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Bördegarten plans ultra-modern extension

"The new greenhouse should be another ten years ahead of the existing one"

The high-tech greenhouse of the Bördegarten company in Osterweddingen will soon be twice as large as before. At present, vegetables and organic herbs…

Making crop protection last longer

Vegetable growers used to lag somewhat behind ornamental growers, but now, Jos Veugen of Veugen Technology is seeing an increase in the use of the…

Marc Groenewegen joins Gremon webinar,

From tray weight measurements to semi-autonomous cultivation

Gremon Systems initially aimed to gather irrigation data through tray weight measurements, realizing the potential for broader insights by measuring…

Using predatory mites in plant protection

At Koppert headquarters in the Netherlands, Dr. Tom Groot heads the Research and Development Department for Macrobials. He shares that he is passionate…

South Australia ToBRFV testing lab ready for action

The first South Australian-based testing laboratory for Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) at the Waite campus of the University of Adelaide has…

Second upside-down cultivation concluded

Is horticulture on the right track with current robot choices?

The second upside-down cultivation at the World Horti Center in Westland has been completed. Under the leadership of Vertify, tomatoes and mainly…

Vegetables New Zealand chair decries government decision

"Greenhouse food growers will be forced out of business"

Greenhouse food growers will be forced out of business, thanks to an out-of-touch Government decision made around the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).…

Sweden: First plants in new Agtira greenhouse

Today marks a significant step for Agtira as they plant 7,000 cucumber plants in their new greenhouse at ICA Maxi Haninge, Sweden. This greenhouse,…

South Africa: Michigan State University Delegation hosted at Midvaal farm

Two weeks ago on Friday, 4 October 2024. The Midvaal Local Municipality Visited a Young and Booming Hydroponics Farmer and founder of Tsehla Holdings…

Jasa Packaging expands with Dubai office

JASA Packaging is taking a step in its international expansion by opening a new office in Dubai. Peyman Waziri, who will lead this expansion, shares…

Havatec has appointed Ronald Begelinger as Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Havatec, active in automation and sorting technology for the flower industry, announces the appointment of Ronald Begelinger as the new CEO effective…

Special Lighting and Technique

Merih Tesfamicael, Gartneriet PKM on carbon footprint reduction and switching to LED-lighting

"Embracing the shift toward more eco-friendly plants"

"This LED-lighting system will revolutionize the way we produce plants," says Merih Tesfamicael, Quality & Environmental Manager at Gartneriet PKM.…

Exhibit space for CPMA 2025 sold out

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) announced that exhibit space for its 2025 Trade Show is sold out. The 2025 Annual Convention and…

Canada: Immigration reforms will not affect greenhouse growers

Ottawa has unveiled The Levels Plan to limit the number of people moving to Canada, including temporary residents and foreign workers. However, the new…

New rebate subsidiary launched

Nature's Miracle Holding has launched a wholly owned subsidiary, NM Rebate Inc., to facilitate their energy rebate financing segment. "Due to the Inflation Reduction Act, many…

Indiana investors reveals activity in greenhouse industry

Royalty Management Holding Corporation has announced that it has purchased an equity interest and royalty stream from sales of controlled agriculture…

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Biocontrol of Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley using fungi and bacteria

A recent study investigates the effectiveness of two entomopathogenic fungi, Alternaria murispora and Alternaria destruens, along with the bacterium…

UK: Environment Agency issues update on 2024 prospects

The updated irrigation outlook shows a good picture following above-average rainfall over the winter and early spring leading to a healthy water…

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Singapore: Plastic sheets blown off of rooftop vegetable farm

Fortunately, no vegetables were harmed. Some plastic sheets covering the rooftop vegetable garden at Block 354 Admiralty multi-story carpark in…

Growing heat tolerant crops through genome editing

Rising global temperatures have shone a brighter spotlight on the need for heat-tolerant crops - particularly those enhanced to withstand more heat via…

USDA announces $15M investment to promote agriculture at Hispanic-serving Institutions

As Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations wrap, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an investment of more than $15 million to promote and…

Rice grown in Chinese desert greenhouses "thriving"

In an agricultural industrial farm in Hotan, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, rice is thriving on three-tiered cultivation racks in a plant factory,…

Jan van den Berg:

"My mission" to craft perfect vegetables

Of many products in the supermarket, we can see exactly what nutritional values they have on the packaging. Except with fruits and vegetables. "I find…

Latvia: Is there a difference between roof vegetables and garden vegetables?

In the Roof 2 Fork project, researchers at the Institute of Horticulture in Pūre are growing vegetables in a rural setting. In Rīga, the same plants…

Impact of hurricane Oscar on banana and tomato crops in Guantánamo

Hurricane Oscar has significantly impacted agricultural sectors in Guantánamo, notably affecting banana and tomato plantations. Reports from the state-run…

The ban includes tomatoes, peppers, and fresh melons

Russia imposes temporary import restrictions on fresh produce from Kazakhstan

Starting October 17, 2024, Rosselkhoznadzor has imposed temporary restrictions on the import of tomatoes, peppers, and fresh melons from Kazakhstan. The move…

NL: Eight edition of I-Grow Inside taking place on November 19

Will robotics take over humans in CEA?

On Tuesday, November 19, World Horti Center is organizing the eighth edition of I-Grow Inside. During the seminar, which can also be followed online as…

US: High school receives $10 000 greenhouse grant

The River Falls FFA has received a $10,000 grant from Channeling Good, thanks to a nomination by Keith Gunderson, a local Channel SeedPro with Pro-Ag…

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