Photo report: British Tomato Conference

Not a single tomato could be found at the British Tomato Conference, which took place yesterday in Warwickshire. There was no decorative British tomato…

Antoine Daccache of Daccache Green Line:

Climate change positive for tomato cultivation in Lebanon's high mountains

In the winter, the ground is blanketed in a meter-thick layer of snow. However, come summer and fall, lush crops of sun-ripened tomatoes emerge. And there is nothing tastier than a tomato th…

"Growing power and endurance in rootstock are important weapons against ToBRFV"

Whether or not a rootstock has resistance to ToBRFV is unlikely to make a difference in the occurrence of symptoms. The resistance in the scion is…

Tomato grower Lans on High Resistance by Enza Zaden:

“The fact that the plants stay healthy gives you great peace of mind”

The introduction of HREZ (High Resistance by Enza Zaden) is aimed at supporting those growers who have had to contend with ToBRFV in recent years. The…

Francisco Manuel Ramos, from Hortoventas: "Prices have remained stable in September and we expected they'll continue this way in the coming weeks"

"The cold winter weather in our area allows us to completely cut the cycle of the tomato virus"

While the autumn/winter tomato campaign begins to take shape in many of Almeria's greenhouses with the harvest of this year's earliest plantations in…

USDA invests $70 million to expand conservation assistance to underserved producers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $70 million in partnerships that will improve outreach to underserved producers and communities…

Totam Seeds introduces TopGun in the high-tech greenhouse market

Dutch seed company Totam Seeds is introducing its new rootstock named TopGun. "Through multiple years of trials conducted under high-tech greenhouse…

What is biofortification?

Recently, an innovative Biofortification Hub launched at Norwich Research Park, a collaboration between the John Innes Centre (JIC) and the Quadram Institute Bioscience (QIB).…

Dutch Chili Fest brought the heat to Eindhoven

Sunday, September 17, the 11th edition of the Dutch Chili Fest took place in Eindhoven and plant nutrition company Canna was also present again this…

'Collaboration succeeds in growing saline plants using saltwater sources'

"This collaboration marks a powerful step towards a future where technology and sustainability go hand in hand to provide our world with high-quality…

Seeds shortage delays the Moroccan pepper season

Moroccan pepper growers faced a shortage of seeds this season, forcing many of them to reduce their acreage, postpone their programs, or even abandon…

Raspberry grower predicts biggest season yet out of Central Mexico

It's the peak season for Naturipe Farms' proprietary raspberry varieties out of the Central Mexico growing region. This fall, the company is projected…

US: Vertically farmed salads now available in vending machines

Bowery collaborates with Wellfound Foods, a company bringing tech-enabled smart fridges for healthy eating to 75+ government, healthcare, and education…

September 28:

Women in CEA kicks off at VertiFarm

“Women in CEA” (WiCEA) is a women-led group focused on uniting women across the CEA industry through online and in-person networking and educational events.…

NL: Kids festival Wageningen University & Research in Bleiswijk

On Saturday, October 7, Wageningen University & Research, Glasshouse Horticulture business unit in Bleiswijk, will open its doors to children and their…

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Protecting the Future of the American Farm

This year, American farmers will once again produce more than 550 million tons of corn, wheat, soybeans, rice, fruit, and vegetables, making the…

US (SD): Last chance for South Dakota-grown tomatoes

As the weather shifts and temperatures begin to drop, one of our summer favorites, tomatoes, will soon be gone. However, street corner markets, farm…

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CAN: Horticultural center topped with roof informed by Fibonacci spirals

A spiralling cable-net roof modelled in the image of a Fibonacci sequence tops a new public greenhouse designed by Canadian studio KPMB Architects in…

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Quarantine pests found in melon and tomato shipments from Uzbekistan in the Orenburg region

On September 18 and 19, officials of the territorial department of Rosselkhoznadzor, identified quarantine pests in four batches of fresh melons…

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Record cucumber export from Morocco to Portugal amidst Europe’s worst drought

According to EastFruit, Morocco exported a record volume of cucumbers to Portugal this season. One of the factors that contributed to the increase in…

Royal Brinkman and Empas extend partnership

Royal Brinkman and Empas will continue their international cooperation in 2023. The cooperation mainly revolves around spraying solutions in…

Marco van Overbeek in KasGesprek:

"No one can compensate for the loss of fatherly advice"

"In an entrepreneurial family, the business is always number one," says Marco van Overbeek of Gardener's Pride from Beetgum, Friesland, in Glastuinbouw…

Developer of mobile data centers next to greenhouse declared bankrupt

Blockheating from Heerlen has been declared bankrupt. The company was active in placing mobile data centers next to greenhouses. Blockheating supplied…

Glastuinbouw Nederland after Prinsjesdag Budget: New measures mark the end for many growers

According to Glastuinbouw Nederland, the outgoing cabinet's Budget Day proposals undermine the horticulture sector's security of existence. As a result,…

Trinidad and Tobago will face sweet pepper shortage, with prices going up

Consumers from Trinidad and Tobago will soon face a sweet pepper shortage. Predictions are that prices are going up. According to the Head of the Aranguez…

USDA cites Florida company for PACA violations

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Burbano Corporation, doing business as CasaBella Farms Corp. (Burbano), Miramar, Florida,…

German Fruit and Vegetable Congress 2023:

The industry looks to the future

For the 13th time, representatives from the fruit and vegetable industry met at the German Fruit and Vegetable Congress at the Congress Center in the city of Düsseldorf. The…

Jumbo: “Not leaving, but expanding in Belgium”

Belgium: Jumbo: "Not leaving, but expanding in Belgium"Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo has had a slower start in Belgium than expected, but that is no…