HortiDaily Newsletter | Thursday, February 1, 2024

"Hygiene protocol is a living document"

New propagation greenhouse must stay clean

Last summer, Provenance Propagation's new greenhouse nursery officially commenced production. Constructed in Wells Crossing, Australia, with the…

Bioline launches Predafix Plus:

"The first sprayable food for predatory mites on the market"

Spring is coming. Spring is the time to build up a good population of biological control agents. Sometimes called an 'army'. Now, soldiers don't work…

Floating system for the cultivation of babyleaf, teenleaf, head lettuce, and herbs

The floating system, simply put, the cultivation of crops on substrate-filled growing trays floating on a 30-centimeter water layer, has undergone…

Alternating between Ho Chi Minh and Bangkok:

HortEx Vietnam to join forces with Agritechnica Asia

The organizers of HortEx Vietnam, Nova Exhibitions from the Netherlands and VEAS from Vietnam are pleased to announce that an agreement has been…

Wade Mann, senior grower at Family Fresh Farms in Australia:

"The benefit of using climate screens to influence the radiation-temperature ratio was a big revelation for me"

Throughout 2023, the Plant Empowerment philosophy helped Wade Mann, senior grower at Family Fresh Farms in Australia, to “refine the curve” for the…

Spring-like temperatures in the middle of winter and protests in France have prompted this decision:

Quality Standard Extension activated for Andalusian long/black eggplant

The Crisis Committee of the Fruits and Vegetables Interprofessional of Andalusia, Hortyfruta, has again carried out its weekly analysis of the…

Fruit Logistica magazine FreshPlaza/Primeur now available online (English/German)

Fruit Logistica will be held from February 7 to 9 in Berlin. FreshPlaza and Primeur have joined together to publish a 150-page tradeshow magazine. It…

Rinsing method needed to clean virus sensor

During the meeting of the Program Management Board of Kennis in je Kas (KijK) on December 12, the project "More and safer recirculation of drainage…

Miguel Gonzalez was one of the first in the Netherlands to import Spanish strawberries:

"As Valentine's Day approaches, people start thinking about strawberries"

The Spanish strawberry season is in full swing at MG Fruit in the Netherlands. "Strawberries have been one of our range's staple products since we…

Post-Brexit checks on EU fruit and vegetables entering UK delayed until October

The UK government has announced that checks on fruit and vegetables coming in from the European Union will not commence until the end of October at the…

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Scientists tailor iodine and potassium content of microgreens

In a significant development for personalized nutrition, researchers in Italy have cultivated microgreens with bespoke nutritional profiles to serve…

I put a salad bar in my fridge

Micah Enriquez, a New Jersey-based DIY digital creator, has gained attention for her innovative fridge salad bar hack shared on her Make It With Micah channels. Aiming to…

An odd, unprecedented Moroccan early vegetables campaign

The late start to the Moroccan early vegetable season, after a difficult development summer, has disrupted the normal course of the Moroccan campaign.…

UK: Project linksAI with automation and control to improve indoor farming sustainability

A project led by LettUs Grow - in collaboration with Fotenix, Rothamsted Research, CHAP, and Vertically Urban - is said to revolutionize the Total…

Nigeria: Agriculture commissioner suspended amid greenhouse projects infractions probe

Nigerian Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has taken decisive action against alleged infractions by the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural…

Peat-free potting mixes supplier expands advisory board

PittMoss recently announced the appointment of Micki Seibel to the company's advisory board. According to Brian Scott, president & CEO of PittMoss,…

David & Goliath Farms:

UAE: Going from 3 to 25 high-tech hydroponic greenhouses

Ever since their 'Work from Dubai' project, David & Goliath Farms has grown quite a lot and has had their hands full consulting for various projects,…

CEO for new Agri-Tech Centres announced

In the autumn of 2023, three Agri-Tech Centres – Agri-EPI, CHAP, and CIEL – formally announced their intention to merge in April 2024 to form an…

Adoption of aeroponic technology to ensure virus free seed production: Dr Kausar

Caretaker Minister for the National Food Security and Research Dr. Kausar Abdullah Malik recently said that the adoption of aeroponic technology would…

Ukrainian banks not ready to support greenhouse investments

The payback period for a new greenhouse project in Ukraine stands at a minimum of 8–10 years, making banks hesitant to engage in such lengthy commitments,…

All within established tolerances:

USDA: "Residue profiles on imported produce different than locally grown produce"

When pesticide residues are found on foods, they are nearly always at levels below the tolerance or maximum amount of a pesticide allowed to remain in…

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US: New horticultural lighting consortium formed

The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) is formed of a Horticultural Lighting Controls Technical Working Group that will advise and assist the DLC in…

MBO Horti Technics & Management program revamped:

"Greater focus on data science and green digitization"

MBO Westland, located in the World Horti Center in Naaldwijk, the Netherlands, will be presenting its completely revamped Horti Technics & Management…

Ecovalia takes legal action against the former minister for this intolerable attack on Spain's organic sector:

Former French minister Ségolène Royal declares that Spanish organic products "are a scam"

The Spanish organic production professional association will denounce former French minister Ségolène Royal to the Attorney General's Office and the European…

UK research indicates leafy greens could be better for oral health than mouthwash

Research has revealed that over 50% of adults in the UK and US suffer from gum disease. Common remedies include mouthwash and antibiotics, which unfortunately…

"We offer assistance in setting up a Fresh Produce, Food, or Agri business entity in the Netherlands"

Up&Up Talent Solutions, known as a Fresh Produce Specialist in Recruitment, has now branched out to help foreign businesses that want to set up their…

Government warns protesters to avoid Rungis and major cities:

French farmers target Aldi and Lidl in protest over low prices

French farmers have been protesting against Aldi and Lidl, accusing them of unfair pricing. They have targeted the supermarkets by blocking roads and…

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Lidl Switzerland has lowered the prices on over 100 organic products, including fruit and vegetables

Lidl has revealed the top-selling products in Ireland: Fruit and vegetables topping the list this January

UK: Morrisons shoppers to join management meetings as chain seeks revivalMorrisons is inviting shoppers to management meetings and holding monthly…