Fungus eating beetle discovered in tomato greenhouse

In a Czech tomato greenhouse, a tiny beetle with the ability to consume fungus was discovered. Questions arise regarding its efficacy and potential as…

Up to 200 hectares of greenhouses to be built in Scandinavia

Scandinavia has the potential to become a significant market for vegetable production in greenhouses. WA3RM has joined forces with KUBO to establish up…

Tomato grower rolls with Intelligent Algorithms

Vereijken Kwekerijen (Nurseries) has focused on advanced technologies, such as intelligent algorithms, to maximize productivity and promote…

Optimal cleaning of greenhouse floors

In collaboration with ErfGoed and Pullens MT, Royal Brinkman is introducing the Floorcleaner+. This machine has been specially developed to thoroughly…

World Vegetable Map 2024:

Turbulent times for the global vegetable sector

Rabobank's new World Vegetable Map illustrates global vegetable trade flows and highlights recent trends from a turbulent sector – from increasing…

LettUs Grow partners with Innovative Growers Equipment:

Enabling US and Canadian farmers to utilize aeroponic technology

LettUs Grow, a supplier of aeroponic technology, has partnered with Innovative Growers Equipment (IGE), specialists in greenhouse equipment…

Montana First Nation received grant for Akamihk Fresh greenhouse

Alberta boosts funding for Indigenous businesses

Indigenous communities face significant barriers when trying to access funding from traditional financial institutions. Supporting the development of…

Paul Hussey - Donnelly Fresh:

"Aldi Ireland’s preference is to move to Irish strawberries as soon as possible"

The Irish strawberry harvest started for Donnelly Fresh on March 26. The strawberries are grown in a modern glasshouse in North County Dublin. "We…

Cristiana Furiani from Geofur: "We will present another product at Macfrut"

Fresh-cut radicchio conquers the foreign market

"After launching the high-quality fresh-cut radicchio range at Fruit Logistica in February, the product has received great feedback not only in Italy but also from foreign retailers…

Open Day in Campohermoso, Níjar:

Gavilán, the first tomato from GapGen Seeds with resistance to the rugose virus

Sustainable agriculture enthusiasts and those passionate about excellence in cherry tomato cultivation have been invited to a unique open day. The…

The Netherlands pioneers sustainable horticulture in Kazakhstan

Last week, Dutch Greenhouse Delta (DGD) traveled to Almaty in Kazakhstan for the GreenHouse 2024 trade fair with a large delegation of DGD members and…

The changing landscape of the pickling cucumber industry

A market that evolves continuously needs innovations. Each market seeks certain traits that help them to reach their best potential in terms of…

Students innovate with eco-friendly inks from fruit and vegetable leftovers

Students from the VN-UK Institute for Research and Executive Education in Da Nang have developed 'Botanical Inks,' an innovative project creating…

Deal on trade support for Ukraine with more protection for EU farmers

Recently, the Parliament and Council reached a new provisional agreement on extending temporary trade measures for Ukraine.MEPs and the Council…

New sweet peppers meet growing demand for fresh snack options

As consumer trends continue to forecast the increased importance of fresh snacking along with consumers' requests for fresh, flavorful, quality, local…

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Advancing smart breeding for resilient agriculture

The institute's focus is broad and ambitious: to enhance the resilience, sustainability, and climate adaptability of crops. Traditional breeding…

"Indoor crops could be key for future food security"

The development of controlled environment agriculture and vertical farming technologies needs to accelerate to meet the challenges of future food…

World Bank greenlights $35mn boost for agri-food clusters in Kyrgyz Republic

The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved a $30mn financing package for the Resilient Agri-food Clusters Development Project in the…

New canola research aims to boost yield, profitability:

Researchers look to the genes of broccoli and cabbage to increase the genetic diversity of one of Canada’s most important cash crops

New University of Alberta research is expanding the genetic diversity of canola, one of Canada's most important cash crops. By sifting through the…

Tomato industry stakeholders respond to Florida’s appeal for protectionist policies

During a recent winter tomato season characterized by poor weather, very limited shipments, and record pricing of $40-plus per carton, Florida's tomato…

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Certis Belchim partners up with Landlab

Certis Belchim has signed a partnership deal with Landlab, an Italian company specializing in biostimulant product development and testing. Landlab,…

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US (OH): Wang appointed to Professorship in Plant Protection

Guo-Liang Wang has been appointed to a five-year term as the holder of the Endowed Professorship in Plant Protection at The Ohio State University…

'Caterpillar noses' are surprisingly sophisticated

Caterpillars can consume copious amounts of plant materials in a short time. Caterpillars use their antennae to scan their surroundings in order to eat…

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US (TN): Unaka High School receives grant for hydroponic garden

Unaka High School has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to develop a hydroponic garden. Environmental science and…

Research explores hemp's ability to replace peat moss

Hemp is emerging as an unexpected remedy for one of the horticulture industry's hidden environmental harms, thanks to research from horticulture…

Shipping begins from new Salinas facility

Church Brothers Farms has begun shipping from 1250 Hansen Street in Salinas, California--a facility it acquired in April 2023 along with 1230 Hansen Street,…

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Antitrust fine for Norway's top 3 food retailers, less than a quarter of the originally proposed penalty

Retail group REWE has reported sales growth

Holland: Ahold Delhaize shareholders adopt 2023 financial statements and approve all agenda items, including (re)appointments to the Supervisory…

Spanish supermarket uses Finnish technology to reduce packaging waste

The adoption of automated technologies in the supply chain can help reduce resource wastage and minimize environmental impact. By optimizing storage…