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Retractable roof system creates optimal conditions to grow lettuce in Jamaica

Known for its tropical climate and beautiful beaches, the island of Jamaica is also home to a vibrant lettuce industry. For many decades, lettuce has…

Greenhouses back in the picture as coffee crisis looms

"You're the third this morning," said Filip van Noort of Wageningen University & Research on Wednesday morning, answering the phone. He can guess what…

New Fusarium hygiene protocol within lettuce cultivation

"Steaming currently delivers the best results"

A new hygiene protocol for Fusarium in lettuce cultivation was published this summer by cooperating Belgian entities. A decade ago, widespread outbreaks began…

Strawberry acreage in Morocco increases for the first time in three seasons

Preparations for the next Moroccan soft fruit season are progressing as the sector recovers from difficult years, marked by climatic hazards and…

More ToBRFV-resistant tomato varieties, but also lower yields and less flavour

The tomato market welcomes the rapid rise of ToBRFV-resistant varieties but recognizes the challenges, such as lower yields and less flavor. Currently,…

AU: Protecting the tomato industry against ToBRFV

The Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) is a highly infectious plant virus that has impacted global tomato production and distribution globally.…

Washing produce in a dishwasher: not recommended

Using a dishwasher to clean fruits and vegetables, as suggested by some social media trends, is not recommended by food safety experts. While it may…

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September 17-19, 2024

Online Public Auction of agricultural equipment from Sun Valley Floral Farms

Tauber-Arons, Inc, a business in industrial auctions, announces a 3-day online-only auction from September 17-19, 2024. This auction will feature a…

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Iran: Intra-canopy LED outperformed top lighting in tomato yield and quality

Greenhouses located at high latitudes and in cloudy areas often experience a low quality and quantity of light, especially during autumn and winter.…

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TEAL partners with AquaSpy

Improving crop monitoring with IoT connectivity

TEAL announces a partnership with AquaSpy, as they want to enhance both reliability and efficiency for growers worldwide. "The primary reason for our…

Special Energy

NL: Cost of failed geothermal drilling only partially covered

The decision to continue working at the old location despite drilling problems has incurred costs in the development of geothermal heat at Agriport A7 in…

A sound solution to a data collection problem

At CAST for the Farm of the Future, researchers from different disciplines combined their knowledge to develop CHIMES, a prototype micro-environment…

An aquaponics system to produce more fish and vegetables with less energy

Climate change poses a severe threat to food production, making it imperative to find sustainable methods. One such method is aquaponics, which grows…

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We made our deadline at strawberries. The first compartiments have been planted. Very hard work the last days with terrible weather conditions. Thanks to all the people who…

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China: Adding sulfur to soil improved cucumber plants’ resistance to powdery mildew

Chemical fungicides can effectively prevent and control powdery mildew, but they can also leave pesticide residues in the environment and on cucumbers.…

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US (PA): Construction underway for new aquaponics facility at Savocchio Park

James Sherrod, co-founder of the Minority Community Investment Coalition and executive director of the Bayfront NATO Inc., talks about the Grow Erie…

Mercury Baypark, 28-30 August

NZ: Annual RSE and Horticulture Conferences in the Bay of Plenty

The conferences are hosted by Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ), representing more than 4,500 growers across New Zealand. HortNZ chief executive Nadine…

Ukraine faces price surge due to limited cucumber supply

Ukrainian greenhouse farms have once again raised cucumber prices this week, according to analysts from EastFruit. During the peak season, local…

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Trinidad and Tobago: Youths involved in the "Shade House" project makes stride

The Prime Minister lauded youths participating in development projects, expressing pleasure that there is significant uptake from young people when…

CAN: VIU students design sustainable food systems

VIU students Matt van Dinther and Savonah MacLeod gained hands-on learning experiences during a VIU study to support food security and wellness in a…

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AI-controlled production of soft fruits using new sensor systems

German scientists, cooperatives and technology providers collaborate in the newly started 'inBerry' project to further develop a new cultivation…

Johan Vrijland, PEQ:

"As consumer demand for packaged products stabilises, we are focusing on year-round logistics services"

Market conditions and needs are changing, packaging company PEQ has noticed. "We expect a stabilization in the demand for packaged products. Although…

"Strawberries with asparagus: it's like a red rag on a bull"

Ernie van der Kolk from Dalfsen wanted to become a farmer from a young age. And he succeeded, despite not being able to take over his father's farm, he…

Local propagation wine grape plants for growing wine market

Alexander Van Acker (31) is the only grower of wine grape plants in Belgium and the Netherlands. He does this in addition to propagating trees. The…

Heavy rains devastate harvest at Estonia's largest vegetable producer, Kadarbiku

Torrential rains at the end of July have destroyed the vegetable harvest across 60 hectares at Kadarbiku, Estonia's largest vegetable producer. Ville Pak, the…

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Delhaize’s operating result went down

Norway guidelines advise that all meals should include fruits and vegetables

Welsh retail group opens third franchise Co-op this yearUniversal Retail Group has launched its third store in Wales this year with the opening of a…

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