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Equilibrium capital and Houweling’s Group announce LED investment and expansion

"Ideal opportunity to support agricultural business in Utah"

Equilibrium Capital and Houweling’s Group are continuing to enhance their sustainability profile with the announcement of an investment to retrofit their existing 28-acre Utah…

Vacancies:

"I've fortunately learned to keep calm"

"A Dutch greenhouse 150 kilometers away." That's how Ies Bos describes the British high-tech pepper greenhouse he's currently working in. As a former grower he's currently…

Canadian greenhouse conference to present virtual event in 2021

The Canadian Greenhouse Conference (CGC) announced its decision to forgo an in-person event in 2021 and will present a virtual conference this fall. “We had…

Hydroponic systems more water use efficient for tomatoes

There are many different types of systems used to grow food that are distinguished by ideology or the technology used. It is often difficult to directly compare yield and…

RED Horticulture raises €2.5 million and welcomes the participation of Demeter

RED Horticulture, a pioneer in plant photobiology, confirms its development with a €2.5 million fund-raising campaign. On the strength of its recent technological and…

Dovizio F1, higher production, sustainability and quality for all

A date tomato that doesn't de-stem, is tasty and with high yields

"We are directing our production towards a variety of date tomatoes developed for a long-term cultivation. This has led to the creation of Dovizio F1, a cherry tomato which is…

Video Harvest starts in algae greenhouse

A Dutch greenhouse set up a sizable algae crop under glass last year. Last week they harvested, for the first time with a vibrating sieve, the growers share on LinkedIn. The…

Rijk Zwaan introduces squash with ‘New Delhi’ resistance

The New Delhi virus (ToLCNDV) has been causing serious problems for squash growers in the Mediterranean region for close to a decade. The plant virus can attack the foliage…

New Horconex board is ready for expansion

Since 1 January 2021, the management of Horconex consists of three new board members. The professional foundation that has been laid with this creates the basis for market…

MSU’s Barickman at head of increasing lettuce yields for Flora company

A Mississippi State University scientist is partnering with a local lettuce producer and significantly improving yields and business. Salad Days, LLC, a local greenhouse…

Dutch horticultural cluster takes joint action to improve Indian food production

The Dutch horticulture sector can make a positive contribution to solving the challenges facing India, including population growth, water management, air pollution and health.…

Philip van Geest (VGI), the Netherlands: "We needed our flexible business spirit last year"

"We were ready for Brexit, but the Brits were totally unprepared"

Last year, in the Netherlands, Van Geest International (VGI) completed construction on their newest building. This exporting company had already built new premises of just…

Photo by México Desconocido

Tomato, the pre-Hispanic fruit that Mexico gave to the world

The tomato is one of the most used fruits in international gastronomy, essential for cuisines such as Italian or Mexican. Its origin is located from Mexico to South America,…

Special Labour & staff

New EU project Robs4Crops accelerates shift towards robotics

From farming controllers and smart implements to fully autonomous farming systems, Robs4Crops (a new project) is helping farmers fill labour shortages — shaking up the farming…

Collaboration Van der Knaap and Biobest in 'de Kas'

Since last year, Van der Knaap Group has been working with Biobest in the field of organic crop protection in its in-house innovation centre 'de Kas'. The aim of this…

Important development for grapefruit and sweet potato importers

US and EU agree tariff freeze in Boeing-Airbus dispute

The European Union and the US agreed to suspend tariffs on billions of dollars of each other’s products, easing a 17-year dispute over illegal aid to the…


Finding the best solution to drive energy cost down and efficiency up It is well-known that running a cannabis cultivation is very cost-intensive. Cannabis is way less forgiving than most ‘traditional’ crops such as tomatoes or peppers. “Operating costs for a cannabis greenhouse can be 4 or 5 times higher than for a tomato greenhouse,” says Vincent Stauffer with Hortinergy. “Consequentially,…

Florida-grown coffee? How Florida scientists are using AI to serve up the possibilities

Most of the world’s coffee is grown in tropical regions. However, a changing climate could allow coffee to grow farther north — for example, in Florida. To understand how that…

Tanimura & Antle acquires Boston garden grower

Employee-owned grower-shipper, Tanimura & Antle has acquired Boston, MA-based Green City Growers. The merger is based on a common commitment and passion to provide…

Mummy berry: genomics reveals how a blueberry pathogen deceives pollinators

Blueberries face a scourge. Like many crops, they are under constant attack by fungal infections, which jeopardize harvests, increase costs and labor, and threaten food…

Celebrate National Farmworker Awareness Week

Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer advocacy…

United Fresh launches exhibitor education webinar series

United Fresh Produce Association gathered its exhibiting community for the first time since announcing its return to live events this June 24-26 in Los…

Celebrate National Farmworker Awareness week

Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer advocacy groups, is…

Study on effect of biostimulants on yield and quality of cherry tomatoes

Plant biostimulants are microorganisms (PGPR) and/or products obtained from different organic substances that positively affect plant growth and efficiency and…

On the road to precision biological control

Koppert Biological Systems' newest application tool – Natutec Drive – is now being used by growers in the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands. Demo trials are currently being set…

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New "Magic" packaging line

Graziani Packaging has recently introduced new smooth and corrugated cardboard punnets under the Magic Punnet® brand. The analyses carried out by the Waste Watcher…

Joint wastewater treatment Bommelerwaard active

The joint sewage for horticulture is a fact. In this separate sewerage system with its own treatment plant wastewater from horticultural companies in Bommelerwaard is…

Lasko

New, fruit-shaped device to keep our fridges fresh

The new Fresh Slice Fridge Ionizer from Lasko is a battery-operated, watermelon-shaped device that functions as an air purifier, just for our fridges. It uses the brand’s…

Reflex launch Pack Plus: A more sustainable packaging solution

UK based packaging company Reflex Group have launched a lined board division to complement its existing packaging offering, and to provide a more environmentally friendly…

Concerns growing as 4,000 seasonal fruit pickers will arrive in Ireland over coming weeks

Experts are expressing their concerns about the possibility that the Irish government’s new quarantine system will come under serious pressure as fruit and…

Prepara

Video Herb Saver that keeps produce fresh for longer goes viral

On TikTok, there is a video about a viral herb saver that may be just what you need to keep your cilantro, chives and dill fresher for longer. So if herbs are hard for you to…

Allowing for extension of shelf life of harvested produce

Janssen PMP and Lipofabrik sign agreement to develop Mycosubtilin containing products

Janssen PMP, a division of Janssen Pharmaceutica NV, today announced the signing of a collaboration agreement with French company Lipofabrik SAS specialized in…

New Zealand

Tomatoes sell for 9 cents a kilo at Hawke's Bay supermarket

A Hawke’s Bay supermarket is offering tomatoes for just 9 cents a kilogram. In a Facebook post, Hastings Pak ‘n Save said it had 4 tonnes of the fruit to shift…

Kenyan parliament ratifies UK-Kenya trade deal

On Tuesday night, Kenyan MPs ratified the Kenya-United Kingdom trade agreement, setting the stage for duty-free access to their markets. Mandera South MP and Trade…

The aid will cover up to 30% of the each project's cost

The Spanish Government allocates 30 million to energy efficiency actions in agricultural operations

The Council of Ministers approved the Royal Decree that regulates the aid program for carrying out energy efficiency actions in agricultural operations. “The…

The largest garden strawberry weighs 290g

In Kadima-Tsoraev, Israel, the managers of the Be-Sadku farm have found a strawberry weighing 289g on their property. It is the largest garden strawberry in the world,…

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