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First phase of a 160-hectare greenhouse operation now operational

Finka San Antonio cuts the ribbon on its 22-hectare greenhouse

On August 11, 2022, Finka officially inaugurated its newest 22-hectare greenhouse that was built in collaboration with Prins Group, Hoogendoorn Americas and various equipment…

The winners of the 2022 AgTech Breakthrough Awards

On the 25th of August, the winners of the AgTech Breakthrough Awards were announced. Multiple companies in horticulture, agriculture, and livestock farming won…

How growers can implement fertigation systems

Traditional fertilization methods can be painstaking for growers, especially those in larger commercial operations. They can involve maneuvering heavy bags, using spreaders…

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CAN: Cannabis giant Aurora buys vegetable and flower company for $45 million

Aurora Cannabis has acquired a controlling interest in Bevo Agtech, a supplier of propagated vegetables and ornamental plants in North America. Concurrent with the closing of…

AgriFORCE granted patent from the Canadian Intellectual Property Office for AgriFORCE Grow House Facility

AgriFORCE Growing Systems announced that it was granted a patent titled "Structure for Growing Plants" from the Canadian Intellectual Property Office. "Our…

Doek en Draad goes interntaional under the name Screens4Seasons

The Dutch company Doek en Draad was founded 10 years ago by Cees van der Kaai and was later joined by his son Colin. They have since been a well-known player in the field of…

Business-driven digital twins in horticulture

Horticulture is increasingly data-driven, and it is ever-more using innovative digital technologies, such as cloud computing, the Internet of Things, machine learning, and…

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Carbon dioxide: Making a clean and consistent way to generate CO2 onsite a reality

"What we know and found is that today, a lot of vertical farms are using unsustainable cylinders and tanks for their carbon needs, often produced as a byproduct from fossil…

So far, the pepper is, once again, the vegetable with the most insured surface

Almeria's farmers have already insured almost 2,400 hectares of vegetables under cover

According to data from Agroseguro consulted by Europa Press, farmers in Almeria have already insured more than 2,300 hectares of vegetables under cover for the…

Undergraduate student researches effects of fusarium head blight, grows career

Producers around the country work to combat crop diseases, spending time, money, and other valuable resources in their efforts. Fusarium head blight, one such bacterial…

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What is the best grow light for your CEA operation?

Depending on whether you are looking to control photoperiod or increase plant growth will determine the grow lights you need to get the best results. Before growers even…


LettUs Grow: Chili plant trials on aeroponics In LettusGrow's most recent proof of concept trial, research scientists explored growing bush-type chili plants in the LettusGrow aeroponic farm. They grew three different chili seed varieties, which were propagated in a deep-water culture system until their roots were 2cm long before being moved into the aeroponic systems.…

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Meet 50 start-ups at the Asia-Pacific agri-food innovation summit

Asia’s agri-food system needs help. With global shocks highlighting import link weaknesses, rapid economic growth, and huge structural transformation across the region, the…

Light Science Technologies adds to the team

AgTech specialist Light Science Technologies (LST) has announced two new appointments to its team to continue advancing its strategy of growth. New recruit Jessica Browne joins…

AMHPAC Convention 2022 has been formally inaugurated

Víctor Manuel Villalobos Arambula, who heads the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, was in charge of formally opening the summit event on protected horticulture in…

How plants reprogram their cells to fight invaders

Crops and other plants are often under attack from bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. When a plant senses a microbial invasion, it makes radical changes in the chemical…

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How a former Microsoft researcher used AI to grow lettuce from 5,000 miles away

It’s pretty impressive to grow lettuce in a greenhouse competition against 42 teams from nearly two dozen countries. It’s even more remarkable when you do it from 5,000 miles…

Florham Park Girl Scout revamps greenhouse at Ridgedale School

Borough resident Mary Korab recently completed her Girl Scout Gold Award project at Ridgedale Middle School. Eager to increase special needs student inclusion at her former…

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UK: Burrelton pupils collect plastic bottles to revamp their school greenhouse

Pupils at Burrelton Primary School are calling on the local community to support their eco-friendly initiative to build a greenhouse out of empty two-liter clear plastic…

Free Download: Greenhouse Management, 9 CEA Variables

When asking: “How can a system with a controlled environment help improve crop performance?” the answer is easy… The more you analyze data and control CEA…

Europrogress & Medgroup open day: showroom tour

After last year's success, Europrogress and Medgroup confirm the second Open Day to be held in September at the Vittoria (Sicily) production site. This year the event will…

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Thrips again, see the leaves curling. Of all the pests, they are the pestest. Tried everything from Neem oil to fiproforce from Jubailli. Best we can do is suppress, we even…

Dacon completes Kula Bio Headquarters, sponsoring horticultural education to seniors

Dacon Corporation has completed construction on the headquarters for Kula Bio, relocating to Natick from Cambridge. A 4-year-old startup positioned within the agricultural…

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US (CO): Gov. Polis touts recently passed ag bill benefiting Colorado growers while conserving more water

Gov. Jared Polis made a few stops in the Roaring Fork Valley on Tuesday, August 23, ending his trip in Silt to talk about the future of agriculture and water conservation. “We…

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IPP Air Cargo will soon be in the air

Phillip Nguyen, CEO of IPP Travel Retail, speaking at the Routes Asia conference in June this year, stated that the new airline, branded IPP Air Cargo, will begin operations…

UAE wants to harness AI to tackle food waste

It's not every day that positive news related to food waste emerges out of the UAE, as the country ranks among the world's top nations for per capita waste. A…

A closer look at IFPA’s Global Produce & Floral Show 2022

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) offered up a sneak peek at what exhibitors and visitors can expect at the first and upcoming Global Produce & Floral Show on…

Which countries have experienced the greatest increase in fruit and vegetable prices in 2022?

Picodi.com analysts have drawn up a ranking of the countries where the average price of the most popular fruits and vegetables increased the most in 2022. The…

They amounted to 578 million, accounting for 13.1% of the total and registering a 10.1% increase

Strawberries led Andalusia's fruit and vegetable exports in the first half of the year

In the first half of 2022, Andalusia's fruit and vegetable exports amounted to a record 4,424 million euros, the highest value achieved in a semester since…

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