and become the…

USDA and greenhouse grower work together to supply leafy greens

Sparrows Point, Md., is home to a sustainable greenhouse that is changing the way we grow produce in cities across America. Gotham Greens’ climate-controlled facility is…

Ephraim Weil – Agronomist, Plant Protection Specialist, Hishtil

Spreading the knowledge of organic cultivation

The demand for organic products increased significantly over the last decade. Hishtil, one of the leading producers of organic rooted\unrooted cuttings of herbs, has seen this…

Special Packaging

Updates on the 'Plastic-Free Crops' project

Biodegrable pots from niche product to more extensive use

"Little by little we are achieving more and more results. We have moved from theory to practice on all fronts. Our Plastic-Free Crop project is gaining ground with the use of…

Breakingbelizenews.com

Belize: Ministry of agriculture receives seeds from Guatemala for research purposes

Minister of Agriculture, Jose Abelardo Mai, and Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry, Servulo Baeza, visited BEJO seed farm in San Lucas, Sacatepéquez near Antigua in…

Strategic organic partnership carries over to upcoming show

The Organic Produce Network (OPN) and Western Growers (WG) have formed a strategic partnership reflecting the importance of organic production and announced that WG will be…

December 1-2

Organic grower summit 2021 presented by Western Growers and OPN

The Organic Produce Network (OPN) and Western Growers (WG) have formed a strategic partnership reflecting the importance of organic production and announced…


Forget salad, what about wheat? Indoor vertical farming is being used to grow leafy greens but what about other important global commodities, such as wheat? Wheat was first likely bred and domesticated 10,000 years ago in the fertile crescent of Western Asia. Since then it has been one of the most important staple crops around the world. Currently, wheat is…

US: Additional nursery reported as source of Neopestalotiopsis in strawberry

As an update to the previous posts on this new disease of strawberry, there is now an additional nursery implicated in the spread of Neopestalotiopsis. This…

Heliospectra

Hedging against climate uncertainty with controlled food growth

Last year, social distancing restrictions and border closures created harvest and supply chain issues for growers. While we all expected this year to be better, 2021 has begun…

"The LED light really makes a difference" after growing tomatoes under LED

A more uniform crop, more options for controlling the climate and crop, and substantial energy savings: the advantages of LED lighting seem almost endless. But how does this…

Hort Connections 2021 program taking shape

The program for Hort Connections 2021 is shaping up as one of the most exciting to date with industry leading experts set to present on the latest products,…

South Africa: Tomato prices expected to ease

The current surge in South African tomato prices, due to the crops being hit by wet weather in the main growing areas, is expected to be short-lived. In the second…

Expanded McMurry greenhouse gets grand opening

McMurry University’s grand opening for its renewed greenhouse Thursday celebrates its role in helping current and future students learn about sustainability and renewable…

Permanent residency to be granted to temporary foreign workers

Kairos Canada responds to federal plan

The federal government’s plan to grant permanent residency to more than 90,000 temporary foreign workers and graduated international students is long-awaited welcome news.…

2021 HortiflorExpo IPM took place in Shanghai

"The orange-colored Netherlands Pavilion attracted many visitors"

The 23rd HortiflorExpo IPM was held successfully from 15 to 17 April in Shanghai. This is the second-largest trade fair worldwide, and the largest in Asia for Floriculture,…

Urban Crop Solutions

Urban Crop Solutions appoints new Global Sales Director

Urban Crop Solutions is pleased to announce the appointment of Filip Meeuws as their new Global Sales Director. Having spent over 25 years in horticulture equipment, Filip…

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Food to fuel is the future at island Biofarm

Concern for the climate is woven into much of the fabric of everyday island life. Residents of Vashon often organize grassroots activism, lobbying legislators and raising…

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Nepal: Locals attracted to tunnel farming in Dhankuta

Local farmers are attracted to tunnel organic vegetable farming in Dhankuta Municipality. Tej Kumar Sijali, a local of Dhankuta Municipality, produced organic vegetables in…

More tomatoes planted for processing market in Italy

"The industrial tomato campaign is currently being planned and the stage of transplants depends on the area of reference. Apulia started in late March, while the Caserta area…

Brandenburg growers start the season with a slight delay

"Tomatoes ripened relatively late this year"

The tomato harvest has started in East Brandenburg. The same goes for Fontana Gartenbau in Manschnow (Märkisch-Oderland), as Managing Director Klaus Hentschel stated. There,…

Pixofarm is fighting lost food in agriculture with artificial intelligence and Big Data:

"The fight against food loss goes digital"

Governments and policymakers around the world have set lofty goals in the fight against food waste. The UN as well as the EU and the US want to significantly reduce the amount…

Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs

SACPA discusses challenges facing Albertan agriculture amid pandemic

Last Thursday, Lynn Jacobson - the president of the Alberta Federation of Agriculture – had an in-depth discussion with the Southern Alberta Council on Public…

22nd China International Vegetable Science and Technology Expo showcases 300 new vegetable varieties

On April 20, 2021, the 22nd China (Shouguang) International Vegetable Science and Technology Expo/2021 China (Shouguang) International Vegetable Seed Industry Expo opened its…

Erik Jansen, Signify:

Video “Mobile stand is a success”

We had a short conversation with Erik Jansen, key account manager & business development manager at Signify, over the phone in the morning. His usual enthusiasm was noticed…

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