Menno Chemie: Not inactivating, but cleaning off

The importance of hand hygiene in battling rugose

"Studies on the spread of tobamoviruses underline the importance of hand hygiene," says Jens Ehlers with Menno Chemie. "In experiments, the likelihood…

UA: Funding to introduce direct air capture machines for indoor ag

"As a Ukrainian team committed to global environmental goals, we are honored and excited to receive this grant support from the EIC Accelerator. We are…

"The time will come for Egypt to export its tomatoes"

The next cycle of Egyptian tomato exports is due to start soon, in early December. Abdelkader Habony, exporter of a wide range of Egyptian fresh…

Horti AI provider reaches 30 million consumer milestone

By partnering with more than 200 greenhouses globally - covering more than 1250 hectares - Source.ag now empowers growers who are producing fresh…

Serik Zhumangarin emphasized that greenhouse owners will receive essential support from the government

Kazakhstan's greenhouse dilemma: deputy prime minister assures support amid import challenges

In Kazakhstan, greenhouse owners are facing bankruptcy as the majority of cucumbers and tomatoes are being imported from Turkmenistan at low prices.…

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China: Shandong Seed Industry Group develops digital seedling production

Walking into the digital agricultural demonstration park of Shandong Seed Industry Group Co., Ltd in Rizhao City, east China's Shandong Province, rows…

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US (GA): Construction begins on high-tech indoor farm in Macon

Construction is underway on a new high-tech indoor farming facility in Macon that will serve as a hub for the company’s southeast operations.…

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Italian growers turn to solar energy to boost lemon harvest

Your shirt starts sticking to your back as soon as you step into the vast greenhouse. It's 35 degrees Celsius outside and even hotter under the clear…

Sixth I-Grow Inside: working together is key

On November 7, World Horti Center organized the sixth edition of I-Grow Inside. A panel of three talked about the topic ‘CEA: a game changer for…

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US (MD): UMES Small Farm Conference celebrates 20 years of helping farmers

Nearly 200 agricultural producers and stakeholders across the Mid-Atlantic descended on the University of Maryland Eastern Shore from Nov. 2-4 for the…

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US (IA): Turkey Valley School greenhouse teaches students to grow

Turkey Valley Community School District and its students are excited to utilize the school’s greenhouse for a second year and all the projects, ideas,…

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Study finds and quantifies perception gap between growers and consumers

Nutrien released a study titled: Bridging the Agricultural Perception Divide. This research details and quantifies the perception gaps between farmers…

Dubai, December 4-5:

Which startups are to meet at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit?

A total of 15 start-ups offering scalable solutions and technologies for the climate-stressed regions of the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia will take…

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US (PA): Department of Agriculture invests in MCIC Grow Erie project

The Minority Community Investment Coalition (MCIC) Grow Erie project received a $50,000 reimbursement grant from the Pennsylvania Department of…

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Canadian agri teams move to next phase of Homegrown Innovation Challenge

Globally, Canada is a leading producer of many staple crops like wheat, lentils, peas, and canola. However, due to the nature of its climate, this is…

AU: Breeder secures land to further breeding operations

Australian Grain Technologies (AGT) has secured land ideal for its plant breeding operations with the purchase of 105 hectares near Wasleys,…

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US: Veterans keep serving and healing at Escondido-based farm

Within months of joining the U.S. Marine Corps, Colin Archipley was headed to war. “He went right from bootcamp to Iraq,” spending seven months on the…

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Malaysia: Funds allocated to improve Selangor's food security

The Selangor government has allocated a total of RM50 million as part of its effort to improve food security for the state’s growing 7.2 million…

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Nigeria: Plateau’s multibillion investments in greenhouse

The Agric Services Training Centre and Marketing Limited (ASTC&LM) was initiated by the Plateau State Government in collaboration with an Israeli…

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“This is a one-for-one replacement of standard covering materials"

RedSea, an agri climate tech company in the Middle East and advancing commercial farming in hot climates globally, is pioneering sustainable food…

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Iceland: Geothermal energy is used to grow cucumbers in this greenhouse

In Iceland, a remarkable application of geothermal energy is transforming the way vegetables, including cucumbers, are cultivated. This innovative…

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Exposing plants to an unusual chemical early on may bolster their growth

Just like any other organism, plants can get stressed. Usually, it’s conditions like heat and drought that lead to this stress, and when they’re…

HotHouse Therapeutics:

UK: Vertical farms to mass produce rare medicinal drugs

"We imminently expect to close our seed funding round of more than £2.5m from a consortium of UK venture capital investors. The endgame for HotHouse…

US (NB): Student hydroponics open house set for November 21

The public is invited to explore University of Nebraska–Lincoln student hydroponic prototype systems and greenhouse systems on November 21 from 9:30…

Agrinam files preliminary prospectus for proposed qualifying acquisition with Freight Farms

Agrinam Acquisition Corporation filed a preliminary non-offering prospectus with the securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces and…

Mongolia to cover 80% of domestic vegetable needs in 2023

Since the launch of the Mongolian Vegetable Project in 2004, vegetable production has met 40% of Mongolia's demand in 2015. It is now expected to cover 80% of…

Complex Peruvian blueberry campaign generates much debate

The future development of the Peruvian blueberry season will surely be a complex process, probably with some disagreements, but it will be very…

Bananatex launches compostable jersey made from Abacá banana plants

Swiss textile company Bananatex has developed a biodegradable, lightweight jersey fabric by extracting fibers from the stalks of Abacá banana plants.…

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More and more innovations in advanced packaging

As the world is shifting towards sustainable practices and environmental preservation, advanced packaging options have been the center of focus in the…

Plunging tomato prices on the Tunisian market

After the summer cycle in Tunisia, where drought overwhelmed Tunisian growers and caused the loss of almost half of the tomato volumes, things continue…

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Eurocash Group has reported an 8% increase in revenue

Intermarché will complete the entire franchising operation in Belgium

Interview: Matt Birch on Amazon Fresh's UK plansIt’s been two and a half years since Amazon Fresh launched its first store in the UK and seven years…