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What is the difference between Red/Blue vs. broad spectrum LEDs

Growers generally have two options when it comes to horticultural LED spectrums – “full spectrum” or “broad-spectrum”, which appears white light; and “red/blue spectrum”,…

S2G Ventures researches Controlled Environment Agriculture market:

"CEA can increase its U.S. market share by 5x over the next 10 years"

Investment in CEA has surpassed $2.0B across North America and Europe spurring new start-ups, innovation and corporate engagement across the supply chain. With increased…

Ridder

Brigitte Nugteren new Managing Director Drive Systems at Ridder

Brigitte Nugteren is the new Managing Director of Drive Systems at Ridder. With the appointment of Brigitte, the next step of growth is being taken by the family business,…

Van der Hoeven Horticultural Projects

Armela Farms builds largest fully automated lettuce greenhouse in the United Arab Emirates

Armela Farms is a large-scale producer, packer and distributor of water-grown lettuce in the United Arab Emirates. The company's mission is to produce high-quality lettuce…

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Who in horticulture robotics really knows how far the competition is along?

The fourth edition of Future Trends & Innovations was recently held. Unlike earlier editions, it was completely online this time, and with more applications than ever before,…

US (MI): Revolution Farms to add 50,000 sq ft greenhouse

A West Michigan greenhouse that grows lettuce year-round has plans to expand in 2021. Revolution Farms, tucked away in Caledonia, is currently growing varieties of leafy…

Incotec's Manish Patel new vice president APSA

Manish Patel, executive director of Incotec India has been elected Vice President of the Asia and Pacific Seed Association (APSA). He will serve in this key position for the…

PMA virtual town hall

Finding, recruiting and maintaining talent in the produce industry

This week’s PMA virtual town hall featured three young individuals at various stages of their careers in the produce industry, who discussed what attracted them to the…

85% of Turkey’s hydroponic production is exported

Hydroponic production takes place on an acreage of 13,360 hectares in Turkey. This area corresponds to 1.7% of the total greenhouse area assets in the country. Nearly 85% of…

University of Tsukuba

Tweaking carotenoid genes helps tomatoes bring their A-game

Cooked, fresh, sun-dried, or juiced, whichever way you prefer them, tomatoes are arguably one of the most versatile fruits on the planet—and yes, despite mainly being used in…

Special Year Overview 2020

Year Overview February

Trade shows, viruses and vertical farming

Traditionally, February is a month full of events, and 2020 was no different. IPM Essen, Fruit Logistica, HortiContact and HortEx were all held more or less as usual.…

Vegetable production has started in the 21 new greenhouses in Manisa, Turkey

Manisa Metropolitan Municipality, which has implemented important projects throughout the province in order to ensure rural development, completed the installation of 21…

Turkey: Banana greenhouses reach 5,000 hectares in Anamur, Mersin

Anamur banana is grown naturally in a greenhouse environment in the Anamur district in Turkey, which has a microclimate feature due to its geographical location and it is…

Predafeed boosts predators

As of today an energizing supplementary feed for the Koppert predatory mites is available in a handy 0.9 liter cardboard cylinder. Extensive trials carried out with Predafeed…

Dreamstime

Ugandan grower uses charcoal dust as fertilizer

Peter Byaruhanga is an interesting agriculturist. Around his home in Bukalasa, near Bukalasa agriculture training college is all kinds of plants under research…
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National movement with local ties works to restore Native cultural food traditions

The growing appetite to restore food systems that were central to their health and culture for centuries has created a national movement among Native American tribes and the…

BC Produce Marketing Association award recognizes decades of industry service

The British Columbia Produce Marketing Association (BCPMA) recently recognized Oppy’s Chairman, CEO and Managing Partner John Anderson with its Lifetime Achievement award,…

DSV Panalpina acquires Globeflight

DSV Panalpina will acquire Globeflight Worldwide Express, a South African based courier company. The acquisition includes all Globeflight’s operations in South Africa and…

Pathogen control for proactive growers

Contained environments lock out many threats by protecting plants from predators and extreme weather like snow, hurricane winds or scorching heat. Unfortunately, sometimes the…

MTU

US (SC): Rolls-Royce’s MTU Aiken plant celebrates 10-year anniversary

Rolls-Royce’s MTU Aiken manufacturing facility is celebrating its 10-year anniversary – looking back with pride at past achievements and looking ahead with anticipation of…

Innovative Houston urban farm scores national award for green work

With poor diet a leading risk factor for morbidity and mortality in the United States, improving the food system is more important than ever. The American Heart Association’s…

US: $4.6 Million secured for Coney Island high school greenhouse

A total of $4.6 million has been secured for a brand new STEM greenhouse facility at Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies, Council Member Mark Treyger announced. The…

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University of New South Wales develops robotic 'snake' device that can grip and pick up objects

University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney researchers are exploring ways of handling delicate objects. Their soft fabric robotic gripper behaves like an elephant's trunk to…

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Edible Garden exceeds November sales during 2020 Thanksgiving season

Edible Garden, an agriculture-technology company that operates advanced environmentally controlled greenhouses and indoor hydroponic farms under stringent food safety…

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Andalusian companies exporting to UK increase by 7,8%

The crisis of Covid-19 has caused extensive drops in GDP around the world, especially in the second quarter of the year, due to restrictions on mobility and…

AU: Berry body calls for fast tracking of national labour hire licensing scheme

Berries Australia is calling for a national labour hire licensing scheme to be fast tracked in response to the release of the Working Holiday Maker Program…

"The Fruit Farm Group's application for protection has no consequences for Greenyard"

Greenyard has noted the publication of articles in the Belgian press, on The Fruit Farm Group, which is in the procedure for judicial reorganisation. The Fruit…

Fair Trade USA appoints Ricardo Crisantes as new board chair

Fair Trade USA welcomes Ricardo Crisantes as Chair of the Board of Directors. His appointment reflects the organization’s commitment to elevating the voice and…

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Fresh Foods in Mumbai: List of companies that offer online fresh produce in Mumbai

One of only a few handful beneficial things to emerge from 2020 is the access to natural, healthy produce through our smartphones. Pandemic and lowdown led to  the…

Russia increases fruit and vegetable imports

Imports of fruit and vegetable products to Russia grew by 7% to $5.3 billion year-on-year in the first nine months of 2020. The three main fruit and vegetable…

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Cardenas Markets has joined forces with DoorDash

Costco: November and Q1 fiscal year 2021 sales results

US: Stop & Shop to hire 5,000 new workers across NortheastAmid a pandemic and an ongoing omnichannel transformation, Stop & Shop aims to fill more than 5,000 jobs across its…

Royal Reesink focuses on automated warehouse solutions

Due to the strong growth in intralogistics, the acceleration of e-commerce and the “industry 4.0” trends, the need for automated storage and material handling…

Which Europeans have changed their consumption habits the most due to COVID-19?

According to a study released by the European consortium EIT Food, in which 5,000 people from 10 European countries have participated - Sweden, Germany, the…

Ontario’s 2020 budget: Spending on agriculture

Two big positives for agriculture in Ontario’s $187 billion 2020 budget are funding for rural broadband infrastructure and the Agri-Food Prevention and Control…

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