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Isidoros Priftis:

"You just can’t fool the consumer"

His grandfather started the family business, and almost a decade ago, Isidoros Priftis and his brother took over the management of the greenhouse company located nearby…

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Germany: Wittenberg Gemüse expands residual heath greenhouse project

Wittenberg Gemüse is located in Lutherstadt Wittenberg and specializes in the cultivation of fresh fruits and vegetables, including peppers, tomatoes, and strawberries. The…

Ushio introduces 1000 W HPS lamp at 2200 µmol/s

"Every µmol counts when energy costs are dramatically rising"

With the introduction of another new lamp development, the Horturion® HPS 1000W Suprema, Ushio contributes to maximising energy efficiency while offering the highest possible…

Enza Zaden already has a complete portfolio of varieties with high resistance to tomato brown rugose virus

"Only high resistance can stop the spread of ToBRFV"

In 2020, Enza Zaden announced that it had discovered the gene for high resistance to the devastating tomato brown rugose virus. Two years later, the seed company already has a…

AU: Labor makes $16.7 million commitment to Agri Tech Hub

Western Sydney University has welcomed Federal Labor’s $16.7 million election commitment to support the University’s vision for a world-leading Agri Tech Hub at its Hawkesbury…

Priva North America introduces Tyler Sarner

Tyler Sarner has joined Priva North America as the newest member of their sales team in Camarillo, California. "With our continued growth in the Americas, Tyler is responsible…

Marco Bergman, Harvest House:

"Pressure from other origins drive Dutch bell pepper prices to historic low"

The Dutch bell pepper season got off to a moderate start regarding yields. "To date, this season's prices have been historically low," says Marco Bergman of Harvest House.…

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CAN (BC): New funding sprouts more growth for B.C. seeds

The Province is increasing support for British Columbian (B.C.) seed growers to enhance and expand their operations, bolster food security and create a thriving food economy.…

Mom-approved snack boards for Mother’s Day

It’s Mother’s Day this weekend, so what are some ways you can make the day a special one for Mom? How about creating a snack board customized to her taste for a delicious way…

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Seed treatment laboratory opens in Rosslyn, South Africa

Corteva Agriscience has officially opened its Centre for Seed Applied Technologies (CSAT) laboratory in Rosslyn, Pretoria, one of only six worldwide. This modern facility will…

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New study reviews anti-cancer activity of sustained release capsaicin formulations

A study by a team of researchers at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine provides the first published in-depth description of the anti-cancer activity of…

Special Post-Harvest & Packaging

Earthpad, a recyclable paper-based absorbent pad

As more and more fresh produce companies strive to be more sustainable, manufacturers have to get creative with the products they supply to the industry. The Sirane Group…

South African tomatoes at half the price compared to one year ago

Prices for tomatoes in South Africa have declined by half over the past year, with a kilogram now costing under R10 as large volumes of the fruit are currently…

Australia: Government support for agricultural events will benefit growers

Ausveg has welcomed the commitment from the Federal Government to support large agricultural events, including Hort Connections, the largest horticulture…

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Family farm gets high tunnels to protect against excess of rain

Connie Locklear owns the New Grounds farm in Pembroke with her husband, Millard. It's been in Millard's family for generations, and they've noticed more severe weather with…

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Copper may help reduce the use of antibiotics in crops

Researchers at Russia’s National University of Science and Technology MISIS, Voronezh State University of Forestry and Technologies, and Tambov State University discovered…

Indiana-grown: take a look inside Dead Headers Greenhouse

Each and every Saturday, WISH-TV highlights a local company together with partners at Indiana Grown. This week’s guests are Marcus Baker and his daughter, Trinity, from Dead…
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Sollum's new white paper

"Dynamic lighting allows growers to push the boundaries of energy efficiency"

In the last white paper, the concept of dynamic lighting was introduced, and four key criteria that a truly dynamic solution needs to meet were identified: Output intensity that…

Detecting crop disease in the palm of your hand

Detecting crop disease invisible to the naked eye could soon be a reality for UK farmers, thanks to the development of an innovative handheld imaging device, the Fotenix Echo.…

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UK: Polytunnels and worker caravans bid for Herefordshire farm

A UK soft fruit grower plans to expand production in Herefordshire with new polytunnels and seasonal worker caravans. Ledbury-based Haygrove has applied to install up to 6.5…

Aquaponics facility goes solar

The Blue Acre Appalachian Aquaponics Facility recently completed the installation of 164 solar panels onto its greenhouse through a project with Solar Holler. Solar Holler…

Japanese travel agency looks for growth in agriculture

Japanese travel agency H.I.S. Co. has decided to move into agriculture to diversify its revenue sources after a tough period due to the pandemic. H.I.S.…

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The diversity of Passalora fulva isolates collected from tomato plants in U.S. high tunnels

High tunnels extend the growing season of high-value crops, including tomatoes, but the environmental conditions within high tunnels favor the spread of the tomato leaf mold…

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New innings: Pro sportsman trades cricket bat for aquaponics

Yasser Parker thought he had fulfilled his childhood dream by becoming a professional cricket player. He enjoyed his days in front of the crowds, playing a sport that took him…

Organic lettuce heading back to Salinas

Organic lettuces are transitioning from Yuma, Arizona, back to Salinas, California, at the moment. Organic lettuce is transitioning back to Salinas from Yuma.  “In general, lettuce…

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Gotham Greens

To celebrate our Grateful Greens collaboration with the @GratefulDead, we challenged our growing teams in Providence, Baltimore, Chicago and Davis to grow some #GratefulDead…

Carlos Masiá, of Masiá Ciscar:

"The lower supply of strawberries is causing prices to remain stable"

The strawberry campaign in the Spanish province of Huelva is reaching its production peak with lower volumes compared to last year. "We still have lower production levels than…

Tianjin Renjuda Steel Co.:

"We provide accessories for all kinds of modern agricultural facilities"

Tianjin Renjuda Steel Co., Ltd. is a large-scale steel enterprise integrating scientific research, production, and trade. The company is located in Daqiuzhuang, Tianjin,…

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