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A 'soft landing' for beneficials with automatic dispenser

A request from a Canadian strawberry grower is behind the development of a new automatic dispenser for beneficial insects, recently introduced to the general public. The…

Cross-continental collaboration beneficial in developing packaging lines

Demand for sustainable packaging solutions continues to increase globally. In response, the Netherlands-headquartered JASA Packaging Solutions opened a US branch in 2018,…

Director Jan van Dijk bids farewell to Holland Heater after 36 years of service

On March 1, 2023, Jan van Dijk will be leaving Holland Heater, the company that his father, Jan Sr., founded in 1976. Since then, the company has grown from its humble…

NL: Kazakhstan delegation visits World Horti Center in Westland

On February 15, a high-level delegation of Kazakhstani governmental officials and investors, led by the Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…

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The ins and outs of Plant Empowerment presented in free online webinar

After the success of the two-day workshop in Canada last May, which was attended by more than 100 growers, investors, and other horticulture professionals, the organizers host…

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Philippines: La Trinidad farmers urged to adopt elevated strawberry farming

The municipal government of La Trinidad has urged farmers to adopt elevated strawberry farming to produce three times their regular yield and battle the effects of land…

Michel Zeelen joins Limgroup as account manager

On March 1, 2023, Michel Zeelen will join Limgroup in the position of Account Manager Strawberry, to strengthen the sales team. Michel is no stranger to the agricultural…

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US (RI): Huge greenhouse still moving ahead, although slower than planned

As Exeter’s mammoth, 25-acre greenhouse project appears back on track after a battle over local oversight, a similar-size model of the future of agriculture, planned beside…

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Alternative techniques such as hydroponic cultivation and vertical farming are increasingly popular

Novelfarm, the fair dedicated to hydroponic cultivation and vertical farming that ended on February 16, is a small and hyper-specialized event with a high degree of research…

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The UK's gas prices are causing a major tomato shortage

Tomatoes are some of the most versatile fruits. They are the base for many sauces and soups. They're packed full of fiber, potassium, vitamin C, and folate, so you can feel…

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The PGI Senise Pepper is not affected by overproduction

Together with the strawberry, the PGI Senise pepper is a characteristic product of the local heritage of the region of Basilicata; both of them generate quite high yields for…
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US (SC): State University launches indoor farming research program

South Carolina State University’s 1890 Research and Extension arm is launching a new controlled environment agriculture program. Brandon Huber, who joined the university in…

Earthquake aftermath: Turkish vegetables become more expensive for Georgian buyers

The winter market for fresh fruits and vegetables in Georgia is heavily dependent on imports from Turkey. Last week, the EastFruit wholesale price monitoring…

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US (KY): High school senior operates hydroponic greenhouse, food used in cafeteria

A Carroll County High School (CCHS) student operates a hydroponic greenhouse. According to a press release, senior Peyton Murray orchestrates the growing of "hundreds of heads…

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Iran: Greenhouses established in over 10 hectares of lands in Kordestan

Greenhouses have been established and started their activity on over 10 hectares of land in the Kordestan province, in the west of Iran, in the current Iranian calendar year…

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New solar panels harness the full light spectrum to improve crop yields

According to a new study from the University of California, the blue part of the light spectrum is the most efficient for solar energy production, while the red part is better…

Organic Produce Summit 2023 attendee registration opens

With general and retailer registration now open and planning well underway for educational sessions and keynote presentations, Organic Produce Summit 2023, which will be held…

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Sticky traps inform decision making in tomatoes

“Access to accurate pest data enables growers and advisers to make informed decisions - to design appropriate preventative or curative control strategies and set appropriate…

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Batch of fresh strawberries infected with a quarantine harmful object to Armenia

On February 4, 2023, the Office of the Rosselkhoznadzor for the city of Moscow, the Moscow and Tula regions at the phytosanitary control post located at the cargo terminal of…

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AI can track bees on camera

Artificial intelligence (AI) offers a new way to track the insect pollinators essential to farming. In a new study, we installed miniature digital cameras and computers inside…

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“One acre produces 20% to 50% more greens depending on the variety"

The future of farming may be taking place at Naples Fresh on Immokalee Road. The family-owned hydroponic farm uses recirculated water, modern technology, and science to grow…

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Fresh start for season 2023.We're very happy about the quality and uniformity of the young plants.They are already 3 days in the greenhouse, the first buds start developing.

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US (MO): Local farms partner with farm-to-table restaurants

In Missouri, there are over 27 million acres of farmland and nearly 100,000 operating farms, each with its own purpose and products. Many farms across the state contribute to…

Water Ways to present new computerized control systems for smart irrigation and fertigation

Water Ways Technologies announced that its fully owned Canadian subsidiary, Heartnut Grove WWT (HGWWT), will be presenting "computerized labor saving control systems for…

Last season, the price of conventional vine tomatoes surpassed that of organic tomatoes

According to the information provided by the Junta de Andalucía Observatory of Prices and Markets, consulted by Hortoinfo, during the 2021/2022 campaign,…

"The cold snap in Europe is behind the rise in fresh produce prices in Morocco"

Fruit and vegetable prices have taken off in Morocco, prompting the Moroccan government to ban exports of potatoes, onions, and tomatoes to West Africa. According to Mr. Mehdi…

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Registrations open for Hort Connections 2023

Growers and members of the vegetable, fruit, nut, and floral industries are encouraged to register early for Hort Connections 2023, the biggest business and networking…

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