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Using pheromones and mating disruption to fight Tuta absoluta

Tuta absoluta is a pest found in many greenhouses around the world. “Due to the climate change and the movement of goods, Tuta absoluta can now be found in many parts of the…

Cassibba Maurizio farm in Scoglitti (RG), Sicily

"It is still possible to successfully grow large berry tomatoes"

Keeping up with the times, that is, meeting market demands, is necessary to be competitive in agriculture. However, this does not mean improvisation or petty innovation but…

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UK bans peat sales for amateur gardeners

All sales of peat to amateur gardeners in England will be banned by 2024, the government has announced on Saturday, 27th August. Peatlands are the UK's largest carbon store,…

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Green light in LED full-spectrum grow lights benefits cultivation process

There has been an ongoing debate about green light's effect for years. Worldwide trials have now shown that this color light has a predominantly positive impact on crop and…

Australian growers desperate for workers, but won’t increase wages

According to the National Farmers Federation (NFF), a shortage of at least 172,000 workers across the food supply chain could have long-term effects on the…

Purifying and monitoring water quality: be accurate

Water is one of the most important issues for the coming years, also for growers. In recent years, many countries have been experiencing more and more dry periods. Since water…

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Harvesting more than tomatoes: Cape Abilities farm employs and trains those with disabilities

With a bit of a wiggle and twist, Stephen DaLomba used both hands to pick an extra-large beefsteak tomato off the vine. Once the tomato was free, DaLomba — a participant of…

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"Plans to cut fertilizer emissions will not threaten food security"

The federal government’s plan to cut fertilizer emissions by 30 percent by 2030 has garnered significant attention from farmers, agriculture organizations, and other industry…

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Plants can measure the intensity of salt stress

Unfavorable environmental conditions represent considerable stress for plants. A high level of salt content (sodium chloride, NaCl) in the soil is, for example, just such a…

Hazera Seeds:

"Flavory dry cucumbers will partially replace the dense thorn cucumber market in the future"

Fruit cucumbers have become increasingly popular in supermarkets and restaurants in recent years. It can not only be used for food but also can be modified into beautiful…

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Crisis update: Dutch gas prices well over 300 €/MWh limit, electricity more than 650 €/MWh

On Thursday, August 25, the TTF gas prices shot through the 300 €/MWh mark. This is another extraordinary price record on this important, heavily overheated European gas…

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"We can basically control everything in the farm and display it all on one platform"

“We are providing similar software as the Autopilot features of Tesla: it still requires human guidance, but the software empowers and assists the growers in being more…

Incitec Pivot Fertilisers acquires Yara Nipro liquid fertilizer business

Australia-based Incitec Pivot Fertilisers (IPF) has reached an agreement with Yara Australia to acquire the Yara Nipro liquid fertilizer business in Australia. Jeanne Johns,…

UK: Drones proven to aid plant breeding in identifying valuable new crop traits

New research from crop research organization NIAB and partners in China has, for the first time, linked drone-based, multi-season aerial plant phenotyping with dynamics of…
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In-school farm grows 10,000 pounds of mushrooms and microgreens a year

On the DeWitt Clinton high school lives a new large farm that can grow 10,000 pounds of produce a year. Hydroponics is a way to skip the soil, sub in a different material to…

Video Semi Autotrophic Hydroponic (SAH) laboratory for cassava in Rwanda

IITA in Rwanda introduced the Semi Autotrophic Hydroponic (SAH) laboratory at the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB)- Rubona station to increase…

Inaugural Resilient Harvests Conference announces two keynote speakers

Resilient Harvests Conference, a brand-new conference built around the policies, programs, and practices that advance efficient greenhouse and vertical…

vegetablesWA appoints new CEO

vegetablesWA has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer for the industry association. vegetablesWA President Dan Kuzmicich welcomed the newly appointed Chief Executive…

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CAN: Statement regarding the seasonal agricultural worker program

Ontario's fruit and vegetable growers are extremely concerned about the recent media attention regarding migrant workers under the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP).…

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US (GA): 4C Academy Hydroponics Green House set to finish construction on Thanksgiving

The 4C Academy’s Hydroponic Greenhouse started out as an idea amongst students. But now the idea is coming to life. “It’ll be about a 5000 square foot greenhouse where we can…

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UK: Boost for farming innovation

Artificial Intelligence technology to optimize welfare in pigs, agri-robots to help speed up vegetable harvests, and automation to increase fruit crop yields are just some of…

Agbotic sins AgTech breakthrough 'greenhouse production system of the year'

Agbotic announced its 2022 AgTech Breakthrough award for "Greenhouse Production System of the Year."  Agbotic builds SmartFarms with a big data and deep learning…

GSSM hires Matthew Myers to manage new hydroponic research lab

The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics has hired Matthew Myers to serve as its new Hydroponic Research Lab manager. The Hydroponic Research Lab is the…

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Saint Lucia among countries to benefit from new climate smart aquaponics project

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is expanding its collaboration with INMED Partnerships for Children/INMED Caribbean to enhance the capacity of small-scale farmers to…

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Samuel Dekker leaves Plantech, starts new company

On Friday August 26 Plantech Control Systems wished a good bye to their colleague Sam Dekker. Same started working for Plantech as an apprentice right out of High school at…

Short video and video streaming is gradually becoming popular in the field of B2B facility gardening

With the rapid development of the Internet in China and the further improvement of smartphones and network communications, marketing channels such as video-streaming and short…

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Fruits and vegetables top list of locally produced foods purchased by US school districts

Many US school food authorities purchase local foods such as fruits and vegetables for their district’s cafeterias. In addition to buying locally produced foods, many school…

Dutch logistics systems company anticipates market developments and adjusts strategy

Logiqs specializes in logistics systems for the horticultural and industry sectors. It is strategically changing direction and entering a new phase. Instead of…

Grower tweaks cultivation: "We won't be producing tomatoes all winter"

Stop or keep going? A Dutch regional broadcaster found that many growers in the Netherlands face that dilemma. Chrysanthemum grower Juliska van der Breggen has…

Yara closes 2nd ammonia plant, cheaper to import than self-produce

Last week, Norwegian fertilizer producer, Yara, shut down the second of its three ammonia plants, reports Dutch regional broadcaster Omroep Zeeland. Company…

IFPA announces new Board of Directors slate for 2023

International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) announced the slate of new directors for the 2023 IFPA Board of Directors. The volunteer leaders will be…

Strauss's leapfrogging in sustainable packaging by ROP for salads and leafy greens

Packaging is crucial for distributing fresh produce safely, maintaining its freshness and extending shelf life. However, we realize that packaging also takes a toll on the…

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