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Ontario Greenhouse Grower Association speak up against increased wastewater charges

CAN (ON): "$179,000 per acre for any new greenhouse development in the Chatham-Kent"

On March 26, 2024, Chatham-Kent Municipal Council passed their 2024 development charges for water and wastewater. "This will result in a cost of…

Techponics, one of the new StartLife Accelerate startups:

"Our leafy-greens cultivation system combines advantages of DFT and MGS at a low investment cost"

According to co-founder of the Swiss-based start-up Techponics, Louis Belloin, growers find today's cultivation systems (such as MGS) quite expensive…

high-GABA tomatoes

South Korean farm grows tomatoes that improve your brain

A substance known as 'GABA' has garnered significant attention in the global market for its potential to stabilize nerves and reduce stress. Sunja's…

"A small tape can protect greenhouse film and extend the lifespan"

"Greenhouse film is the most important part of greenhouse cultivation. However, it's soft and flimsy and easy to be damaged by a tough steel frame,…

"Our producers have increased production areas of yellow, red, and green peppers"

The Turkish bell pepper exports are increasing this season, according to Emel Esin Keskin, owner of Turkish fresh produce exporter Esin Tarim:…

Gentile Group: "We ship 1500 packages of raspberries a day"

Lack of Italian raspberries but not everyone was caught unprepared

Every year, raspberry availability drops between the end of the winter season and the start of the spring season. Operators report that supply has been limited over the past three wee…

Frutania Ltd reports improved sentiment for the 2024 berry season

"Currently, we anticipate the start of the harvest to align with last year's strawberry season"

During the producers' meeting in mid-March, Frutania invited numerous producers and industry speakers to its headquarters in Grafschaft, Germany.…

Growers United opens new pepper packing station in Zwaagdijk

On Friday, March 22, the new packing station of Growers United in Zwaagdijk was officially opened. The day after, its doors were opened to the public.…

First open day in 13 years leaves Agro Care hungry for more

Last week, North Holland hosted the 'Visit Companies Days.' This annual event offers local businesses the opportunity to open their doors to interested…

Growth strategies: Private equity's impact on horticulture?

In recent years, the number of private investments in the horticulture sector has increased. What does this mean for the industry? What are the…

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How to anticipate cold spring nights in time

The spring sunshine is making a regular appearance at this time of year, but the temperature can still drop considerably in the evening and at…

"Predictability, reproducibility, and control":

Bell pepper plants cultivated in climate-controlled chambers

Fourth-year students are conducting horticultural research for various companies. The students from Inholland University of Applied Sciences Delft have…

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Turkey: Minister of Ag says all protected cropping production to be monitored

Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı announced that all plant production carried out in closed areas will be recorded by identifying…

British raspberries to be grown in greenhouses in the Cherkasy region of Ukraine

Construction of greenhouses in the Cherkasy region for growing berries took almost a year. The grant project was long-awaited, having faced delays in…

US (PA): Shapiro administration invites proposals for $460,000 in PA farm bill grants for high priority specialty crops

Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding has invited proposals for $460,000 in 2024 Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grants to stimulate market growth or…

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CENN promotes the capacity building of local farmers

CENN, with financial support from the Swiss organization HEKS-EPER, promotes the capacity building of local farmers to integrate climate-resilient…

Changing habits: unlocking new value

The first 2 months of 2024 lay behind us. Many people started the year with some good intentions. Stop smoking, reduce drinking, exercising more, etc.…

AREFLH General Assembly: a day of reflection on the challenges and prospects for agriculture in Europe

As part of its General Assembly meeting, AREFLH (the Assembly of Horticultural Regions) organized a public conference in Central Macedonia to discuss…

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US (PA): Hoyt’s Greenhouse to help bio students grow

The expansion of Hoyt Science Center, a three-story 27,000 square foot addition, has been open for almost three years. However, another addition has…

New software boosts accuracy of tech to measure crop health

An interdisciplinary team of researchers has developed a new tool that improves the accuracy of electronic devices that measure the color of a plant's…

Josey Heston joins the BioSafe Systems Horticulture team

Josey Heston joins the BioSafe Systems Horticulture team in the pacific northwest region, she'll be based out of Eugene, Oregon and she has been a…

Greenhouse grower gets on deck to support Little League baseball

NatureSweet® is teaming up with Little League® for an exciting season as "The Official Snacking Vegetable of Little League Baseball and Softball." "We…

US: Two new flavors join salad kit line

Fresh Express® announced an Asian Apple Salad Kit and a Twisted Caesar Creamy Truffle Caesar Chopped Salad Kit as the latest product innovations in its…

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CAN: Visa Requirements for SAWP workers from Mexico

Canada and Mexico have been working to develop the simplest, safest, and least costly way for workers to get their passports to the Canadian Visa…

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US (PA): Young people don’t want to farm anymore. Can Pennsylvania change their minds?

Tucked among rows of prize-winning mushrooms and squash, heirloom chickens, and a milkshake stand, the Pennsylvania Farm Show has in recent years…

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Sri Lanka: CIC Seeds launches 5 new hybrid vegetable seeds

A private seed corporate company in Sri Lanka, CIC Seeds (Pvt) Ltd, after intensive research with an American company has developed and launched 5 new…

Evolution of strawberry varieties in Huelva for the 2023/2024 campaign:

The Marisma, Fortuna, and Rociera varieties lead Huelva's strawberry production

The Andalusian Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Fisheries, Food and Ecological Production (IFAPA) analyzed the varietal distribution in…

August 12, 2024:

The Netherlands: Tour de France Femmes to traverse the Westland's greenhouse area

On August 12, 2024, Tour de France Femmes cyclists will traverse the Westland greenhouse area (the Netherlands). What will it sound like on the radio?…

68% surge in cargo thefts in Q4 of 2023:

Cargo theft incidents escalate in the US

Recent incidents underscore a troubling trend in cargo theft, particularly highlighted by an event where a consignment of avocados vanished after being…

Woolworths and Coles claim flooding is impacting Perth supermarket stock levels

Recent flooding on the Nullarbor has significantly disrupted supply chains, leading to stock shortages in Perth supermarkets, Woolworths and Coles have…

Exploring strawberry cultivation in the Bahamas

The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) is currently exploring strawberry cultivation, with an eye towards market potential and the…

Coalition, Greens and independents unite to back Australian farmers

The National Farmers' Federation weighed in on the Biosecurity Protection Levy situation with this press release: Australian farmers welcome the support of…

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Morrisons posts strongest quarterly growth for 3 years

Tesco cutting cost of essential Easter vegetables to 15p for Clubcard members

UK: Third Asda store facing strike actionAsda's store in Lowestoft is facing a walkout by staff in a dispute over pay and conditions. It would become…