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several hectares destroyed in Tinte & De Lier

Whirlwinds destroy Dutch greenhouses

"We didn't see it coming," says Dutch cucumber grower Arthur van Geest. About thirty meters from front to back his greenhouse in Tinte was hit by a whirlwind last Thursday.…

Conviron Launches GroGuardian™

Preventative maintenance program for growth chambers launched

With the new and comprehensive preventative maintenance and service program GroGuardian™ the team with Conviron, known for their controlled environments and controls systems…

thanks to fans in the greenhouse

“We experience fewer issues in cultivation and save energy”

The horticultural company Gebroeders Raijmakers in Heusden grows vine tomatoes on more than 46 acres of land. While the origin of the family business lies in the 1950s, the…

full-spectrum sunlight installed at From Boer

"We want to grow every lettuce variety without having to think about the light recipe"

The construction of the greenhouse for lettuce growers From Boer in the Dutch town of Dinteloord is in full swing, while this is happening they are already thinking about…

"We will not be able to sell on fresh markets"

Polish grower delivers tomatoes to your doorstep

Poland has had to endure challenging times. Next to dealing with a drought, the coronavirus made it harder for growers to sell to the local market. One trader has found a…

CubicFarms

CubicFarms gets C$5 million investment to localize food production

CubicFarms announced a strategic investment of Ospraie Ag Science as the company executes its vision of providing technology to feed a changing world. CubicFarms is a platform…

How does COVID-19 affect the greenhouse industry?

Hundreds of industries confront new challenges as the coronavirus pandemic spreads, and the greenhouse industry is no different. We know greenhouse growers are bound to thrive…

first interested parties have already come forward

Dutch breeding start-up Green4Health declared bankrupt

Breeding company Green4Health was declared bankrupt last week by the court in Groningen. The Dutch company was unable to reach an agreement with the creditors,…

Today's important COVID-19 news in the fresh produce sector

Corona-update: Lockdown in India extended for two more weeks

Today we learned that the national lockdown in India has been extended beyond 4 May, for another two weeks. New guidelines, outlined on Friday, update the country's designated…

US (FL): Greenhouse protects different crocodile species from Florida's varied weather conditions

A Florida-based greenhouse is home to more than 5 different crocodile and alligator species. The crocodile greenhouse helps to conserve different crocodile species by…

July 9 & 10

Plant Empowerment Workshop goes online

The Ohio State University, in partnership with Gotham Greens and HortAmericas, will be organizing Plant Empowerment Workshop Online on July 9th and 10th, 2020 (10AM – 2:30PM…

Special Service Supply

Technology helps managing tomato ripening during journey to consumer

AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. has expanded the global application of its flagship SmartFresh™ technology solution to optimize the consumer experience for a wide…

Wikipedia Commons

A nose for trouble

A study published in Scientific Reports by researchers from Macquarie University Applied BioSciences reveals that Queensland Fruit Fly (Q-fly) can detect the presence of…
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Farmshelf unveils consumer-facing vertical farming unit

Farmshelf, a vertical farming company best known for outfitting restaurants with its high-tech indoor farms, unveiled its first-ever consumer-facing product, according to a…

how plants defend against high light:

Video Photoprotection visualised

The CambPlants Hub presents work from the Kromdijk Lab, located in the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Cambridge. This is a condensed version of the work…

Workplace Safety & Prevention Services

webinar recording available

CAN (ON): Temporary Foreign Agricultural Workers Initiative

The Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD) began the Temporary Foreign Agricultural Workers Initiative on April 21, 2020. MLTSD is conducting…

"a technology company that happens to grow produce"

Variety of healthy foods from vertical farming platform

When talking about technology, it's easy to focus on things like computers, smartphones, apps and the growing number of smart gadgets around the house. But technology is…

USDA

Impacts of COVID-19 on U.S. aquaculture, aquaponics, and allied businesses

In response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Virginia Tech and the Ohio State University collected information about how aquaculture/aquaponics farms and allied…

Agronomy

Main root adaptations in pepper germplasm to phosphorus low-input conditions

Agriculture will face many challenges regarding food security and sustainability. Improving phosphorus use efficiency is of paramount importance to face the needs of a growing…

University of Florida helps develop campaign to connect Southwest Florida consumers, growers

Southwest Florida’s farmers want to sell their produce, and many consumers crave locally grown food. To meet those desires, a UF/IFAS Extension agent is helping launch a new…

WSDA

US (WA): WSU scientists enlist citizens in hunt for giant, bee-killing hornet

More than two inches long, the world’s largest hornet carries a painful, sometimes lethal sting and an appetite for honey bees. It is also the newest insect invader of…

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Video The fresh produce section at Whole Foods Market

In the video below we can see what the fresh produce section at one specific Whole Foods Market looks like. All produce is sorted by color and is placed upright against the…

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New Delhi market vexed by shortage of green vegetables

The availability of green vegetables at New Delhi’s Azadpur auction yard may see a deficit of up to 30% with the Sonipat district administration in Haryana…

Oxnard strawberry production peaking now

Oppy offers a multifaceted strawberry program that ensures a continued supply from various regions, all while maintaining the excellent quality and taste that have become…

USDA PACA complaints and reparations update

As part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act and ensure fair trading practices within the U.S. produce industry, the U.S.…

Replacing the existing EU-Mexico Global Agreement

European Union and Mexico conclude negotiations for new free trade agreement

Four years after negotiations started on a new trading relationship between the two sides, the European Union (EU) and Mexico have now concluded negotiations…

EU and Mexico finalise negotiations over new trade agreement

The European Union and Mexico reached an agreement on Tuesday, April 28, on the last remaining point in the negotiations for their new trade agreement.…

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through multi-state initiatives

California: $3.8 million for specialty crop industry

Four projects submitted by California were selected for funding for the 2019 Specialty Crop Multi-State Program (SCMP). The SCMP is a federal grant program…

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Food scientist Hang Xiao - University of Massachusetts Amherst

Strawberries studied for their anti-inflammatory benefits

University of Massachusetts Amherst food scientist Hang Xiao has received a new federal grant to expand his research into the health benefits of certain fruits…

Fresh produce centre again proves its worth as an important hub for regional fresh produce supply

"The Corona crisis has led to a revival of the Cologne wholesale market"

In the pre-Corona period, the uncertainties around the relocation of the market was the main topic of discussion at the Cologne wholesale  market. Within a very short time, this…

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