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"A generational change is going on in Italy's horti sector"

Even though Italy has a long and renowned agriculture tradition, the sector has been struggling to address the current challenges growers face. Unlike other European countries…

CambridgeHOK completes new Kent project

"We hope this project will inspire the next generation of growers"

CambridgeHOK has completed a new project to relocate a complete glasshouse, hoping it can be used to help inspire the next generation of growers at Hadlow College in Kent. The…

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Brazil: $1 mln investment in wasabi greenhouse production

Pilar do Sul, a town about 150 kilometers from São Paulo, has become known among renowned chefs as the only producers of wasabi in the country, considered a Japanese delicacy…

Monitoring thrips with image technology unique, benificial insects soon to be counted digitally

After a 'silent phase' of development and testing of two innovations by growers in the greenhouse, Plantfellow has been putting its nose to the grindstone in recent months.…

Georgia: Minister Shamugia vistis greenhouse created through state co-financing

The Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, Mr. Otar Shamugia, together with the State Representative in the Imereti region, Mr. Zviad Shalamberidze, and the…

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Schartner's mall-size greenhouse in Exeter still on hold after judge's ruling

A Superior Court judge has uprooted any hope the Schartner family had of getting quickly back to work building their gargantuan, 25-acre greenhouse in Exeter. In a 43-page…

July 2022 cannot compete with record prices for tomatoes in July 2021

After months of record price after record price, July 2022 did not manage to deliver a record price on the European tomato market. The average tomato price was…

Strawberry picking robots aim to save California growers

California’s $2 billion strawberry industry accounts for 91% of the U.S. crop, but climate change, tightening chemical regulations, and labor struggles are presenting new…

New tool helps strengthen local food systems

Effective food systems, which include the people, processes, and places involved with moving food from a local farm to plates, provide equity, sustainability, profitability,…

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Philippines: Cagayan goverment trains aquaponic growers

In line with Governor Manuel Mamba’s advocacy to have aqua-culture production in Cagayan, some 50 department heads, capitol employees, and farmers have started their training…

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Vodafone, Bayer deployed private 5G inside German greenhouse

Vodafone has deployed a 5G private network at a Bayer greenhouse in Monheim, Germany, to improve its research into insecticides. The network will support advanced tools like…

Comparison of supplemental LED top- and interlighting for year-round production of cherry tomato

Supplemental lighting is common in northern countries or during winter greenhouse tomato production. Thee effect of supplemental lighting treatments on cherry tomato…

Indonesia: Pushing food security for Stunak Island residents

The community empowerment program conducted by PT Timah Tbk in the Riau Islands Province continues. This TINS-coded issuer consistently empowers the community according to…

Protix's vertical farm breeds and grows billions of larvae daily

The Netherlands: Turning insects into fertilizer, feed and oil

With a couple of trucks at a time waste streams are brought into Protix' production facility in Bergen op Zoom, the Netherlands. And, many larvae are quite content with that…
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US: Students test pest management skills during 2022 Iowa Youth Crop Scouting Competition

Youth in grades 7-12 from across Iowa tested their integrated pest management skills through several tasks and challenges, both in the field and in the classroom, during the…

US: Western Growers praises Gov. Newsom's Bold Water Supply Strategy for California

In response to Gov. Gavin Newsom's Water Supply Strategy that was announced on August 11, Western Growers President & CEO Dave Puglia issued the following…

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Controlling powdery mildew in greenhouses

Podosphaera xanthii is a pathogenic fungus that causes “powdery mildew” on plants, especially cucurbits. The naming of this fungus is not standardized, and you may also know…

USDA to invest $15 million in climate-smart agriculture

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today it will invest $15 million this year in the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Classic program.…

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Kenya puts more focus on the berry export market in new deal

Agribusiness firm Kakuzi is undertaking commercial engagements with Driscoll’s, a trader in fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. While confirming…

US (KY): New hydroponic greenhouse set to open at high school this fall

Whitley County High School has installed an all-new, 2,000-square-foot hydroponic greenhouse facility that is slated to be fully operational this fall. WCHS vo-ag teacher…

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Member of the Board of Management of Landgard asks for early contract termination

Robert Sauer returns to his own company

Robert Sauer (r) has asked the Supervisory Board of Landgard eG for the early termination of his contract. After the set goals of the cooperation have been…

IFPA Southern Africa Conference to continue where PMA's Fresh Connections left off

PMA's Fresh Connections conference and expo are back this year, and although it has a new name, it will still be the same vibrant event as it has been for the…

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"Customized services give growers more choices"

Based on the latest research data from TrendForce, the global LED lighting plant market will grow to US$1.85 billion in 2022, with a compound growth rate of 13.0% from 2021 to…

Asfertglobal increases its sales by 20% in the first half of the year

Asfertglobal, a Portuguese multinational dedicated to the development and marketing of biofertilizers, biostimulants, and biocontrol products, has increased…

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US to import more vegetables in first half of 2022

The United States is by far the largest importer of fresh fruit and vegetables worldwide and imports continue to grow, according to this analysis by Fruit&Vegetable Facts.…

A bacteria found in marine coral reefs could have the solution to tomato wilt

The key to combating vascular wilting in tomatoes, which is caused by a type of Fusarium oxysporum and which is considered this crop's main disease, could be…

Tomato prices surge as rains damage crop in Shimla, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra

After a brief relief in July, Indians are again witnessing a surge in tomato prices. Tomato prices have shot up almost 50% from the second week of August as…

New traceability technology working group launches

The Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI), consisting of the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA), GS1 Canada, GS1 US, International Fresh Produce…

Breeder showcases vegetable varieties at summer seed trials

Tozer, an independent vegetable breeding company, is committed to continuous innovation. Although the company's primary focus is celery, parsnips, leeks, arugula, and kale, it…

Chongming, Shanghai: High-tech produced vine tomatoes arrive at the market

More than 90% of the tomatoes bought on the market in Shanghai are from other places because the natural environment in Shanghai is not suitable for the growth of tomatoes.…

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Discovery of the interactions between plants and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi

The arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis (AMS) is one of the most ancient and broadly occurring mutualistic associations between plants and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF).…

Tony van Egmond joins Ushio Europe Group as Sales Manager Horticulture

Tony van Egmond has joined Ushio as the new sales manager within the horticulture team. “With Tony, we have an experienced and very customer-oriented sales manager with…

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