Final day of Fruit Logistica:

Optimism in the market and horti start-ups

As the final hours of Fruit Logistica pass and many visitors and exhibitors have already departed, we can say that better times are not immediately on…

Belgian company sees organic as a step toward the future

"We want to be a pioneer in the organic segment"

Organic is more than just a farming method for Vegobel. It is a business practice that the Belgian company wants to incorporate in all its facets. This…

New LED series for vertical farming and crop science applications introduced

With the launch of the LL-Series, Valoya introduces their recent innovation in LEDs for research applications and controlled environment agriculture.…

Appointed as Global Director of Business Development:

Mauricio Manotas joins Excalibur Plastics

Mauricio Manotas has been appointed as Global Director of Business Development at Excalibur Plastics. In his new role, Manotas will spearhead strategic…

Durable resistance to ToBRFV

“Durable resistance is a key strategy against ToBRFV"

Lately, many new varieties with resistance against tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) have been developed and commercialized by various seed…

UF/IFAS

Plants arrive back on Earth after UF/IFAS space experiment

Recently, plants from a UF/IFAS experiment were flown home from the ISS in a return capsule. The experiment was particularly concerned with the…

Hortilux launches new LED product line at Fruit Logistica

At Fruit Logistica in the Messe Berlin, Hortilux has introduced a brand new LED product line: the Hortilux NXTLED. According to them, this fixture has…

US (AR): Fruit Breeding Program releases new late-season blackberry

The Arkansas Fruit Breeding Program has released a new late-season blackberry to give growers a premium product after other varieties are done…

New cleaning agent embraced by growers: "Ideal for quick crop rotation"

For several years, Ron Peters (owner of Future Growing) has been using the cleaning agent Fersol to clean his experimental greenhouses. According to…

CAN (ON): Students demonstrate plant-growth chamber for Canadian space agency

A team of visionary U of G student scientists come one step closer to winning the Deep Space Food Challenge, put on by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA)…

Artist makes scale model of Ayodhya Ram temple from pumpkins and carrots

Yellareddypet-based Shyamanthula Anil, a 40-year-old artist, made a scale model of the Ram temple in Ayodhya with pumpkin and carrots on the eve of the…

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Image-based phenotyping and multivariate analysis to estimate fruit fresh weight in segregation lines of lowland tomatoes

The fruit weight is an important guideline for breeders and farmers to increase marketable productions, although conventionally, it requires…

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US (IL): Upcoming expansion project expected for 27-year-old greenhouse at Edwardsville campus

An often unnoticed feature of the Edwardsville campus, the greenhouse is located between Science Lab West and the Vadalabene Center. It will soon…

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The UK fresh produce sector: Review of the supply chain

Defra has launched its consultation into fairness in the supply chain for the fresh produce sector. The consultation is one of the key commitments made…

CAN (BC): Delaying arrival dates or cancelling workers

The January cold snap has significantly disrupted many crops and is changing the amount of SAWP workers needed and when they will arrive. Delaying…

US: EPA requests public input on farmworker training and education for pesticides

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is requesting public input to inform a National Farmworker Training and Education Program regarding…

UK’s leading crop research facility faces funding crisis

The UK’s leading agricultural research facility is facing a funding crisis with its future work in jeopardy, it can be revealed. Rothamsted Research in…

CAN (ON): Cornwall grower promises year-round crop yields thanks to farming tech

In the face of harsh Canadian winters that pose challenges for traditional outdoor farming, one Cornwall-based company is revolutionizing agriculture…

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Greeley farmer strengthens community roots through youth outreach, sustainable farming

Sean Short at Blooming Health Farms runs what he calls a working aquaponic chicken farm. First things first, what does that mean? "It's a great…

Biotalys enters into academic collaborations with key researchers in Europe and U.S.

Biotalys has entered into several academic collaborations with researchers in plant pathology in both Europe and the U.S. Biotalys is developing a…

Court rejects agri employers’ lawsuit challenging H-2A Final Rule

A challenge brought by agricultural employers against the Biden Administration’s 2022 H-2A Final Rule has been rejected. The National Council of Agricultural…

"Our mentality and that of our workers is 'less talk, more action'"

A new 'player' is emerging in the temporary employment industry. We spoke with William Schipper from Concreeto Recruitment Agency. The temporary…

Saudi Arabia lifts restrictions on Egyptian strawberry imports

On Tuesday, the Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture announced that Saudi Arabia has removed restrictions on importing strawberries from Egypt. The Kingdom has…

New Agriculture Minister Northern Ireland warned of 'extreme financial pressure'

The newly appointed Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs Minister of Northern Ireland, Andrew Muir, has been alerted about the "extreme financial…

Bosnia and Herzegovina:

Republika Srpska's Ministry of Agriculture pays record incentives to farmers

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management of Republika Srpska, one of the two entities of Bosnia and Herzegovina, has disbursed over…

Over 7,000 tons of fresh produce have arrived in the region in just one week:

Import of Chinese vegetables and fruits is on the rise in Primorsky Krai of Russia

From January 29 to February 4, Primorsky Krai received 7,025.5 tons of fresh vegetables, fruits, and berries from various countries. For the second consecutive…

French shipping company CMA CGM suspends Red Sea transit again due to security concerns

French maritime transport company CMA CGM has once again suspended the use of the Red Sea as a transit route for its vessels, according to a source. This…

Uzbekistan plans to boost agricultural exports to $3.5 billion

Uzbekistan aims to escalate its agricultural exports to $3.5 billion, according to local reports. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev recently convened a…