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Rooftop greenhouse Agrotopia is taking shape

Little by little, the roof greenhouse on the crate shed of the REO Auction in Roeselare is taking shape. Compared to the very first visible work, there is already a real…

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BioPersi+ addition to the Biobee arsenal

New rearing method allows for better production predatory mite

Going against all odds the scientific literature and decades of practical recorded experience, a BioBee Sde Eliyahu R&D team, headed by R&D Entomologists Arnon Tabic and Tom…

Turn off the lights to turn on savings

Greenhouse growers have several ways to control and reduce energy costs. In all cases, it’s best to first understand the electricity market and the different rate options. By…

Thomas Bos, Thomasol:

"Cold front causes Spanish greenhouse and open field vegetable prices to shoot up"

The ongoing cold front in Italy has now hit Spain too. It has caused a sudden shortage in the Spanish vegetable sector. "The nights are at around freezing point here in…

Two pot basils resistant to downy-mildew developed

After years of research, seeds development and sales company Fenix has brought into the market two downy-mildew resistant hybrids specifically designed for pots production:…

HortiContact 2021 moves to 2022

The upcoming edition of the greenhouse horticulture exhibition HortiContact, which was planned on 23, 24 and 25 February 2021 in Evenementenhal Gorinchem, will be moved to 22,…

Funds will support genomics research for $3 billion crop

Seed industry grants $5 million for research into downy mildew on lettuce

Researchers at the University of California, Davis, will use the genomics of lettuce to combat a pathogen that causes losses in the $3 billion industry each year. The…

"Even in the past, corona year, the Netherlands was still a global fresh fruit and vegetable player"

In 2020, the Netherlands proved it again - this country is a global fresh fruit and vegetable player. Overseas sales of these products rose by six percent, to…

$20 million raised to improve farm management in Asia

CropIn, a global artificial intelligence and data-led agri-tech organization empowering stakeholders to reimagine agriculture with data, has raised US$20…

Jacqueline Monden, De Kruidenaer, the Netherlands

"Cautious non-European herb farming could lead to shortages"

In Europe, the closure of the hospitality sector has greatly affected fresh herb sales. This is evident to Jacqueline Monden. She and Christ Monden run De Kruidenaer herb farm…

AR glasses also work in a greenhouse without WiFi

A greenhouse resembles a Faraday cage: the steel construction prevents that some radiation can reach the inside of the greenhouse. For example, it is difficult to get a good…

New Ontario Agriculture Worker Safety and Awareness Certificate launched

The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) has launched an online training program for workers new to the agricultural sector, created in partnership with the University of…

Special Water 2021

Dutch grower's closed water supply was already innovative 40 years ago

On 5 January 1981, a Dutch grower close off his water supply. He had found traces of a toxic disinfectant in his tap water. This was the subject of the Dutch Broadcasting…

University of Florida

virtual field day, January 20

Cultivar evaluation of compact vegetables for patio and indoor gardening

This virtual field day hosted by University of Florida will provide greenhouse growers with information on new compact tomato, pepper, and cucumber cultivars for patio and…

India: Entrepreneurs decided to explore the new trend in farming

With a family business in bio-pesticides, organic farming and indoor horticulture, Anisha Goel was no stranger to the toll excessive chemicals have on the body, the loopholes…
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Zimbabwe's largest seed company optimistic on business activity after COVID

Zimbabwe’s largest seed company Seed Co is optimistic that business activity in its regional operations will pick up, buoyed by food security programmes across the continent.…

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Hydroponics to complement traditional farming methods

After losing all their vegetable crops to a 100-year-flood during the summer of 2008 in Indiana, traditional farm couple Darin and Deb Kelly decided to try a soil-less farming…

Ghanaian public urged to use greenhouse technology vegetables

The public, including restaurant operators, have been advised to use more locally produced greenhouse vegetables to guarantee human safety and wellbeing. Mr Abobo Alphonsus,…

How farming techniques can help soils absorb carbon from air

With global atmospheric carbon dioxide levels rising significantly, Valent BioSciences produced a new video showcasing a viable solution. This video stresses…

Veganuary taken up by rising number of people trying plant-based alternatives to meat

UK: Record 500,000 people pledge to eat only vegan food in January

A record 500,000 people have signed up to the Veganuary challenge to eat only plant-based foods for a month. The milestone is double the number who pledged to go vegan for…

Californian company fined for for PACA Violations

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Poblano Fresh Produce Corp. (Poblano Fresh), Los Angeles, Calif., for violating the…

CRISPR picture emerges on European Union GMO directive

A European Court ruling widely interpreted to mean that all gene-edited organisms are GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) may not be as prescriptive as many first assumed.…

Nearly 80,000 pounds of produce grown for food pantries statewide

Master Gardener Volunteers from across Ohio grew nearly 80,000 pounds of produce in 2020 statewide and donated it all to 101 food pantries in cities and towns across the…

Large-scale bitcoin mining can help greenhouse growing

Energy consumption from Bitcoin mining is massive, and people are taking notice. The increases have been scaling fast, with mining energy usage quickly…

MSU Horticulture faculty members ranked in top 2% of their field

In 2019, data was collected to identify the top 100,000 scientists worldwide based upon their published research (Ioannidis et al., \ 2019). This publicly available dataset…

Complete COVID-proof restaurant greenhouse built in Milford, US.

Eating out amongst the plants

Greenhouses and igloos should begin springing up in downtown Milford this week. The temporary outdoor structures will allow selected restaurants to offer sit-down options…

Edinburgh-based agritech business appoints Chief Operating Officer

IGS, the Edinburgh-headquartered agritech and smart spaces business is gearing up for significant growth in 2021 as it welcomes aboard Andrew Lloyd as Chief…

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Kenya: "More earnings, but huge proportion of it went to the payment of air freights"

Horticulture is the third largest foreign exchange earner and has undergone a transformation over the last 50 years garnering around 150 billion annually and contributes…

Chinese red chilli prices rising to 40 yuan per kilo

Chilli prices on the market have soared recently, reaching as high as 40 yuan per kilo for red chilis. It is widely believed in the industry that the imbalance…

Environment Secretary George Eustice: “We will always back our farmers and growers"

UK seasonal visas for fruit and vegetable pickers to be trebled

For this year’s harvest, the number of workers permitted to travel to the UK to pick and package fruit and vegetables will be trebled. The Seasonal Workers…

British pound faces rough weather as lockdowns spoil post-Brexit party

There seems to be a bumpy ride ahead for the British pound as tighter lockdown measures are expected to offset Brexit deal optimism that propelled the currency…

Leonardo’s Produce joins FreshEdge

Leonardo’s Produce (“Leonardo’s”), a distributor of fresh produce and specialty products, joined FreshEdge, a family of produce and specialty food companies…

Nigeria sees drop in tomato prices - markets witness supply glut

Tomato sellers in Enugu, the capital of Enugu State in Nigeria, attribute the current drop in the price of their produce to seasonal factors, as markets…

United Fresh launches 117th Congress Meet and Greet Series

United Fresh welcomes the 117th Congress, sworn in on Sunday, January 3, 2021 to Washington, D.C. This new congress, which includes 67 freshman members of the…

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