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Swiss vote down ban on chemical crop protection

Chemical crop protection products will not be banned in Switzerland, nor for consumers nor for growers. Neither will it be prohibited to import produce and products made using…

Announcing the passing of A.M.A. founder Allen Monsma

It is with great sadness that A.M.A. Horticulture Inc. announces the passing of company founder, Allen (Eelke) Monsma, at age 87. Allen died suddenly yet peacefully on June…

"Up to 8% more light in condensation conditions"

Growers can often realize huge benefits by making a few minor adjustments. Minor things that can have a major impact; details that people can easily overlook. For instance,…

E-book offers support during decision-making process of new packaging line

With the intent to help guide customers through the packaging decision-making process, JASA Packaging Solutions is introducing an e-book about packaging leafy greens.…

Dr Mike Bledsoe, Village Farms

“The IPM program has made an enormous impact on the industry”

Pesticides are used in agriculture to keep plants healthy from pesky pests. But, beneficial insects are also used in farming to reduce the need for chemical pesticides and…

TomaTech appoints new VP sales and marketing

TomaTech announces the appointment of Paul Van Dijck as its new VP Sales & Marketing. Paul brings with him over 25 years of experience of heated glasshouse in diverse roles in…

A major greenhouse to be built in Kazakhstan with Dutch technologies

The investment potential of the Western Kazakhstan region has been discussed within the meeting of the governor, Mr. Gali Iskaliev and the Extraordinary and Authorised…

Study on light-altering cover materials and vegetable greenhouse production

Recent advances in cover materials and photovoltaic technologies have been widely examined in greenhouses to improve light transmission and solar energy…

"New local production chain is courageous economic example"

French politicians Claude de Ganay (Member of the French National Assembly, representing the department of Loiret) and Hugues Saury, Senator of Loiret visited the greenhouse…

Spain: 26 Almeria companies investigated for re-labelling Moroccan imports

In Almeria, 26 companies have been investigated accused of defrauding consumers by selling imported fruit and vegetables from Morocco as Spanish-grown since…

Photo: HCM City People's Committee

Ho Chi Minh City aims to promote hi-tech use in agriculture

Ho Chi Minh City aims to have at least 30 percent of its agriculture cooperatives apply advanced technologies in production, including biotechnology, information technology,…

Alquimi Renewables and Island Growers Caribbean enter partnership

Making the Caribbean region less dependant from food imports

Alquimi Renewables and its farming operations group Island Growers Caribbean formalized a strategic investment partnership this week that will underpin an aggressive expansion…

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The Government of Spain modifies the regulations for the registration of plant varieties

The Council of Ministers approved today, at the request of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food (MAPA), a royal decree that modifies the…

Cross-field learning agriculture, this girl lets fruits and vegetables "drink purified water” to grow

In recent years, the environment for innovation and entrepreneurship in the Qingpu District, Shanghai has continued to improve. A group of outstanding agricultural innovation…


Growing demand for CEA production in Russia “We see a key driver of future demand for processed microgreen products such as salad mixes, immune shots, and detox drinks,” Denis Malyshev, co-founder of Plant Factory Technologies (PFT) says. As of now, the company focuses on microgreens cultivation. "However, we’re planning to expand our crop range, as well as creating…

US (NJ): Livingston's inhabitants propose hydroponic pilot project

As the Township of Livingston continues to brainstorm ways to make the best use of its open spaces, Keith Hines and sustainable agriculture expert Tom Erickson recently…

UK: Horticulture and potatoes activity update

Following the recent ballots in AHDB’s Horticulture and Potatoes sectors, the AHDB Board has agreed on a program of managed wind-down and transition of levy…

Ontario: Community success with greenhouse worker vaccination education

The Workplace Wellness for Agri-Food Workers Task force, a collaboration of 16 community partners, are highlighting the success of COVID-19 education and…

CAN: "Invaluable foreign migrant workers need status"

Foreign migrant workers are integral to Canada’s economic and social fabric. This became obvious when the pandemic threatened both Canadian food security and the lives of…

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Plans under way for new greenhouse at West Hancock High School, funds needed

"We would like to incorporate learning from all levels of education"

West Hancock High School Agriculture and FFA instructor Carolyn Badje hope to raise between $68,000 and $88,000 to make a new greenhouse construction project a reality. She…

US: Teenage siblings design robots to detect plant drought

Clovis North student John Benedict Estrada recently took home the $50,000 grand prize at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair. “It was a big shock, and I…

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The Prince of Wales opens pioneering UK CO₂ capture facility

His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales opened J V Energen’s newly installed CO2 capture facility near the Duchy of Cornwall’s Poundbury development in Dorset on 9 June, where…

Greenhouses only account for 7% of the plastic waste generated in Spain

Solar greenhouses and circular economy

Recycling is already part of our life and our way of thinking. Intensive agriculture in greenhouses has also joined this sustainable commitment to the circular…

Clarence Mwale – Fair-Mark

The man connecting Zimbabwe's resurgent horticulturalists with the export market

As the only licensed farm assurer for global accreditation in six Southern African countries, Harare-based Clarence Mwale works with 99% of the fresh produce exporters from…

Promising Technical University of Denmark research

World's smallest fruit picker controlled by AI

Physicists from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) have studied whether valuable chemical substances can be harvested directly from the cells of plants.…

Japan: Young farmers team up with partners to overcome food safety fears

Kōriyama is situated on a plain in central Fukushima Prefecture, with Mount Adatara towering to the north, the vast waters of Lake Inawashiro to the west, and…

Rainbow Kleinpak receives the first voucher against food waste

Pepper sorter and packager Rainbow Kleinpak receives the first voucher against food waste. With this, the company from the Dutch town of De Lier invests in a business case to…

Southern New Mexico: Growers heavily impacted by water cutbacks

The severe drought that is affecting the Borderland has hit growers hard. They now mostly have to rely on Mother Nature to get some rain, but that’s quite…

Moroccan delegation to travel to Israel to promote agri cooperation

Only a few months after Morocco signed the Abraham Accords, establishing full diplomatic ties with Israel, a large delegation from the country will arrive in…

MEPs also opposed renewing the approval of glyphosate starting December 31, 2022

The European Parliament calls for a new Biodiversity Law in the EU with binding objectives for Member States

The Plenary of the European Parliament has approved, by 515 votes in favor, 90 against, and 86 abstentions, a report calling for the drafting of a new European…

Press office German fruit and vegetables:

COLossal Kohlrabi!

It is considered typically German and nowhere in the world is it as popular as in that nation. Some 56,000* tons or 13.7 million tubers* of kohlrabi were harvested in Germany…

Photo Report: Hort Connections 2021

Queensland farmers Andrew and David Moon, from Moonrocks, picked up the top award at the National Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner, being crowned Grower of the Year.…

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