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Pinduoduo’s annual greenhouse challenge nurtures promising agritech innovation

TomaGrow wins greenhouse competition: seeking to commercialize solutions found

Agronomists and data scientists taking part in Pinduoduo’s Smart Agriculture Competition developed easy-to-use precision greenhouse management technology that boosted…

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BFG Supply acquires Green-tek

BFG Supply, a technology-enabled distributor to the green industry, has acquired Green-tek, a provider and manufacturer of greenhouse components. "The acquisition of GT significantly…

Another day at GreenTech Mexico again provides great talks

The moment HortiDaily is being sent out, it's time for the participants and visitors of the GreenTech Americas to get ready for the final exhibition day. Yesterday proved to…

Enza Zaden

Enza Zaden opens 20 ha R&D farm in Malaysia

"We needed to do research and breeding under local conditions"

The latest investment in Sauk has been made to produce a conducive working environment, along with state-of-the-art R&D seed processing and research facilities. “Establishing…

"Chips are key in energy-savings and cost reductions of LED lighting solutions"

One of the biggest challenges in horticulture is how to reduce energy consumption. "LED lighting investment and electricity bills account for the highest proportion of plant…

Nicolas Calo from the Azura Group

"We are the first to supply the major retail chains while being 100% CO2 neutral"

French-Moroccan family company Azura, whose production areas are in the Agadir region of Morocco and whose logistics platform and headquarters are in Perpignan in the south of…

"We need to get back to training and education outside of the classroom."

The educational program trying to develop the next generation of horticulture workers

An Australian non-profit organization has established learning programs aimed at increasing the consumption of fruit and vegetables among children and providing a pathway for…

Canada: Training supports transition for agricultural workers

As many as 30 people will get skills training to retrain them for jobs as landscape and horticulture technicians in the greenhouse sector. This is a new Community and Employer…

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NZ greenhouse robot to be demoed in May

FTEK is nearing completion of the first stage of R&D towards a 3-stage labor-saving automation program backed by growers and industry groups within the NZ greenhouse industry.…

Nova Siri Genetics at work to penetrate other foreign markets

Nova Siri Genetics, a breeding company that has selected and spread successful strawberry varieties, is looking to expand to other continents, introducing its selections…

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WUR gets 12 to 17M euros for research on horti robots

Wageningen research into smart agricultural and horticultural robots will receive 12 to 17 million euros from the NXTGEN HIGHTECH program. The contribution from the National…

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US (IL): Large lettuce greenhouse close to being brought to city

The Yorkville City Council and the developer of a proposed greenhouse lettuce production facility are close to an agreement. Council members are expected to approve the deal…

Special Post-Harvest & Packaging

'100%' packaging solution for fresh produce supplier

100% Pure New Zealand is the country’s long-standing marketing slogan. And Best Berries are growers and suppliers of 100% pure fresh strawberries and raspberries in New…

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Plant growth and chemical properties of commercial biochar versus peat-based growing media

Peatlands have been irreversibly destroyed by draining and mining for horticulture, in the course of which tremendous amounts of greenhouse gasses were released into the…

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Battling broad mite in spring crops

In spring crops, especially Reiger begonias and New Guinea impatiens, Broad Mites can create quite some damage. . Other crops that are commonly affected include torenia,…

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Comparing efficacy of different biostimulants for hydroponically grown lettuce

Biostimulants can enhance horticultural crop production. However, their application in hydroponically grown lettuce is still limited, and information regarding their relative…

Yara

Svein Tore Holsether, President and CEO of Yara

Yara: "Impact of the Ukranian war on global food security will be dramatic"

Yara delivers improved returns in a tight market situation, where higher prices more than offset higher feedstock costs and lower deliveries. First-quarter operating income1…

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Trying to find enough greenhouse vegetable workers? You’re not alone

Jose “Pepe” Calderon, head grower at Local Bounti, said finding people willing to produce greenhouse vegetables has become complicated because crops like tomatoes require…

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US: Community greenhouse learning lab opens at Astoria Houses

A group of young residents of the Astoria Houses NYCHA development held a ceremonial ribbon cutting Monday to celebrate the opening of an indoor greenhouse inside the housing…

US (MI): Greenhouse provides teaching, relaxation at CMU

In a side room at Central Michigan University is a massive agave plant. It’s nearly as old as the building that first opened its doors in the mid-1990s. The plant, which…

New Chief of Staff, and Vice President of People

Kathy Flores and Amanda Crews join Revol Greens

Kathy Flores has been appointed as Chief of Staff and Amanda Crews as Vice President of People (Human Resources) at Revol Greens. Both bring decades of experience and proven…

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Getting a close up look at ReduSol being applied to a glass greenhouse. A great way to help control the light and heat coming into the greenhouse.

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NZ: In-person and online workshop for all undercover crop growers

On May 18th, all NZ undercover crop growers are invited for a workshop, which can be attended both online and in person. Topics covered: • Virus Management •…

Integrated production of strawberries promotes sustainable development in Brazil

Regarding strawberries, it's not just the physical characteristics of the product that matter. Knowing where the product came from, how it was grown, by whom…

USDA restricts eight PACA violators

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on eight produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of…

Mottech: We are committed to reducing water waste and improving water use efficiency

Sumati Amrit came to China to study from 2000 to 2006 and returned to work in China in 2015, where he was responsible for the field of agricultural irrigation, and joined…

Experts forecast rise in food prices as fertilizer costs are up

The U.N. Food and Agriculture index shows food prices are at an all-time high, but experts predict the war in Ukraine is about to make matters a lot worse…

FBI issues warning to US agricultural cooperatives

Cyber-attacks on cooperatives during planting and harvest more likely

Recently, the FBI has issued a warning to US agricultural cooperatives that ransomware attacks could be more likely during the planting and harvest seasons.…

P&O Ferries forced to reverse attempted pay cut

P&O Ferries has been forced to reverse an attempt to pay its new, cheaper agency workers even less money after the RMT Union received reports of agency workers…

Australian Labor Party defends agricultural visa scheme as farmers brace for increased minimum wages

The Australian Labor Party has defended its plan to replace the agriculture visa announced by the federal government last year and offer more incentives to…
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Soilless cultivation of Chinese herbal medicine is an important direction in the future

Fulan: Our wood fiber formula-based substrate makes production easier and more reliable for growers

Soilless cultivation has developed rapidly in China in recent years, and more and more growers have chosen substrate cultivation. Florentaise, a leading French formula-based…

US food processors hit by fires in recent weeks

OnionBusiness does not subscribe to conspiracy theories, but the recent spate of fires affecting food processors and distributors across the nation has gotten…

Strawberry supply hits peak production for California grower-marketer

Naturipe’s California strawberries are in peak production now, and volumes are expected to last through June. This season, Naturipe Farms is set to have its…

European Union to suspend tariffs on Ukraine imports for one year

Yesterday, the European Commission proposed a one-year suspension of import duties on all Ukrainian goods not covered by an existing free trade deal to help…

The updated Coviro catalogues can be picked up at Macfrut, stand D1 - 198

New varieties for asparagus and strawberries

Coviro Azienda Vivaistica, based in the Italian province of Ravenna, in Cervia, which specializes in the production of strawberry and asparagus plants, is about to introduce…

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