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Gene-G:

A new standard in seed genetic purity assurance

In the journey from seed to salad, bread, or pasta sauce, each crop we consume starts with a critical step: the seed. Growers worldwide pay premium…

Bachmann Group acquisition

HerkuPlast goes Swiss

The Bachmann Group is expanding its company and taking over HerkuPlast Kubern GmbH on 1 January 2025. The two owner-managed companies bring decades of experience in the field…

Hortus Supplies International:

20 years of growth, partnership, and a vision for the future

On January 5, 2005, Hortus Supplies International was founded as a small company with big ambitions. Willem Bakker, Nico van der Spek, and Richard…

Guyanese president visits model hydroponics farm, encourages youth to get involved

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said he is amazed at the innovative use of hydroponics technology at the CV Farm at Kuffy Koker Dam, Friendship, East…

Coolbergen continues independently

From 1 January 2025, Coolbergen is no longer part of the Ortolanda Group. "We look back with pride on the successful cooperation and shared passion for…

Topline Farms appoints new vice-president, marketing

Topline Farms® has appointed Chris Veillon as vice-president, marketing. With two decades of experience in the greenhouse produce industry, Veillon…

The prices of greenhouse vegetables in Almeria continue to rise

"Difficult weeks ahead for peppers"

Spanish pepper, tomato, eggplant, and zucchini prices continue their upward trend at the beginning of 2025. While cold weather is causing a slowdown in…

Despite uncertainty, product availability boosts BelOrta sales

"Challenges in organic cultivation make achieving balance difficult"

The final balance sheet for 2024 for BelOrta and its 1,200 member growers was largely influenced by the weather, as highlighted in the cooperative's…

Alba Bio OP

Challenges in Italian tomato production

The production of tomatoes is one of the most important agricultural activities in Italy but, in recent years, it has been facing several challenges…

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New Zealand government issues pest update for Oriental fruit fly

The biosecurity response to the find of a single male Oriental fruit fly in Papatoetoe is making good progress with extra traps in place, stepped-up…

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Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention 2025

The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention (OFVC) is an annual 2-day gathering of horticultural crop producers involved in the production of fruits and…

Ethiopia's horticulture exports reach $216 million in first five months of 2024/25

In a recent update from Ethiopia's Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration, the horticulture sector has been reported to generate over 216 million USD in…

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Pakistan gets new greenhouse at Sindh Agriculture University

A state-of-the-art greenhouse was inaugurated at Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), Tandojam, on Saturday in collaboration with the Turkish…

High-tech greenhouse complex "Alania" launched in North Ossetia

In the Prigorodny District of North Ossetia, the high-tech greenhouse complex "Alania," one of the region's largest facilities, has begun operations.…

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US: Collard green growers applying science to aid production

Hundreds of collard greens are evenly planted in rows inside a softly lit greenhouse at the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Food, Agriculture, and Nutrition…

Today on social media

Chandramani Kumar

"As we step into 2025 with renewed vision and purpose, today's Sunday reflections take me back to some incredible moments from the past year. Like AgriTech players globally,…

Iceland tomato growers to add strawberries to their operation

On January 1st, Friðheimar tomato farm and horticulture center will take over Jarðarberjaland, Iceland's largest grower of strawberries. As reported in…

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Looking at the effect of soil and nutrient management on leafy greens

A recent study by scientists at the University of Florida sheds light on how soil and nutrient management practices significantly influence the…

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US: Aiming to aid with plant disease detection

Agdia, Inc. has announced the addition of a new product to its ImmunoComb line to help growers detect and combat plant viruses that cause similar…

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The impact of light intensity and nitrogen on different lettuce cultivars

Nitrate smoothly accumulates in leafy vegetables and poses serious health hazards if connected excessively to the human diet. The objective of this…

Using AI to aid in crop protection

What is the future of crop protection? Many experts are in agreement that it lies in the ever-expanding realm of artificial intelligence. For example,…

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Philippines: Baguo City Mayor pushing for hydroponic farming in villages

A hydroponic semi-greenhouse in Aurora Hill South Central barangay shows so much promise that Mayor Benjamin Magalong says it will be replicated in…

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Kenyan grower hopes to change the pest control game

Eco Bristo Limited, founded by Kenyan innovator Mutuma Muriuki, is transforming pest management with sustainable, eco-friendly technologies.…

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How direct air capture solves CO₂ challenges for cannabis growers

CO₂ has a reputation problem. While the excess CO₂ drives the deepening climate emergency, it also plays a vital role in industries like food…

Tomato exports from Turkmenistan to Kyrgyzstan rise by 23%

Tomato exports from Turkmenistan to Kyrgyzstan increased by 23% in the first ten months of 2024, according to the National Statistics Committee. From January…

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South Korea: MAFRA to aid young growers more entering 2025

The Korean Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) will expand support for young people in terms of farming, rural areas, and related…

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India: University vegetable grafting unit inaugurated

Haryana Chief Secretary Vivek Joshi on Sunday inaugurated the Vegetable grafting unit at Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University in…

State of Andalusian greenhouse crops in early December

According to official information on the phenological state of greenhouse crops shared by the Agricultural and Fisheries Information Service of the…

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Migros: 100 years

Aldi's best Christmas ever: Almost 3mln British Brussels sprouts sold

Aldi outlines investment plans for ScotlandAldi has revealed that it plans to invest more than £40mln over the next two years in expanding its…

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