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CEA farming models can be a profitable option for Caribbean growers

The state of horticulture in the Caribbean

With ever scarcer resources, prices of fertilizers and energy spiking recently, doing more with less has become paramount when it comes to growing food. It should go without…

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New 5.000m2 greenhouse project in Iraq

J. Huete International is participating in the construction of 5,000 m2 greenhouses in Erbil (Iraq). The Spanish company provides the structure, the plastic covering, the…

New greenhouse lighting helps researchers’ urgent need for speed

As a plant breeder, Milcah Kigoni faces enemies every season. Pests. Disease. Weather. But her most relentless nemesis is time. New lights in the University of Illinois Plant…

Increasing the natural vanilla market by creating bigger demand for existing players

"We have integrated all the growing processes of vanilla production; the vertical, the active - and the industrial part at the same time. Bringing an innovative solution to…

US (NC): $2.2M investment for blueberry farm

Carofin and Carolina Financial Securities has successfully raised $2.2M in Participating Preferred Membership Interests for Berry Capital Management, an SPV…

The output value of hypoglycemic peppers reaches 1.5 million/hectare

"Ordinary peppers are 2.0 RMB/kg, 'hypoglycemic peppers' are 20RMB/kg, ordinary peppers can yield 37,500 kg/hectare, and 'hypoglycemic peppers' can yield…

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Container farming gains momentum

Ten more Demetra containers for vertical farming will be installed at the company Eas Tibia in Oristano, Italy. The company already has a Vertical farming container where it…

"The system hinges on the picker wearing a digital supervisor that reads any activity or event that they do"

The Australian digital harvesting solution's yielding has improved productivity from pre-commercial trials

An Australian ag-tech solutions company is already receiving international interest for its innovative technology, which it says has huge productivity benefits for fruit and…

Ukraine: cabinet allocates grants to create gardens and greenhouses

The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 11 billion in grants for the creation of gardens and greenhouses. The government has said this in a statement, Ukrainian News Agency…

September 19 - 21

Plug & cutting conference 2022: "start seeding smarter solutions for better performance"

This year’s Plug & Cutting Conference for growers and young plant producers will be in Denver, Colorado, from September 19 - 21. This conference provides the…

New head of research and development at Vineland Research and Innovation Centre

Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (Vineland) has appointed Darby McGrath, PhD, as Vice President, Research and Development. In her new role, McGrath will guide the…

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LettUs Grow got on their bikes to travel from London to Amsterdam for Greentech

Last week, LettUs Grow attended Greentech, the horticultural event that brings together industry experts and innovators to connect, network, share knowledge and do business.…
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А ton of infected peppers were brought to Russia from North Macedonia

About a ton of infected peppers were brought to the Kaliningrad region from North Macedonia.   Service staff carried out quarantine control of 16 tons of vegetables from the Balkan Peninsula. The…

Van Oers United begins operating under new label: Primeale United

Van Oers United will combine all its activities under a new label: Primeale United. This change marks the start of a new phase for the company, complete with a…

Fischer Farms hires new sales director

The vertical farming company, Fischer Farms, has welcomed a new sales director to the team as its approach to sustainable and responsible food production…

Duda Farm Fresh Foods announces CEO-elect

Duda Farm Fresh Foods, a wholly-owned subsidiary of DUDA and grower of fresh vegetables and citrus, announces the company's president, Samuel "Sammy" Duda, has…

Anselmi Hakkarainen, Ansari’s manager:

"Finnish growers must switch from heating with peat to much pricier wood chips"

In Finland, floriculture is done on about 114 hectares. There are roughly 419 flower farms, with an average area of no more than 2,700m2. Production is rarely done year-round,…

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530 tons of products from Azerbaijan were not permitted into Russia

Since the beginning of June, the Caucasian Interregional Directorate of the Rosselkhoznadzor banned around 530.6 tons of imported crop products from Azerbaijan into Russia.  According…

Australia's biggest cucumber farm will be a boon for traditional owners

Australia's biggest cucumber farm will be developed in Western Australia as part of a joint venture between traditional owners and an established Australian…

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'Agriculture would disappear': Advocates pushing for farm labor protections in NJ

Jannet G. commutes about two hours every day to plant and harvest crops at a farm in New Jersey to support her three children and partner at home in Pennsylvania. She has been…

Irish infants win a greenhouse for their school

A bunch of budding gardeners in Portlaoise have won a greenhouse for their school. Excited senior infants at Portlaoise Educate Together NS celebrate the sweet success after…

Bankable loan to promote the country's first glass greenhouse

Tsingsky Technology (Tsingsky) was established in February 2014. It has been focusing on comprehensive solutions for tomato and vegetable factories centered on thin-skinned,…

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UK growers warn of unpicked crops going to waste due to worker shortage

Norfolk's farming leaders warned that expanding a seasonal workers visa scheme is not enough to fill a shortfall that is already leaving crops unpicked and wasted. The…

Air freight demand begins to decrease amid global economic turmoil

The strong cargo demand that helped airlines stay afloat during the Covid pandemic is showing signs of softening amid growing economic uncertainty. The latter, in part, has…

Andalucía's agri-food exports reach a record €5.4 billion

With 14.3% growth in the first four months of this year, the Andalusían agri-food sector has become the driving force behind the regional economy in terms of…

The transport strike would affect 250,000 tons of fruit and vegetables for export and 200,000 tons for the national market

According to FEPEX, a new transporters strike would affect a total of 250,000 tons of fruit and vegetables destined for foreign markets and 200,000 tons for…

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DE: 'Dutch and Belgian tomatoes formed the basis of the offer'

Dutch and Belgian tomatoes formed the basis of the supply. The supplies were quite limited. Also, the presence of the domestic and Italian offers dropped off a little.…

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Global Produce & Floral Show launches

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has officially launched The Global Produce & Floral Show. The show will be held October 27-29 in Orlando,…

Canadian greens distributor launches new salad kit line

The Star Group’s Inspired Greens, a Canadian living lettuce brand, is set for an early July launch of a line of side salads. Five new salads will be available in kits that…

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