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"We treat soil like support, and not like a means of production"

The Bolla family has been operating their greenhouse business out of Nettuno, a small town in central Italy, for more than 70 years. “In late fall-spring, we grow chard,…

New ToBRFV information center launched

Since 2015, Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) has negatively impacted tomato production, now in at least 35 countries, with more instances occurring every year. With no…

Video New trial for high-wire cucumber cultivation starts: What does the trial look like?

At trial center Botany a new trial with high-wire cucumber cultivation has started. In the first episode of a video trilogy, the project partners share the kick-off and setup…

Novelfarm focuses on soilless cultivation and vertical farming

Soilless crops and vertical farming keep growing in Italy as well, especially when it comes to vegetables and salad. The 2023 edition of NovelFarm (Pordenone, 15-16 February…

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Revenue Dutch greenhouse grower is on average 1k lower than in 2022

In 2022, the average company revenue per unpaid annual work unit (awu) for Dutch agriculture and horticulture businesses is estimated at €100k. That's €18k…

Belgian lettuce grower De Glastuin transitions to full LED with controllable far-red modules for leaf expansion

Signify is helping lettuce grower De Glastuin make the switch to full LED lighting. In combination with the GrowWise Control System, the company can customize its light recipe…

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Rwanda: Strawberry farming turns into fruitful business

On a sunny morning in Mayange Sector, Bugesera district, Doreen Karehe is busy supervising one of the greenhouses in which juicy strawberries are growing in hydroponics. The…

VBT figures week 50

Tomato prices may be rising, but are still not close to 'normal'

Tomato prices have been up at the VBT auction, but with an average price of just over one euro per kilogram, prices are still below the five-year average. A…

Dutch growers PapriCo celebrate 10th anniversary: Growth to nearly 100 hectares

Saturday, December 17, 2022, marks ten years since the Dutch growers of high-quality bell peppers joined forces and knowledge and started collaborating under the name PapriCo.…

Regnier ten Haaf joins CHV as Global Director Fruits & Vegetables

Crop Health Vision, part of a Dutch Health Consortium, has introduced Croptimum, an innovative and highly effective plant activator based on purified plant molecules. "This…

Special Year Overview

10 grower stories from 2022

The end of our special is nigh, so let's take today's to focus on the face of the industry: growers. Dutch, American, Turkish, Zambian - the nationality doesn't matter. If you…
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Deepak Fertilisers demerges its mining chemicals and fertilizer business

Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited (DFPCL) will demerge its fertilizer and mining chemicals business in a move described as a strategic shift from…

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The Netherlands reports a slightly higher agricultural income in 2022

In 2022, the Dutch agricultural sector generated 1.9 percent more income than in 2021. At the same time, animal output dropped slightly (-0.7 percent) while crop output fell…

Biostimulants reduce chemical fertilization of the field by 30%

The "Nutrialgae" project, the only Spanish project included in the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), achieves its goal of reducing the use of chemical fertilizers…

Common nutrient deficiencies in plants (II): shortage of Magnesium and Calcium

Despite being considered secondary elements, magnesium and calcium are just as important for plant nutrition as any other. Identifying the effects of nutrient deficiencies…

Mivena's founder announces retirement

Mr. Louis de Kort, founder of Mivena ‘Specialist in special fertilizers’, will retire from the company on January 1st, 2023. Louis has a long track record in specialty…

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Estonia: Schoolchildren grow their own vegetables in smart greenhouse

Students at Koeru High School in Järva County have been able to eat salads made from vegetables grown in the school's very own smart greenhouse before Christmas. In spring,…

Sagicor sponsored greenhouse opens at Babonneau Primary School

Students at the Babonneau Primary School are now set to benefit from the sale and consumption of vegetables planted and reaped by them at their school, thanks to the support…

Qeleo Technologies announces new partnership with biotech firm Terra Sana

Qeleo, an AI company, has announced a partnership with Terra Sana, an innovator in indoor growing facilities, biotechnology, and modular vertical farming…

Philippines: Agribusiness advocate Jiggy Manicad promotes backyard, urban farming

With inflation cited as Filipinos' top concern in a survey released by OCTA Research this December, agribusiness advocate and host of the TV show "Agripreneur" Jiggy Manicad…

Australia: Basil crop research project underway

Bundaberg Region farms have participated in a CQUniversity-led research project into the impact of downy mildew on basil crops which has the potential to prevent yield losses…

Servicing your strapping machine helps to extend its service life

Depending on how much it’s used, a strapping machine will need to be serviced at regular intervals to ensure that it continues to work properly. Regular servicing will also…

How Ortolanda benefits from Priva Operator

Ortolanda, a European year-round radish producer, is currently reaping the benefits of using Priva Operator for remote management of its greenhouse processes. “It is…

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On Friday, 2 December, CombiVliet was invited to give a presentation on how they, as a company, deal, experience, and live with international employees. The other speakers,…

GLOBALG.A.P. North America announces new buyer relations manager

Jane Bi has joined GLOBALG.A.P. as buyer relations manager. In her new role, Bi will work to increase market recognition and acceptance of GLOBALG.A.P.…

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