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"the more calls I usually get, the bigger the problem is"

Killing ToBRFV in water within one hour

On a Tuesday afternoon in early January, four men quickly come to an agreement over a cup of coffee. Clean water is crucial in order to eradicate the Tomato brown rugose fruit…

"This new tomato variety does not have to be harvested early"

Adults and children everywhere are opting more and more for new varieties of fresh produce that don’t require any special effort or preparation. In response to this global…

idromeccanica Lucchini and TAPKIT cooperate

Hydroponic system available for medium and small scale farms in italy

Italian greenhouse supplier idromeccanica Lucchini is adding the the TAPKIT Hydroponic systems to its offerings. With this addition, they want to make it easy for small and…

Canada: Border vaccine mandate adds another complication to stretched supply chain

Following a three-day protest in Canada’s capital city of Ottawa over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate that Canadian truckers and other essential workers require proof of…

Gugulethu Mahlangu, Finleaf Farms:

Video "I started of as a YouTube scholar"

Gugulethu Mahlangu is the woman behind the growing company Finleaf Farms, one the biggest South African aquaponics growing companies. In a recent video published on YouTube…

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US (FL): University of Florida granted $2M+ grant to breed tomatoes fit for CEA

The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research’s (FFAR) Precision Indoor Plants (PIP) consortium is providing the University of Florida a $2,112,454 grant to define and…

High prices expected as Dutch cucumber season starts

The first Dutch cucumbers of the season have been harvested. This means that, starting today, the cucumbers are available again. To ensure the supply chain…

Extending the season, improving food security

Small farmers across the U.S. use high tunnels to extend their growing season, something known to present different pest problems compared to open field production. However,…

Black tomatoes introduced to German market

SanLucar is launching a new tomato variety on the German market: The SanLucar Blacky tomatoes, which are already popular among gourmets. The new Blacky tomatoes from SanLucar…

The aid will benefit 465 organizations in 15 autonomous communities

Spain asks the EC for €327 million to finance operational programs for producer organizations in 2022

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food asked the European Commission (EC) for 327 million euros in funds to finance the producer's fruit and…

Alaska greenhouse gives visitors the Hawaii vibes

It’s the time of year when many Alaskans feel they could use a little sunshine. But if a trip to Hawaii isn’t in the cards, they may want to take a drive to East Anchorage to…

Research shows bees not the main vectors of cucumber green mottle mosaic virus

Bees themselves may not be the culprits for spreading cucumber green mottle mosaic virus into new areas, a research report has concluded. But while the forager bees are not…

Now in Perth supermarkets

Wholesaler rolls out plastic-free tomato punnets

EPT Produce director Wally Di Giosaffate has worked with a local packaging company to find a suitable alternative to the plastic punnets that hold cherry and…

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Japan: Closing date for exhibitors approaching for GPEC 2022

Companies interested in exhibiting their products at Greenhouse Horticulture & Plant Factory Exhibition/Conference (GPEC) 2022 have until 28 February 2022 to…

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‘Smart’ greenhouses could slash electricity costs

A new, internet-connected lighting system for greenhouses could sharply reduce a farmer’s electrical bill, according to a study by University of Georgia researchers. Recently…

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US (IN): Tipton schools launch greenhouse project

A successful fundraising campaign from the Friends of the Tipton Future Farmers of America will help cover the increased cost of a greenhouse project at Tipton High School. One…

China's strawberry cultivation area and output rank second in the world's berry fruit production

The strawberry cultivation area and output rank second in the world's berry fruit production, just behind grapes. China introduced a large number of foreign…

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Case packer extends capabilities with the berry specialists

The first Proseal CP3™ automatic case packing system to be installed for a customer – Angus Soft Fruits - has now handled over 8 million trays since it started operation a…

Irish grower launches own brand baby spinach into Lidl

"We will be the first farm in Ireland to grow organic spinach commercially"

Irish salad and herb grower, McCormack Family Farms, launched a new brand for their range of unwashed salad leaves and herbs last year and this week they have announced the…

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Transport disruptions leave supermarket shelves empty

Woolworths and Coles introduce purchase limits in Western Australia

As heavy rainfall and extreme flooding led to transport disruptions from the eastern states, a product limit has been placed on a number of grocery items in Western Australia.…

New plant DNA research suggests that mutations are non-random

Grey Monroe, who is currently an assistant professor in the Department of Plant Sciences at UC Davis and principal investigator at the Monroe Lab, was a postdoctoral student…

Oregano is the most susceptible spice to being adulterated in the EU, study shows

A study by the Joint Research Center (JRC) has concluded that oregano is the spice that is the most vulnerable to fraudulent practices in the European Union,…

Urban Greenhouse Talks: a new podcast about urban farming

The WUR Student Challenges Team is launching a new podcast series for everyone interested in urban farming. The five-episode series is set to release on podbean on 14…

HortNZ aims to bring clarity to workers in chaotic times

"It's hard to stay positive at the moment, with so much uncertainty"

It’s hard to stay positive at the moment with so much uncertainty, writes Nadine on HortNZ. "The world’s in crisis thanks to Covid, climate change, and…

Andrew Day joins the board of UK bioscience statistical software business

VSNi is delighted to announce that Andrew Day has joined the VSNi board as a non-executive director. Andy has extensive experience driving transformational change…

Protecting Tasmania’s organic farms against blueberry rust

Blueberry rust remains contained in Tasmania, but growers and community members are urged to remain vigilant for signs of the disease throughout the berry season. Over the…

Westland heritage information now on one online site

A special Dutch website went live yesterday - Erfgoed Westland. It aims to offer all Westland's historical information in one place. It is the brainchild of the Westland…

Growth plans underway for national fruit and vegetable wholesaler

One of Australia’s largest national fresh fruit and vegetable wholesalers is setting itself up for growth, after transitioning to new ownership late last year. In2Food…

Florida strawberry growers relieved following weekend’s storm

Supplies of Florida strawberries are strong and growers are thankful that the weekend’s cold snap related to the winter storm on the U.S. East Coast didn’t produce any real…

Ranking of the 7 main organic products in protected cultivation

Tomatoes are the leading organic product in Andalusian greenhouses

Tomatoes remain at the top of the ranking of the main organic fruits and vegetables in Andalusian protected cultivation. According to data published by the…

AVI introduces 30% verified rPET punnets to meet UK minimum packaging tax targets

The UK Government has legislated the Plastic Packaging Tax, which will come into force on 1st April 2022. Under the new rule, any plastic packaging that is produced or…

Mobile inspection solution for fresh food supply chain launched

Procurant has released Procurant Inspect, a mobile software solution that accelerates and modernizes the perishable goods inspection process at retail grocery…


By Eric Dargent, Mycelium The past, present and future potential of vertical farming “There’s still a lot of growth to be gained with the current set of crops that the industry can grow. Both in terms of crop variety and quality. Maybe in a few years, we might be able to see mainstream crops grown with a much higher concentration of beneficial active ingredients. Somewhere between conventional and superfood,”…

Celebrating 30 years of sustainability in fresh-grocery supply chains

IFCO, a provider of Reusable Packaging Containers (RPCs) for fresh grocery products, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. In 1992, IFCO challenged linear…

Optimized harvest planning for better prognoses and improved reports views

Grodan has kicked off the new growing season with a new release in e-Gro. As a result of interviews with top growers worldwide and continuous testing, Grodan has increased the…

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