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UK: Grower reduces greenhouse temperature by more than 6°C during heatwave with no cooling, fog systems

The Spanish company J.Huete has successfully implemented its double chamber and energy-saving screen, a combination that allows the UK-based grower to continue the strawberry…

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Understanding the profitability of your greenhouse

Starting a greenhouse cultivation business can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to creating a business plan. Several challenges need to be considered when putting…

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US (OR): Research shows that plastic tunnels are very good for strawberries

Due to the cold, wet spring in western Oregon, the fruit hadn’t ripened at Strawberry Field Day in June at Oregon State University’s North Willamette Research and Extension…

David Potereau, producer in Brittany

"Every time we can anticipate, we win"

David Potereau, a tomato grower near Brest, France, uses e-Gro as a crop prediction tool and to reassure himself about his production choices. Through his observations and…

Piñata Farms

Technology upgrades and a brand refresh for Australian strawberry producer

Winter strawberry season at Piñata Farms’ Sunshine Coast farm is underway and the company is launching supply chain and packaging innovations and a refreshed branding…

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NZ: Being a fair and ethical employer

The success and reputation of New Zealand’s horticulture industry is a direct result of its people. If our people thrive, so too does the sector. Unfortunately, reports this…

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Corteva Agriscience has filed a lawsuit against Bayer and Monsanto

Corteva Agriscience has filed a lawsuit against Bayer CropScience and Monsanto Company for alleged infringement of Corteva’s patented AAD-1 herbicide resistance technology.…

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Russia to ban some imports of seeds from Europe and Canada

Russia will ban imports of some seeds from several locations in Europe and Canada from Aug. 15, its agriculture safety watchdog said on Thursday, citing non-compliance by…

Patromex and DIDIHU partnership invests in modern plant for value-added coconut substrates

It was summer vacation in 1994 when Frank Chávez visited his brother in Colima, Mexico. Over tequila and some beer, the conversation drifted to the challenges that Frank was…
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Partnership PerfoTec and Blue Skies

New application for disinfection of fresh-cut fruits by means ozone in the packaging

PerfoTec is delighted to announce a new innovation partnership with Blue Skies to develop an new -safe and natural- application for disinfection of fresh-cut…

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Significant New Clean Energy and Climate Act becomes law in Massachusetts

On August 11, 2022, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed into law An Act driving climate policy forward. After months of heavy legislative activity involving a wide…

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Organic and in-organic fertilizers effects on the performance of tomato and cucumber

The effects of organic fertilizers, based on Tithonia diversifolia, and in-organic fertilizers, based on hydroponics fertilizer, were evaluated on the performance, leaves, and…

New back-to-school snacks hit the market

With the start of the school year around the corner, Nature Fresh Farms Snack Supplies™ is a solution for busy parents who want to fuel their families with convenient,…

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National probabilistic risk assessment of newly registered pesticides in agricultural products to propose MRL

Following the EPA recommended method, a chronic diet risk assessment for pesticides was recently performed for adults and children in the Iranian population.…

"Significant part of our lettuce assortment is highly resistant to Fusarium"

Enza Zaden has identified a significant part of their lettuce assortment to be highly resistant to Fol:4. But what is fusarium, what is the timeline, and what are Enza Zaden's…

New Deputy CEO of Hazera:

“It is like a marathon run, and we want to finish first!”

Since 19th May 2022, Ofer Peleg has been the new Deputy CEO of Hazera. He leads Sales, Supply Chain, IT and Production. Ofer says: “We have great DNA in…

Trinidad and Tobago: Hydroponic farm offers more economic opportunities than fish production

The Young Sing family is known for the mass manufacturing of fixtures for every room of people's homes and have been in that business since 1973. Christian Young Sing, the…

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US (NE): 'Powerful' cherry tomato judged best tasting

Evelyn Meier entered the best tasting tomato at the Cass County Fair Wednesday, but gives all the credit to her husband. Gene Meier has been growing a cherry tomato, which is…

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Meet the wasp that mummifies and kills the tomato hornworm

Mainers have found a powerful ally in the annual battle against tomato hornworms. Tomato hornworms destroy plants before the fruit even has a chance to ripen. They are a…

UAE’s Pure Harvest considers a number of debt structures to expand to Asia

Pure Harvest Smart Farms’ breakthrough farming system has attracted a diverse mix of investors. Dubai: Abu Dhabi-based Pure Harvest Smart Farms p....

New 7250m2 to grow 3 million pounds of mycelium a year

US (NY): New vertical farm opened to create fungi-based bacon

If all living organisms on Earth evolved from a single cell 3.5 billion years ago, it stands to reason that they’re a lot alike. And, scientists have noted that fungi are…

USDA grants $100,000 to Lee County School District for farm-to-school projects

The USDA chose the School District of Lee County as one of its 123 projects across the country to help fund. According to a press release, the Healthy Living…

Agave: The new drought-tolerant California crop?

Agriculture in California faces an uncertain future as drought, wildfires and other climate extremes become more commonplace in the West. But a fledgling industry focused on…

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US: Larry Ellison is feeding Hawaii from his high-tech hydroponic farm on Lanai

Hawaii has an unlikely farmer: billionaire Larry Ellison. It was just a few years ago in 2018 that he unveiled his hydroponic farm startup, and now, its produce is being sold…

Le Petit Chef:

Video Special restaurant experience: 3D visualization of the food's journey to your plate

Teaching kids where their food comes from? Le Petit Chef uses 3D mapping and projection technology to show the journey taken by food to reach your plate. This combined theater…

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