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Indoor AgTech, bigger than before

There's no doubt that the CEA sector is going through a lot these days, but there was barely a sign of that at the Indoor AgTech. When asking around on…

Van Eck Company Hygiene deploys Telefog for deployment of crop protection products during cultivation

"Fine mist gives better coverage throughout the crop"

At Van Eck Bedrijfshygiëne, the greenhouse fog season traditionally erupts from October to early January when employees go out to disinfect greenhouses…

Rapid growth internationally disappointing

'Seriously weakened' Codema forgot home markets

Prior to the bankruptcy, Codema was 'seriously weakened' by 'poor management.' This is the conclusion drawn by the trustee after completing its investigation…

Symposium on nature-inclusive horticulture:

Growers no longer afraid of bugs, now just finding the best balance

Greenhouse horticulture is on a journey towards resilient cultivation with more biodiversity. The time that journey takes is different for each grower.…

South-Africa: Stellenbosch-based HortiDemoCentre begins training programs

The Stellenbosch HortiDemoCentre, located at the Department of Agronomy, Stellenbosch University, has emerged as an innovative hub for horticultural…

Francisco Gomez, manager of Agroejido:

"The only product in Almeria that isn't currently sold at low prices is the aubergine"

Almeria's greenhouse campaign is in its final stretch. Producers are marketing their last production volumes, and the quality, after several intense…

Challenges of operating high-tech greenhouses in China, part II

China can provide important opportunities for Dutch greenhouse technology and know-how. Therefore, it is important that stakeholders in that field are…

De Ruiter Experience Center welcomes hundreds of international visitors

Earlier this month, Bayer welcomed more than 230 external visitors from around the world to the De Ruiter Experience Center (DEC). Many of these…

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Nigeria: Tomato, peppers scarcity leads to prices skyrocketing

Nigeria is experiencing a serious shortage of peppers and tomatoes, with prices skyrocketing as a consequence. Shola Adegbesan, a tomato seller in…

School changes with sector: "You have to reward those you attract"

The Provincial School for Horticulture and Technology has traditionally been a school with a real horticultural background. Currently, the school is…

"Sometimes it makes more sense to import tomatoes, rather than tomato pickers"

More migration as a solution to labor market shortages. It isn't a real solution, argues Central Planning Bureau director Pieter Hasekamp. "First of all,…

Special Greenhouse Construction and Screening

Cunucu Fresh builds their fifth hydroponics greenhouse:

Aruba: "We've built a new greenhouse every year since 2020"

Cunucu Fresh is one of the few, and one of the oldest, hydroponic greenhouses on Aruba. The farm was started by the father of the current manager, Jake…

IFA Deputy President Brian Rushe:

'Irish horticultural sector is in need of radical changes'

Currently, the number of horticultural growers in Ireland is on a declining trend, and it is likely to continue this way. Forecasts show that the area of field…

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UK: Yorkshire's hidden horticultural gem growing exotic plants for 230 years

In 1777 after a daring theft in which 10 of his prized pineapple crop was stolen, Richard Taylor, gardener to Viscount Irwin, reputedly offered a 10…

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Switzerland: Large 2,600m2 PV system in organic raspberry cultivation in use

A dynamic AgriPhotovoltaic solution insolagrin has been deployed at bioschmid GmbH in the canton of Lucerne. A joint installation with Monika and Heinz…

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Ireland: "Strawberries could be grown in tunnels, so we didn't have to be in the sunny South East"

There are a total of 8,604 farmers in Longford and Roscommon. The two counties are lumped together for Teagasc statics. The State body that oversees…

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Founder at Automato Robotics

Eyal Udassin

Interesting problem #28302 - when the robot reverses at the end of the row, it drives back into the droplet turbulence. When we first did this, the robot performed an…

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India: In Arunachal Pradesh, push for protected cropping in extreme climate

The College of Horticulture and Forestry (CHF) in Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh, organized a day-long training on organic production of high-value…

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CAN: Growing success at Seaway District High School

Like anything that grows, the more you nurture it, the greater the reward. The Seaway District High School Greenhouse Group, which last year worked to…

Preparing for Pepper Anthracnose in 2023

Pepper anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum spp. has become a significant problem on some farms in southern New Jersey. Unlike in tomatoes, where symptoms are…

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India: Climate change impact vegetable prices in Telangana

According to experts, the rising cost of vegetables in the city is a clear indicator of how climate change is affecting our food systems. Unpredictable…

UK: NFU response to Defra’s independent review into labor shortages

Responding to Defra’s publication of the independent review into labor shortages in the food supply chain, NFU Deputy President Tom Bradshaw said: “We…

Webinar: Growing media and nutrition

Join the Garden City Plastics team and partners for the ‘Workshop Series’ titled ‘Growing Media and Nutrition.’ This is your opportunity to attend this free…

Vincent Elegoet, Saveurs du Bout du Monde

The mini vegetable trend continues to grow

Mini vegetables are still very trendy, “especially in the catering sector,” explains Vincent Elegoet, manager of Saveurs du Bout du Monde.…

ASAJA Almeria presented the results of the 2022/23 campaign

Almeria's fruit and vegetable production increased by 8.5% and prices up by 23%

Asaja Almería presented the results of the past fruit and vegetable campaign at a press conference where its president, Adoración Blanque, stated that the…

Italian varietal innovation showcased in Netherlands and Spain

In June, the CIV-Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti proceeded with its continuous updating and sharing of information with other European operators by…

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US (PA): Philadelphia vertical farm business charged with fraud and tax evasion

A federal grand jury in Philadelphia returned a superseding indictment today charging a Pennsylvania man with seven counts of wire fraud, two counts of…

IFPA opens registration for 2023 Washington Conference

Hundreds of leaders from every segment of the produce and floral industry will convene to advocate for key public policy issues at IFPA's 2023…

Mike Parr, managing director, PML (Perishable Movements Ltd.):

Post covid challenges continue in logistics and supply chain for temperature-sensitive goods

Logistics and supply chain solutions for temperature-sensitive goods continue to experience challenging conditions post covid. Opinion: Mike Parr,…

Robert Simpson - Fife Fruits:

Scottish strawberry season going well but growers still not seeing good returns

In Fife, the Scottish strawberry harvest got off to a good reasonable start in mid-May. Robert Simpson from Fife Fruits who grows soft fruit on 32…

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Auchan: First self service store in Poland

Aldi's prediction: A record number of strawberry sales for Wimbledon

Italy: Francesco Pugliese stepping down as Conad CEOFrancesco Pugliese is stepping down from the role of CEO of Italian retailer Conad after 12 years…

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