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"Automating labour in the greenhouse is a priority now"

With labour being a big issue in the horticultural industry, growers are looking for ways to make savings and to optimize efficiency in their set-up. That means the phone is…

The lifespan of AR glass with etching technology

As people in horticulture often put it, 1% more light, 1% more yield. "Growers always try different ways to achieve more light inside the greenhouse, which means they have to…

Lucchini launches easy to install, robust greenhouse model

"Simple and economic solution with Multytunnel system"

Upscaling is important for growers all over the world. Speaking with growers all over the world and building from their own experience, Idromeccanica Lucchini has created the…

Roland Gels (Levarht): "I expect an acceleration of the already started local-for-local trend"

How is the fresh produce sector preparing for the one and a half meter economy?

How is the fresh produce sector moving towards the one and a half meter society? Will working from home become the new norm? Is e-commerce accelerating? Will the supermarket…

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New player in LED fixture market

There's a lot of knowledge on LED fixtures and therefore a lot to be taken into account when developing a new one. At Gavita they took up the gauntlet and are now launching…

20 years of high wire cucumbers

Marcel Huibers, manager of Hortus in Futuro in Maasbree, experienced the introduction of high wire cucumber cultivation up close. At the start of this development, Huibers…

The lack of workers becomes a bigger problem as more campaigns kick off

"Spanish workers come one day and never come back"

Despite the fact that the agricultural sector has not taken a break during the state of alarm declared in Spain, providing an essential service to the population currently in…

"Horticulture without water pollution viable"

Few horticulturists thought it possible: cultivating cucumbers and bell peppers on Rockwool in a greenhouse for an entire year without discharging any wastewater. But, it has…

US (MA): Students honored by White House and EPA for hydroponic greenhouse project

A group of students from Rockport, Mass. were recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), as…

US (IN): In-house greenhouses see growing interest during COVID-19 pandemic

A Purdue University-affiliated startup that designs, distributes, and supports direct-to-consumer, in-home greenhouses is seeing increased interest for its innovation during…

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The Spanish company launches its new biotech division Seeds4i

"Making it easier for seed houses to obtain their horticultural hybrids in record time"

In partnership with the Institute for the Conservation and Improvement of Valencian Agrodiversity of the Polytechnic University of Valencia (COMAV-UPV), the Institute for…

Pesticide residues in food: track trends with browsable charts

EFSA has published its annual report on pesticide residues found in food in the European Union. The report is based on data from the official national control activities…

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Bicarbonates versus pH

When it comes to irrigation water and water quality, you've probably heard the terms pH, alkalinity and bicarbonates thrown around. In this article, we'll break down these…

CAN (ON): A pulse of the Windsor-Essex economy

In Windsor Essex, a task force was established to help workers, entrepreneurs, businesses and the local economy during COVID-19. The Windsor Essex COVID-19 economic task force…
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Agence Bio report 'Organic Farming and Market in the European Union'

Organic fruits grown in the EU: Spain and Italy at the top

The EU area of fruits grown organically amounted to almost 985,500 ha in 2017 (+6% vs 2016). According to recent estimates, they exceeded 1 million ha in 2018, increasing by…

The EU and 21 other WTO Members pledge to ensure well-functioning global food supply chains

The European Union, together with 21 other Members of the World Trade Organization, committed to open and predictable trade in agricultural and food products…

Plant viruses may provide pipeline for increased vaccine production

Plant viruses can be just as devastating for agricultural crops and the security of food supply as some of the world's most notorious viruses, SARS-CoV-2 among them, have been…

Western Sydney University greenhouse donates over 58 tonnes to Foodbank

Western Sydney University and its research partners are leading the way when it comes to donating tonnes of fresh, healthy produce to Foodbank NSW and ACT to support families…

New CEO at NSIP

Ing. Jorge Fenyvesi has decided to retire from his position as CEO of Nature Source Improved Plants, to transition to a new phase in his life. He will remain on the board of…

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Ugandan growers alarmed as locusts adapt to spraying

Scientists are warning that locusts have become more adept at beating measures meant to eliminate them. A new breed of insects has developed adaptations such…

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EU fresh fruit & vegetable sector urgently requires additional financial assistance to avoid food supply crisis

Despite providing an uninterrupted supply of fresh fruit and vegetables so far to European citizens confined at home, the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to…

US Congressman Huizenga comes to the aid of Michigan asparagus growers

Congressman Bill Huizenga drew praise from the asparagus industry after he asked the US Department of Agriculture to purchase an increased amount of…

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Russia: no import duties for 'vital' vegetables

The Eurasian Economic Commission (EAEU )  has decided to temporarily exempt import duties on vital foods such as potatoes, onions, garlic, cabbage, rice, rye, buckwheat,…

In the fight against Corona: Tentamus develops SARS-CoV-2 tests

"Surface tests help to get a better overview of infection potential"

International laboratory group Tentamus has succeeded in developing a surface test for Corona. "From now on we can carry out these tests for the corona virus in our…

Swedish supermarket group's quest for local suppliers yields 250 new ones in less than three weeks

On 1 April, the Swedish supermarket chain, ICA, introduced several measures. These make it easier for small, local farmers and producers to supply ICA branches…

Four tonnes of Indian vegetables will be exported to the UK from Varanasi

There is some good news from the agricultural sector in the Indian region of Varanasi. For the first time, a consignment of four tonnes of green vegetables…

Cheap gas and electricity for the smart grower

When reading about the decreasing oil prices and a surplus of (green) electricity, one knows that these are strange times. Receiving money when purchasing power, because…

Günther Maters: "I'm a big proponent of more collaboration between transporters"

Koeltrans Angeren after 10 years and 100 trucks

Ten years ago Günther Maters  started with Koeltrans Angeren. Over the last decade, branches in Germany and Romania have been added, the 100th own truck has entered the fleet and…

Trucks available for loads back to UK

Imbalance of trucks and incredibly challenging circumstances for drivers

Logistics are challenging at the moment to say the least. As imports and exports are changing, demand for trucks is also changing. Eardley International have been in the…

Produce companies continue to donate to those in need

“In times of crisis, food offers more than nourishment, it gives comfort"

From apples to personal protective equipment, produce companies continue to reach out and provide donations to those in need. “In times of crisis, food offers more than…

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