Tomato grower finds success in taking matters into their own hands

On a dark December Wednesday, Maurice Langeslag, together with Nikki and Tom Peters from Wim Peters Nurseries, were setting up a large party tent while…

How fluctuating light conditions affect plant growth

Dr. Shuyang Zhen, an assistant professor at Texas A&M University, is exploring a new area of research with the help of Alina luminaires from RAYN…

The Rimini-based Bernardi company:

Twenty acres of greenhouses for the cultivation of vegetables and melons

The first 6 hectares, out of a total of 20, of greenhouses that will allow the Bernardi company to extend the season of melons and other vegetables in…

Mariana Zapata, from Proexport: "Murcia and southeastern Spain need very little water to produce"

2023 closed with lower Spanish fruit and vegetable export volumes, but an increase in value

Spanish fresh fruit and vegetable exports closed 2023 with a 5% growth in terms of value, which ranged between 16.6 and 16.8 billion euros, according…

Vertify renovates Honselersdijk location

The Vertify location at Zwethlaan 52 in Honselersdijk, nestled in the heart of Westland, is currently undergoing a renovation to be fully up-to-date…

Cucumber growers blame insecticide for yield loss

A group of Dutch cucumber growers has filed a lawsuit against a group of crop protection parties. They suspect an insecticide was the cause behind fruit…

Russia: Vegetable grower cuts costs thanks to innovation

In Bashkiria, in the Tuymaz region, a vegetable grower at the Vek state farm reduced costs thanks to innovation. Despite facing challenges like staff shortages…

End-of-year celebrations stimulated demand for Moroccan strawberries

Demand for Moroccan strawberries improved at the end of the year both on the local market and for export. Larache-based strawberry grower Oussama…

Agroz partners with Microsoft to boost Malaysian agriculture

Malaysian agriculture technology company Agroz Group Sdn Bhd is building its Agroz Farm Operating System (Agroz OS) and Agroz Copilot for Farmers using…

New berry vending machines delights Estonians

It seems Estonians can't get enough of their favorite berries with a new berry vending machine supplied by No Bananas. The machine supplies…

US (MI): MDARD announces specialty crop block grant opportunity

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) announced a request for proposals through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program…

Man who weighed prime beef cuts as bananas appears before court

Stephen Brennan, 31, appeared before Longford District Court for stealing beef from a supermarket by misrepresenting it as bananas at the self-service…

Daxel Logistics & Solutions Benelux continues under new name

From today on, we are officially called Getting Logistics Done. Daxel Benelux is now separated from the parent company, Daxel Italy, and continues under the…

Texas company caught in disagreement over Mexican-grown tomatoes

A coalition of U.S. tomato farmers and distributors is pushing to eliminate a cross-border agreement they say has failed to stop Mexican producers from gutting…

Horticulture Wales and Woodland Skills Centre to promote horticulture in Denbighshire and Flintshire

Horticulture Wales and the Woodland Skills Centre are thrilled to be continuing their partnership over the next year in Flintshire and Denbighshire,…

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How growers can avoid falling victim to frauds

Farmers routinely handle high-dollar transactions — and the nature of the payments, often through unsecure methods, leaves them susceptible to foul…

US (VA): Children to explore greenhouse cultivation during ag literacy week

Children throughout Virginia will explore greenhouse gardening and popular fruits and vegetables during Agriculture Literacy Week, March 18-22. Logan’s…

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US (CO): Commissioner Greenberg appointed to USDA Urban Agriculture & Innovative Production federal advisory committee

Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture Kate Greenberg was recently appointed by USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack to serve on the United States Department of…

US (FL): Prolific blueberry scientist named Horticulture Crop Breeding Endowed Chair

A veteran blueberry researcher has been named the University of Florida’s Horticulture Crop Breeding Endowed Chair, recognizing the royalties generated…

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Farmers Pick co-founder Josh Brooks-Duncan:

'Queensland floods will not affect fruit and vegetable prices too much ahead of Christmas'

Australians are worried about a pre-Christmas price surge due to the impact of the Queensland floods on the nation's fruit and vegetable supplies.…

Innovation and e-commerce considered vital for Jordan’s agricultural-led growth

According to Jordanian agriculture experts, effective development programs, technological innovation and e-commerce are crucial tools for an agriculture-led…

NL: Catholic Christmas celebration at greenhouse builder

In the days leading up to Christmas Eve, the business premises of greenhouse builder Havecon were transformed into a festive space. This year, the…

Tomato farmers Bangladesh see bumper production and fair prices

Tomatoes produced in Chandina, Barura, Daudkandi, Homna, Burichang, and Debidwar are being sold in one of the country's vegetable markets in the…

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Sonae will close the Go Natural supermarkets by the end of January

Jumbo exceeding the €10bln sales threshold for the first time

SPAR Austria wins the "Future of European Commerce" AwardWith its innovative "Fruit and vegetables 3 days fresher" campaign, SPAR Austria won the…