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Greenswell Growers

US (VA): New $17 million hydroponics greenhouse officially opened

After planning and developing for several years, Greenswell Growers' $17 million, 77,000 square feet greenhouse, based in Goochland, Virginia, opened on October 29th. The…

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NZ: Lockdown mission for tomato grower

As the wider Auckland region endures more than two months in lockdown, one tomato grower has embarked on a bold mission to vaccinate 100% of its staff. NZ Hothouse produces…

"We will offer our customers an even more complete range"

Bato Plastics acquires Dutch producer of high wire hooks

Bato Plastics, active as a supplier in horticulture specializing in plastic and biodegradable plastic horticultural products, is expanding and taking over…

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First report of ToBRFV infecting tomato crop in Saudi Arabia

In January 2021, unusual fruit and leaf symptoms were observed in several greenhouses cultivating tomatoes commercially in Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia. Fruit symptoms showed…

Mini cucumber has great success in Northern Italian markets

Cucumber is undoubtedly one of the most interesting products in the vegetable sector. The vegetable is produced on a large scale in southern Italy. Among the producers who…

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

US and EU agree deal to ease tariffs on steel and aluminium

The United States has reached a deal with the European Union to resolve a three-year dispute over tariffs on steel and aluminium imported from the bloc. The US has announced…

New greenhouse predatory mite coming soon

Vineland has discovered a new general predator to help control pests associated with increased crop diversity in Canadian greenhouses, thanks to a five-year project funded in…

Pepino Mosaic Virus

Tomato exports to eight countries still on hold due to plant disease

In April, the Pepino Mosaic Virus was found in a greenhouse in Auckland. This contagious disease can affect the yield of crops and delay fruit growth. The…

Raising a glass for Cultilene's Agnès Robert

After 35 years of being a well-known face in the French horticulture market, Agnès Robert is leaving SG Cultilene. "We are absolutely going to miss her passion and enthusiasm…

"Finetuning the cultivation strategy further"

Third round of cucumbers with new LED fixture

Ary de Jong has learned one important lesson from trials with the new LED fixture already: the graph for absolute humidity must be turned on. He recently started the third…

Lighting up the next generation of biostimulants

With its suite of organic biostimulants, Québec-based Ulysse Biotech is helping farmers harness the power of nature to grow healthier, more abundant crops in a more…

“In the U.S. we see a real explosive opportunity for hydroponics”

Alex Fisher is the founder of Saturn Bioponics, a creator of soilless crop production technology. “It’s about bringing the crop out of the soil in order to increase the…

Special: A fresh start

November: A Fresh Start

A clean slate is a perfect start for a new crop. But how do you realize the cleanest greenhouse? What kind of schemes will you apply? And what kind of things should you bear…

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China: Jiuquan Gobi Desert joins the world of greenhouse cultivation

When looking at a desert, you would probably not immediately think of growing vegetables there. All that sand is, after all, not very fertile. Yet, in the Chinese Gobi Desert,…

Video A look at an Israeli hydroponic farm

Have a look at this hydroponic farm in Israel! The farm is still under renovation, but already produces about 40 thousand heads of various types of lettuce each month, and…
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USDA awards over $243 mln in grants to strengthen specialty crop industry

The US Department of Agriculture has announced an investment of more than $243 million in grants to support specialty crops, including fruits, vegetables, tree…

Video Precision farming in South Africa

Commercial markets globally are currently undergoing rapid evolution with modern retailers and consumers placing emphasis on stringent food safety and quality standards. This…

Sustainability in plant nutrition: healthy plants, large yields

Have you considered the nutrient source you are feeding your plants? There are many things to consider when planning your grow strategy, and nutrients play a significant role…

"Taste is more important than mass"

Luc Beirinckx, Hans van Gool, Paul van de Mierop and Koen Lauwerysen have known each other for more than 25 years, and from the very first moment, they had a connection. Four…

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Lettuce prices surge in the US

Iceberg lettuce prices have soared 60% in the past week, hitting a 10-year high, as the main US growing region prepares to transition from California to Arizona. Gro has…

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Video Ontario: Update on Windsor's Jackson Park greenhouse

The future Windsor municipal greenhouse is rising above Jackson Park, Ontario. Project Administrator Joe Dattilo fills us in on the progress and where you can find out more.

Plasma activated water in USDA-organic fertilization

Lighting is one of the ways Mother Nature nourishes plants, trees, and forests. The Eindhoven-based company VitalFluid has mimicked that process: by simulating the effect of…

Tipa Corp

Compostable produce packaging adds shelf life and sustainability

Compostable packaging solutions from Tipa are being implemented worldwide in Europe, Australia, and the US. There is a particular focus on food and fashion industries, as…

Tom Verdonck, Tomeco:

"This machine now makes cardboard packaging not only ecologically, but also economically interesting"

Tomeco, a partnership of Belgian tomato growers, is taking a new step in the transition from plastic to cardboard packaging. With the purchase of a new machine, the group is…

Bureau of Customs, Philippines

P362 million worth of smuggled vegetables destroyed in Pampanga

Some P362 million (€6.15 million) worth of smuggled vegetables and other agricultural products smuggled into the Philippines by Chinese businessmen were…

Breeder purifies DNA 16 times faster with this customized machine

When it comes to matters of non-standard automation solutions, several market players have been asking Romédes for help lately, which has already resulted in a unique DNA…

Robotic salad vending machine introduced in Orlando

EnjoyRise, based in Orlando, has introduced a robotic machine that allows users to customize salad bowls with base offerings and toppings, according to a…

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Electricity rationing in China will impact supply chains

Key manufacturing areas in China such as Guangdong, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang, are subject to electricity rationing measures. As of today, 20 out of 31 provinces…

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