Optimizing photosynthesis via high-pressure fogging and data-driven research

A high-pressure fogging trial was conducted in two identical compartments in a 16-hectare bell-pepper greenhouse in Canada. One compartment had…

Gerco van Zuilen, Berrybrothers, about the Growficient sensors:

"We save one or two irrigation shots per day and have less fruit splitting"

While visiting Growficient's website, Gerco van Zuilen came across an acquaintance. He decided to call his fellow grower to ask what he really thought…

Call for accelerated pathways for plant protection products

As a manufacturer of crop protection products, the need to expedite the development of biological solutions is critical. The availability of chemical…

Gartenbau-Versicherung

"We currently estimate the total damage to be in the high six figures"

Flooding in southern Germany involves greenhouses

The recent heavy rainfall has hit the south of Germany particularly hard, leading to significant flooding. Where water levels are gradually receding, a…

Grower soon to make own biodegradable biobased substrate plug with machine on site

Somewhat away from the spotlight, the Raalte-based Maan Biobased Products never stopped introducing innovative solutions into the industry. It all…

More Ontario light abatement projects to qualify for funding

Growers in Leamington and other regions of Ontario can now benefit from incentives for light abatement screens that previously didn't qualify under the…

Meiny Prins becomes Executive Chairman, Hans Peters new CEO

New CEO for Priva

Priva has reinforced the continuity of its strategic direction with several top-level appointments. Following the formation of a new board for Priva in 2023, Meiny Prins will…

Semi-closed plastic greenhouse present at Greentech

At the next edition of GreenTech Amsterdam 2024, J. Huete Greenhouses will present one of its most recent innovations: a semi-closed plastic…

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Diesel hand tractor replaced for electric variant

"Diesel hand tractors in greenhouses—technically, they aren't allowed, but their use is tolerated for the time being. However, it's time for…

New LED toplighting aims to unlock lighting intelligence

Signify, announces the launch of its latest innovation, the Philips GreenPower LED toplighting force 2.0 (TLF 2.0). "This system offers more light,…

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Horticoop sells Horticoop Scandinavia

Investment cooperative Horticoop has sold its stake in Horticoop Scandinavia. Henrik Jørgensen, the current CEO of Horticoop Scandinavia, who already…

Gas prices rise due to blending in green gas

Grower costs to rise with the introduction of European Emission Trading System

An ETS-II opt-in will have significant consequences for the greenhouse horticulture and fisheries sectors. This is the conclusion drawn by researchers from…

OGVG:

"Ontario-grown long English cucumbers are safe to consume"

On June 1, 2024, Fresh Start Produce Sales of Delray, Florida recalled whole field cucumbers shipped to certain states from May 17 through May 21,…

Gert Kema awarded KNPV Prize 2024 for research on sustainable crop protection

Researcher Gert Kema has been awarded the 2024 KNPV Prize by the Koninklijke Nederlandse Plantenziektekundige Vereniging (KNPV). The prize is awarded…

Modern greenhouse complex for vegetable cultivation in Ukraine for sale

An opportunity has emerged in the real estate market to acquire a modern greenhouse complex perfectly suited for vegetable cultivation, located in the Cherkasy…

Organic vertical farm unveils new Texas facility

Soli Organic Inc. has unveiled its most technologically advanced facility yet in San Antonio's mixed-use Brooks Community at the site of the former…

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Building greenhouses on the moon out of moon dust

Is it possible to build greenhouses on the moon without transporting any materials from Earth? Researchers at NTNU Social Research and SINTEF believe…

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Dutch seeds: Innovation with a global reach

The brochure 'Dutch seeds: Innovation with a global reach' was recently published. It discusses the knowledge infrastructure and seed industry in the…

Quarantine zone established in Amur region, Russia for Western flower thrips

For the first time, a quarantine phytosanitary zone has been established in the Amur Region due to the presence of western flower thrips. These tiny insects…

Expansion of greenhouse tomato production in North Ossetia, Russia

By 2026, greenhouse tomato production in North Ossetia is expected to increase to 19,000 tons, thanks to a new greenhouse complex spanning 60.2 hectares being…

’S-Korea and Asia make a perfect market for berries given low energy cost and high product prices’

"Our fully automated strawberry growing system allows us to harvest high-quality strawberries 24/7 without the need for skilled growers," says Dongho…

US: Studio Gang unveils greenhouse-topped urban agricultural center in Brooklyn

Architecture firm Studio Gang has broken ground on the Marlboro Agricultural Education Center in southern Brooklyn, USA, which will be topped with a…

Nature's Miracle to distribute OSRAM ams LEDs in the US

Nature's Miracle has signed an agreement with Traxon Technologies to distribute OSRAM horticulture lighting applications in the U.S. Prior to December…

St. Kitts & Nevis: Agriculture Department calls public to participate in Hydroponics Training

The Department of Agriculture, St. Kitts and Nevis has extended a call to the public to actively participate in Hydroponics Training. The training has been scheduled for June 4 to June…

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Syngenta opens rights to its genome-editing and breeding technologies

Syngenta Group will provide rights to selected genome-editing and breeding technologies for academic research globally, as part of its commitment to…

Repurposing poultry houses for strawberry production

The Delaware countryside is dotted with poultry houses, some new, some very old, but all ubiquitous and symbolic structures of the Delmarva broiler…

Peter Stafleu, APC Handling:

"Looming restriction on cargo flights would undermine Dutch position as gateway into Europe"

Tholen - Five years ago, Amsterdam Perishable Center (APC) was launched as a sister company of IPHandlers, specifically focused on the handling of…

Extreme weather impacts European agriculture, hitting food supply chains

The frequency of extreme weather events in Europe, including the UK, has seen a significant rise, with occurrences increasing by nearly 50% over the…

Free webinar series from GLOBALG.A.P. this summer

GLOBALG.A.P. North America is excited to announce its new free summer webinar series highlighting the often-untapped value that farmers can derive from…

Great quality, but low pricing on California mature green tomatoes

California harvest of mature green tomatoes is currently centered in the Coachella Valley, the very southern part of the state. The desert season…