Third Australian glasshouse infected with ToBRFV

Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) has been detected at a third business on the Northern Adelaide Plains, Australia. This is confirmed by the…

Denmark: Data center to supply greenhouses with residual heat

A newly announced Danish project will combine a datacenter campus with vegetable greenhouses. The project is launched by Swedish company WA3RM and…

Jelte Veenstra will succeed

Ron van der Knaap, founder and CEO of Van der Knaap Group, is stepping down

On January the 1st, 2025, Ron van der Knaap, founder and CEO of Van der Knaap Group, is stepping down. He has found his successor in Jelte Veenstra,…

SweetPoint switches to Growficient sensors

"By fine-tuning the irrigation, we have a better root system and less Blossom-End Rot (BER) this year, despite 15% less light."

When the moisture sensor used by SweetPoint needed replacement, the Dutch sweet pointed pepper grower opted for a new solution: sensors from…

Vermont greenhouse sees record harvests with LLC

Libra Design, LLC (Libra) announced Finn & Roots, a Vermont-based greenhouse producer of leafy greens, herbs, and cucumbers, is seeing record harvests…

New President at TTA-Americas

Kris Nightengale is taking the role of President in the newly expanded TTA-Americas. He joins TTA from his immediate role as Vice President of Sales at AdeptAg. Kris has over…

Koppert introduces Montdo Ulti-Mite,

New defense against thrips launched

In recent years, the invasive thrips species Thrips parvispinus has spread globally. Its latest destination is Spanish greenhouses, where crop damage…

Benoit Demedts, Demedts - Demey:

"Switch to everbearers largely eliminates autumn peak"

Demand is currently emerging for strawberries. "We, like many colleagues, have focused a bit more on everbearers this year, but this seems to be…

"Without the foil greenhouse, we would not have been able to grow nearly as many vegetables"

With the help of the Impulse Fund of National Programme Groningen, Roby and Charlie were able to buy a foil greenhouse. "Without the greenhouse, we…

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Review on parameters optimization for smart hydroponic systems

Hydroponics has emerged as a sustainable alternative to agriculture. However, new technologies such as Industry 4.0, the Internet of Things (IoT), and…

US: Stephen Ritz new brand ambassador for Babylon Micro-Farms

Stephen Ritz, educator and the founder of Green Bronx Machine is joining forces with Babylon Micro-Farms as their new brand ambassador, with a shared…

NZ: Unfair industrial allocations possible end for greenhouse growing

Greenhouse tomato, capsicum, and cucumber growers are eager for New Zealand Climate Change Minister, Simon Watts to respond decisively to their…

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Shaping sustainable management of the South American tomato leafminer in Vietnam

The global damage caused by the South American tomato leafminer (Phthorimaea absoluta) poses a significant threat to tomato production worldwide,…

New hydroponic-based mushroom technology launched

Eden Grow Systems found a new subsidiary, MyCo, created to commercialize mushroom-growing technology licensed from Purdue University's Office of…

Greenhouse grower meets the needs of Romanian seasonal workers with new housing complex

Belgium greenhouse grower Den Berk Délice has built its housing for seasonal workers. The latest project, DBD Housing, is located in Merksplas…

The Blumen range

The many colours and flavours of Italian chilli peppers

"The chilli pepper market is a global one, but each nation has its own traditions and preferences. As a seed company, we have always promoted local…

Belgian tomato exports to hot southern Europe

After a weak summer for tomatoes and aubergines, prices are finally recovering. Boerenbond makes that observation after looking at last week's VBT figures. One…

Fewer vegetables from Dutch greenhouses due to energy crisis

Which vegetables do we grow in greenhouses? They are mainly tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and aubergines. In 2023, these vegetables took up a total of 4.1…

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BLE KW 35:

'Belgian and Dutch vine tomatoes dominated the scene'

Belgian and Dutch offerings have unquestionably dominated the German market in week 35. Italian and Spanish items were also available for cherry…

Dutch House of Representatives green light for curbs on migrant workers

A majority in the Dutch Lower House approves a possible ban on the use of temporary workers in business sectors with serious abuses, reports NOS. Social…

Farmers in Ghana call for post-harvest solutions as tomato season approaches

The Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana (CAG) has issued a call to action for stakeholders, including the government, to prepare for the expected tomato bumper…

UK cuts inspection tariff for Kenyan horticulture by half

The United Kingdom has consented to a reduction of the inspection tariff on Kenyan horticultural products from 10% to 5%. Salim Mvurya, the Investments, Trade,…

Status of Andalusia's greenhouse crops in summer

The Agricultural and Fisheries Information Service of the Junta de Andalucía has issued a report on the state of greenhouse crops in the region from July 22 to…

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Kaufland has opened the virtual doors of its marketplace in Austria

Seven & i rejects Couche-Tard's takeover offer

Singapore: Giant to shut Toa Payoh supermarket in September, ninth closure in 2024Supermarket chain Giant will close its ninth store in Singapore by…