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Japan: GPEC Tokyo showcasing highly sought-after low-tech and small-scale solutions

"It's great to see a show this size take place in Japan for the horticulture industry," said a US researcher present, commenting on the turnout. Mainly…

Canada: Fusarium causing a large amount of loss of pepper plants

There is a shortage of Canadian greenhouse bell peppers throughout the industry. "This is mainly due to fusarium causing a large amount of loss of…

In memoriam: Maarten Vegt

It is with deep sadness that the team of Richel learned of the passing of Maarten Vegt, their faithful partner and friend for over 15 years. Dutchman Maarten was active…

Profitable cultivation possible with AI

Artificial intelligence can approach flesh-and-blood cultivation experts and grow a strong crop. This is evident from the first phase of the AGROS…

US (TX): Texas A&M Board approves CEA greenhouse construction project in Dallas

The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents has approved a $7.4 million plan to construct an advanced greenhouse facility at the Texas A&M…

Almeria's tomato production and exports decrease, but their value increases

Tomato production in the province of Almeria has decreased by 36.88% in the last ten seasons, according to data from the Observatory of Prices and Markets of…

Dutch horticulture knowledge transfer to Ukrainian veterans in the Netherlands

Andriy Pugach is a Ukrainian berry grower and a wounded defender, during his rehabilitation in the Netherlands learns about berry production. Before the…

Turkey: "Hydroponic greenhouses are 50% more profitable than traditional greenhouses"

Agricultural engineer Ismail Duman, who started soilless farming in a greenhouse he built in the mountainous region of Bursa, is achieving more…

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“Our new varieties, tolerant to both hot and cold conditions during fruit set, key for growers worldwide”

Breedx has grown in leaps and bounds over the past three years to now offer continuity of product presence of sweet and seedless peppers and speciality…

"This spring the raspberry crops have exceeded our expectations"

The Portuguese raspberry season has been excellent so far, says Daniel Portelo, Operations Director for The Summer Berry Company Portugal, which is…

Böttcher Gartenbau on marketing German cut herbs

"Unbroken high demand for cut herbs"

Thanks to the mild winter, the open-air harvest of cut herbs at leading producer Böttcher Gartenbau in Bürstadt started early. The first chives could…

How analog astronauts are cultivating the future

Although commercial space travel is taking more and more people into space, space missions are still very expensive and time consuming, and astronauts…

South Korean smart-farm sector is on fast pace to enter Southeast Asian market

The South Korean smart-farm sector is gaining more momentum to enter the Southeast Asian market, driven by its advanced information and communications…

Development of strawberry growth observation method using drones

National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO) has developed an observation method that utilizes downwash airflow of drone to capture…

"Pansy melon is one of the fruits favoured by Vietnamese consumers, because of its sweetness"

Soleil Farm grows melons on their farms in Bac Bin, Binh Province in Vietnam. This region has many sunshine hours and good soil. The company has…

Lipman Farms acquires family-run tomato farm

Lipman Family Farms has added Jones & Church Farms of Unicoi, Tennessee to the Lipman farming network. This acquisition underscores the company's…

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Nighttime rates to cut the costs of artificial farming of leafy vegetables without damaging plants

When a washing machine, an iron or other domestic appliances are used at night, the consumer can save on utility charges, while the energy company can…

Packaging line designed to extend the shelf life of fruit and vegetables

Extending the shelf life of fruits and vegetables with an innovative primary packaging system is what Italian company Sfregola Materie Plastiche (SMP)…

Midiflore starts to grow in aeroponics

“This winter, we will be producing 100% French aromatic herbs”

Since its takeover in 2016, Midiflore has come a long way, from a small farm to an innovative company at the cutting edge of technology. "At the time,…

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“Second barcode revolution” roll-out to cut food waste

OAL, a company focused on food manufacturing automation, launched a software solution for creating, printing and verifying data-rich, on-pack QR and 2D…

Drought lowers the quality of Moroccan wild-grown rosemary

After a considerable delay, the awarding of wild-grown rosemary harvesting contracts in Morocco is proceeding in several regions of the country,…

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Bonus Nectar points to be collected by shopping for fruit and veg at Sainsbury’s

Tesco has bought an extra few hundred tons of British grown strawberries

Sainsbury's brings free herbs and spices to the North East of England to help increase diversity and flavour in dietsNew research from Sainsbury's…