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"Australian protected cropping growers are leading positive changes in the industry"

“In the past 20 years, the Australian horticultural industry has changed immensely,” says Scott Feathershon, Richel’s new sales & project manager. “Over the years, many of the…

Vacancies:

Delphy hygiene protocol bears fruit for cucumber grower

"We haven't had any problems with the virus for two years now"

Cucumber grower Jeroen Verheul from Maarssen has been working on the development of a hygiene protocol together with Delphy. This protocol for a clean greenhouse as a starting…

Belgium supermarket introduces new crop:

"Greenhouse ginger has a stronger flavor than imported ginger"

In Belgium, CRU is now offering prime fresh ginger on its markets. It is grown locally and sustainably. It is also cultivated pesticide-free and with a minimum of organic…

More spread out growing now and hopefully back to 'normal' later this winter?

More than growers might care to, they have had to deal with energy prices recently, which are so high that cultivation adaptations are necessary. But what adaptations exactly?…

"Smaller coconut farmers are very often overlooked in the value chain"

Being the 4th largest coconut producer in the world, Sri Lanka is also the 1st in the world for the exports of brown fiber. Coconut is undeniably among the major sources of…

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"There are no local suppliers of planting pots and clips"

"There are no local suppliers of planting pots and clips. We had to purchase them in European or Asian countries, or in Moscow and Saint Petersburg," the team with NK Lotus…

An NYC AgTech Week panel

The CEA space expected to grow heavily in 5-10 years, boosted by cannabis innovations and governments

“I think that the future of CEA will be about health and wellness, and being able to ensure nutrition,” says Tisha Livingston, CEO of Infinite Acres. “With CEA and technology,…

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Growing in a floating salt-resistant greenhouse

Japanese start-up N-ARK combines salt-tolerant technology with sea-adapted architecture to tackle the issues of sea-level rise and salt damage, which are worsening…

Israeli startup closes funding round to expand gene editing technologies

BetterSeeds (formerly CanBreed), Smart Agro's Fund first portfolio company (Smart Agro specializes in Agritech investments and the growth of Agritech companies), has closed a…

Deep-learning-based sensing and modeling of ever-changing agri-food characteristics

Modeling the future of plants

An ambitious new project is looking to predict and model the complex traits in fresh products that are constantly changing, using deep-learning and machine-learning…

"Global blueberry industry continues to grow, in the face of a changing market"

"The global blueberry industry must structure product demand in terms of volumes, markets, product requirements, market niches for special products such as…

Special: A fresh start

Stonewool plugs 'save' water-based pak choi and lettuce cultivation

At Marck Hydroponics, in a greenhouse measuring approximately 1 hectare, around 2 million lettuce and pak choi plants are grown in a hydroponic floating raft system every…

"Members, our companies, and the sector will soon see results"

Dutch horticulture cooperative becomes investment cooperatie

After two years of preparation, Horticoop's start as an investment cooperative is almost here. The festive kick-off will take place on 1 December. As a formal act, the first…

Iran hopes to expand agricultural ties with Norway

Yesterday, Iranian Minister of Agriculture Dr. Seyyed Javad Sadati Nejad is said to have had a productive meeting with Norway’s new ambassador to Tehran,…

Grover the new autonomous mobile robot for hydroponic greenhouses

Grover is not your average farmer. It can lift more than 1,000 pounds and assists in the monitoring, watering, and harvesting of a wide variety of crops, from leafy greens to…
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Peatland partnerships in climate change mitigation and nature recovery

The International Peatland Society (IPS) will hold a networking event on "Peatland Partnerships in Climate Change Mitigation and Nature Recovery" on Friday, 5 November 2021 at…

New UK vertical farm to create 25,000 m2 of growing space

A vision to feed Britain in a more resilient and sustainable way lies behind multimillion-pound plans to create the world’s largest vertical farm, which has…

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The advantages of polycarbonate greenhouse kits

Polycarbonate -  a naturally transparent thermoplastic that can transmit light on a similar level to glass, but with the added benefit of being far stronger and resilient than other…

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This fruit from Japan can cost more than gold

We know that fruits and vegetables of certain varieties are a luxury to many, but the most expensive fruit in the world is sold for a whopping amount of money, costing more…

"Natural nitrogen can be produced with zero carbon footprint"

Natural Nitrogen of VitalFluid can be produced with zero darbon footprint, making this product a good alternative to the nitrate fertilizer. Sustainable agriculture is part of…

Will CEA need frontier crops to diversify?

Jon Greene, Senior Technical Specialist at Bluelab, talked with Joseph Chidiac (JC), CEO and Horticultural Engineer of CultiBio, on CEA needing frontier crops to diversify…

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Researchers have a solution against Phitophtora water mold

Many nursery plants around the world are ravaged by root-destroying Phytophthora water molds. These disease organisms can lurk undetected for months or even years, thanks in…

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Significant times for New Zealand plant breeding

For plant breeders in New Zealand, the next couple of months will mark two significant achievements. November 8th celebrates the 40th anniversary of NZs accession to the…

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Enjoyed today’s visit to @vinelandrsrch in @TownofLincolnON @NiagaraRegion where I learned about their innovative horticulture research science and partnerships with industry.…

US iceberg lettuce prices see record high in October 2021

The price of US iceberg lettuce rose by 56% week on week on 27 October, and 67% year-on-year to USD 1.19/lb. This resulted in a peak in the October average…

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Total blueberry arrivals from Argentina at 654 tons in week 43

Total weekly blueberry arrivals from Argentina stood at 654 tons in week 43, down from 735 tons of exports in the 2020-2021 season. Total accumulated arrivals US stood at 4188…

Odisha Horticulture Department to aid vegetable farmers in Ganjam region

The Odisha Horticulture Department has stepped in to help vegetable farmers in Ganjam region, as this area has been struck hard by the pandemic. Now, growers…

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Minister Pippa Hackett announces opening of the 2022 scheme

New fund to support Irish horticulture industry

The Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, senator Pippa Hackett, recently announced the opening of the 2022 Scheme of…

Packaging supplier Martin Dradrach:

"Packaging with a natural look and without plastic find increasing resonance"

Herxheim-based packaging supplier Martin Dradrach exhibits at the Karlsruhe trade fair again this year. "We have noticed how important expoSE/expoDirekt is for customer care,"…

Ökologisches Freiland-Tomatenprojekt

Ecological Field Tomato Project:

Germany: Tomatoes from participatory breeding overcame the wet summer better­

In the Ecological Field Tomato Project, scientists, professional growers, and other participants breed new varieties without benefiting financially from so-called intellectual…

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