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Europe’s tomato greenhouses pick up winter production

As spring finally begins to take hold in Europe, it may seem distant, but in a few months, the plants for winter crops will be back in the greenhouse.…

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Quickly testing suspected plants for virus fills growers' demand

As fast as growers can now test their plants for viruses in the greenhouse with Spark Radar's Radar High Volume, the development of that virus testing…

Sustainable and economical solution for crop support

"This system has allowed me to optimize labor usage in the crucial task of plant clipping. Not only has it saved time, but it has also reduced labor…

ErfGoed turns WaterSystems into a dedicated department

Water determines the success of greenhouse and nursery crops: without water, plants won't grow, and without plants, there is no business. Making a…

Paskal hires new Sales Director for US and Canada

The team with Paskal announces the appointment of Richard Moris as their new Sales Director for Canada and the US. Richard brings a wealth of…

The key to effective fertigation: Clean lines

Intrahorti states that a common and obstinate problem for growers is contamination of fertigation lines due to a biofilm on the inner walls. A biofilm…

Compact, multispectral camera imaging tool for plant researchers introduced

RAYN Growing Systems is pleased to introduce the Vision Camera System (RVS). The RVS is a compact, multispectral camera imaging tool for plant researchers. Designed for use with RAYN's o…

Winners announced from 17th annual greenhouse competition

The 17th Annual Leamington Greenhouse Competitions were held in Leamington, Ontario on June 7, 2024. The annual Greenhouse Competition, honoring Essex…

Costa Rica inaugurates its first climate-smart greenhouse

Promoting innovation in Costa Rica's agroindustry, the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) delivered to its founding member country Costa…

Marco Bergman: "Challenges in marketing orange and yellow bell peppers outside the color mix"

Strong start for the bell pepper season

"The bell pepper season has kicked off strongly. The quality of the bell peppers is outstanding, and the prices have been stable so far. This gives us…

Gardin now integrated in Ridder’s climate computer to offer real-time photosynthesis insights

Gardin is now available to growers using Ridder climate computers. "Integrating Gardin's technology into our climate control systems is a significant…

Meteor Systems and LettUs Grow partner up

Meteor Systems is partnering with LettUs Grow. "This technology perfectly aligns with Meteor Systems' research and development (R&D) vision for water…

Kazakhstan returns some 30 tons of tomatoes over virus concerns

Kazakhstan has recently taken measures to return approximately 30 tons of tomatoes to their exporting countries, citing the detection of a dangerous virus as…

Produce industry advocates for critical issues impacting its sector in Ottawa

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) and Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) held their spring annual joint advocacy event, Farm…

Aphid control in pepper: from observation to action

Aphid control in pepper is essential, both in the greenhouse and outdoors. The aphid is one of the most common pests in horticultural crops, with…

India: University to have a center of excellence on protected cropping

Under Indo Israel Project, a centre of excellence on protected cultivation will be established at Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Agriculture…

International Practical Forum on intensive vegetable growing: greenhouse production

Ukrainian greenhouse industry today is going through a period of transformation which opens many opportunities for local farmers, international…

Belgium: Lettuce and cucumber prices react to 'approaching summer'

Even after a nod down, cucumber prices at Flemish auctions remain high. An average 55 euro cents each in week 22 is more than double the prices paid in recent…

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"One of the advantages of this weather is that the fruit is a good size and the taste is great"

Although May 2024 was reported as the warmest on record, the sunshine hours were lacking, the above average temperatures were mainly the result of…

Estonian strawberries ripening earlier due to warm May

Estonia is experiencing an early strawberry season as a result of an exceptionally warm May. Kadri Nebokat, proprietor of Laari Farm located in Tartu County,…

Although SmartMak is known for date processing, machinery is also suited for citrus

"Our equipment is adept at processing various fruits and vegetables"

The right processing line is essential when processing dates into pastes, syrup and even sugar, says Noor Bakri, Regional Sales Director for SmartMak,…

Coachella vegetable packing plant goes up in flames

A vegetable packing plant in Coachella, CA went on fire on Thursday morning, June 6. The fire began in a 50,000 square foot plant that is owned by…

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"Measuring all of those traits by hand is a time-consuming"

At the crossroads of mathematics and engineering, John Lagergren is building powerful artificial intelligence tools to dramatically advance the pursuit…

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Asda said that TDR Capital will gain majority ownership of the supermarket group

Amazon and Monoprix offer large selection of groceries, including fruits and vegetables

Germany: New Aldi Chief looks to internationalise purchasesAldi Nord is reorganising its purchasing management, looking to join forces across the…