Dealing with climate change in Spanish greenhouses

The effects of climate change are expected to be felt at an increasingly higher rate in the years to come. Yet, Spain is already grappling with issues…

Steven Bradley with Cox Farms

“The impact we can have on fresh produce consumption is very exciting”

Since IFPA's Global Produce & Floral Show took place in Atlanta, hometown of Cox Farms, it was an opportunity for the company to get their business…

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Vanilla grown in Breton greenhouses

It is the first vanilla harvest for some Prince de Bretagne producers, who are always on the lookout for new markets to enrich their range. After red…

Unilever: "Reducing our greenhouses gases by a third per kilogram of tomatoes grown"

Unilever says to be working on expanding its regenerative agriculture practices across 1 million hectares by 2030 to make farming more sustainable and…

Do smart-sensors ensure better crop results?

In a few months, it will be clear which team wins the Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge and thus has developed the best AI algorithm for an autonomously…

UK: Horticulture apprenticeship scheme pilots at Tangmere

A new 'Horticulture Apprenticeship Scheme' is being piloted by the West Sussex Growers' Association (WSGA) this Autumn, in partnership with training…

Dutch water basins from Canada to Australia

The guys from Albers Alligator are not sitting still. This summer, they did montages in Canada and Australia, among other places. These guys are used…

Hygiene specialist Jan Willem Keijzer, Royal Brinkman:

'Aren't we too clean?'

Aren't we too clean and therefore too vulnerable to diseases, bacteria, and fungi? This question is coming up more and more often in professional greenhouse horticulture. For…

Opening of new hydroponic breeding facility

Enza Zaden has officially opened a new hydroponic breeding facility in Enkhuizen, designed to advance the development of hydroponic lettuce varieties.…

Lenert van Wyk of Cape Country Exports kicks off the stonefruit and blueberry season

Seasoned newcomer to Middle Eastern fruit exports notes airfreight bottleneck in Dubai

As South African strawberry exports to the Middle East wind up and make way for Jordanian and Egyptian strawberries, newly-established Cape Country…

Mexico: Colored bell pepper pricing likely to strengthen

Colored bell peppers out of Mexico are seeing a small gap in supply. "We're between growing areas," says Jose Luis Obregon of IPR Fresh, adding that…

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KSA: TADCO announces agreement for high-tech greenhouses

Tabuk Agricultural Development Co. signed, on Oct. 21, an agreement to implement the non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Saudi…

US (DC): Hydroponic greenhouse officially open for University of the District of Columbia

The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) celebrated the official opening of the new hydroponic greenhouse at Anacostia High School on Thursday,…

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Experts warn against TikTok’s frozen cucumber skincare trend

A TikTok trend promoting frozen cucumbers as a skincare tool for a radiant complexion is raising concerns among experts. While cucumbers can hydrate…

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Malaysia: Using an aquaponics café to overcome anxiety

It's not every day you come across a café where leafy greens thrive under the same roof as fish tanks with their healthy inhabitants. But Amaneco, an…

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Bangladeshi growers attempting to cultivate "early" variety of tomato

Tomato growers of Kalabari union under Kotalipara upazila in the district are now busy cultivating tomatoes in advance to make a profit amid the price…

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Study: Plastic mulch contaminating agricultural fields

Soil plastic contamination is considered a threat to environmental health and food security. Plastic films—which are widely used as soil mulches—are…

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Bangladesh growers turning more to cocopeat seedlings

In Joypurhat, more growers are adopting cocopeat seedlings as a sustainable alternative to traditional soil, aiming to boost vegetable yields while…

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Kenya boosting tomato production with Chinese technology

A new tomato grafting technology from China has significantly boosted tomato production on pilot farms in Kenya, offering local farmers a more…

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US (PA): School district officially opens new greenhouse

Educational opportunities aren't the only thing being cultivated at Conewago Valley School District this year. On Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, the school…

New packaging look for Artisan lettuce line

Tanimura & Antle announced a new look for its Tanimura & Antle Artisan® brand of premium fresh produce. The refreshed packaging, inspired by customer…

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US: Edible Garden receives government grant to support research and development

Edible Garden AG Incorporated has announced that the Company has received grants from the United States Department of Agriculture Organic Certification…

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US: Indoor Ag-Con to host pre-event food safety workshops in 2025

Building on the success of the 2024 pre-event workshop, Indoor Ag-Con has announced its continued partnership with Ceres University to host two…

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Funny-shaped vegetable photo contest at Japanese museum

The Omi Hino Merchant Museum in Shiga Prefecture is holding its 10th annual "Funny and Interesting Vegetable Photo Exhibition." Participants can submit…

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"Production at the moment is very low due to inclement weather"

The UK's strawberry season saw its usual peaks and troughs through the summer, but the milder dull weather meant brix levels were very good. "June was…

Dutch House of Representatives against introducing ETS2 opt-in for greenhouse horticulture

A recent motion (in Dutch) to prevent the introduction of ETS2 opt-in for the entire Dutch greenhouse horticulture sector was adopted on Tuesday afternoon. The…

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South Africa: Checkers aeroplane debuts ahead of festive seasonIn a South African grocery retail first, Checkers has taken to the skies in a specially branded aeroplane.…