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US (NY): “Growers adjust and keep moving forward”

“We've been growing at 40% quarterly since COVID-19, a number of our customers have expanded locations, and we've increased usage in the platform tremendously. Artemis is…

Vacancies:

Irrigation de-mystified: "growers like to be on the safe side, risking overwatering their crops"

Plants need water and fertilizer to grow. In the hi-tech glasshouse industry, growers apply both at the same time. A fertilizer injection system provides the…

Bridge Greenhouses

"The worry of receiving a poor-quality used glasshouse is a thing of the past"

In the wake of the pandemic and with restrictions on the supply chain, many growers are feeling a newfound need to expand their operation catering to a greater demand for…

KINGPENG

China: 'National vegetable baskets project' against flood and rainfall

The continuous heavy rainfall in the Yangtze River in South China has caused severe local agricultural disasters in southern China. According to data from the Department of…

Fluence

webinar, August 27

Exploring the impact of light on tomato plants and yield

It's time for another Fluence research webinar, August 27 at 3 PM CEST, 8 AM CST. In this episode, Fluence experts from the Horticulture Service and Research teams will…

WUR

Market potential and investment opportunities of high-tech greenhouse vegetable production in the USA

An exploratory study was conducted into the market potential of high-tech greenhouses in the Midwest and East Coast regions and the state of California in the United States…

Fields of Innovation goes virtual

"Just as 2020 is a year to remember, this year’s Fields of Innovation event will be too, but for positive reasons – we’ve decided it’s time for the first virtual event. "We…

Priva

In control of crop transpiration

Summer is nearing its end and fall is approaching. This means shorter days, lower temperatures, and a change in the rhythm of life. And it’s no different for your crop: it…

6 tips for good hygiene in the greenhouse horticulture

With constantly emerging viruses, pests and diseases in the greenhouse horticulture, hygiene in the greenhouse is an important and much-discussed topic. Clean hands, clean…

Turkey: 3.4 ha geothermal greenhouse in Van shifts to tomato production

A geothermal greenhouse established in the Caldiran district of Van (Turkey) has created jobs for young people in the district. The greenhouse was set up with support funds…

Special Energy

ReduSystems

More light into the greenhouse in three steps

An old growers' saying has it that 1% more light yields 1% higher production. Scientists have since shown that this is in fact a bit more nuanced: depending on…

HortNZ

HortNZ director elections

Six candidates have put forward their names for the three vacancies on the Horticulture New Zealand Board of Directors. This means there will be an election. The candidates…

RF Agriculture

Integrated plant nutrient management system

All growers know that a successful operation needs to have plans and procedures in place. The first thoughts that pop up when talking about plans and procedures may revolve…
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The impact of micro carbon technology based fertilizers on pepper

The aim of a recent study was to determine the effects of new Micro Carbon Technology (MCT) fertilizers based on humic acids biologically digested on the growth and…

24 September

British tomato conference 2020

The British Tomato Growers' Association Conference will, for the first time, be a live, online, interactive event. A high point of the UK Protected Crops calendar, this year’s…

How to prepare for harvesting

From the excitement of the start of the season to the growing operations and now the harvest, a grower needs to be prepared. Proper planning and preparation just like with the…

Algae growth with LED light

Algae is defined as a large and diverse group of photosynthetic eukaryotic organisms typically found in damp places or in water. Most algae are autotrophic in that they make organic…

Irina Kryvasheina

From Adelaide manufacturer BioBag World Australia

Bio-wrap: suitable for everything from cucumbers to magazines

A compostable shrink-wrap developed in South Australia for cucumbers has been adapted to magazine film. Its Adelaide manufacturer, BioBag World Australia,…

Hazera

"for me, this is, first and foremost, a source of Israeli pride"

Israeli minister of agriculture visits Hazera HQ

"We were honored to host a visit by the Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Alon Schuster to our Berurim Headquarters. This was an excellent opportunity to acquaint him with the work…

Survey on cucumber production under protected culture

University of Kentucky researchers are seeking input from individuals or businesses producing cucumbers under protected culture. Growers of cucumbers in greenhouses, high…

Manila Bulletin

PH: Businessman built urban farm by upcycling over 1000 plastic bottles

Despite having no work during the community quarantine, Triviño was kept occupied, not because of his trucking business, but because he was cultivating crops. He discovered…

Chicago Suntimes

including a 13,000-square-foot greenhouse

US (IL): Urban farm to bring green energy and jobs to Chicago's South Side

A large-scale urban farming campus that promises to bring jobs, fresh food and renewable energy to Chicago’s South Side is getting a financial boost from the state. Green Era…

Vertical Harvest

US (WY): Yield a big harvest in a small space

Vertical Harvest opened its first vertical farm in Jackson Hole, WY in 2008. They set out with a mission to farm in an urban setting, and offer meaningful employment to people…

All about innovation of organic food and farming in Italy

The objectives of a recent study are to present the dynamic of organic food and farming (OFF) research and innovation, to outline challenges in deploying programs and…

AgBiome

Marijn Dekkers new strategic advisor AgBiome

AgBiome, a leader in developing innovative products from the Earth's microbial communities, announced Dr. Marijn Dekkers as the company’s newest advisor. Dr. Dekkers is the…

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Agrotech Gartenbautechnik focuses on continuous expansion of the product range

Austrian horticultural company expands its range

In the middle of the Viennese Simmering district, we can find specialized enterprise for horticulture "Agrotech Gartenbautechnik". The company is specialized in the vegetable…

DoorDash has launched virtual convenience stores

Walmart is partnering with Instacart

US: Whole Foods launches free virtual home economics classesAs part of its new brand design rollout for its 365 by Whole Foods Market private label, Austin, Texas-based Whole…

The coronavirus puts Latino farmworkers in the US at risk

The expansion of the coronavirus in the US is strongly affecting the farmworker's safety in the country. The workers, mostly Latino, live in closed quarters, sleep in bunk…

Okra production expands in southern Honduras

The area devoted to producing okra in southern Honduras has increased to 3,000 hectares. According to the leader of okra growers, Rony Mendez, "more small…

Europe sets new limits for perchlorate in some vegetables and fruits

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has established via Regulation (UE) 2020/685 new limits for perchlorate in some foods. This compound derived from…

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