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a Wageningen UR update on the status of LED in horticulture

“A lot is possible, but there is a lot left to learn as well!”

The global acreage of illuminated greenhouses has increased over the last 20 years. Starting at 1,000 hectares at the time, now over 3,000 hectares of about 10,000 in the…

Aad van den Berg, Delphy, on COVID-19 outbreak:

"Data-driven cultivation management was already high on the agenda"

As a crop advisor, in spite of Covid-19, you can be important these days. Aad van den Berg, Delphy: "Before our advisers make their visits, we first determine whether they…

Canada to exempt temporary foreign workers from ban

Border closures cause worries about temporary foreign worker shortage

In order to limit the spread of the coronavirus as much as possible, many governments have decided to close their borders to people who aren’t citizens or…

Rob Baan sees Koppert Cress sales plummet by 86%

"I am stuck with tens of thousands of boxes of fresh cress"

"I am sitting with tens of thousands of boxes of fresh cress," says Rob Baan of Koppert Cress. This Dutch company has branches all over the world. It is wholly…

Greenhouses are for plants? Not always!

When you say greenhouse, most people's minds go to vegetables, flowers, maybe some other crops, but reptiles is usually not the first thing on your mind. That's different for…

Picking the best growing medium for your hydroponic system

The benefits of cultivating crops hydroponically are extensive, and many of them are due to the use of a growing medium instead of soil. Soil comes with a set of risks for…

Field tests demonstrate effectiveness of thermo-reflective screen and insect screen

Fresh-cut salads and other vegetables now have an extra ally to grow and develop at their best throughout their life cycle. Arrigoni has presented new tests on the…

Greenhouse growers postpone open days

Due to the circumstances related to the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19), LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) has taken the decision to postpone this…

Rob Bekkering to focus on commercial management at Van der Valk Systemen

Van der Valk Systemen, and its sales organisations, have decided to adjust their organizational structure. Arno van Deursen, Managing Director of Van der Valk Systemen, is…

Tim Chambers - Chambers

"There will be a shortage of workers which will most likely result in us harvesting less"

Yesterday the UK government gave new advice to limit the spread of the Coronavirus, which included the suggestion that people work from home where possible and avoid pubs and…

COVID-19 Guidelines for Farmers

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has issued vital guidance in response to COVID-19 for farms and other agricultural businesses who serve farms. Pennsylvania Secretary of…

Corrie Hutchens of Pete’s:

“Our new butter lettuce wrap kits will help consumers prepare easy and healthy meals”

Greenhouse-grown hydroponic greens are the specialty of California-based company Pete’s. Now the company is expanding their offering and are launching Butter Stuffers, which…

New thrips identification poster available

Thrips are among the most important pests in greenhouse crops. The number of established thrips species in greenhouses has increased drastically over the last decade. Knowing…

Special Climate

“Warm winter makes regular boiler maintenance possible”

Wintertime is usually a period of running around from one malfunction to another for boiler mechanics. This year is no exception, although the 'summer-like winter' does…

Russia: First cucumbers planted in 12 ha greenhouse in Kurgan region

New greenhouse complex Martynovsky in the Kurgan region in Russia has started planting the first cucumbers, reported the regional department of agriculture. The first batch of…

"A platform and show-glass for all the seven Fulani communities around the farm"

Nigeria: NFGCS initiates hydroponic livestock fodder programme

The Nigerian Farmers Group and Cooperative Society, NFGCS, initiated the Hydroponic Livestock Fodder Programme, HLFP, to eliminate open grazing and persistent herders/farmers…
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Singapore is growing vegetables in their supermarkets

Singapore’s aim to increase its food security has resulted in the emerge of several high-tech indoor farms: farms that grow leafy greens in a controlled environment. The…

Use of mycorrhiza to reduce mineral fertilizers in soilless melon cultivation

Intensive use of mineral fertilizers in soilless growing systems can have adverse effects on the environment and human health and could be economically expensive. The aim of a…

How organic farmers control weeds & pests

Organic farming relies on natural practices like promoting biodiversity and using natural nutrition sources. It probably isn’t surprising that the Canadian organic standards…

UK: Urban land could grow fruit and veg for 15 percent of the population

Growing fruit and vegetables in just 10 per cent of a city’s gardens and other urban green spaces could provide 15 per cent of the local population with their ‘five a day’,…

USDA to inspect Mexican tomatoes starting April 4

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a reminder that the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will begin inspections of tomatoes coming into…

Control of algal growth on greenhouse surfaces using commercial algaecides

Greenhouses and nurseries provide ideal environments for facilitating the formation of nuisance algal mats. Algal growth poses safety concerns to horticulturists and…

Bayer donates one million euros for hospitals in Lombardy

Bayer is supporting hospitals in Lombardy, Italy, with a donation of one million euros. The money is being added to an aid fund that the regional authorities in Lombardy have…

COVID-19 response & resources for California family farms

With the COVID-19 outbreak spreading and shelter-in-place orders coming down all across California, CAFF are compiling a number of tips, resources and…

Wageningen University & Research again ranked best agricultural university in the world

Wageningen University & Research has been pronounced the world's best agricultural university for the fourth consecutive year. WUR outranks American university UC Davis and…

Tel Aviv, Israel

Sufresca eyes commercialization of fresh produce edible coatings

Israeli company Sufresca has developed edible coatings that eliminate fresh produce plastic packaging entirely and reduce food loss and waste. The tailor-made edible…

Yara publishes 2019 Annual Report

Yara has published its 2019 annual report, which is available here.  It represents Yara’s first step in integrated reporting, building on the guiding principles set out in the International…

Ukraine plans to simplify procedures for import of seeds

The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade supported the changes initiated by the producer associations to the law of Ukraine "On protection of rights for plant varieties"…

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Walter Ahn (Wasto-Pac GmbH) supports companies in the fight against corona

"Those who are willing to clean regularly, need have no fear of contamination"

For many companies, the corona virus is a historical catastrophe, but at the same time, one now has the chance to redefine existing business processes. This is the motto of…

Consumers need not worry about lack of fresh produce amid COVID-19 outbreak

European fresh produce sector guarantees continuous supply of safe & high quality fresh fruit & vegetables

Amid the COVID-19 outbreak across Europe the European fresh fruit and vegetable sector has increased efforts to ensure a continuous and diverse supply of safe,…

Kuwait LuLu Hypermarket charters special flights to bring in Indian fruit and vegetables

'We will ensure there is no shortage of foodstuffs in the country'

LuLu Hypermarket has chartered special flights to bring in tons of Indian fruits and vegetables to Kuwait in order to meet the urgent needs of the market. The first chartered…

Agricultural exports Iran exceed US$5 billion in 11 months

Iran exported 6.348 million tons of agricultural products worth US$5.204 billion in the first 11 months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21, 2019- February 19,…

The Spanish flower and plant sector is facing a serious crisis

The health crisis in Spain caused by COVID-19 has not taken a toll on the fruit and vegetable sector, which is working relatively as usual, both in the field and in the…

EUCOFEL demands more flexible conditions for road carriers in the EU

There are growing concerns in the Spanish sector about the short-term availability of means of road transport to deliver the fruit and vegetable shipments…

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