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Gene Ingratta, Grower of the Year and President of Allegro Acres:

“Greenhouse humidity plays a vital role in plant and root health"

Among the many reasons why Gene Ingratta, President of Allegro Acres, has been named Greenhouse Canada’s Grower of the Year is the way he controls the temperature and humidity…

Vacancies:

German tomato grower has record production, thanks to crop planning platform's new insights

The German cultivation company Gartenbau Drechsler grew a standard crop this year. They could because they still had a fixed energy contract. Next season, they may start the…

"Dynamic lighting allows growers to tune their lights to get maximum yield"

This week, one of the biggest events for the international horticulture industry, the Canadian Greenhouse Conference, will take place. This event will connect industry…

Strawberry growers reflect on how they can still grow strawberries 'at all' under these conditions

On 26 September, Glastuinbouw Nederland, in collaboration with Delphy, organized a meeting on the energy crisis, especially for growers of strawberries under glass from the…

Biobest appoints Gerry Huygens as Chief Operations Officer

Biobest has appointed Gerry Huygens in the position of Chief Operations Officer (COO) and member of the Biobest C-Board. The new COO will focus on Biobest’s global production…

Ledestar:

"More than 100 full spectrum designs for plants in wider range of wavelengths"

With the increase of extreme climate events and the lack of soil resources, traditional soil cultivation is facing increasing challenges, and modern soilless cultivation is…

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Studies on weed hosts of tomato brown rugose fruit virus

Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (Tobamovirus, ToBRFV – EPPO A2 List) was initially described in greenhouse-grown tomatoes in the Jordan Valley in 2015 (Salem et al., 2016).…

Cucumber grower works with special harvest knives

"We have been able to contain the fur virus much better"

At cucumber grower Paul van Lipzig of Hortus in Futuro in Maasbree, the cucumber fur virus repeatedly popped up in the greenhouse in recent years. This year, too, an infection…

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UK: Ministers launch push to grow more tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuces

LizTruss has launched her dash for growth with a bid to produce more tomatoes, lettuces, and cucumbers in Britain. The government is launching a new ‘salad offensive’ as they…

Special Lighting and Greenhouse Technology

Special Lighting and Greenhouse Technology this month

With the energy crisis still going on, additional attention is paid to everything energy-consuming in a greenhouse. So, we too will pay more attention to that with this…

High-tech farming in Ninh Thuan proves effective

The south-central province of Ninh Thuan is promoting the application of high-technology in agricultural production with the aim of setting up major zones and projects…

Interview with Alies Padding (NNZ) and Ivo Luijckx (JASA)

A unique launch in the paper packaging arena

The packaging industry is asking for alternative packaging solutions that focus on reducing plastic and contain the highest possible percentage of recycled material. The brand…

US: Economic impact of fresh produce industry

In 2022 the U.S. fresh produce and floral industries are adding $339.4 billion to the national output. A study conducted on behalf of the International Fresh Produce…
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BioSafe Systems commemorates their leader

BioSafe Systems sadly announce the loss of their leader, Rob Larose. He was a visionary businessman, and BioSafe Systems’ employees, industry partners,…

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US (FL): Aris Horticulture's farms impacted by Hurricane Ian

Aris Horticulture's Fort Myers, FL, farms were impacted by Hurricane Ian. Aris employees are reporting in, confirming their safety, and returning to work. Both the Alva and…

Euroseeds replies to European Greens' report

Euroseeds represents the seed sector in Europe, with more than 36 national member associations and 67 direct company members. They represent the interests of those active in…

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Garden club at Gary high school cultivates love of growing, nutrition education

As the blue tarp slid off the bright new greenhouse, a crowd of current and former West Side Leadership Academy students erupted into cheers. Standing on a patch of lawn…

US (CA): Secretary Ross and Western Cape Minister of Agriculture strengthen agricultural collaboration

CDFA Secretary Karen Ross welcomed Western Cape of South Africa agricultural minister Ivan Meyer today during his visit to California. Minister Meyer’s trip is dedicated to…

Report on CEA barriers and opportunities in North-West Europe

If you’re a grower or producer who wants to explore how to create optimal growing conditions for your crops using technology, this new report is for you. More and more growers…

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How indoor growers can leverage energy support through an LED switch

The CEA sector, like every other UK industry, was bracing itself for the steep rise in energy costs which were due to come into effect from 1 October. Now that costs will be…

EFI working with produce companies to launch program in 2023

Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers, and consumer groups,…

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VB is about to finish the first 4ha (9,8 acres) #greenhouse in McAdoo, Pennsylvania for our valued customer Little Leaf Farms. This high-tech greenhouse has all facilities to…

Tomato rot still worries Solano County farmers after September rains

The heavy showers seen across the Sacramento region over the past several days are local tomato growers. There has simply been too much rain, which has led…

Veripack

New packaging solutions for the global market

In Madrid, Veripack will present a new approach to sustainability with innovative products and materials and increased client support. The Guillin Group, of which Veripack is…

Gert-Jan Slobbe, Fortuna Frutos Continental:

“Vegetable import season off to an uncertain start”

Earlier this year, Fortuna Frutos Continental and Fortuna Frutos International moved to a new location in R&M Forwarding's warehouse in Ridderkerk, the Netherlands. According…

"Don't underestimate social media and influencers' sway on consumers"

Alternative ways to make fruit and vegetables more appealing to consumers are increasingly being sought. According to those at the recently held International Strawberry…

Protest signs next to motorways new in greenhouse horticulture campaign

As part of glasshouse horticulture's public-friendly energy campaign, large campaign signs with the slogan: 'Glasshouse horticulture & the Netherlands: together through the…

UK food inflation reaches highest rate ever recorded

According to data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and the NielsenIQ shop price index, UK food inflation hit 10.6 percent in September. For fresh food,…

Lockdrives

"In the 5th anniversary of entering China, we have done a lot of things"

Lockrives is a 175-year-old family-owned company specializing in the production of geared motors and the associated systems, which started in Eltingen, Germany. "We started to…

Baby Plant: A grafted plant is always more reliable

"The Kaizen method allows us to improve the percentage of plant utilization and the success of graft attachment"

Kaizen is the brand with which Babyplant SL nursery identifies its family of grafted plants such as tomato, eggplant, cucumber, pepper, melon, and watermelon. "Kaizen is also…

Video Eighth edition of Seed meets Technology is over

Seed meets Technology is over. We already did a tour on Tuesday, on day 1 of the three-day international seed technology fair. We have already published the report of that…

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