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"M&A activities in horticultural industry illustrate that it's a strong market"

In March 2021, Israeli irrigation manufacturer Netafim acquired Dutch turnkey greenhouse projects provider Gakon. The official new name and logo have been announced, and it…

Sustainable AI sensor set to help growers get early warnings

A unique AI technology that allows growers to tune into the early warnings of disease, pests, nutrient deficiencies, and water stress that plants communicate has received €1.8…

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Regional development project BioGemüse Seeland becomes a fact

The project for regional development (PRE) BioGemüse Seeland can now be implemented after more than six years of preparation. Vegetable producers and actors in local tourism…

Pipes and gutters lifted for a while during greenhouse renovation

Anyone currently walking into the greenhouses of sweet pepper grower Sweetpoint in Middenmeer, Netherlands, will see the entire heating system and the cultivation gutters…

Idroterm Serre

A system to reduce greenhouse heating costs

The cold season has started, and with it come concerns about the increased cost of fuel used to heat protected crops. According to Idroterm Serre, it is essential to invest in…

Robot helps researchers to measure plant growth

The different way plants grow in the world’s first solar glasshouse is the subject of a new Murdoch University research project which will deploy custom-built autonomous robot…

Vertically Urban delivers

Indoor farms and greenhouses demanding more options from LED lighting

“We’ve seen a demand from growers that want high PPFD levels, the ability to change the spectrum, be able to control everything, and receive feedback on the spectrum being…

More insight into spectrum change effects expected

First new LED trial tomatoes harvested; aiming for fossil-free

On Monday, November 15, the first tomatoes from the 'Fossil-free LED tomatoes' project that had been planted nine weeks earlier were harvested. Based on the results of the…

"Imported seeds pose great biosecurity risk for Australia's growers"

Global online shopping has boomed in recent years, and there are some parcels that can have a detrimental effect on Australia’s biosecurity system. Seeds and other plant…

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New insect control technology launched for wide variety of pests

Syngenta Crop Protection announces their Plinazolin technology, a new active ingredient for insect control that aims to help growers protect their crops from a wide range of…

Special: A fresh start

"Pay extra attention for water quality during crop changeover"

The crop changeover in greenhouse horticulture is in full swing again. This is invariably the moment for Glastuinbouw Nederland and the water boards to once again draw…

Design and performance evaluation of a cherry tomato calyx remover

A prototype for the remover of cherry tomato calyxes was designed and manufactured. The tap remover was designed and manufactured with consideration of the conveyor transport…

“Our program trains students to become professional hydroponic growers"

Interested in the ever-increasing food demands of suburban and urban populations, Erik Ervin saw an opportunity for the University of Delaware. The Plant and Soil Sciences…

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Prices for greenhouse tomatoes in Uzbekistan are breaking records: will they continue to rise?

Prices for greenhouse tomatoes in Uzbekistan are breaking records: the average wholesale prices for red round tomatoes have grown by 30% over the past week, and by 3.7 times…

UK fungicide business bought by French group

A Hampshire-headquartered fungicide development and supply business has been snapped up by French agriculture and crop disease prevention company DeSangosse, with Quantuma…

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Breeder Q&A: All about basil

While basil is popular with consumers and economically important for the industry, the culinary herb has yet to benefit from the intensive research treatment enjoyed by crops…
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New NZPPI plant disease management platform launched

The NZPPI Plant Disease Management Platform provides up-to-date weather summaries, seasonal growing factors, and forecast information. It can be found under the Resources Tab…

Australia: Horticulture output holds despite fewer workers

Australian horticultural farm output levels have remained steady despite an eight percent drop in the number of workers employed on farms, research has shown.…

A new dawn in plant breeding: Australian Plant Breeding Academy

The University of Adelaide’s School of Agriculture, Food and Wine is partnering with Australian Grain Technologies Pty Ltd (AGT) on a new academy to take Australia’s plant…

Utilizing space efficiently with hydroponic farming in the UAE

Rooftops, kitchens, gardens, and other spaces can be developed hydroponically for growing vegetables, such as tomatoes, cucumber, okra, eggplant, capsicum, beans, and gourds,…

Investing in the future of agriculture: a webinar

In this webinar, Wally Sullivan and Dr. Richard Rosen discuss the North Country Growers OZ Fund, a project that seeks to solve one of the country’s most pressing issues while…

New nutrient optimizer launched in Europe

Corteva Agriscience has launched its Utrisha N nutrient efficiency optimizer in Europe as part of its Biologicals portfolio. It is an alternative nitrogen…

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Studying the solar transmittance of various greenhouse covering materials

Nowadays, greenhouse covering materials have a vital role in terms of a protective cultivation process. Many farmers use polyfilms, rigid or semi-rigid plastic panels, and…

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From the "humble cucumber" to an inspiring experience

What if we could develop a cucumber that captured the imagination of the consumer who loves vegetables? A little over 2 and a half years ago BASF contacted a group of…

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Where does all the Thanksgiving food come from?

Very shortly, millions of pounds of food synonymous with Thanksgiving will be consumed. And perhaps some people will question where all the turkey, sweet potatoes, green…

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EU parliament greenlights agricultural reforms

After nearly three years of negotiations, the European Parliament has approved reforms to the EU's Common Agricultural Policy. This latest round of changes is…

Former President of Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market sentenced to over 10 years in prison

Caesar DiCrecchio of Voorhees, NJ, was sentenced to ten years and one month in prison, three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay more than $8…

Morocco Foodex shares highlights from ‘From Morocco to UK’ campaign

Following the success of its ‘From Morocco to UK’ campaign, El Mehdi El Alami, director of promotion and development of Morocco Foodex, has reflected on the…

Berry production in full swing to meet high summer demand

A leading Australian berry producer is expecting plenty of its berries to be on retail shelves this summer, as two of its growing locations were taken into use this month.…

Global paper company supports children in vulnerable communities in Texas

Smurfit Kappa has partnered with San Antonio Metropolitan Ministries to donate $155,500 to help vulnerable families to break the cycle of poverty. The investment will allow…

USDA files action against Florida business for alleged PACA violations

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against American Fruit & Produce Corp. for alleged violations of the Perishable…

Turkey produces almost twice as much pepper as Spain, but sells them at half the price

In 2019, Turkey produced 2,625.67 million kilos of peppers on 92,089 hectares, worth €952.18 million (€0.36/kg) at origin, according to data prepared by…

Adam Sikorski (Sofrupak) on paper and cardboard packaging solutions

"Healthy interest in sustainable packaging, even among discounters"

The topic of sustainable packaging in the fruit and vegetable trade seems to be experiencing a renaissance after the months-long impasse during the lockdown. Due to the…

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Chinese tomato supply improved

The supply of southern vegetables to northern markets was affected by unfavorable weather conditions. The supply volumes of cauliflower, baby Chinese cabbage, green cabbage, and…

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Eco startup works with farmers to process coconut husk waste into sustainable alternative to peat moss

Following the launch of its sustainable textile products made from pineapple leaf waste, NEXTEVO announces its development towards processing coconut husk waste into…

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