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60 to 70 percent of the Lea Valley growers haven’t planted yet

“It doesn’t make financial sense to plant”

It was an odd visit for the British politician, the Rt Hon. Robert Halfom, who last Friday visited the greenhouses in Lea Valley. Usually, at this time of year, farms are…

Vacancies:

"There is demand for multi-coloured tomatoes as they offer a unique experience for the consumer"

Australian tomato producer Kapiris Bros says the traditional Gourmet Tomato is still the most favoured variety, but there is certainly a growing demand for multi-coloured…

Video: Three segments optimize production in 1,4 hectare aromatic herbs greenhouse

The fully automated production line forms the heart of the new 1,4 ha greenhouse of French organic aromatic herbs producer Bioplants and the automated greenhouse, including…

New mini cucumber bag extends snackable vegetable category

“If it’s quality and it’s good and it’s quick, it’s a win.” So says Jeff Richardson of Leamington, ON-based Great Lakes Greenhouses Inc. of the growing segment of mini vegetables…

A tour of pepper varieties with Peter:

"Extra happy with new, stronger orange variety"

New year, new peppers; this seems to have gone through the mind of the people at Syngenta. The breeder is launching at least three new varieties in the colors green, yellow,…

Sustratos del Sureste:

"Coconut fiber substrate has become a very important ally of agriculture"

Substrate is an essential element for a plant. It is not only the fixed place where its life cycle will develop, but also a strictly necessary nutritional source that,…

Nuremberg wholesaler Stefan Ziegler on the current supply situation

"Imported lettuces of the desired calibers are difficult to obtain right now"

Although the first goods from the southern German greenhouse facilities are already available, imported lettuces from southern Europe still dominate the scene. "Italian…

Dutch growers switch to brand new LED cultivation system

Since the end of 2021, the Roots greenhouse at the Zwethlaan in Honselersdijk has been colouring pink. At this location, the modern tomato nursery of mini-troscherry tomatoes…

11-hectare greennhouse construction underway for Dutch tomato grower

Over the past couple of years, we have all been traveling less, so you may not have seen Schiphol airport for a while. However, when you drive towards the airport on the A4,…

Frutura organic radishes now available at Spar Austria

Thanks to optimal growing conditions, organic vegetables will grow even in winter

From now on, sustainably and organically produced winter radishes are available at Spar stores throughout Austria. Blumauer winter radishes thrive in Frutura's foil houses.…

Laurens Snijders: "Still plenty of growth potential in the berry market"

At the end of last year, Exsa Europe launched a separate soft fruit branch, Exsa Berries. Laurens Snijders, well experienced in the soft fruit business, was recruited to set…

Special Climate

Video "Doing everything to get plants generative"

Plants have been back in the greenhouse at Tomatoworld since January 20, 2022. In the clip below, Ab van Marrewijk tells about the cultivation. He explains that it is now…

USDA earmarks $1 billion for sustainable ag

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced last Monday that his department will invest $1 billion in partnerships to support America’s sustainable farmers,…

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Uzbekistan

Prices of greenhouse pink tomatoes down by almost 30% over past three weeks

There is a downward trend in prices for greenhouse pink tomatoes in Uzbekistan over the past three weeks. From January 21 to February 11, their average wholesale prices…

Andhra Pradesh:

Krishna district tomato growers upset as prices take a dive

A sudden drop in price of tomatoes is worrying Andhra Pradesh farmers who have cultivated the crop in huge quantities in the Krishna district. Though they…
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New program to help plant-based food businesses hit net-zero in Kent

A new training program, Growing Green, will help horticultural, food, and drink businesses in Kent meet net-zero targets by giving them the skills, knowledge,…

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Eden Green technology scholarship program open for applications

Eden Green is offering two awards for aspiring agriculture students to support their education and future careers in our growing industry. Two grants are…

2022 Horticulture Entrepreneur Prize finalists announced

The finalists for the 2022 Horticulture Entrepreneur Prize have been announced today. Chairman Michiel F. van Ginkel paid a congratulatory visit today to Zentoo in…

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Gearing up for MeetUp: Local farmer will attend event to learn more about high tunnels

Farmers throughout the area will have the chance to learn about a variety of topics to help their business plus meet others in the same field. The fourth annual Eastern…

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Effect of traditional and nano calcium fertilizer and nitrogen on cucumber plant growth

The experiment was carried out in one of the unheated greenhouses in the sub-district of Al-Haidariya, which belongs to the governorate of Najaf Al-Ashraf in Iraq, during the…

Watch Me Grow Ohio collecting funds for greenhouse

Watch Me Grow Ohio has been in the process of building gardens and greenhouses full of vegetables free to the community in Portsmouth. “Currently, we’re working on completing…

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Flower powered: Bitcoin miner heats greenhouses in the Netherlands

Bitcoin (BTC) mining generates a lot of “waste” heat. As energy prices spiral out of control in Europe, miners have come up with creative ways of recycling the heat generated…

Fewer workplace accidents in Flanders agriculture and horticulture in 2020

Every year, on average, just more than 370 people are injured on the job at agricultural and horticultural companies in Flanders, Belgium. Most (81%) do not have lasting…

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Spider mite spit breaches plant firewall

Spider mites can suppress the natural defense system of plants by manipulating plant genes with proteins in their saliva. This enables them to reproduce more…

ASF's Berry Bikers to ride 500 miles from Edinburgh to Cardiff

At 10 am this morning, 10th February 2022, over 100 cyclists left BT Murrayfield Stadium with the match ball for the Doddie Weir Cup. Their aim will be to get to the…

Ramazan Akgun, Bircan & Van der Wel:

"After a good Spanish season, we've now begun with our own Dutch mini cucumbers"

The Dutch mini cucumber season has begun at Bircan & Van der Wel in the Netherlands. "We have a grower who cultivates these for us on five hectares. The season should be good.…

China: Drip irrigation market becomes increasingly segmented and specialized

Soilless culture technology is becoming widely used in China. Among them, drip irrigation facilities are necessary equipment for supplying inorganic nutrition and water, which…

They are still the most cultivated varieties, but year after year they are losing shares

Fortuna and Rociera account for less than 50% of the strawberry area in Huelva in this campaign

The Fortuna and Rociera strawberry varieties have once again been the most planted varieties in the 2021/2022 campaign in Huelva, accounting for 47.6% of the…

Dutch ToBRFV counter to 38, first findings in Friesland

The Netherlands now officially counts 38 companies infected with the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV). That is two more than in the last update by the…

Kings County, California

International food company Olam intends to sell off Lemoore tomato plant

The Lemoore Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing at its Special Meeting on Wednesday, February 23, to consider and accept public comments for…

New Brexit minister Jacob Rees-Mogg promises to tackle bureaucracy

Jacob Rees-Mogg, who was given the new role of minister for Brexit opportunities in PM Johnson's recent cabinet re-shuffle, recently visited the Port of…

USDA

U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement seasonal perishable products - weekly update

'Mexican blueberry crossings through Arizona, California, and Texas expected to increase slightly'

Specialty crops grower-shippers are increasingly voicing concern over rising petroleum prices. These costs affect the industry not only through high freight rates for…

USDA

National Retail Report - specialty crops

Avocados and strawberries were the most-advertised items this week

Between the Super Bowl and Valentine's Day, ad flyers were exciting. Fittingly, avocados and strawberries were the most-advertised items this week. Jalapenos, Roma tomatoes,…

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