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400% price increase and 90% production loss

Tuta absoluta destroys tomato crops in Nigeria

Nigerian tomato growers are currently navigating quite troubled water as the tomato crops across the country are getting ravaged by a Tuta absoluta…

Smart monitoring system behind success of cherry greenhouse

Have you ever thought that cherries can be produced in a greenhouse environment? This Hungarian greenhouse proves it’s possible - with the right…

Ina Plastics S.A.’s new Double Tray System

Embracing change with new growing systems

In a world that is fast changing towards more sustainability, growers are embracing new growing systems much faster, and the same goes for Ina Plastics…

South African grower first recipient of Plant Health Professional certificate

Shaun Biggs of South Africa transplant nursery Sutherland Seedlings and owner of Ellepot South Africa, is the first recipient of the Plant Health…

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The plans of cooperative “Madlieri”

Why invest in modern strawberry production in Georgia when Turkey is the neighbor?

EastFruit periodically publishes an analysis of the Georgian strawberry market, where local producers frequently comment about the price competition…

Southern Seed and Progene Seed open-day event in Italy

A tomato seed for the high-end retail market

An open-day event was held jointly by Progene Seed and Southern Seed, aimed at showing support to the operators in the industry. It was an eventful…

UNICEF and DAA launch hydroponic farming project to empower Jordan’s vulnerable youth

UNICEF and Dar Abu Abdallah (DAA) have partnered on a sustainable hydroponic project in Jordan to deliver training and income-generating opportunities…

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Canada extends the Agri-Food Pilot, facilitating access to permanent residence for workers and their families

The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of supporting the agri-food sector's labor market needs and strengthening Canada's food supply…

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Evaluating compact tomatoes for container gardening indoors and under sunlight

Numerous compact tomato cultivars are available for home gardening. However, evaluations under different environmental conditions are limited. The aim…

Kenyan herb exporter looks to expand to US and Scandinavia

A Kenyan grower and exporter, who currently supplies the European market with fresh-cut herbs, is looking to expand to the US and Scandinavian markets.…

KIT develops highly efficient, semitransparent organic solar cells

Photovoltaics: Energy supply with a view

Whether on glass surfaces of buildings, greenhouses, or vehicles – semitransparent photovoltaics could significantly increase usable areas for a…

Lithuania: Leafood officially opens its 4000m2 vertical farm

The first Leafood farm has been officially opened in Vilnius, Lithuania. Celebrated by many invitees, CEO Valentinas Civinskas happily welcomed all…

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UK: Cheshire greenhouse renewed by magical Wand

The Women’s Action for New Direction NPO (WAND) recently aided the Fatima Mayet Cheshire Village in Croftdene after they pledged their commitment to…

Potato, fruit, and vegetable processing machines for sale

Several interesting fruit and vegetable processing machines are offered for auction! Think, for example, of infeed bunkers, tippers, washing machines,…

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Quantifying farm-to-fork greenhouse gas emissions, an analysis from 2009 to 2020

Dietary patterns are inherently related to greenhouse (GHG) emissions via agricultural practices and food production systems. As the global population…

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AU: Protected cropping projects uplifting growers' lives and their communities

Many people think of Fiji as a tropical fruit and vegetable paradise, but in reality, premium produce on offer at resorts comes from Australia and New…

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US (CA): Pacific Coast Producers' Woodland tomato plant gets another energy commission grant

Pacific Coast Producers got $890,000 in state climate investment funding to reduce emissions at its Woodland tomato processing plant, a move that's…

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Tweaking vegetables’ genes could make them tastier

Today’s Brussels sprouts taste better than you might remember from childhood. It’s not that your refined adult palate appreciates them better. Rather a…

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Ghana: Scientist advocates investment in local seed production

A chief research scientist has said the country must stop the importation of seeds and rather invest in local seed production to make Ghana…

South Africa: President Ramaphosa deploys 800 military to protect Eskom power stations

President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the deployment of 880 members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to safeguard several Eskom power…

As part of ZIM’s ongoing collaboration with Maersk Container Industry

ZIM locks in new Sekstant Door Sensor technology

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (ZIM) has announced its latest investment in the shipping industry with the order of 1,000 Star Cool reefers with…

Coalition calls for Canada to ban glyphosate use

A coalition of experts is calling on the federal government to ban the use of glyphosate in Canada. Glyphosate exposure can lead to pancreatitis, liver and…

Pound to surge as bankers admit they were mistaken about UK economy

The pound is forecast to rise sharply against the dollar after one of the analysts admitted they had been wrong to underestimate Britain's economic prospects.…

Ortofrutta Bernardi - Italy:

"We doubled our exports in just one year"

The wide range of crops grown on their own farm, as well as the certifications that guarantee them, and the cultivation techniques for Zero Residues…

New Western Growers report

‘70% of specialty crop growers now investing in farm robots’

Labor costs and availability issues are driving more investment in automation amongst specialty crop growers, according to a new report from the US-based…

Bulgaria hopes to adopt the euro by 2025

According to the Bulgarian authorities, they are hoping to be ready to adopt the euro currency no later than January 1, 2025. According to the Ministry of…

Much automation and robotization in packaging sector

Photo report: Interpack 2023

From May 4 to 10, visitors to Germany's Düsseldorf exhibition center could see the latest gadgets in packaging technology and machines. Numerous applications for fresh food to non-food were…