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Is this star-shaped tube the new greenhouse star?

Already a fixture in Polish greenhouses are star-shaped heating pipes, an innovation from Polish tomato and strawberry grower and inventor Andrzej…

José Miguel Góngora, Exibas.

“It not easy to find twines that don’t crush the plant while also being compostable and easy to use”

"Tutoring is an important and recurring practice in greenhouses. However, it is not easy to find twines that don't crush the plant while also being…

Official opening of UK's first Centre of Excellence in greenhouse growing

A new education centre developed to inspire and train the next generation of UK salad and vegetable growers was officially opened by Roger Gough,…

Harold Paivarinta with Red Sun Farms

“Sustainability will become even more integral to conducting business”

There's probably not a single produce company that doesn't use the word 'sustainability' in their mission, vision, or objectives. However, what does…

state-of-the-art blueberry nursery to be realized

US blueberry genetics company expands in Romania

Fall Creek announces the acquisition of a 50-hectare land parcel in Moara Vlasiei (Romania) from Portland Trust, a prominent real estate developer, to…

New CEO and new product lines for Valoya

Greenlux Lighting Solutions will not only bring their new Valoya products to this year's GreenTech, but will also bring their new CEO. Effective as of…

Life Cycle Analysis for high-tech greenhouses introduced

In response to the pressing challenges of climate change, food security, and a growing world population, Van der Hoeven introduces the Life Cycle…

The influence of sensors on AI is huge

How can AI help growers grow better and produce more? And what role do sensors play in this? Lotte Adema, Product Manager at Source.ag, joins us to…

Strategy Manager expands with the crop cucumber

Since the launch of the Strategy Manager in 2022, LetsGrow.com has continuously developed this tool for creating crop strategies. Initially, it enabled…

App to provide growers with 24/7 insight into their greenhouse activities

This year at GreenTech, Ridder will introduce an intuitive app that provides growers with 24/7 insight into their greenhouse activities, anytime,…

Guava and banana plants in Nature Fresh Farms facility

AI, automation, drones, and genetic science are impacting the way we grow — from cucumbers, spinach, peppers, and even tropical fruit. These…

ZA: Sustainable farming hub at UJ rolling with urban agriculture

The Centre for Ecological Intelligence (CEI) at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) is an innovative hub dedicated to advancing sustainable urban…

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Dutch cotton comes from greenhouses

Cotton doesn't grow in the Netherlands. It is too cold here, even with climate change. So the fashion industry depends on countries such as India,…

Grow beautifully anywhere with Anthura

Why growing flowering pot plants actually works in vertical farms

"Vertical farming is often used to grow lettuce and baby leaves, which are relatively inexpensive crops. Despite this, its cultivation is using the…

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New Zealand: Tech future proofs hort operation

A couple of challenging years has not stopped one of the country's leading commercial growers from investing in state-ofthe- art technology. This comes…

DGD welcomes hundreds of international guests during GreenTech

From June 11 to 13, during GreenTech at RAI Amsterdam, Dutch Greenhouse Delta (DGD) will host hundreds of guests from around the world. With a packed…

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AU: Robots to boost veggie growers’ tech

Aussie vegetable growers are set to gain a competitive edge with exclusive trials of cutting-edge global machinery under a groundbreaking new program.…

Study shows how strawberry growers can use less pesticide to control destructive chilli thrips

Florida strawberry growers can use less pesticide and save money as they try to control a mighty pest known as chilli thrips, University of Florida…

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Mexico’s 2024 tomato production forecast at 3.30 million tons

Mexico's 2024 tomato production is forecast at 3.30 million metric tons (MMT), a two percent increase over 2023, driven by export demand and investment…

Ontario fruit growers receive funding to increase climate resilience

Ontario's apple and tender fruit growers have been allocated nearly $1.1 million by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. This funding aims to support initiatives…

Eastern India

Extreme heatwave threatens vegetable crops, but rains may raise yields

India has been experiencing record heatwave conditions, significantly affecting vegetable crops. The federal government is closely monitoring the situation to…

Hortifrut to have a new CEO starting July

Starting July 1, 2024, and following an extensive international search process, Mr. Héctor Enrique Luján Valladolid will be appointed by Hortifrut as…

US (FL): Recall of whole cucumbers because of possible health risk

Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. of Delray, Florida, is recalling whole cucumbers shipped to certain states from May 17th through May 21st, 2024, due to…

$5.3 million investment will double irradiation capacity at the Steritech facility in Melbourne

Hort Connections 2024: Ag Minister makes funding announcements to boost export and trade

The Federal Agriculture Minister has used Hort Connections 2024 to make some key funding announcements for the fresh produce industry. Senator Murray…

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Milton Keynes’s first checkout-free store using Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology has opened

Further strike action by Morrisons staff has been suspended

New Zealand: 60 years of New World historyNew World has played a significant role in the lives of New Zealanders, with the recognisable red and black…