Another 20 hectare for Tunisian glasshouse project Hicha joy

Last year, the first phase of the Tunisian greenhouse Hicha Joy was completed. The 10-hectare greenhouse built nearby the Tunisian coast has been…

Altes Land: Tobias Mann puts new strawberry greenhouse into operation

"It was particularly important to me that the technology was thought through to the end in every respect"

On March 28, the first local strawberries of the 'Sonsation' variety could already be harvested in the new 1.5-acre strawberry greenhouse of the Mann…

Research shows that long-term exposure to far-red can produce additional yields in tomatoes

Signify, together with Wageningen University & Research and Nunhems, conducted research that shows that the use of far-red light can produce an…

Early demand from rest of Europe for Hungary’s 2023 watermelon crop

As Hungary’s watermelon season is expected to return to normal levels, after a challenging few years, buyers in the rest of Europe have already started…

"With pressure on food security, Indonesia's horticulture is developing in the right direction"

Indonesia's horticulture industry is an important sector for the country's economy, providing employment to a large number of people. It is a sector…

Moroccan soft fruit season ends earlier than usual

The soft fruit season is about to end in Morocco earlier than usual due to adverse weather conditions that have exhausted the plants and a low demand…

Italy: floods claim lives and cause enormous damage to farms

"We've lost a colleague, an acquaintance, a friend. The loss of life is the worst result of the catastrophe that struck Cesena and the regions of…

10 foil greenhouses will be built in Cukurca, Turkey as part of municipality project

Cukurca Municipality of Hakkari, Turkey, is both producing and being a role model for farmers with its greenhouse project, which it has implemented for the…

Marike Brézillon-Millet, BayWa r.e.

Agrivoltaics is an asset for fruit growers in times of drought

"Installing solar panels above crops reduces evapotranspiration and limits the temperature during heat peaks. Photovoltaic panels can be an ally of…

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US (KY): "AppHarvest may run out of money sooner than projected"

Despite the underwritten public offering that raised $46.0 million, AppHarvest still faces liquidity challenges and is exploring additional financing…

Denmark: "Collaborating with chefs in Copenhagen boosts our image"

When possible, Danes prefer local, sustainably produced food. Add Copenhagen's luxury restaurants to that, and you have the ideal breeding ground for a…

Indian Hydroponics:

Indoor Farm Guwahati now largest indoor farm in the region with a capacity of over 13,000 plants

Agriculture is the backbone of India's economy, and with the growing population, the demand for food is also increasing. To meet this demand, farmers…

US (AK): Vertically farmed produce available at import prices to remote communities

"I launched this organization to improve food security in remote Alaskan communities using controlled environment agriculture. The goal is to improve…

UK growers' alliance departs government roundtable ahead of food summit

An alliance of growers' groups has announced its resignation from a government industry roundtable, citing "disappointment" at its decision not to develop a…

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Who said strawberries can't grow in tropical countries?

If there’s one fruit that commands attention, it’s the strawberry (Fragaria ananassa). Strawberries are one of the healthiest fruits around. It is a…

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New report finds 97% of fruits and vegetables sampled in California meet pesticide safety standards

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) today released a report finding that 97% of fruits and vegetables sampled within the state in…

CAN (MB): “I’ve brought in more varieties and a larger number than we usually do”

The Greenhouse Neepawa is bursting with more vegetables than ever before to meet rising demand from both seasoned and beginner gardeners, including those…

US (TN): After slow start, Grainger County tomatoes are on a roll

The famous Grainger County tomatoes have slowly hit shelves across the region. This is Cole Larrance’s first year in the produce business. He’s opened Cherokee…

US (WV): WVU researcher awarded grant to discover enzyme functions in veggies and fruit

One West Virginia University researcher's work to discover fundamental botanical knowledge could have practical applications in American agriculture…

Sustainable seal for packaging companies presented

The Spanish federation of wooden lightweight packaging (FEDEMCO) participated at the tomato industry event held in Rotterdam on Tuesday, May 16.…

EastFruit

Analysis of the reasons and price outlook

Vegetable prices in Georgia declined by 6%

EastFruit analysts review the latest retail price dynamics in Georgia. According to official statistics, retail prices for vegetables in Georgia went…

Haryana State, northern India

Unstable prices, lack of processing units as well as cold storage facilities worry tomato growers

Unstable prices of tomatoes and the lack of processing units and cold storage facilities have become a challenge for tomato growers, who adopted crop…

Belarusian tomatoes are more expensive than pineapples and bananas

Tomatoes and cucumbers are the most in-demand vegetables in Belarus. Their prices are high. Overseas coconuts and pineapples remain on the shelves, despite…

Early raspberries hit the shelves in Uzbekistan at affordable prices

Along with the sharp expansion of area under raspberries in the countries of Central Asia in the recent two years, EastFruit analysts also note progress with…

Andrew Smith - Butler Market Gardens

"Demand for the Gourmet herb range continues to grow"

Butler Market Gardens have been attending Hort Connections for many years and will be there again this year. The team will not have a stand this year…

Moderate coastal El Niño will last until October increasing temperatures on the Peruvian coast

The Multisectoral Commission in charge of the National Study of the El Niño Phenomenon (Enfen) confirmed that there is a coastal El Niño Phenomenon taking…

Plant Factory

Turkey: 1500m2 vertical farm opened inside well-known shopping mall

Recently, Plant Factory, a Turkish vertical farm supplier, opened a 1500m2 vertical farm inside İstinyePark, a popular shopping mall based in İstanbul,…