The Quinta Group:

Lebanon needs greenhouses for food safety and security too

The four elements, earth, water, air, and fire, have been considered essential through the ages. Lebanon, however, cheekily adds a fifth: agriculture.…

Steve Zaccardi with Mucci Farms:

“We are constantly trialing 200+ snacking vegetable varieties”

Nowadays, it is hard to imagine the tomato section of a grocery store without snack-size options like grape tomatoes and cherry tomatoes. They have…

Seed meets Technology visitors 'ready to buy'

The ninth edition of the three-day international seed technology fair Seed meets Technology once again attracted an international and skilled crowd to…

ARCO/MURRAY:

“We empower growers to excel in cost-effective cultivation, ensuring long-term success"

"In just a few years, our CEA team had already successfully designed and constructed numerous greenhouse and vertical farming facilities for leading…

TTA expands with local presence in Australia

Shortly after TTA was established as a Dutch enterprise, Australians found their way to TTA. With the first delivery of equipment, as early as 1998.…

Macpac:

"ILLG thermoforming machine completes second phase of £1.5 mln investment"

Manchester-based sustainable thermoformed packaging manufacturer significantly increases capacity in the 50th anniversary year. Further underlining its…

and expands offerings with salad kits

Indoor-grown leafy greens brand surpasses traditional field-grown brands

Two milestones for Little Leaf Farms this week. The company announced to be the #1 best-selling packaged lettuce in New England1, and is expanding…

Terrazza MC and Beaulieu Technical Textiles present cooperation:

"Sustainable cleaning of durable soil cloth, a great solution for plant growers"

Terrazza MC and Beaulieu Technical Textiles have found each other as partners in the field of maintenance of ground cloth for tree and plant growers.…

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BioSafe Systems mourns the loss of Michael Larose

With heavy hearts, the team with BioSafe Systems shares the loss of Mike Larose, the eldest of the third generation of BioSafe Systems' founding family. "Mike…

Double inflated plastic solutions shown at Fruit Attraction

"In addition to our high-tech greenhouses, we also offer equipment solutions, such as double inflated plastic, which not only protects but also…

"The growing medium contains chunk coir for structure and drainage"

Nathan Wallace-Springer, Horticulture Specialist at Premier Tech, talks about PRO-MIX HPCC, their "High Porosity Chunk Coir" product. Learn about its…

"Saving irrigation water is a measure to combat drought and climate change"

Saving irrigation water in horticulture is one of the measures that can help combat drought and climate change, problems that plague many countries.…

Shenzhou 16 crew have been growing vegetables aboard Tiangong space station:

Chinese astronauts tend a 'space garden' in orbit

The crew of China's Shenzhou 16 have been growing their own food in Earth orbit. Mission commander Jing Haipeng and astronauts Zhu Yangzhu and Gui Haichao have…

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Compensation of adverse growing media effects on plant growth and morphology by supplemental LED lighting

There is an increasing interest in alternatives to peat in growing media due to environmental constraints. However, plants grown in peat substitutes…

80 Acres Farms on its newest 18,500 m2 Florence farm

US (KY): "This farm was sold out as soon as it opened"

"Vertical farming works. You have to grow crops effectively, operate efficiently at the right cost, and deliver on your promises to consumers. If some…

Shading level and harvest time affect the photosynthetic and physiological properties of basil varieties

Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) is one of the most important medicinal and aromatic plants. Light intensity is an indispensable factor for plants due to its effect…

US companies announce collaboration on expected greenhouse project

Nature's Miracle, active in controlled environment agriculture, is teaming up with PowerGrow to create eco-friendly greenhouses and energy systems. They've…

New Delhi farmer turns to hydroponics, educates others nowadays

New Delhi (India), September 27: Devendra Dilip Khole, a young and ambitious entrepreneur hailing from Pune, has set a remarkable example of turning…

Georgia Ag Labor Relations Forum returns in November:

US: "Growers faced a 14% increase in wage rates"

The Georgia Ag Labor Relations Forum returns to Tifton on November 14-15, 2023, at the University of Georgia Tifton Conference Center. The yearly forum offers…

Two new ed sessions announced for Organic Grower Summit

An ed session focused on a systematic approach to managing pests in organic agricultural systems and an interactive workshop offering insights into…

Malaysia: Vanilla farm based on aquaponics, open for tours

Penang introduces a brand new edutainment experience just outside the city – Vanilla Village Experiential Farm Tours. Innovated, built, and managed by…

Eurofins Food Assurance acquires ARS Probata

Eurofins and ARS Probata Eurofins Assurance merged with ARS Probata. ARS Probata is a competent audit and certification company known in the German food…

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Let's get ready for the VertiFarm photo report

It's that time again! Get ready for the photos we've taken at the VertiFarm in Dortmund, Germany, in the past week. Although it might not have been the…

US: U of I hopes a new greenhouse will be an incubator for bioenergy crops

Representatives from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign broke ground Wednesday, September 27, 2023, on a greenhouse in the Research Park. The…

Idaho man breaks personal record for catching grapes while juggling

David Rush from Idaho broke his own Guinness World Record by catching 39 grapes in his mouth in one minute while juggling. Rush has broken more than 250…

Theo Benjert and Rob Pakvis start Berryland:

"For growers and retailers, we're an open book"

With about 25 years of experience in fruit and exotics sales each, Theo Benjert and Rob Pakvis have jointly taken on a new challenge: Berryland. The…

Almeria:

Cucumber and zucchini prices are significantly lower than in the same period of last year

The members of HORTYFRUTA, Andalusia's Fruit and Vegetable Inter-branch Organization, held a meeting in the province of Granada this week to analyze…

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Shufersal said it had cancelled a deal with SPAR

SPAR Group plans to sell its loss-making business in Poland

Reduced VAT rate on fruit and vegetables has led to increased consumption of imported products - KrauzeThe reduced rate of value-added tax (VAT) on…

Comparing fruit and veg in various Australian supermarkets

Fruit and veg are a staple on most grocery lists, but just like everything right now, the costs often stack up. For that price, you want to be sure you’re…