A big focus on data collection, yet it starts with knowing what to measure

UK: "As long as there’s a leaf on it, we can measure it"

“Everyone is measuring the soil, air, humidity, and temperature except for the product, i.e., the actual plant. Having worked in tech for a very long…

Ouvrard Nouts and Maison Leroy take over Agi-Serre:

“We wanted to diversify our range of products"

Ouvrard Nouts and Maison Leroy wanted to diversify their product range by taking over Agi-Serre in May 2023. Specializing in greenhouse tomato and…

Corrosion risk returns in horticulture through more economical heating

Contamination or even blockages and stuck valves due to corrosion are not what growers want in heating systems. The importance of venting these systems…

Toyota grows strawberries and cherry tomatoes at its production plants

The above photo shows cherry tomatoes in cultivation. This scene comes not from a farm but from one of Toyota’s production plants. At another plant, the strawberry harvest is in full swi…

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US (PA): Four Growers robot expanded to harvest cucumbers

The pun is almost too easy: Turtle Creek-based agtech startup Four Growers is, itself, growing, thanks to advancements in its hardware and software…

Malaysia: 750m2 EduFarm opened in Kuala Lumpur city mall

A 750m2 indoor farm with educational purposes has been opened in the heart of Wangsa Maju, a suburb of Kuala Lumpur, and is completely accessible to…

US: Virginia secretary of agriculture and forestry Matthew Lohr to kick off CEA Summit East 2023

Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Matthew Lohr will lead the opening morning keynote address for the 2nd annual edition of the Controlled…

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USDA extends comment period for pathway analyses on regulatory status of ToBRFV

USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is issuing a Stakeholder Registry announcement extending the public comment on two pathway…

Green pepper prices move in on red

Pepper prices peak in South Africa

After a long and cold winter, peppers are pricey. Green peppers are significantly more expensive than usual, trading at R23(1.1 euro) per kilogram,…

Kazakhstan and Turkey: prospects for cooperation in the agricultural sector

One of the largest Turkish holdings, Alarko Holding, is ready to invest in a number of projects in the agricultural sector of Kazakhstan. The prospects for…

Tomato harvest already in full swing:

Development of vegetable cultivation in Odessa region has some road blocks

Although agricultural producers in the Odessa region are expanding the acreage of vegetable crops, there are a couple of obstacles, says the Director of the…

Closing September 8, 2023:

US: Scholarship applications for hydroponic education at schools across Northeast US now accepted

In celebration of back-to-school season, Oishii, a vertical strawberry farm, has teamed up with Next Generation Harvest Foundation to bring hydroponic gardens…

Arkansas blackberry breeder will develop new tools to unlock consumer preference

Despite leaps in Arkansas blackberry breeding over the past few decades, there is still room for advancement. As the principal investigator for a new…

US (CA): Five UC Berkeley-led projects awarded California Climate Action Grants

Five UC Berkeley-led projects will receive a total of $13.9 million in grants to advance research that builds climate resilience and equity in…

Teach autonomous robot new routes using “follow” feature

Burro is a versatile, multi-use mobile robot designed to relieve labor challenges and improve operational productivity in the agricultural industry.…

Hybrid breeding in soybean has the potential to increase the productivity

Soybean (Glycine max) is one of the most economically and societally impactful crops in the world, providing a significant percentage of all protein…

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What is current research in drought preparation?

Plants need water to grow, but the right amount and timing vary with the type of plant. Climate change and the needs of an exponentially growing…

USDA helps Alaskan communities meet sustainable food system goals

In Alaska, where most food is imported, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is helping local Alaskans and Alaska Natives grow their own fresh…

Griffin expands retail garden center distribution to the West Coast

Griffin has expanded its Independent Retail Garden Center Distribution business to the West Coast. This expansion is made possible by leveraging…

Bahrain’s agri production increases to 13,000 tons

Nearly 13,000 tons of agricultural products, such as fruits, vegetables, and crops, were produced in farms and greenhouses across Bahrain last year. According…

Spain uses fewer chemicals

On July 5, 2023, the European Commission published the latest data on the progress made in the European Union towards the pesticide reduction targets set in the Farm to Fork…

Despite adverse climate and rising production costs, strawberry acreage remains stable in Egypt

Egyptian strawberry growers are gearing up for the coming season with high spirits and the hope of reviving the sector after a difficult season.…

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BLW week 33:

"Strawberry season is nearing its end"

The strawberry season is nearing its end, as the availability has reduced slightly, and demand has reduced significantly. Overall, there was too…

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Waitrose: First ever meal deal

Amazon India introduces farm-to-fridge quality assurance system for fresh fruits and vegetables

UK: Amazon Fresh opens new London storeAmazon has opened a new Fresh convenience store in Moorgate, adding to its portfolio of London sites. The newly…