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Caroline Kiening, Gemüsebau Kiening, on current cost increases

"A little more appreciation for regional products is imperative"

Rising costs on the part of the production are causing considerable hardship for many growers, especially those involved in greenhouse cultivation. Rising minimum wages,…

Vacancies:

High-tech logistics system makes it happen during the first phase of cultivation at Roelands Plant Farms

Bosman Van Zaal recently put the finishing touches on the turnkey logistics system at propagator Roelands Plant Farms, after a successful first phase of cultivation. Through…

WUR investigates transparent and energy-efficient coating

The more light, the higher - potentially - the production of a crop. That is why growers are looking for glass that is as transparent as possible for their greenhouses.…

Spanish greenhouse construction stopped because of water shortage

La Junta de Andalucia, the government of the Spanish region Andalusia, has declared that a project to build more than 108 hectares of greenhouses for the…

Pieter de Ruiter (4Fruit Company): "Huge shortages due to bad weather in Spain and late start of Dutch season"

"The Spanish vegetable prices are enough to make your head spin currently"

"Ridiculous" is how Pieter de Ruiter of 4Fruit Company describes the current prices for Spanish greenhouse and field vegetables on the market. Due to the current gas prices,…

Johns Hopkins research:

Chemical found in leafy greens shown to slow growth of COVID-19 and common cold viruses

A Johns Hopkins Children’s Center-led study finds sulforaphane could help prevent and treat illnesses caused by some coronaviruses, including COVID-19…

CAES students get new views on industry during Georgia ag tour

Red barns, green pastures and the sound of roosters crowing at the crack of dawn. These are the images that come to mind when agriculture comes up, but ask the students who…

Double roof shade nets for bell peppers

"Double layer roof shade nets are a unique design for climate-sensitive crops such as bell pepper", the team with Indian nethouse supplier AATRE Green says. "The freely…

Tailored solutions and control modules to provide an instant dynamic light solution

“Holland Solutions Limited provides horticultural LED solutions for sole source and greenhouse applications as well as simple light control options and grow table solutions…

Gerrit Drankier joins SchermNed

SchermNed has expanded its product range with screen installations and insect netting for foil greenhouses. With this step, SchermNed wants to respond to the higher demands…

University of Illinois, Kacie Athey

US (IL): Crop scientists explore predator insects in veggie tunnels

Crouched between rows of tomatoes and peppers tucked inside a high tunnel, researchers pluck insects off plants in the name of science. Because to catch a pest, you may have…

Dutch growers harvest first strawberries

The Dutch spring and summer product season is underway since yesterday, with the auctioning of the first Sonsation strawberries. Maatschap Penninx-van Lankveld's Michiel and…

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Spanish trucker strike causes fruit and vegetable supply chain disruption

On Monday March 14, the Platform for the Defence of Road Transport of Merchandise in Spain called for a strike against soaring fuel prices and inflation, which have recently…

Nebraska faculty lead national cover crop course

University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Andrea Basche and Samuel Wortman weren’t sure their idea of a new agronomy cover crop course would come to fruition. Basche, an assistant…

Questions to ask your indoor growing nutrient supplier: micro vs macro nutrients

Most indoor growers are familiar with the NPK term which nutrient suppliers often quote or label their products with. For those who aren’t as familiar, NPK represents…

Signify LED lights powers Iceland vertical farm

Signify is providing GreenPower LED technology for VAXA, Iceland’s first vertical farm. Vertical farming is where agriculture is carried out in controlled indoor conditions,…

Phenome Networks integrates breeding optimizer in software package

Phenome Networks in collaboration with KeyGene introduces PhenoGene, a  solution for plant breeders to optimize breeding strategies. PhenoGene, based upon an algorithm developed…

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Video "Plant needs to go to the hairdresser every week"

The cultivation of tomatoes at Tomatoworld in Honselersdijk can be followed weekly in a video by farm manager Ab van Marrewijk. This week he focuses on good crop evaporation.…

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Pepper prices increased in many places in China, and the supply is short

China is the world's largest producer and consumer of chili peppers. In 2020, the planting area of chili pepper in China was about 814,000 hectares, and the yield reached 19.6…

New Managing Director for Vitacress Real

Marco de Jager (42) will become the new Managing Director of Vitacress Real on 1 April. Marco has over 17 years of experience in the international consulting…

Argos to showcase its sustainable assortment at Fruit Logistica

During the upcoming Fruit Logistica, Argos Packaging & Protection will present a wide range of sustainable packaging, and the specialists will share their knowledge in the…

Danish companies boycott Huelva strawberries over alleged workplace abuse

For years, many workers have alleged workplace abuse on strawberry fields in Huelva, Andalucia, Europe’s biggest red fruit-producing region. This week, Danish…

Tarragon introduced at Fratelli Cafaro 1989

Tarragon is the new product part of the range of Fratelli Cafaro 1989, a company located in Eboli (Salerno). Each year the company, which is already growing 8 products…

Berry Gardens renews partnership with Jessica Ennis-Hill

Fruit growing co-operative Berry Gardens has renewed its partnership with Olympic champion Jessica Ennis-Hill. Ms Hill will encourage consumers to actively…

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More on robotic trucks coming to light

Autonomous trucks could ultimately replace up to 90 percent of human drivers for long-haul loads, the equivalent of 500,000 jobs. In fact, the process has…

Bonduelle launches inclusive hiring model in Florence, NJ facility

Bonduelle is introducing a new inclusive hiring model in its Florence, N.J. facility, promoting diversity and inclusion in its workforce by removing structural barriers to…

Cabbage stocks are low in Ukraine

Analysts report that stocks of cabbage in Ukrainian farms are already close to depletion. Prices for cabbage increased by an average of 40% over the past…
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Shanghai Covid-19 outbreak raises congestion concerns

Another Covid-19 outbreak in Shanghai has caused concerns that the world’s busiest container port may see growing vessel queues. Warehouses in Shanghai remain…

Leading gene editing food+tech company Pairwise launches new consumer brand

Conscious Foods is new purpose-driven player in produce

Conscious Foods, a purpose-driven brand launched today by food+tech company Pairwise, announced its entry into produce at the Future Food-Tech show, offering a taste of its…

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