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"High-quality coir grow bags allow for flexibility and re-use"

Fruit farmers are facing rising costs on all levels this year, from energy to labor and inputs, and so one growing media manufacturer is promoting the re-use of grow bags to…

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Canada: Heating 40 acres of greenhouses with mixture of natural and biogas

Twin Creeks Greenhouse (Canada) has been producing bell peppers for the North American market since 2016. The 40 acres of greenhouses are heated with gas boilers that run on a…

"It took some time to find the ideal plant growing conditions on the Bahamas"

Like just about everything else, farms come in all sizes and shapes.  And like other items that come in various forms, what works for one may not work for all. “That’s what we are…

Investing in employees pays off for horticulture industry

Investing in employees is paying dividends for the horticulture industry as several sectors allocate Hort Innovation levy funds of almost half a million dollars in combined…

OP Albani will be exhibiting at Macfrut 2022

Half a century of experience in the cultivation and marketing of fruit and vegetables

Thanks to more than half a century of experience in the fruit and vegetable sector, the Albani family founded a growers' association in 2016, which currently includes around…

VBT figures week 17

Auction prices for greenhouse vegetables fall further, to below the five-year average

The sharp decrease of the greenhouse vegetable prices in the week after Easter has, with the exception of aubergines, continued in week 17. Prices have dropped…

"We are committed to introducing advanced horticultural technology into China"

Orange and Dragon Trading Shanghai Co., Ltd. is a wholly foreign-owned trading company in Shanghai, mainly engaged in trade consulting in the fields of…

Jack Vickery joins Light Science Technologies as new National Account Manager

Jack Vickery has joined Light Science Technologies (LST) as National Account Manager. The new addition to its sales team is the latest in a string of appointments at the…

New Zealand brand Wattie's sees bumper tomato crop

Heinz Wattie's Limited (Wattie's) is a well-known New Zealand-based food producer of frozen and packaged fruit, vegetables, sauces, and more. The company has…

July 14, 2022

CEA the focus of educational session at OPS 2022

The burgeoning growth of controlled environment agriculture (CEA) and how growers and consumers view this emerging segment of fresh produce production is the second of two…

Malawi

Inosselia-Greenbelt greenhouse farm exports cherry tomatoes to DRC

Inosselia Agro and Greenbelt Authority (GBA) greenhouse-based vegetable farm, which is near Kamuzu International Airport (KIA) in Lilongwe, last week exported…

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“The system acts like the human eye, but is much faster and more accurate"

One of the major concerns for growers in the fresh produce sector over the last few years has been labor, and this is not likely to change anytime soon. It will probably get…

Organized greenhouse zone application is accepted in Nevsehir, Turkey

An application for a greenhouse project nearby Nevsehir, Turkey, is approved and accepted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.  Geothermal energy resources in the Kozakli…

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Greenhouse disease and insect management recommendations for 2022

Michigan State University Extension has updated their insect and disease management recommendations for the 2022 greenhouse season. There only have been a few minor changes…

Caspian Agro and InterFood Azerbaijan open their doors on May 18

15th Anniversary Azerbaijan International Agriculture Exhibition “Caspian Agro” and the 27th Azerbaijan International Food Industry Exhibition “InterFood…
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University of Florida 2022 Greenhouse Training Online courses

Finding trained growers is a major challenge for our industry. Your best investment is to upskill your own workers to make better crop management decisions by…

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UK: Forres polytunnel plan receives £7724 cash grant

Environmental community group Forres Friends of Woods and Fields (FFWF) has been awarded £7724 for a polytunnel to help them grow vegetables in fields they have converted at…

How much can Florida growers take?

Recent events on two commodities have drawn even more attention to a pressing issue for East Coast growers, but how much pressure is too much? The first one is green peppers.…

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Combining crops and solar panels is allowing Kenya to ‘harvest the sun twice’

In a region where energy security poses real challenges, but sunlight is not in short supply, solar electricity seems an obvious solution for much of Africa. But the answer…

Connecting greens to the zodiac for National Salad Month

Dole Food Company Inc. has added another selection criteria to the 12 recipes featured during its “Healthier by Dole” recipe series in May. The alignment of the stars. In…

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Summer time! ReduFuse IR sprayed by Drone to get both reflection of IR and get diffuse light in Eustoma greenhouse!

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Donald Grandmaison appointed as GM of Green Life Farms' Babcock Ranch facility

Green Life Farms is pleased to announce the addition of Donald Grandmaison as General Manager of Green Life Farms’ Babcock Ranch facility. Mr. Grandmaison brings more than 20…

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U.S. agricultural exports supported more than 1 million jobs throughout the economy in 2020

The benefits of agricultural exports to the U.S. economy far exceed the value of shipments alone. The production, processing, storage, transportation, and marketing of farm…

Québec grower invests in new LED grow lights

Wanting to waste no time outfitting her new strawberry greenhouse with the most advanced technology, Magalie Rajotte, owner of Les Serres de la Vallière in Saint-Hyacinthe,…

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Vegetable planting on balconies goes mainstream amid recent COVID-19 flare-ups in China

"If you are a novice, we suggest you try leeks, lettuce, spinach, cherry radish, and other fast-growing species with short cycles. You can harvest in about half a month," a…

Minimum pay requirements for farm workers in effect today

Australian consumers will probably see the cost-of-living pressure worsen from today as pay changes on farms across the country have the potential to make…

US (TX): Agriculture teachers in high demand

According to experts, agriculture teachers are in high demand as a number of contributing factors are making it difficult to fill positions in classrooms across Texas and…

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John Day greenhouse may be headed to private managers after $122,000 loss

After losing $122,000, the city-owned greenhouse in John Day could soon be under new management. City Manager Nick Green said he plans to propose that a private corporation…

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How to avoid calcium deficiency in controlled environment food crops

Tipburn and blossom end rot are symptoms of calcium (Ca) deficiency. Sometimes the first thought when a nutrient deficiency occurs is to add the nutrient that appears to be…

Peru’s blueberry market access to Israel is getting one step closer

Exports of blueberries from Peru to Israel (as a new market) are getting one step closer. The all-important phytosanitary review process to mitigate the risk of pests is…

More clarity on plans this month

Dutch Minister: "Don't rule out bankruptcy; choose the right path"

In March, the Dutch House of Representatives received an inventory from the sector. It shows that, due to the high gas prices, 40% of horticultural businesses…

VBT figures up to week 16

Price of organic cucumbers stable above-average

In the run-up to Easter, the prices for conventional cucumbers were briefly higher than those for organic cucumbers. This was mainly the result of a major…

Bumper strawberry crop predicted in the UK

UK growers can expect an earlier and bigger strawberry crop this year due to dry and sunny weather conditions. Trade body British Summer Fruits has stated that…

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"The Future of Farming and Food Processing – AI in Food- and Farm Automation"

Image processing can be used to accelerate, control and optimize processes. When artificial intelligence comes into play, the range of applications becomes even broader. This…

$5.4 billion North Queensland dam could source the 'most expensive water' in Australia

Recently, Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce announced the construction of the $5.4 billion Hells Gates Dam project in north Queensland. If the project comes…

Instructional video program launches to help industry new hires

Blue Book recently launched New Hire Academy 2.0, a refreshed suite of online instructional videos to help industry new hires. “Sourcing, selling, and…

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