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Strawberry cultivation at height: how to deal with climate and temperature distribution

The multi-tier cultivation of strawberries at Proefcentrum Hoogstraten is in full swing. At the end of January, the strawberries were planted and if all goes well, this fall…

Vacancies:

Less evaporation and algae growth in a closed basin

The pictures show a water basin that is completely sealed. Because the basin is closed, there is less evaporation. Moreover, the stored water heats up less thanks to the…

Vivai Cafaro

Italian baby leaves and aromatic herbs all over Europe

Vivai Cafaro is a company located in Eboli (Salerno) specializing in the production and commercialization of baby leaves and aromatic herbs and exporting its products all over…

Nanobubble technology brought to Latin America

A new distribution partnership brings nanobubble technology to farms in Chile & Peru. Moleaer, a nanobubble technology company, is expanding into Latin America, having formed…

Ted Duijvestijn is already looking ahead, despite the corona crisis:

"Financial support is not going to help in the long run, but working now on the future is"

Growers are currently living day by day to keep their heads above water in the corona crisis, but this is also the time to start looking ahead as an entrepreneur and to think…

Priva

Exclusive partnership between Priva and Aranet to intensify wireless technology in horticulture

Priva and Aranet have entered into an exclusive partnership to enable integrated wireless technology in greenhouses. The growing interest in data and with that, the growing…

Elevate

$10 million invested in vertical farms for remote Canadian communities

Elevate Farms has entered into an agreement for an initial build-out commitment of US$10,000,000 with North Star Agriculture Corp. to bring Elevate’s proprietary vertical…

The importance of investing in innovative technology to stay ahead of the game

A New Zealand AgTech company says the horticulture and fresh produce industry is heading for a major shift in coming years, in terms of take-up of new technology. Autogrow…

Mayer

Mayer and Visser intensify cooperation in Lower Rhine region

After many years of partnership and a large number of jointly implemented automation projects around the globe, Mayer and Visser are joining forces for the first time to offer…

L'Ortofrutticola F: High tomato quantities while red and yellow pepper sales are lively

"Now that it is over, we can say we are pleased with the artichoke campaign. Our heads come from plants obtained from a hybrid seed, which is profitable for us producers…

Tornado near greenhouses in Belgian border region provides bizarre images

‘Good grief. A tornado’, weather woman Helga van Leur, among others, tweeted Sunday afternoon when she saw images of the whirlwind near a greenhouse in the vicinity of Meer.…

Special webinars & online education

May 20 17:00 UTC+3

Webinar growing organic in soilless media

Organic cultivation in soilless media can boost a business into fast growth and high revenues, but there are many technical and agronomical challenges to overcome and very…

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UAE Webinar on food safety

The Netherlands Business Council UAE (NBC) in partnership with the Benelux Council, the Embassy and the Consulate General of the Kingdom of The Netherlands held a special…

Russia: Greenhouse production in Kuzbas enhances every year

Greenhouse production in Kuzbas has been growing steadily year after year: in 2019 12,9 thousand tons of cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce and herbs were produced, which is 117% of…

Heidi Lindberg, MSU Extension

Michigan State University offers four summer greenhouse online courses

Now through June 13, 2020, you can sign up for the new Abiotic Disorders of Greenhouse Crops course and three other greenhouse courses: Greenhouse and Horticultural Lighting,…
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LEAF Open Farm Sunday

Visiting UK greenhouses online

LEAF has announced that its planned Open Farm Sunday is to become Online Farm Sunday on 7th June. Hot on the heels of the recent success of The Greatest Online Agricultural…

Today's important COVID-19 news in the fresh produce sector

Corona update: Belgian study reveals locked down shoppers turn to vegetables, shunning ready meals

As the COVID-19 situation is reaching a stage of normalisation, a Belgian study from the University of Antwerp shows that shoppers cut spending on ready-made meals and bought…

UF/IFAS

Is indoor farming a solution? UF/IFAS scientists explain

At one time, the concept of vegetables growing inside a temperature-controlled facility where LED lights and advanced technology set the pace for year-round harvesting,…

Franziska Fichtner

How a small molecule influences sugar metabolism in plants

In a process known as photosynthesis, plants use the energy of sunlight to produce sugar out of water and carbon dioxide in their leaves. The sugar is transported from the…

Longer lasting lettuce

Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists have identified five Romaine lettuce varieties that both brown less quickly after fresh-cut processing and are slower to…

Mastronardi Produce and Mucci Farms among the winners

CPMA announces winners for 2020 Virtual New Product Showcase

This year, due to the ongoing global pandemic, the CPMA New Product Showcase, which is traditionally held at the CPMA Convention and Trade Show, was moved online. The 2020…

Peter Mouthaan, Dimo Systems

The modern mouse trap

In the Netherlands, rat poison has been banned for outdoor use as pest control since 2018. Soon, a European ban on the use of this poison will follow. The rat and mouse…

William Sonneveld, FV Seleqt:

"Shortage of air freight capacity biggest challenge on legume market"

Rainfall in Kenya, extreme demand for pods and sugar snaps during the first period after the Corona measures; there are plenty challenges for FV Seleqt. But they are currently…

Norway and Finland reopen their borders to seasonal laborers

The Norwegian government has decided to allow certain overseas seasonal laborers into the country again. These are those working in the agricultural and…

Marcel van Lith, The Greenery:

"Challenging conditions on the red currant sales market"

In the Netherlands, the anti-coronavirus measures were announced in Mid-March. The European hospitality sector shut its doors. Red currant sales then ground to a complete halt…

Victorian Government Upskill and Invest Young Farmers Scholarships program

Australia: Scholarships available for young Victorian growers

Young Victorian apple and pear growers can apply for scholarships of up to $10,000 to enable study and training, or to invest in on-farm initiatives. The…

Special crop cultivation in times of Corona:

"Demand for Bavarian rhubarb and chard is booming"

Regional seasonal vegetables - such as open field lettuce, radish and kohlrabi - are traditionally very popular at this time of year in the southern German Knoblauchsland.…

Stuck in a lockdown? Put emojis on your fruits and vegetables!

Brijesh Dhobi is beating boredom during lockdown by editing emojis on food items and creating ridiculous scenes. Head over the Instagram page of Ahmedabad-based photographer…

Lisa Overman with Dole Food Company

“What a special time to be honored for a Retail Produce Manager Award”

A few weeks ago, United Fresh announced the 25 honorees of its 2020 Retail Produce Manager Awards Program. Sponsored by Dole Food Company, the program recognizes produce…

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