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Publication will be back on August 8th

We got through the heatwave but the summer for us has just started. HortiDaily takes the usual two-week summer break: no newsletter will be sent for the next two weeks. On behalf of all…

Video Photo report: Cultivate 2022

Although some exhibitors had the feeling the 2022 Cultivate show was slightly slower than in pre-pandemic years, the event remains one of the best to meet up with suppliers…

"By adding spray booms, our roof washer became a real 2-in-1-machine"

Initially it was a roof washer, but by adding spray booms the machine of Besseling Techniek became a true Roofmaster as it could also be used to spray shading paints and…

Oxygen, the 'forgotten' ingredient?

It goes without saying that water management in greenhouses is an aspect of cultivation that needs to be utterly monitored and adjusted. Think of the pH, the EC, the amount of…

Maarten Verhaegen, BelOrta:

Shortage of certain tomato varieties expected this fall

From a commercial perspective, most Belgian fruit-vegetables are doing quite well. "If it were a normal year, we wouldn't complain about how things are going for cucumbers,…

input asked from Dutch, Mexican, and Moroccan growers

What is the added value of Software-as-a-Service for growers?

Even though many benefits have been defined about Software-as-a-Service for the horticultural industry, Annelot Schmeitz sees there is still a disappointing…

"Modern cultivation methods such as hydroponics can be one of the solutions"

China: New demand for leafy vegetables brings opportunity to the industry

Leafyman (Shandong) Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd. was established in 2020. It is an agricultural enterprise focusing on green leafy vegetable production technology…

Looije Agro Technics matchmaker in CHP

"Trade in used CHPs from Belgium reaches peak this year"

The current European energy crisis continues. Unexpectedly, the gas price recently peaked several times to (well) above 100 euros per MWh. This indicates once again that…

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW CUCUMBER

As a heatwave sweeps across Europe, bringing scorching temperatures in many places, the popular summer vegetable, cucumber, has reached prices, almost double those recorded…

Februari 2023

Joe Sbrocchi to retire

The Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) announces that Executive Director / GM Joe Sbrocchi will be retiring from his position effective February 2023. Mr. Sbrocchi took over…

"Now what has happened is that they have become 260 days a year of being productive"

Australian HFF inducts two life members with an incredible story of greenhouse construction in Mongolia

The Australian Hydroponic Farmers Federation (HFF) announced two of its committee as life members. At the 12th Biennial conference in Dandenong earlier this month, David…

Employee Seminar 2022: The Green Switch Journey continues

Van Iperen International has just held its Annual Employee Seminar. "A chance to see each other again, reflect on the current situation and share the vision of the company for…

Interview with Sandro Gambuzza, vice-president of Confagricoltura

The Italian tomato production: an overview

In a general context that is seeing north-European table tomato production diminish due to the increase in energy costs, FreshPlaza has tried to make an assessment of the…

Special Greenhouse Construction

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Jamaica: greenhouse project adding value to Manchester community

Farmers are hailing the Content greenhouse project in Williamsfield, Manchester, for enabling them to increase production and earnings while adding economic value to the…

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South African strawberry exports ramp up

On an uncharacteristically rainy July morning FreshPlaza paid a visit to the 120 hectares of strawberries grown by Echoberry/In2Food at the foot of the Magaliesberg Mountains.…

Greenswell Growers

US (VA): Inside the Goochland greenhouse trying to create the freshest lettuce in town

There's a greenhouse in Goochland growing some of the freshest lettuce in town. Greenswell Growers hopes its hydroponically-grown greens can solve a grocery store concern for…

ams OSRAM’s Oslon Square Batwing receives two awards at LightFair 2022

ams OSRAM announced it received two awards for its Oslon Square Batwing at this year’s LightFair. The celebrated LED, which is used for horticulture lighting, was recognized…

Research team identifies genes making strawberries resistant to Fusarium wilt

Strawberry losses from Fusarium wilt could become less of a threat after researchers at the University of California, Davis, discovered genes that are resistant to the deadly…

Protect second cucumber crops from Pythium now

Newly planted second cucumber crops start out subjected to higher Pythium pressure necessitating a preventative control program, says Pascal Briand, IPM and Pollination…


Global challenges and opportunities in CEA “Raising capital in the US is easier than in Europe” “There aren’t many opportunities to secure capital. There are more challenges really. Raising capital in the US or in Europe is a completely different game. 95% of VC (Venture Capital) funds in the last decade have been spent on technology. The industrial part of it is CapEx and intensive. VCs in Europe mostly don’t have the…

US: architect develops greenhouse for his Boston neighborhood

Justin Brazier didn’t always know that his path in life would take him right back home. While pursuing his master’s, Brazier has stayed involved with the Farmers…

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US (IL): Something magic’s growing at Back of the Yards Algae Sciences

Vivid green fluid silently courses down a vertical stack of cascading glass tubes on the third floor of the Plant, the sustainability-oriented Back of the…

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Powering plant growth with solar instead of photosynthesis more efficient?

We have a lot to thank photosynthesis for. This process is also right at the beginning of everything we eat. Plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to grow, and then…

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Horticulture lighting and learning event: discover the latest science

The horticulture lighting industry is advancing fast with new technology, allowing you to grow more yield while reducing your expenses. In fact, many of these advancements are…

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Study finds that tomatoes, but not farm workers are safe from soil lead

Urban agriculture is booming, but there's often a hidden danger lurking in city soils: lead. A recent University of Illinois study showed universally elevated lead levels in…

Hans Snijder, PLNT:

Belgium: "In comparison to last year, we’ve doubled production, as well as our revenue"

Ever since our last visit to PLNT, a vertical farm based in Belgium, things have changed drastically. Kicking off production at the Southend of Antwerp, right in the harbor,…

"Horto Professional makes vertical farming customizable"

Hydroponics and vertical farming are increasingly important concepts for farmers and plant growers. However, meeting demand for sustainable, deseasonalized and high-quality…

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Average retail price of tomatoes in India down 39% over last month

The all-India average retail price of tomato registered a 29 percent drop over last month as market arrivals improved with the onset of monsoon rains, the…

Advanced Berry Breeding gets new CEO

After eight years at Advanced Berry Breeding (ABB), Wim Aalbersberg has decided to pursue new professional challenges. "I'm proud of the results achieved during these years…

UK PhD students advised to earn money by picking fruit

A memo, sent to graduate students on a University of East Anglia-based program sparks indignation among the research community. Graduate students struggling to…

UK consumers are starting to doubt the quality of supermarket foods

British consumers are starting to lose faith in the quality of food sold by UK supermarkets as they adapt their purchasing habits to cope with the highest…

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