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Acreage of protected strawberry cultivation keeps on rising

The cultivation of strawberries in greenhouses (or tunnels) is growing all over the world. New numbers show that in the Netherlands, strawberries have become the nations 4th…

greenhouse & outdoor cultivation

New climate computer helps with most fundamental controls

Within horticulture, there is a growing demand for further automation of the cultivation process. Horticulturalists and growers are always looking for an affordable solution…

Climate resistant greenhouse farms launched in the Caribbean

Alquimi and its farming operations group Island Growers, announce the first 100% climate resistant greenhouse farm operations in the Caribbean region. The farms will employ…

higher sales but also big concerns for Royal Brinkman

"Staying positive together and keeping the sector going"

Staying positive and keeping the sector going. That's what Ton van Mil with Royal Brinkman wants to do together with his company and the whole sector. Ton said how much he…

higher shipping costs affect Chinese growers

"Our overseas suppliers are experiencing problems with export due to COVID-19"

The production of fruit and vegetables in Chinese greenhouses reaches its annual peak during April and May. The production capacity of larger production areas grows as the…

Growers pleased with new rootstock Securforce F1

The development of new horticultural rootstocks has always been one of the main research assets of the Italian breeding company Fenix. With a focus on the Mediterranean area,…

Videxport S.A., partner of Guimarra Companies

Mexico grower introduces sanitation tunnels for worker safety

The Giumarra Companies, marketing partner of Sonora, Mexico-based Videxport S.A. de C.V., announced the company’s new sanitation tunnels to support worker safety and ensure…

Avecon

Measuring the water silo level with the Tank Level Indicator

Sometimes the solution to a problem is cheaper and simpler than you think. Measuring the water level in a water silo seems simple, after all there are several solutions via…

Spanish scientists investigate the use of passive heat and cold systems in greenhouses

The Spanish agricultural research institute IFAPA, from Almería, has been developing a project for the introduction of sustainable technology to greenhouse cultivation in the…

Special Service Supply

Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge

The power of cooperation

Every grower’s ultimate goal is to maximize the yield and quality of their crop, while minimizing the use of resources, to save costs. Exactly this is the mission of the teams…

New Disease Reports

Palestine, Germany, United Kingdom, Israel, Jordan, Italy  and Mexico

Egyptian ToBRFV isolates share over 92% identity with global isolates

In June 2019, leaf samples from hybrid tomato were collected from four regions in Fayoum and Ismailia Governorates, Egypt. Twenty samples were collected from plants with viral…

NFU Energy

A view of what’s to come?

Given the current situation around the Coronavirus pandemic, most aspects of society have been greatly affected, horticulture and agriculture is no exception. The lockdowns…
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"Hiring local workers for on-farm jobs isn’t as easy as it sounds"

COVID-19 has turned lives upside down right around the world. People are grappling with illness and death, with separation from family and friends, business closures, job…

"Most modern greenhouses of Belarus"

There are about three dozen greenhouse complexes in Belarus. The technologie allows growing vegetables all year round. Crop productivity of the greenhouse plants has doubled…

Aquaponics can ensure steady food supply during COVID-19

While some parts of the world are grappling with food security brought about by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park…

COVID-19 information for British growers

British Growers have shared the following update for the industry in the UK, detailing the impact of COVID-19 and related measures. TestingTesting for COVID-19…

Vegetable processing line for Beijing Daxing International Airport

A lot of fresh products move through airports so, in order to have a smooth operation each day, vegetable processing lines can be a big help. “Last year, Lueon installed two…

Today's important COVID-19 news in the fresh produce sector

Corona-update: Food & Beverage brands that have adapted to Covid-19

In the last Corona-virus update of this week, we look at food & beverage brands who have adapted successfully to Covid-19. In the US, COVID travel restrictions still…

MDPI

"Successful implementation of aquaponics in the market requires provision of information for consumers"

Even in highly developed food markets, aquaponic products have not yet been successfully introduced. This is particularly surprising, as aquaponics is an excellent example of…

CubicFarms

CubicFarms appoints Chief Product Officer and Chief Customer Officer

CubicFarms announces the appointments of Leo Benne as its Chief Product Officer, and Jo-Ann Ostermann as Chief Customer Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Benne currently…

The Produce Box gains customers and farmers amid COVID-19 crisis

In the new normal of the COVID-19 pandemic, food deliveries have become more commonplace for many consumers. While The Produce Box has been connecting customers with fresh…

Lighting center gets $5M for training program

The California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC), part of the UC Davis College of Letters and Science’s Department of Design, recently received a $5 million grant to expand…

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Vegetable and pulses outlook report

US: Fresh market vegetable availability rose 4% in 2019

In 2019, total U.S. per capita vegetable use (availability) increased 2 percent to 409 pounds. Except for pulse crops, all major categories exhibited increases. Recovering…

Zelfo Technology researches packaging material of the future

"Worldwide, tomato farmers throw away thousands of tons a year"

The Zelfo Technology company, which has its pilot plant in Schwedt, is researching the packaging material of the future. Plastic and waste paper are…

Eudaemon

Province of Ontario invests $2.5 million to grow agri-food e-business during crisis

The governments of Canada and Ontario have announced they are investing up to $2.5 million to help the agri-food sector expand online. The investment hopes to…

Andrew Douglas - Cape Produce

First new season hot house persimmons sent to Thailand

Last week Cape Produce New Zealand started the new season export of hot house persimmons to Asia, despite the obvious challenges the fruit has been very received. “We started…

Changing the definition of LED reliability in horticulture

With more and more players entering the horticultural lighting space, it is essential that you trust a major lighting company with this critical part of your farm. You’ll…

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