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Cultivech exports first lettuce to South Asia

"Once people accept the ideas behind hydroponics, it will become a massive market"

For the first time, the team with Cultivech exported Egyptian, hydroponically grown lettuce to South Asia. With trials, education, and technical support, they are hoping to expand the h…

"The federal carbon price increase will impose nearly $24M in additional carbon costs on the greenhouse sector"

With the April 1st deadline for the carbon tax increase fast approaching, the need for meaningful dialogue and actionable solutions has never been…

"Benefits of real-time photosynthesis measurement are endless"

For a plant to grow properly, you make sure it has enough light, water, and CO2 so that photosynthesis can take place. But what is more interesting is…

Installation of new R&D greenhouse completed in three days

Metazet has provided their tube rail system, MetaFIT, and FormFlex® cultivation gutters for the new R&D greenhouse within a record time of just three…

Keep learning more about LED cultivation: Which knobs can you turn, and how do you do that?"

Wednesday afternoon saw a packed house at Delphy in Bleiswijk. With more than 220 registrations, the LightEvent was filled to capacity. There was…

New: sweeper and vacuum machine for children introduced

Steenks Service is proud to launch the Stefix Mini: a children's edition of its existing Stefix sweeping and vacuuming machines. According to the…

Climate Farm Demo

A research on alternative water sources for greenhouse irrigation

Climate Farm Demo is a European project focused on addressing the climate challenges facing agriculture and livestock in Europe. The project includes…

"We help plants to cope with drought and salt stress"

As a producer of hygiene and nutrient solutions, Intrahorti has the expertise to address the challenges that the market is currently facing. Such as…

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CAN (SK): Horti company fined after worker seriously injured in horticulture work

A Saskatchewan employer has been fined $70,000 after one worker was seriously injured while conducting work in the line of horticulture. The incident…

The absence of Polish cucumber imports offers market opportunities for Ukrainian producers

A greenhouse in Stanishivka, which is located in the Zhytomyr region, reported a successful start to the cucumber season. Over 30 tons of produce are expected…

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US (RI): Will mall-sized greenhouse ever see a tomato plant at all?

Three years after portions of its gargantuan, 25-acre metal skeleton first rose over a local farm field, construction of the Schartner greenhouse…

"Predatory mite Pronematus shows promise in pilot tomato cultivation without sulfur"

During the pilot 'Growing Tomatoes without Sulfur', two organic pest control strategies (with and without Macrolophus) are demonstrated in unlit tomato…

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Bitcoin mining unlocks Iceland's $9.24M food import gap

In a world that's increasingly focused on sustainability and renewable resources, the conversation around bitcoin mining's environmental impact has…

Innovative blueberry cultivation in east China's Anhui province

In Shizi township, Langxi county, Anhui Province, China, an advanced blueberry planting base is leveraging soil-less cultivation methods within its…

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As its workers stream to the U.S., Mexico runs short of farmhands

For decades, Mexicans crossed the border to pick Americans' lettuce, grapes, and strawberries. Mexico had a seemingly inexhaustible supply of farmhands…

Agricultural tax assessment Uganda

With agriculture being the biggest sector in Uganda, and a lot of Dutch interest in operating in the Ugandan agricultural sector, it is important to…

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AI Startup aims to learn the language of plants to make agriculture more sustainable

When do our houseplants need fresh water, and how much water can they actually tolerate? Generally, plant care is based on estimates and the…

Dutch water technology and horticulture sectors combine forces in the Gulf Region

The arid climate of the Gulf region poses multiple challenges to its ambitious food self-sufficiency plans. To increase its local production, the…

April 9, 6:30PM, Manitoba

CAN: 'Vertical farming: A vision for Winnipeg and Manitoba'

L.t. Government Anita R. Neville invites Manitobans to attend the next presentation in a series of free public events designed to welcome Manitobans…

Restart of the greenhouse complex: overview of the vegetable market in Ukraine

A year has passed since PJSC "Greenhouse Complex" in Kalynivka, Kyiv region, resumed operations after a one-year shutdown due to the proximity of the front…

BayWa AG expects earnings to improve in the financial year 2024

After years of strong growth, the macroeconomic environment changed massively for BayWa AG in 2023, as reflected in the balance sheet for the most…

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"Genetically engineered fruits and vegetables will soon emerge as a grocery store ‘selling point rather than a scare tactic’"

Fruits and veggies are nature's gift to humanity. Chock full of vitamins, delicious and colorful, they deserve a starring role in our diets. But some…

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Can the decline in vegetables' nutrient content be reversed?

In 2004, Donald Davis and fellow scientists at the University of Texas made an alarming discovery: 43 foods, mostly vegetables, showed a marked…

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CAN (AB): Red Deer Food Bank to use hydroponics to help feed clients

The freshest leafy greens will soon be included in food hampers from the Red Deer Food Bank. A hydroponic sea can, capable of producing 250 to 500…

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Ecuador: 17,000 farmers on the verge of bankruptcy due to lack of water

In the fertile lands of Tungurahua and Cotopaxi, the livelihoods of 17,000 farmers hang in the balance due to a devastating drought that has left…

Avalve to export $1.5M smart farm solution to Vietnam

South Korea's smart farm startup Avalve announced on Friday that it signed a total of $1.5 million in memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with…

Deal to extend trade support for Ukraine with safeguards for EU farmers

The EU Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on extending trade liberalization measures for Ukraine in the face of the war. The…

Baltimore bridge collapse impacting Maryland logistics

In the realm of produce, it seems that Tuesday's collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore is having more of a logistical impact on produce…

Marcel van der Pluijm, Feeling Fresh:

"Early demand for Dutch bell peppers from North America following a successful Spanish season"

The export of Dutch fruit-vegetables to North America has begun again. Spanish bell pepper exports continued well this winter, too, says Marcel van der…

UK food industry leaders demand government action on foreign workers

In a meeting at Downing Street, food industry executives emphasized the urgent need for an increase in foreign workers to address the rising food prices…

Tomato prices surge in India

In the span of two months, from January to the first week of March 2024, India witnessed a 19% increase in tomato prices, reaching Rs 50 per kg at retail, primarily due to weather…

Proposed by Assomech and realized for L'Ortolano of Sestu (Cagliari, Italy)

A modular celery line to increase yields

The Italian company Assomech has developed a processing line for L'Ortolano di Sestu (Cagliari, Italy) that allows celery to be processed with fewer…

Wouter Kolk, CEO Ahold Delhaize Europe & Indonesia, to leave Ahold Delhaize by the end of 2024

Ahold Delhaize today announces that Wouter Kolk, CEO of Ahold Delhaize Europe & Indonesia, has decided to step down from the Management Board by the…