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Badia Farms

"We have barely scratched the surface in the MENA AgTech sector"

"Badia Farms is the first commercial vertical farm to launch in the GCC. We officially started operations in the heart of Dubai in 2016, but the seeds were planted further…

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Intracare

Intra Hydro pure

Clear visualization of biofilm removal from water lines

Plant greenhouses use dripping/irrigation lines or hydroponic systems to provide the plants with sufficient water. However, invisible from the outside, a biofilm may build op…

Isis de Wit new at Paskal Netherlands:

"Less experienced workers in the greenhouse and the nearing transition to biodegradable products help us grow”

Isis de Wit is convinced with the rise in waste costs, there will come a time growers start using biodegradable products in mass for their cultivation. On the 1st of…

Proplant

Proplant Propagation continues to expand

Doubling down on biosecurity

After completing a successful summer planting season, Proplant Propagation announces another 5 acre expansion, to be completed in early 2021. In preparation for the expansion…

DeCloet

CAN (ON): DeCloet wins Chamber of Commerce award

The Delhi & District Chamber of Commerce has awarded its 2020 Business of the Year Award to DeCloet Greenhouse Manufacturing. "Ben DeCloet diversified into the greenhouse…

Dorilli

Sicilian tomatoes challenge northern-European artificial-light productions

After a summer characterized by low prices between July and September, the tomato market recovered from early October onwards. "A few additional hectares or a drop in consumption…

BASF

Introducing mini cucumbers into the Nature Sweet communities

"People connecting over food, that’s what it comes down to"

Aiming to become the single source solution for all your produce needs, NatureSweet is expanding its trusted brand to include new products, such as mini cucumbers. In the…

Eater

Video How this indoor vertical farm makes perfect Japanese strawberries

Oishii Berry founder Hiroki Koga combines Japanese strawberry cultivation techniques with the technology of a first-of-its-kind indoor vertical strawberry farm in America to…

Henri Schockman (Levarht):

"Positive conclusion for Dutch peppers, cucumbers and aubergines, but tomato season couldn't be saved"

The Dutch greenhouse vegetable season is coming to an end and the Spanish season has started again. Commercial manager Henri Schockman of Levarht provides an update per…

October 27

Webinar: Winners of the Urban Greenhouse Challenge'2

Wageningen University & Research in collaboration with ISHS and H2020 FoodE project would like to warmly invite you to the webinar Winners of the Urban…

Jack Ma also checks out strawberry cultivation

On the morning of October 10th and following his visit to the Dezhou high-tech tomato greenhouses, Jack Ma, founder of Alibaba Group, went to Licheng District, Jinan City, to…

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Aldin Biodome

Impact of low-grade heat and insulation on plant growth

Large quantities of low-grade hot water are abundant in numerous locations, particularly as a byproduct of power generation. Disposal of such water is generally harmful to the…

Kazakhstan: 24.5 thousand tons of greenhouse produce collected in Almaty region

Special attention is being paid to the development of greenhouse complexes in the Almaty region in Kazakhstan. As of today, the majority of such complexes use…

Andhra Pradesh crops inundated in over 12,000 hectares

Floods have inundated crops in over 12,000 hectares in the districts of Repalle, Bhattiprolu, Vemuru, Kolluru and Kollipara. Giant amounts of floodwater were…

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Australian growers appeal to Federal Government to bring back backpackers

Farmers and tourism operators have written to the Federal Government pleading for backpackers to be allowed into Australia to harvest crops, care for children and travel. It…
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Historically high prices

US: Mixed reports on foodservice lettuce demand

Movement on foodservice lettuce continues to be a mixed bag. “Some segments, particularly the quick-service restaurants and fast casual segment, were heavily take out and…

Nichino America establishes subsidiary in Mexico

Nichino America has formed a new subsidiary, Nichino Mexico de S. de R.L. de C.V., to manage and promote the crop protection business in Mexico. The…

UK: New appointments to the AHDB Horticulture team

Two new faces will be leading AHDB’s IPM and crop health work in Horticulture. Don Pendergrast is to take up the position of AHDB Head of Crop Health and IPM…

Brotherton

US (WA): Verisem acquires state-of-the-art vegetable seed processing facility

Verisem North America has acquired a new vegetable seed processing facility in Warden, Washington. The approximately 134,851 square foot state-of-the-art, turnkey facility,…

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Bushel Boy Farms

Meet the Asia-Pacific innovators shaking up the agri-food system

Accelerating innovation in supply chain resilience, urban food systems, alternative proteins and affordable nutrition, a powerhouse of dynamic early stage…

Research collaboration could be ‘game changer’ for polyploid breeders

Texas A&M AgriLife Research plant breeders are collaborating with an international, interdisciplinary group of scientists to enhance a genetics tool set that…

NC State University

US (NC): A special specialty crops breeder

NC State’s Todd Wehner has been breeding better specialty crops, from cucumbers to melons, for over 40 years, and his latest work with stevia could lead to new opportunities…

Micro Farms

US (IN): Vertical farm is on the way up in Nappanee

It's harvest time throughout Michiana. Then again, it's always harvest time at Micro Farms LLC in Nappanee, where growing season for tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers and peppers…

Peng Chen

Purdue study addresses environmental, economic impacts of hydroponic, aquaponics systems

Aquaponics for the win

Hydroponics and aquaponics offer promise for growing produce and raising fish. But some may be wary of entering the industries because of perceptions about high capital and…

ODDBOX expansion plans bear fruit with PODFather

ODDBOX is a British food-waste-fighting fruit & veg box subscription service. It has recently selected PODFather’s fleet management and electronic proof of delivery solution…

The fresh produce rail route expands its network in Europe

Transfesa Logistics and EPS join forces to promote CoolRail routes

Transfesa Logistics and Euro Pool System (EPS) have signed an agreement to promote the CoolRail route. As a result of this alliance, the first direct rail connection for…

Irish Farmers' Association

Irish Farmers' Association - Domestic Potato Market Report

Announcement of six weeks of lockdown measures to negatively affect Irish food service sector

The announcement of six weeks of strict lockdown measures again wreaks havoc on the Irish food service sector. Liftings of main crop continue around the country. It is…

Ontario growers notice longer tubers during harvesting

According to Ontario potato specialist Eugenia Banks’ October 5 update, in the Canadian province of Ontario, round varieties for both the fresh and processing…

To help improve Guatemala’s rural competitiveness and prevent migration to the United States

Guatemalan exporters of agricultural products call on maritime shipping lines and airlines

Guatemala’s agriculture sector has been one of the most resilient sectors in the country, despite the strong negative economic impact and costly changes that the COVID-19…

USDA files action against NC company for alleged PACA violations

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has filed an administrative complaint against Imperial Frozen Foods Op Co LLC for alleged violations of the Perishable…

The FEPEX Assembly analyzed the main challenges of the Spanish fruit and vegetable sector

A no-deal between the EU and the UK will entail the payment of 198 M€ in tariffs each year

As revealed at the FEPEX Assembly, held on October 21 via videoconference, Brexit is one of the main challenges ahead for the Spanish fresh fruit and vegetable…

How to measure the capsaicin level of chili peppers?

Chili pepper is one of the favorite foods of many consumers. For some people, the spicier the chili the better it is; other people prefer milder ones. Thai…

Video Up to 150 cauliflowers per minute cut with new machine

The video below features a cauliflower cutting machine that can cut up to 150 cauliflower per minute. The cauliflower are placed directly from the field onto the conveyor belt…

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