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luminaire production and distribution to be stopped

BLV to focus exclusively on HPS / MH lamps

BLV has decided to stop production and distribution of luminaires in the field of horticulture lighting as of 01.01.2021 and to concentrate exclusively on the…

Powerful ultrasonic anti-virus method ready for use

When it comes to cultivation, viruses are nothing new. Two years ago, the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) broke out in the Dutch greenhouse…

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Gregor Ziegler launches Timpor Hydrofibre

"New peat substitute is aggregate for substrates"

"We're stirring up the market of peat substitutes once again," Matthias Ziegler with Gregor Ziegler announces. With Timpor Hydrofibre, Ziegler expands, as of now, the wood…

creators of Sweeper robot

Investors to support developers bringing leaf cutting robot to the market

SAIA Agrobotics, a tech spin-off from Wageningen University & Research, will further develop its technology for greenhouse robotics with investments from the Technology…

Family business Viscon pass on the torch to the fourth generation and welcomes Synergia as co-shareholder

The Visser family will pass on the torch to the new generation. As a reinforcement, Viscon Group has attracted investment company Synergia Capital Partners ("Synergia").…

Belgium lettuce grower opts for Signify

Full LED solution offers increased production and faster growth cycles at De Glastuin

Since the introduction of Philips GreenPower LED Toplighting Compact from Signify, many vegetable, fruit and horticulture growers have made the choice to fully equip their…

Container farm with carousel systems doubles yield

At the food bank in Maassluis, in the Netherlands, they eat very special lettuce these days. Remarkable in taste and cultivation. Below, Vincent and Chris van der Gaag of…

Kam’s Growers Supply hires Kierryn Keeton as Agronomist

Kam’s is very pleased to announce the hiring of Kierryn Keeton as Agronomist as of December 7, 2020. Kierryn has a Masters of Science from Rhodes University, SA. Previously,…

Heat brings out antioxidants, increases red in tomatoes

Turn up the heat, and get more nutrition from your tomato

Turn up the heat, and get more nutrition from your tomato, University of Florida researchers say. Furthermore, when you buy a tomato, it will be about as red as it can be,…

Video Perfect Plants 40 years

Perfect Plants celebrates its 40th birthday. Perfect Plants, until recently known as Pothos Plant, Vitrocom, and Plant Trade (rooting, tissue culture, and export) in the Dutch…

US: Dallas church greenhouse grows hydroponic tomatoes for food pantries

The vines are 15 feet long right now, on their way to 50. As food banks across Dallas strive to feed thousands ravaged by the recessed economy, volunteers at the Soulfood…

Getting jolly with Gakon

It's the season to be jolly and as it's the year in what everything is unusual, Gakon and Vilosa decided to combine both and organise a Christmas Drive Thru for their staff.…

Special Year Overview 2020

October 1-15

New weapons in fight against ToBRFV

If you could name one virus that has dominated headlines in the horticulture industry, apart from the obvious choice of course, chances are ToBRFV will come to mind. The…

Graffiti aubergines now only available via The Greenery

Next season, Van Luijk will be the only Dutch aubergine nursery that will grow the special graffiti aubergine. In the coming years, Van Luijk will increasingly specialize in…
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an eye-catching, pink upgrade that saves energy, money

Michigan State’s research greenhouses are bringing in LED technology

What do you get when you mix some green and white plant science with Spartan sustainability and teamwork? The answer, it turns out, is pink greenhouses. Working with the…

US: Demand on tomatoes could strengthen pre-Christmas

Supplies of tomatoes right now are ample. “Currently the market shows a big offer of volume considering the volumes that are coming from Mexico, United States and Canada. We…

Bringing hydroponics to Kenya

Traditional soil-grown crop production has worked well for thousands of years, but there is one fact that has placed strain on conventional agriculture: The human population…

Cambridge HOK appoints new head department

“I’m excited to be joining CambridgeHOK as I have been highly impressed with the quality of projects the business is involved in and leading on at present, and in particular…

Border Trade Alliance urges Congress to reject reversion to NAFTA-era treatment of Foreign Trade Zones

The Border Trade Alliance is supporting a bipartisan effort led by Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, in urging Congress not to include a provision in the year-end…

Fall Creek adds to professional board of directors

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc., a global blueberry breeding and nursery company, announces that Tom Blaser has joined its professional board of directors.…

Robert Brooks joins Netled as Investor Relations and Communications Manager

“As governments around the world struggle to meet their climate promises, new solutions are of paramount importance to society.”  Robert Brooks joins Netled as Investor Relations…

The effects of pre-harvest factors on metabolomics profile of lettuce leaves

The study of the relationship between cultivated plants and environmental factors can provide information ranging from a deeper understanding of the plant biological system to…

Monitoring and controlling water quality in aquaponics

This research shows that Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) are an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional fish production methods and enable fish breeders…

Growth prospects strong for controlled-environment leafy greens

2020 has been a breakout year for indoor and greenhouse farming, and Abby Prior believes the momentum will continue to build. Prior, senior vice president of sales and…

Effect of grafting and harvest stage on the quality of black cherry tomatoes cultivated in Vietnam

Black cherry tomato is an important source of nutraceutical compounds; however, the quality of fruits depends on the cultivation technique and maturity stage at harvest. In a…

Why Alibaba rival Pinduoduo is investing in agritech

Back in 2018, the interactive e-commerce platform Pinduoduo  sent shock waves through the investor community when it raised $1.6 billion from a Nasdaq listing as a three-year-old…

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Netherlands: Vitom continues with lighted cucumber cultivation in 1 location

In De Lier, the Netherlands, cherry tomatoes on the vine were grown for a long time. In the last two years, that became cucumbers. On the facade you saw the name Vitom, as is…

David Franco, from Grupo Paloma: "Spanish tomatoes continue to lose acreage, but gain value"

"European consumers are not filling their baskets for Christmas as they did in other years"

Consumer uncertainty is increasing as a result of the growing restrictions and lockdown measures in northern European countries. At this time of the year, the orders for…

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