The state of the berry industry at the International Soft Fruit Conference:

Supply is the key challenge in the soft fruit market

Things have become more challenging in the soft fruit industry, said Bart Jongeneelen of Delphy this morning at the opening of the International Soft…

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Netherlands: Real-time feedback on how plants respond to the environment

“Before I used Gardin, I mainly focused on the climate conditions in the greenhouse. I tried to set this as optimally as possible for the plants. With…

Limgroup unveils F1 hybrid strawberry variety

Limgroup has unveiled its F1 Hybrid Strawberries concept at the International Soft Fruit Conference. The launch of Limgroup's first strawberry variety…

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Uzbekistan: Digital Villages Initiative transforms greenhouse farming for better livelihoods

Sitting in a field in the heart of Uzbekistan's Fergana Valley, Shaodatkhon Oripova's greenhouse isn't just the simple structure it used to be. It's…

Niels Mathlener started as global business manager for Growcoon and Nygaia

On December 1, 2023, Niels Mathlener (45) took up his position as global business manager at Klasmann-Deilmann. His major task will be strengthening…

"At the moment there is enough demand for strawberries in the European market"

The strawberry harvest in the Spanish province of Huelva has started with some delay this year compared to previous campaigns. "The harvest of the…

US: Report finds inequities persist for women farmers

New research published by American Farmland Trust in a report, The State of Gender Equity in U.S. Agriculture, found that key disparities persist in…

New labor-saving robot unveiled

Philadelphia-based Burro has launched a new product, Burro Grande, a labor-saving robot. In terms of capabilities, Burro Grande expands beyond people scale (500 lb. payload,…

Is the calabaza the next great gourd for growers in the southeastern U.S.?

If you have eaten at various Caribbean, Central, or South American restaurants, you might be familiar with a specialty pumpkin called the calabaza.…

Turkmen farmers combat the cold by heating greenhouses with wood

Turkmen farmers are facing challenges due to the cold winter weather while cultivating vegetables in private greenhouses, as the use of gas is prohibited. In…

UK companies line up for Fruit Logistica, Berlin, February 7-9, 2024:

Commercial Horticultural Association announces UK pavilion exhibitors at Fruit Logistica

Fruit Logistica covers every single sector of the fresh produce business and provides a complete picture of the latest innovations, products, and…

Israeli farmers advocate for the return of Palestinian workers amidst labor shortage

In the face of a severe labor shortage, the farming community in Israel is urging the reintegration of Palestinian workers into agricultural fields. The…

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Study reveals key molecular mechanisms involved in development of tomato plant

In an article published in the journal Development, researchers at the University of São Paulo's Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture (ESALQ-USP) in…

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Uzbekistan develops edible COVID-19 vaccine made from tomato

Uzbek scientists have created an edible COVID-19 vaccine synthesized from the common tomato called TOMAVAC, says the Frontiers research journal…

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Webinar on January 16, 11AM ET

Tipburn management for vertical farm lettuce production

A new webinar launched by OptimIA for its Indoor Ag Science cafe elaborates on Tipburn management through a controlled environment for vertical farm…

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Latvia: Tomatoes and cucumbers keep growing throughout winter

Latvian Television visited several greenhouses on January 9 to see how they were coping. The dark period of the year has been well spent in greenhouses…

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Qatar: Agriculture sector projected to amount over $170.87mln in 2024

Qatar’s agriculture industry is expected to witness buoyant growth this year, as the market size is anticipated to reach $170.95m (QR622.34m),…

New sea link to transport tomatoes from North Africa to Liverpool

Dutch shipping operator WEC Lines is launching a new freight service that will connect Agadir in Morocco with the Port of Liverpool. The new route is…

Bayer announces key leadership changes for its Crop Science division

Bayer is applying several key changes to the Executive Leadership Team of its Crop Science Division. Malu Nachreiner Brian Naber will assume the position…

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Crop protection firm to acquire rights to Syngenta's active ingredient cyromazine

Gowan has entered into agreements with Syngenta Crop Protection AG to acquire global rights to the active ingredient cyromazine. The acquisition…

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US (MN): University partners with farms on deep winter greenhouse tech

Grant money is available to a limited number of Minnesota farmers to build winter greenhouses for growing fresh produce. The opportunity, supported by…

New leadership remains steadfast in commitment to promoting urban agriculture, healthy living:

US (TX): Texas A&M AgriLife Research names new directorship of center at Dallas

Daniel Leskovar, Ph.D., and Ambika Chandra, Ph.D., assumed the roles of director and assistant director at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and…

SIVAL trade fair January 16 – 18, 2024:

German cellulose climbing aids to be presented at French trade Fair

The future of plant cultivation is green - in the truest sense of the word - according to the German company CompoPac, a producer of sustainable…

Truck drivers' protest: vehicle shortage causes 25-30 percent vegetable price increase

As India’s nationwide protests have led to a shortage of trucks, many vegetables have been unable to be transported. Retail sellers have demanded the…

Farmers considering quitting as Coles and Woolworths seem to make all the profits

Australia’s peak farm body, the National Farmers Federation, has backed the call for the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to launch an…

MDE Automation innovation:

New gripper automates fruit and vegetable punnet packaging process

Three years ago, the Dutch company MDE Automation took its first steps into the fresh produce sector with a completely new line for optimizing chicory…

KukuNaturSeal:

Safe and sustainable top seal cover for cardboard trays

A plastic-free net designed to safely cover cardboard trays thanks to the top seal technology, allowing the produce to be visible and "breathe" - we…

Canadian fruit and vegetable growers express concern over proposed Federal Plastics Registry

Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) has expressed concern that the proposed Federal Plastics Registry could impose additional administrative…

Israeli conflict exacerbates food insecurity, says Leket Israel's annual report

As per the annual report released by Leket Israel, the ongoing conflict with Hamas is intensifying the plight of the 1.4 million Israelis unable to…

In 2023, the average price of Andalusian pepper, from origin to destination, increased by up to 118%

According to a report prepared by Hortoinfo based on data from the Observatory of Prices and Markets of the Junta de Andalucía, there's a notable difference…

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BLE report Week 1:

Spanish and Turkish goods topped the vine tomato market

Cherry tomatoes predominantly came from Italy and the Netherlands, while beef tomatoes were mainly from Spain and Turkey. Round tomatoes were primarily…

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Costco confirming the closure of a major store

Tesco and Marks & Spencer: Christmas winners

UK: East of England Co-op goes viralThe newest East of England Co-op store that opened in Chelmsford, opposite the station, has been gaining traction…