Jonas Hollaar, Tomatec:

Tomatoes: "The Nesidiocoris has turned into a plant-eating bug"

Jonas Hollaar, 3rd generation at the head of Tomatec, a ZRP (Zero Pesticide Residue) certified greenhouse tomato producer in the French department of…

Canadian pepper grower opts for Ultramins:

"Record scores of Pythium and Fusarium wiped out"

Almost a third loss in production and for the second year in a row. For a Canadian pepper grower, it was time for action. The cause of the problems was…

Demand for greenhouse tomatoes picking up ahead of Labor Day

The supply of greenhouse tomatoes from Mexico continues to be steady. “Our volume and quality of greenhouse tomatoes are both really good right now.…

Greenhouse workers in Antalya working under extreme conditions at 43 degrees to ensure continuous production

Agricultural workers, who are on their way to the greenhouses in the early hours of the morning in the villages of the Sogut district in the Sakarya…

Now, tomatoes can also be worn

The Indian company Bioleather, which specializes in the development of new fabrics, has launched a new and disruptive material: a new vegan leather made from tomato skin. This new…

China: Space farm yields first positive results

The space vegetable planting experiment conducted by the Shenzhou-16 crew, who have been in orbit for almost three months, has yielded a good harvest.…

US: Growing lettuce in non-traditional areas of Florida

Each year, U.S. farmers produce enough lettuce to feed everyone in the country. Up to 73% of U.S. lettuce comes from California producers and is…

Hydroponics on the rise in India

When you think of Rajasthan, you will probably imagine sand dunes, camels, and women carrying pots of water over long distances. This year, it has been raining very heavily…

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CEA space: “We’re in that transition phase, though, and you expect to see these busts"

It’s said that people who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones, especially if those glass walls are covered in leafy greens. “The CEA…

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UFCW Canada:

"Ford government continues to deny equal rights to farm workers in Ontario"

UFCW Canada is demanding the Ford government take action in response to an Ontario farm owner retaliating against migrant workers who were speaking out…

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China works to minimize flood impact, ensure vegetable supply

China's agricultural authority has stepped up efforts to help the country's flood-ravaged regions minimize the impact on vegetable cultivation and…

Tomatoes New Zealand:

"Eat New Zealand tomatoes and support local growers"

Tomatoes New Zealand is encouraging consumers to buy local and support New Zealand tomato growers. "Fresh, New Zealand-grown tomatoes are in good supply as we…

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Who owns the data generated from smart farming?

With the help of technological advances, various sectors have been able to adopt and implement the concept of ‘work smarter, not harder’ over the years…

US: "Sprouts are becoming trendy given their health benefits"

“Broccoli sprouts have been showing an increase as there has been a lot of publicity around the benefits of the sulforaphane enzyme it contains. People…

BRICS bloc extends invitations to six new countries

The expansion of the BRICS bloc, consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has gained momentum as the current members have decided to…

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UAE: Woman entrepreneur transforms rooftop into a smart farm

She's not an agricultural engineer, nor does she have any agricultural background, but UAE national Maha Al Muhairi has ingeniously converted her…

IUNU to collaborate with WUR for closed-loop autonomous growing

Wageningen Research, research institute Wageningen Plant Research (WPR), and IUNU have entered into an agreement to work on closed-loop autonomous…

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US (ND): Strong Farm Incubator Project wants to make farming more accessible

If you’re interested in starting a farm, we have good news for you. The Stoll family’s Greenhouse and Nursery in Baldwin is partnering with…

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US (MA): Red Fire Farm’s starlors named the best cherry tomatoes in state

For the second consecutive year, Red Fire Farm’s starlor tomatoes have been named the best cherry tomatoes in Massachusetts at the Boston Public Market…

Spain installs working group to boost the desalination plant of La Axarquía

According to the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Carmen Crespo, "the technical working group of the desalination plant…

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U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement seasonal perishable products - weekly update

Asparagus crossings from Mexico through Arizona, California, and Texas expected to remain about the same

According to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, high fuel prices are of particular concern to the trucking industry, upon which…

Retail offers should help correct strawberry price drop

With prices of more than eight euros per kilo at the auctions of the Federation of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives, strawberry prices this summer were…

Tomato prices are easing in Andhra Pradesh

Wholesale prices of tomatoes dropped to Rs 38 per kilo from the exorbitant Rs 200 per kilo after a gap of over a month at Madanapalle market. The arrival of…

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Meals on Wheels Hartlepool: “Cauliflowers and cabbages have shrunk in size and grown in price”

Iceland announces more store closures

UK: Bumpy ride for billionaire brothers who banked on Asda's successBlackburn's Moshin and Zuber Issa took over the supermarket, promising investment…