HortiDaily Newsletter | Monday, January 27, 2025

"I never thought of being a farmer"

Rotating hemp and strawberries to tackle a saturated market

Initially, the hemp space in the U.S. promised numerous opportunities for farmers without requiring them to navigate the regulatory hurdles of setting…

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19 Hectares of lit production

Renewable energy powers largest LED-lit greenhouse in Western North America

A partnership between BC Hydro and Windset Farms has enabled the local vegetable producer to expand its Delta facility, making it Western North…

Robo and Data Lab opened

"Westland must dare to think bigger"

A Robo- and Datalab was opened at Tomatoworld in Honselersdijk on Thursday morning. "A special day in the history of horticulture," said Aart van den…

New tomato and pepper varieties in Fenix catalogue

The new Fenix catalog was launched earlier this year. THe company shows the market the fruits of its research and innovation work in the field of…

EU bans single-use plastic packaging for fruit and vegetables under 1.5 kg starting in 2030

On Wednesday, the Official Journal of the European Union published Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste. The regulation includes a ban on…

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Australia: Grower claims government responsible for him shipping ToBRFV infected plants to Victoria

The South Australian tomato grower responsible for bringing a damaging plant virus into Victoria says a lack of communication is to blame for the…

also for Clavibacter and CGMMV

Don't forget to order test kits for ToBRFV

Spark Radar has been working hard to further develop its products. The company, known for its plant virus test kits, following feedback from the field,…

Spanish tomato production has fallen by almost 19% in a decade

Between 2014 and 2023, Spanish and Dutch fresh tomato production decreased by 18.83% and 19.93%, respectively. In the same period, Moroccan, Turkish, and…

UNDP Georgia/Gogita Bukhaidze

Georgia: Professional extension service a "game-changer" for growers

A professional extension service has been a game-changer for many small farming enterprises in Guria, including a lettuce greenhouse owned by Mako…

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Plovdiv, June 10-13

Bulgaria: XXI Eucarpia Meeting of the Tomato Working Group

The event's program will delve into tomato genetics, genomics, breeding strategies, and sustainable agricultural practices. The deadline for submission…

"Unique opportunity to further raise awareness of Tasty Tom"

Tasty Tom and GroentenFruit Huis are putting the Netherlands on the map at the Grüne Woche 2025. From 17 to 26 January 2025, the Grüne Woche will take…

Switzerland:

Domestic lamb's lettuce cultivation is declining, imports are increasing

In Switzerland, around 3,500 metric tons of lamb's lettuce are grown on just over 450 hectares, a good 40 per cent of lamb's lettuce is grown in greenhouses,…

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US: Brainstorming sessions on horticulture clusters and ecosystems

Innovation Quarter, Rotterdam Partners, and LVVN Washington D.C. are organizing a presentation and brainstorming session on Horticulture Clusters and…

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Study examines the photon levels of hydroponically grown lettuce

The widespread application of LED plant factories has been hindered by the high energy consumption and low light use efficiency. Adjustment of the…

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Delphy to offer course on pest, disease management in Arabic

Delphy is offering online training to give growers in-depth knowledge of biological control, pollination, and other key crop protection and cultivation…

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India: Grafting technology used to aid tomato crops against bacterial disease

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University on Wednesday demonstrated grafting technology for safeguarding tomato crops alongside imparting integrated pest and…

Examining the ins and outs of water inlets and outlets

In every water storage tank, inlet(s) and outlet(s) are unmissable elements. They regulate the flow of water into and out of the tank. The inlet is…

Messe Berlin

Germany: Over 300,000 visitors for "Green Week"

310,000 visitors came to Grüne Woche 2025, where Messe Berlin welcomed numerous high-ranking guests from politics, business and society, including six…

Indoor Ag-Con reveals educational tracks for 2025

Indoor Ag-Con has unveiled its lineup of educational tracks for its upcoming 2025 conference at the Westgate Las Vegas March 11-12, 2025. This year's…

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CAN: Up to 29,000 jobs at risk because of Trump tariffs

Windsor-Essex's greenhouse sector — a vital contributor to Ontario's economy — is bracing for significant fallout as former U.S. President Donald Trump…

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US: Several plants damaged in Kentucky foil greenhouse fire

Several plants were damaged in a greenhouse fire Friday morning in Daviess County. Around 8:10 a.m., several fire agencies were called to a structure…

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Nigeria: University Vice-Chancellor praises pepper farm initiative

The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has commended the team in charge of Habanero and…

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US: Strawberry farmers assess damage done by snowfall

After much of South Louisiana finally thawed out after Tuesday's historic winter storm, many farmers throughout Livingston and Tangipahoa Parishes are…

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Australia: new permit issued for pest control

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has issued the following permit that many growers have been waiting for. Claud…

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The realities of urban farming in Sub-Saharan Africa

Urban agriculture takes many forms, among them community, school or rooftop gardens, commercial urban farms, and hydroponic or aquaponic systems. These…

Final pile driven for new Harvest House building

On Thursday, 16 January 2025, Harvest House celebrated an important milestone at Rainbow Kleinpak. During a festive gathering attended by employees,…

NL: EFP International granted provisional suspension of payments

On 23 January 2025, E.F.P. International B.V. was granted provisional suspension of payments. Mr. M.J.H. Vermeeren was appointed as the administrator. E.F.P. has traditionally focused heavily…

Activated carbon packaging can delay the ripening of fruit and vegetables

A research group at the University of Alicante is developing activated carbon packaging out of waste materials, such as almond shells and olive pits.…

Roc Partners to acquire Freshmax Group

Freshmax Group Pty Ltd, an Australasian fresh produce company is being acquired by Roc Partners. Roc Partners plans to invest significantly in the…

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Snappy Shopper had a record-breaking end to the year

Carrefour and Lagardère plan to open 150 stores in stations across France

Spain: DIA secures €350mln in new financingSpanish supermarket chain DIA, controlled by Letterone, has secured €350mln in new financing as part of its…