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glass no longer default option

Higher light transmission and lower heat demand with double foil greenhouse

For many growers, glass has traditionally been the default choice. Yet, with today's gas prices, growers are looking for alternatives to reduce heat losses within the…

Meet Skout, Mythronics’ latest scouting robot

Mythronics has already been active for a while in the field of AI-driven robotics and has made yet another step in the right direction with the introduction of their latest…

Belgian company's second generation steps in

After 36 years, Jacques Maes is stepping away from his family business, Vermako Greenhouses. This Belgian company's second generation is taking over. Jacques will focus on…

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Anton Paardekooper - In Memoriam

It is with deep sadness in our hearts that we inform you of the sudden death of our CEO & Founder, Anton Paardekooper, who passed away on December 27th, 2022.…

Roamler launches weekly price check pilot project

Want the latest German retail fruit and vegetable weekly prices on Mondays at 11:30 a.m.?

Do you want up-to-date German retail fruit and vegetable prices every Monday morning? Now you can, with crowdsourcing platform Roamler's new price check. It will be doing this…

Robbert de Mie, Vegimex:

"After a difficult start, the Moroccan tomato market picked up nicely last week"

In December, the Moroccan round tomato export season began at Vegimex in the Netherlands. "Despite high expectations, the season's start was nothing special," says Robbert de…

"The screen blocks 99% of pollen, and manages mold and micro-insects"

"AllergyGuard is the most advanced agricultural airborne pollen, mold, and micro-insect screen for complete greenhouse protection. AllergyGuard also replaces ag-plastic and…

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Cucumbers in Bulgaria are getting the spa treatment

The municipality of Mineralni Bani in the Rhodope Mountains of Bulgaria announced that several local greenhouses now run on municipal thermal mineral water. The greenhouses,…

Agritecture launches farm planning platform

Agritecture is announcing the upcoming launch of Agritecture Designer, an online platform focused on CEA. Agritecture Designer is a data-driven solution to the…

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Extreme cold weather expected in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan

Growers and representatives of the greenhouse business in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan are worried about the weather forecast for the coming days. A cold air mass from Russia is…

Special Trade Shows

Irrigation solutions showcased at US show

Netafim USA will exhibit its suite of precision irrigation solutions at the Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference in Savannah, Georgia, from January 6 – 7, 2023.…

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US: 4C greenhouse will nurture sustenance, knowledge in Dougherty County

Like the roots of a healthy plant, the foundation of the coming hydroponics greenhouse at the Commodore Conyers College and Career Academy (4C Academy) stretches deep into the…

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US (NY): Stony Brook program seeks to train new farmers

Stony Brook University is introducing a new piece into the local food ecosystem here in 2023, with the launch of a new Small Scale Farming Program this month at the…

Equitable Food Initiative expands operations in 2022, setting stage for change and growth in the new year

In 2022, Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers, and consumer…

USDA completes environmental assessment for biological control agent of spotted-wing drosophila

USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has prepared a final environmental assessment (EA) that addresses the environmental impacts of releasing the insect…

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Bucknell University professors discover new tomato plant species

If you spend five minutes with Chris Martine, you'll know how much he loves plants. That's why the Bucknell University biology professor was ecstatic when he and his colleague…

Son of Hortifrut’s founder appointed as new Chairman

Hortifrut’s Board of Directors appointed Nicolás Moller (48) as the new Chairman of the company, a global business platform for producing and commercializing…

European Commission allocates €185.9 million in funding

Funding will promote high-quality and sustainable EU agri-food products

The European Commission will allocate €185.9 million in 2023 to fund promotion activities for sustainable and high-quality EU agri-food products in the EU and…

Gardin and Enza Zaden collaborate on technology

Gardin is thrilled to announce that, after the completion of a successful trial in September 2022, Enza Zaden has the intention to expand our collaboration across their…

Scott Anderson appointed as Interim Chief Executive Officer

C.H. Robinson initiates leadership transition

C.H. Robinson has announced that Scott Anderson, Chair of the Board of Directors, has been appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1,…

Import tomato fodder for debate

With this winter's tomato crop under light down sharply due to rising (energy) costs, supermarkets are looking for an imported product to fill the shelves. After all, consumers have…

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US (WV): WVU researcher developing technology that recycles urine for fertilizer

A U.S. researcher is developing a technology that would enable urine treatment to happen quickly, thus promoting the recovery of nitrogen that can be sold as agricultural…


Chile: 10% more expensive than supermarkets but product quality makes it worthwhile “Building a vertical farm is not rocket science. With all of the information available online and a little creativity, you don’t need a lot of money to begin a small operation,” says Alberto Riesco, founder of Verde Vertical, a vertical farming company located in Puerto Varas in Chilean Patagonia. Alberto Riesco Alberto has extensive experience…

Kenya Avocado Excellence Awards

Silafrica’s fruit and vegetable export crates win Packaging Innovation of the Year

Silafrica, the leading manufacturer of FMCG packaging solutions in East Africa, is proud to announce that its foldable export crates for fruit and vegetables,…

PACA updates from the USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Valvilla Produce LLC (Valvilla) for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural…

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