Mienis Water installs 96 m3/h Ultrafiltration in Canada

That's one big ultrafiltration solution

Mienis Water just installed the Ultrafiltration in Leamington, Canada. The 96 m3/h Ultrafiltration that Mienis Water installed is the biggest one in…

Aqueous CO2 enrichment – what is it, and how can it help you?

The benefits of carbon dioxide enrichment have been well documented for a number of greenhouse crops, with the overall impact being accelerated growth…

How to solve the tomato shortage in the UK

The vegetable shortage in the UK could be a thing of the past – if the industry would support the latest innovation that allows waste heat sources,…

Interview with Huang Fushui, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Hongfu Group (Part 2):

"Growing affordable and safe produce is key to develop horticulture in China"

Horticulture in China will continue to grow. That's one thing Huang Fushui, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Chinese greenhouse company Hongfu…

CAN (ON): Crop Defenders to distribute Maxstim Products

Maxstim Products Ltd. has appointed Crop Defenders Ltd. to distribute its range of Biostimulants. Maxstim Agriculture Plus, certified by CFIA for the use on…

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Gartenbau-Versicherung again faced with above-average claims year

Storm, ToBRFV and hail cause above-average loss figures for horticultural insurance company

For the second year in succession, Gartenbau-Versicherung was faced with a claims year that was well above average. More than 50 million euros were…

RKW will put their LP-Keder products in the spotlight during the GreenTech Americas

This year’s GreenTech Americas is right around the corner, and sustainable film solution company RKW is prepping up to showcase their LP-Keder…

Plantonomy ready for application in pepper cultivation

Following positive test results, pepper growers can now also use Priva's Plantonomy software. The main benefits: a consistent production and a…

Bell pepper plants grow larger and faster in climate cell with LED

Last month, in the Netherlands, a group of interested parties visited Motreahof's bell peppers growers, Edwin and Stijn van der Ploeg. In their…

Biological control meeting to take place in Brest

The 2023 IOBC (International Organization of Biological Control) Meeting will take place in Brest, France, from August 27th to 31st. During this…

Guilhem Flammen, Greenery France:

“More and more retailers are opening French tomato lines”

Last week, the consumption of tomatoes was impacted by the gloomy social climate in France and the winter weather. But sales should increase this week.…

Dutch cooperatives team up for TOV auction sales

Harvest House and ZON fruit & vegetables have taken a collaborative step for day trading in the Netherlands. The cooperatives have agreed to work together to…

Murat Kacira, Univ. of Arizona

How do you overcome the environmental challenges of indoor farming?

While some might think that the environmental challenges facing indoor farm growers should be relatively minor and easy to overcome in a closed…

Could African growers alleviate European food shortages?

Europe needs more fruit and vegetables. This means there might be an opportunity for Africa to step up production to fill the gap. While many experts and…

How will the vertical farming model develop?

Between now and 2050, the world will have to feed 10 billion people. However, food doesn’t grow efficiently all over the world, and the same holds true…

Barbados: Harrison College to make money from reopened greenhouse

After several years of being in a state of disrepair, Harrison College’s greenhouse has finally reopened with big plans for the school to generate…

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UK: How growing more fruit and veg in cities could reduce the impact of empty supermarket shelves

British supermarkets are imposing limits on how many salad staples shoppers can buy as supply shortages leave shelves empty of some types of fruit and…

HydraFiber receives UL Solutions certification

HydraFiber recently received the Recycled Content Environmental Claim Validation (ECV) from UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science.…

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Where Vietnamese horticulture challenges meet Dutch solutions

On the way home from work, Van Pham, 40, stopped at a store of Dalat Hasfarm near her house to buy 2 bouquets of flowers. The single female office…

Final phase of drilling fourth Agriport A7 geothermal doublet has arrived

The drilling of the fourth geothermal heat doublet on Agriport A7 has entered its final phase. Meanwhile, the first two sections of both the production and…

David Madiot, Gautier Semences:

“Liniac zucchini: quality choice among open field crops”

This spring, Gautier Semences is launching Liniac, a new variety of long green zucchinis for open field crops. “This variety is characterized by a high…

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LAVES tested domestic and imported tomatoes for residues

Maximum level exceedances and unauthorized pesticide applications not detected

In 2022, a total of 30 samples of tomatoes were analyzed for pesticide residues. Residues were detectable in 27 samples. Three samples were free of…

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National Retail Report - specialty crops

Cabbage, onions, potatoes, and carrots were promoted this week

This week's retail ads were a celebration of all things Spring. With Saint Patrick's Day a week away, cabbage, onions, potatoes, and carrots were…

Dutch companies merge

The Dutch company InFa Techniek is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. So, on March 3, they threw a party for direct customers and dealers. They also celebrated Arslan…

Shipping lines refusing to cut capacity in price war

Container freight rates are still falling, while charter rates are holding up, suggesting that liner operators are chasing market share, even if it means a…

Alexandre Picault, Kultive - start of the campaign for cucumbers, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, and mushrooms

“Our goal is to make our French vegetables accessible to everyone”

The winter produce season is coming to an end, and spring vegetables are all gradually making their way onto the market. “We are closing the winter…