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Tornado destroys Belgium tomato greenhouse

During a tornado between Sint-Katelijne-Waver and Putte, Belgium, on Wednesday afternoon, at least two growers were severely affected. Paulanco…

Saving energy AC foil during winter cold

After a long period of rain, a period of freezing cold is finally arriving for ice skating enthusiasts in the Dutch and Belgium winter. Many growers…

CV Hydro encourages Indian suppliers to participate in Melbourne show:

"We anticipate growth in the Australian market"

As the Indian horticultural industry experiences rapid development, CV Hydro, an Indian-origin company specializing in hydroponic solutions, identifies…

Autonomous greenhouse challenge: dynamically control light intensity and spectra

The second edition of the Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge is underway, drawing 21 teams and over 200 participants in its initial round. Run by…

An off-site planting with the Italian Irrifarm system:

A strawberry farm automation system out of necessity

Vincenzo Sabato, an Italian strawberry grower who is well aware of the effects of soil salinity, decided to turn to Pan Agri, a company with more than…

US: Cost of production study for raspberries available

A new study that estimates costs and potential returns for growing raspberries on the Central Coast of California is available for free from UC…

Olde Bolhaar Eco-Service BV is the new owner of Recycling Centrum Zuid-Oost Drenthe Emmen:

NL: More compost for the horticultural sector

As of January 1, 2024, Olde Bolhaar Eco-Service is the new owner of Recycling Centrum Zuid-Oost Drenthe in Emmen. Recycling Centrum in Emmen is one of…

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British out-of-season strawberries thanks to robots and automation

A team of robot pickers have helped Lincolnshire-grown strawberries appear on supermarket shelves out-of-season. An estimated three million…

Is a cucumber really the secret to fixing a noisy door hinge?

There's a popular tip on the internet that rubbing a cucumber slice on a noisy door hinge can silence it. This noise is usually due to dust or lack of…

Inspire strawberry sales surge at The Greenery

The Greenery has recently seen a significant increase in Inspire strawberry sales. These popular strawberries are now being sold in the Netherlands,…

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UK: Ministers accused of breaking pledge to English farmers over £227m underspend

The government has been accused of breaking its promise to English farmers, with hundreds of millions of pounds missing from the farming budget.…

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Passenger on plane to Melbourne got baffled by lights from Vietnamese dragon fruit farms

A strange sight out of a plane window on an evening flight from Vietnam to Australia has baffled social media users. Hundreds of tiny orange and yellow…

Across the Southern border: How U.S. immigration policies affect agriculture

For decades, economists have studied the impact of immigration on domestic labor markets. As a shortage of domestic farm labor has led to increased…

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India: Rosewood Phnom Penh goes for hydroponic farming for sustainable culinary excellence

In a first for Cambodia, Rosewood Phnom Penh has partnered with Vattanac Properties to launch an indoor hydroponic garden, where the hotel grows fresh…

Research aims to convert greenhouse gas into valuable products with electricity

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University are developing ways to convert waste into fuels and other products, using processes that are energy…

How tomato plants use their roots to ration water during drought

Plants have to be flexible to survive environmental changes, and the adaptive methods they deploy must often be as changeable as the shifts in climate…

UK: Government commits to consult on clearer food labeling standards

New food labeling plans will ensure that British produce will 'stand out from the crowd,' Defra says. It hopes that changes to food labeling will allow…

NL: More time than anticipated to complete geothermal project

Realizing geothermal projects don't come with no hiccups. This is again evident from a new update from Aardwarmte Vogelaer. After a recent setback,…

NL: Westland region to get another vegetable greenhouse

They thought about this for about a year, and now, finally, the growers at Perkgoedland in Maasdijk are making a change. No more large-scale sales of bedding…

NL: Bell pepper growers renovate greenhouse

Ammerlaan Growers seized the crop rotation as an opportunity to refurbish the greenhouse on Burgerdijksweg. A considerable amount of work was…

NL: Surveillance footage used in immediate dismissal case

A cluster tomato grower has fired an employee on the spot for 'tampering with timekeeping.' Prior to the dismissal, the grower installed hidden cameras to…

Program to encourage Swiss and Norwegian consumers to consume fruit and vegetable of European origin ends with success

The project "Euphoria - European Fruit and Vegetable Production: a Guarantee of Quality and Well-Being," a three-year promotional and information…

Amidst severe crop shortages in Britain, Labour promises farm protection from flooding

As heavy rainfall puts Britain’s produce at risk, Labour has pledged to protect farms from flooding. Yields have collapsed, leaving consumers across…

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Acquisition of European assets from TotalEnergies completed by Alimentation Couche-Tard

Coop Switzerland: Sales growth of 1.4% in FY 2023

Greece: Supermarkets eye expansionSupermarket chains across Greece are planning new investments this year as part of efforts to maintain or increase…

Dutch Agri-Water Alumni Event: Nurturing collaborative growth for a sustainable future

In a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation, the Dutch Agri-Water Alumni Event unfolded at Can Tho University on December 11, 2023. This…

Project, valued at approximately 1 billion euros, to be implemented in the Turkestan region, reports regional akimat:

Large greenhouse complex set to be established in southern region of Kazakhstan

According to information from the state agency, a substantial greenhouse complex spanning 500 hectares will be constructed and commissioned in the Keles…