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Belgium cooperative:

"Depending on their gas contracts, lettuce growers might leave their greenhouse empty for a while"

Now that it is winter, Dutch growers are cultivating lettuce, warm and dry, in greenhouses. At least, if they dare even to do so. The recent high prices for gas and…

New record yield for Dutch greenhouse: 121 kg per m2

In the summer of 2021, BASF Vegetable Seeds completed its second full growing season in line with the Plant Empowerment philosophy at its Nunhems location in 's-Gravenzande,…

Solar greenhouse cover panel is easy to install

Just swap the window for a panel

More and more companies are recognizing the possibilities of solar panels. However, for growers, it is often a challenge to integrate them into the greenhouse roof. HS…

"A flavor boost with global potential"

The quest for more flavorful fruit has long been a driving force behind Vineland’s greenhouse tomato breeding work, which also harnesses the expertise of its consumer insights…

Pinduoduo’s Smart Agriculture Competition

Inside Pinduoduo’s efforts to nurture new talent for agriculture

Liu Haojie is part of a team of horticulture researchers and data scientists applying computer vision technology to identify and nip plant disease in the bud. His team,…

Daniel Horn (Link Frischgemüse und Topfkräuter Ltd) on their specialized product range

"We now offer around 85 potted herbs from our own nursery"

The German vegetable season is now largely drawing to a close. The Karlsruhe-based wholesale business of Link Frischgemüse und Topfkräuter Ltd is gradually running out of…

Video New automatic hydroponic growing systems were launched at 22nd China hi-tech fair

The 22nd China Hi-tech Fair was successfully held in Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Center from November 11 to 15. With the theme of 'Technology changes…

Video Cleaning out the greenhouse: a look inside

It is time to clean out the greenhouse in DC Farms, a family-owned business operated by Ernie and Mary Del Ciancio since 1972. In the video, you will not only get a look…

Two packing houses in Israel will use Save Foods’ treatment

First commercial sale of shelf life extension treatment for bell peppers

Save Foods, an agri-food-tech company focused on developing and selling eco-friendly products specifically designed to extend the shelf life and ensure the…

René Schmidtlein, Früchte Schmidtlein Ltd, on the Italian lettuce and citrus season:

"Italian lollo rosso has become easier to work with than German greenhouse lettuce"

The continuing rise in the number of Covid infections is once again having a major impact on the work of suppliers and, above all, restaurateurs. René Schmidtlein from Früchte…

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"Lab-grown meat is the meat equivalent of hydroponic vegetables"

Toubia, a food engineer and biologist, set up Aleph Farms in 2017 as a joint venture between the Israeli food company Strauss and the Israel Institute of Technology. As the…

UK frequently reports whiteflies in vegetable and ornamental plant shipments

In a November update, the European Plant Protection Organization has published a list of plant health infringements for the UK for the period January-October…

Special Year Overview

December: Special Year Overview

In 2022, it will be 22 year since the new millennium started. Can't believe it? Neither can we, but it is true. Before we go there, it is time to reflect on what has happened…

Strawberry farming in Zambia: introducing consumers to local produce

Bupe Chipili Mulapesi came into farming through the guidance of her mother-in-law, who was a farmer and was always encouraging her to grow something. A trained social worker,…

PCR plant pots Circular360 from Pöppelmann TEKU® with Blue Angel environmental seal:

"Blue pot gives high recognition value among customers and consumers"

Pöppelmann TEKU® supports companies from the horticultural sector in their commitment to greater sustainability with plant pots from the Circular360 category.…

Farmitank:

Bringing multi-level, silo-style indoor farming to Spain

“Farmitank’s silo design, equipped with plug-and-play technology, allows modularity and flexibility. It makes it a very attractive turnkey product,” says Esther Verdú,…

Belarus: Agri exports nearly doubled in 2010-2020

Agri exports from Belarus almost doubled in the past ten years. Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandr Subbotin said at a recent meeting: "Our country has achieved…
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UK: £1m for horticulture berry research

The East Malling Trust has unveiled a £1 million fund to support scientific work. The new Director’s Grant will enable NIAB EMR, part of NIAB Group, to support five years of…

India: 85 percent subsidy for farmers to construct polyhouse

Due to the changing weather patterns farmers often are not able to produce the maximum output that they usually could however that’s where inventions like greenhouses and ploy…

Collaboration between Netherlands and Vietnam celebrated in webinar

In order to implement the diplomatic plan to support the economy, on November 25, 2021, the Vietnamese Embassy in the Netherlands coordinated with the People’s Committee of…

US (PA): Company donation to help fund university's hydroponic facility

The Giant Company donated $20,000 to Harrisburg University of Science and Technology to fund the purchase of equipment needed to finish greenhouse renovations at HU’s…

Video Urban Greenhouse Challenge #3: webinar making urban farming work

In the third webinar of the WUR series, three experts in the field of indoor farming will discuss elements essential to making urban farming work. Professor Leo Marcelis (WUR)…

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Organic farming on the up in Belgium

In Belgium, the number of organic farms increased by 4.9 percent last year. This means that 7 percent of the country’s total agricultural areas is now farmed organically.  Wallonia…

Unseasonable warmth leads to boost in California kohlrabi supplies

Supplies of kohlrabi from California are proving plentiful right now. Matt Hiltner of Santa Maria, CA-based Babé Farms, Inc.--which has nicknamed the unusually shaped veg…

Japan: Two webinars on horticulture in a row

LAN Tokyo participated in a webinar on Greenhouse Robotics on 25 November, organized by RVO in close cooperation with the LAN team in Tokyo, and hosted another successful…

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Deadline January 4

Four new online greenhouse courses offered

Greenhouse growers that are new to the industry or those that are interested in brushing up on their knowledge can now sign up for four self-paced courses in Michigan State…

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Dubai firm eyes more vegetables from Kenya

Dubai-based agro-commodities firm and distributor Armela Farms plans to double the number of vegetables and fruits it imports from Kenya by inking new supply deals with local…

Australia and New Zealand release fact sheet on food defence for fresh produce industry

The FPSC today released a new fact sheet on food defence for the fresh produce industries of Australia and New Zealand. The FPSC’s fact sheet on food defence provides the…

Learning will expand beyond the classroom with high school greenhouse

When Luke Wiedenfeld began his tenure as the Lake Mills High School agriculture teacher and FFA advisor, he and the students wanted to have a small barn to use for educational…

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Quality is excellent this season for Florida produce. That’s the outlook for the winter vegetable season out of the state. “We had quite a bit of rain early this fall but…

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Current situation underscores importance of domestic production

Many US farms are struggling to obtain supplies and equipment they need

The early days and weeks of the pandemic were difficult for many agricultural businesses in the US, as shutdowns created major disruptions for some of their primary customers.…

ICA opens highly automated e-commerce warehouse in Stockholm

Starting on 1 December, ICA’s highly automated warehouse in Brunna, outside Stockholm, will be in full operation. ICA is the first in Sweden to open a warehouse with a highly…

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