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Tomatoes and peppers to be grown by the end of this year

"Combination of scale and technique makes 29 ha UK project unique"

Even though BOM Group has quite a lot of experience in the UK market and is familiar with big greenhouses, the 29 hectare project that they are realizing currently in Norfolk…

Vacancies:

Jan, Albert, Gerco and Nijs van Zuilen about BerryBrothers' 40 years:

“We are entirely independent in most soft fruit sales and cultivation"

The Van Zuilen family have had red currant juice flowing through their veins for 40 years now. In 1980, Jan and Karin van Zuilen started growing fruit. This was on a 3-hectare…

Krist Hamerlinck, Eco Veg:

"Corona crisis stimulates the consumption of organic greenhouse vegetables"

"The corona crisis has caused us a lot of inconvenience. We had to adjust the machines and the way of working, but it is also very difficult to find staff," says Krist…

Ridder

Horticulture China shows encouraging signs of recovery

Horticultural development in China is showing encouraging signs of recovery. Since the easing of coronavirus lockdowns and restrictions, work life is slowly picking up where…

Vincent Eysseric, - Coolibah Herbs

“We can’t plan what we need to grow, we don’t know if there will be a market”

Australia is still in lock down, some states are seeing an easing of restrictions, but it is still far from business as usual. Vincent Eysseric, Production and Marketing…

Controlling light and temperature independently with new lightbar

The current epidemic engulfing most countries around the globe has underscored the fragility of our world and shed light on the most pressing issues facing humanity, with food…

East-West Seed

From Farmers to Frontliners

East-West Seed distributes tons of vegetables to frontliners and communities

Even in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, East-West Seed remains true to its mission of contributing to food security and promoting better nutrition in the country as it…

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Coronavirus research in plants

When Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) was asked to help produce critically needed reagents (coronavirus proteins) for COVID-19 research, the Lab’s plant biologists came up…

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Webinar series: Implementing plant empowerment

The Implementation Partners of Plant Empowerment start a free webinar series of four webinars. Participants will learn how to implement the basic principles of Plant…

How to build an overhead conveyor system

A new video released by Ultimation Industries shows manufacturers, distributors and others how to build an overhead conveyor system that takes advantage of generally unused…

Russian companies on growing strategies

Representatives of Rost company, Lukhivitskie ovoschi and Honey Cherry Tomato were recently shown in TV news, where they shared the varieties of tomatoes and other vegetables…

NASA

Challenges for a sustainable food production system on board of the International Space Station

The possibility of prolonging space missions—and consequently the permanence of humans in space—depends on the possibility of providing them with an adequate supply of fresh…

Biobest

Research at WUR:

Asperello leads the field in biological control of Pythium in cucumber crops

The biological fungicide Asperello T34 Biocontrol is an effective control for Pythium, as shown by new research performed by Dr Marta Streminska, from the Wageningen…

"People always need their vitamins"

Pensa greenhouse continues operations

In the current circumstances, where enterprises are facing certain financial difficulties, it is still possible to help others. The Pensa greenhouse complex supplies free…

California growers face uncertain spring and summer

With recent significant changes in demand for commodities, thanks in part to a serious drop in foodservice business, some West Coast growers are looking ahead to spring and…
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Everything still begins with Swirski

The generalistic predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii is a good protector for growers around the world. "The fact that Swirskii is so popular should not surprise you," says Tim…

Pruned side shoots as propagation material in greenhouse cucumber

In recent years, the protected cultivation has emerged as one of the technologies to overcome climatic diversity and has potential to increase productivity and quality of…

"More vigilance required on retail alliances for a stronger EU agri-food supply chain"

The following statement is issued on behalf of three trade associations representing farmers and agri-cooperatives (Copa-Cogeca), food manufacturers…

Demand for micro-herbs dried up overnight

A nursery growing micro-herbs for the restaurant trade feels the effects of COVID-19 and faces the challenge of moth-balling its high-tech equipment. In this Landline video,…

Nigeria: Tuta Absoluta in tomatoes

The Kano state chairman of Tomato Out Growers Association of Nigeria (TOGAN), Sani Danladi, revealed that Tuta Absoluta, one of the most devastating pests affecting tomato…

Remote Global Gap certification now available

GLOBALG.A.P. published a solution for remote inspections, audits, and assessments: GLOBALG.A.P. Remote. During an expedited consultation phase lasting until 5…

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Dutch pepper acreage nears 1500 hectare

It should no longer come as a surprise: the cultivation of strawberries in greenhouses (or tunnels) is growing and by quite a lot as well, according to an update from the…

Video Top 10 strawberry producing countries

This video shows the top 10 strawberry producing countries from 1961 to 2018. In 2018, most strawberries will be produced by China (2.7 million tons), followed by the US (1.2…

AUSVEG Chair Bill Bulmer

“When Australian cafes and restaurants have clarity, growers do too”

According to AUSVEG Chair Bill Bulmer, Australia’s vegetable industry has been central to ensuring the health and safety of the Australian public. He recently…

Consumption of Spanish strawberries falls by 21.8% compared to previous campaigns

The current health crisis has had a considerable impact on Huelva's strawberry sector, as confirmed by UPA Huelva. Consumption has dropped due to changes in…

Danish supermarket sees clear rise in pre-packaged fruits and vegetable sales

Michael Bjerg is the branch manager of Superbrugsen - the Danish supermarket chain - in Søndersø. This town is on the Danish island of Funen. He has noticed…

Spain

Andalusia sets the requirements to access subsidies for losses caused by ToBRFV

The Andalusian Ministry of Agriculture published in the Official Gazette of the Andalusian Board (BOJA) the requirements to access compensation for losses…

Vertical urban agriculture finds its niche in Brazil

Pink Farms, a vertical urban garden that was born in 2016 with the purpose of producing food at the place of consumption, is located in São Paulo, the largest…

Michel den Ouden, Purple Pride Commercial Manager at DOOR Cooperative:

"Good retail demand, unstable day trade characterizes Dutch aubergine market"

The anti-corona measures mean aubergine day trading is currently unstable. "The hospitality industry is practically at a standstill throughout Europe. We clearly see it…

US Berry supplier Driscoll's worries market 'just is not there'

As Berry supplier Driscoll's is getting ready for its peak season, the family-owned company is gearing up for a bumper crop with a record supply of California…

Wilfried Wollbold - Asia Fruit Logistica

"Our goal is to help reconnect the global fresh fruit and vegetable industry in Asia in 2020"

Last week the organisers of Asia Fruit Logistica announced that the trade show would be postponed until November, it had been due to take place in September in Singapore. The…

Sharon de Ridder

Polish strawberries sold for very high prices

Strawberries are among Poland's favorite fruits, the most eagerly awaited seasonal delicacy; however, consumers may currently be put off by their high prices.…

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Leaving Tiruchi airport, Tamil Nadu - India

Another shipment of vegetables exported to Singapore

Another consignment of perishable cargo was exported to Singapore by a special SpiceJet passenger flight that was operated from here late on Wednesday. The…

New Zealand Budget 2020 boosts primary industries jobs and strengthens biosecurity

The New Zealand Government has invested $232 million to boost jobs and opportunities in the primary industries sector, including horticulture, as part of…

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