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Alejandro Santander, co-founder and VP of sales and operation of Magic Sun Farms:

"Our greenhouses are at altitude, which greatly helps with sunlight and nighttime temperatures"

Some might think that the job of a grower is to solely grow food. Yet, the impact that such commercial farms can have goes beyond the mere financial side. Oftentimes, they are…

Canadian Greenhouse Conference prepares for final day

It's time in Niagara Falls for day two of the Canadian Greenhouse Conference. Once again, on the final day of the trade show, there are some two hundred exhibitors to visit…

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CAN (ON): University announces research partnership with regional greenhouse operation

The University of Windsor announced a local partnership to advance agricultural research, development, and innovation in the Windsor-Essex region during the Canadian…

Switching to Philips LED lighting an "easy decision" for Den Haan Greenhouses from Canada

Den Haan Greenhouses from Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia, Canada has recently installed a LED grow lights from Philips horticulture LED solutions for their 3-ha cultivation area.…

José Manuel Escobar, of LQA Thinking Organic: "When prices rise like this, consumption suffers"

Shortages of organic zucchini and cucumber in the markets continues to drive prices up

The delays in organic zucchini and cucumber plantations in Almeria and the early end of the production in central and northern Europe have led to supply shortages in the…

Syngenta names new Southeast territory manager within Professional Pest Management business

Syngenta has appointed Matt Higley as a new territory manager within its Professional Pest Management (PPM) business to support distributors and pest…

Night-time heat stress: “Research will pave the way for tolerant varieties that growers can use”

It is no secret that heat stress can pose serious dangers to crops in summer. However, not only do the day temperatures influence plant growth but also night temperatures do.…

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Understanding the optimal relationship between HVAC and plant health

Dr. Nadia Sabeh, Founder and CEO of Dr. Greenhouse, will be speaking at industry conferences and symposiums focused on HVAC design and controls for growing…

US (AR): Center of Excellence in Aquaculture receives $109k grant for aquaponic research

Dr. Nicholas Romano, Extension specialist and interim director of the Center of Excellence in Aquaculture and Fisheries at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), has…

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Polish company launches camera that monitors greenhouse plants

The Polish company Intertech Service has launched a new device to help growers use light more efficiently. It is a camera that offers live monitoring of plants in a…

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Efficacy of Abamectin against adult spider mite on tomato in Botswana

The efficacy of abamectin against the carmine spider mite (CSM) on tomato was studied in the laboratory at Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Gaborone,…

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The Morocco Berry Conference 2022 will take place in November

The Morocco Berry Conference 2022 will take place on the 9th & 10th of November in Agadir and is organized by Green Smile & Tortitool. Morocco Berry Conference 2022 is an…

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Dole Sunshine company takes poor snacking habits to task with 'malnutrition labels'

Designed to spark conversation and action, Malnutrition Labels: Nutritional Ink, launched today by the Dole Sunshine Company (DSC), calls attention to the low…

Keynote for Grower round table announced for Organic Grower Summit 2022

Leadership from three of the nation's most progressive organic growing operations have been confirmed as panelists for the keynote presentation at the upcoming Organic Grower…

Tanimura & Antle announces sales department promotions

Tanimura & Antle announced the promotion of two key sales team members. Anthony Mazzuca has been promoted to vice-president of sales strategy, and Steve Souza will now serve…
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Using robots and artificial intelligence in greenhouse horticulture

Robotics and AI are not panaceas for solving labor shortages or other product-related problems. But in the next decade, robots and crop-support software are going to take…

Canadian farmers increase recycling rate for ag plastic jugs to 77%

Canadian farmers/producers continue to demonstrate their commitment to ensuring empty ag-product containers used for pesticides and fertilizers are returned for recycling.…

Fine-tuning with soil health; soilborne disease?

Healthy soils produce healthy crops, right? Nope. Although it would seem the very definition of soil health, this popular thinking does not match what plant pathologists find…

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US (OH): Greenhouse campus to be built for therapeutical purposes

Governor Mike DeWine was in the Valley Wednesday to break ground on a new greenhouse at The Mahoning Valley Campus of Care. The new construction there will provide more…

US (FL): Behind the Seeds tour and hydroponic displays return to EPCOT

At long last, the classic Behind the Seeds tour of the greenhouses within The Land has returned to EPCOT. Behind the Seeds takes you on a backstage tour of the greenhouses…

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Dried fruits processed according to traditional Sicilian recipes

"Beyond recurrence products with territorial connotations, we mainly produce organic products, where the added value comes from the selection of ingredients. We process…

Yuanyi Seedlings: Continue to create maximum value for growers

"Our company was established in 2003, with seedlings as its core business; it covers flower seedlings, fruits and vegetables, and potted flower seedlings. As far as flower…

Cold storage facilities to move closer to essential areas

Do the high energy prices have an impact on cold storage facilities? According to Brent Erenwert with Brother's Produce, demand for cold storage continues to skyrocket. The…

Australia: $6.4 million boost for cool-climate horticulture growers

Scientists are giving Australian growers in cooler climates the opportunity to participate in a $6.4M research trial program to help the industry adapt to…

English a world language?

What is the state of English proficiency by country? Statista looked into it. The Netherlands appears to score high. Asian countries perform on average. Africa shows the…

Chris Fiander, Westpak Group:

"Grocery sustainability metrics have the potential to redefine the role of food packaging"

It's nearly a decade since the familiar 'traffic light' labeling system started appearing on supermarket items, signaling key health metrics around calories, sugar, salt, and…

Due to water crisis

Moroccan govt ends subsidies on avocado, watermelon, and citrus fruit cultivation

Morocco’s Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and the Ministry in charge of the budget have decided to cease irrigation subsidies on the cultivation of…

'Customers were already paying higher prices for tomatoes'

Amid soaring food inflation, tomato prices have stayed relatively steady

Since the start of 2022, tomato prices in the US have dropped 2% from $1.93 per pound to $1.89 per pound in August. Meanwhile, the food prices index rose 7% in…

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Melons, summer squash and most stone fruit go by the wayside as retailers filled their bins with fall favorites

This week we saw melons, summer squash, and most stone fruit go by the wayside as retailers filled their bins with fall favorites. Cranberries made their first appearance in…

Habaneros grown in Kyoto Prefecture are being shipped out

Habanero peppers are not just grown in Central and South America anymore; they are also cultivated in Kyotamba, Kyoto Prefecture. From there, a shipment of…

Tomato prices in Uzbekistan still at record levels

Prices for round red tomatoes in Uzbekistan remain at a record high. While in July and August, the average wholesale prices were two times higher than last…

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Five-year research project underway to advance strawberry genetics

According to the Horticulture Statistics Handbook, Australia produces more than 82,000 tons of strawberries each year, with a value of $435 million. Now, a…

Potential of substrate-borne vibration to control greenhouse whitefly Trialeurodes vaporariorum

The effects of substrate-borne vibration with frequencies of 30 and 300 Hz on the number of the greenhouse whitefly Trialeurodes vaporariorum and the number of fruit sets in…

South Korea: Yoon vows to support smart farming and young farmers

President Yoon Suk-yeol visited a smart farm complex in the central city of Sangju on Wednesday, pledging to support the growth of smart farms and young farmers. Yoon visited…

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