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Dutch greenhouses remain empty because of high gas price

"We cannot grow for this"

“We cannot grow for this,” Dutch growers warn as they suffer under the rising gas prices. Yesterday, the Dutch price of gas crossed the unprecedented €1/m3 mark. According to…

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Video Swiss berries grown under photovoltaic installation

Is it possible to feed citizens and the grid at the same time? The construction of insolagrin Conthey in Valais (Switzerland), a solar power plant, provides some elements of…

Purple tomatoes thanks to red beet pigment

Researchers at the Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry (IPB) in Halle have recently created purple tomatoes using Genetic Engineering methods. To do so, they inserted the…

Lesson from tests with new LED fixture: Graph for absolute humidity must be on

"Ary, you're in the greenhouse again, aren't you?" Ary de Jong of HortiTech has regularly received comments like these over the past eighteen months. People are surprised that…

Tomato contact group meets at Fruit Attraction

The first day of the Fruit Attraction trade show in Madrid featured many satisfied faces. It was not as busy as in previous years and there was an occasional empty stand, But…

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“Administering a plant vaccine can add an extra layer of protection”

Around one hundred years ago, Louis Pasteur started developing vaccines against cholera and anthrax. However, few people know that in this period, scientists started to think…

Bridge Greenhouses begins work at NIAB East Malling

Bridge Greenhouses, appointed by main contractors SDC Builders, have recently begun construction on a very exciting new turnkey project at NIAB. The project consists of a new…

Scientists can switch on plants’ response to light

Scientists have figured out how plants respond to light and can flip this genetic switch to encourage food growth. The discovery could help increase food supply for an…

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Do we go to 24-hour lighting?

Normally, lighting crops for longer than 16/17 hours has no beneficial effect. It costs a lot of extra energy, does not produce any extra yield, and, moreover, can cause leaf…

IPS Business Tour leads plant breeders to propagation in climate cell

Last week, plant breeders joined the International Propagation Seminar in the South Holland province in the Netherlands. After day one, with a number of interesting lectures…

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Out-of-season green bean production with LED lights and a soilless growing system

Green bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is one of the most important sources of vegetable proteins in the world and it is cultivated all year round, but the light availability…

Visit to Beijing HortiPolaris agricultural science and technology park

The Beijing HortiPolairs Agricultural Science and Technology Park has adopted world-class facilities and technologies to create a "cross-border" trial of efficient, green, and…

Measurement of longwave radiative properties of energy-saving greenhouse screens

Light intensity, temperature, and humidity are key factors affecting photosynthesis, respiration, and transpiration. Among these factors, temperature is a…

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Show for the plant production of the future, welcomes visitors

Having been absent for a year due to the health crisis, the SIVAL is pleased to be able to welcome all of the members of the specialist plant production…

Anneliese Vollweiler, Anevo Trading Ltd about soft fruit Serbia:

"Prices for soft fruit are higher than ever before"

While the gaze of many blueberry traders and producers is directed at Chile, Spain, and especially Peru, an increasingly attractive market is developing in Serbia. Thus, it is…

Organic Grower Summit

Education session focuses on innovative ag inputs for organic growers

An examination of how organic growers can best use approved bio inputs in the most efficient and effective manner for their crops and bottom line will be the subject of a just…

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Philippines backs UN’s actions toward food security

“The country’s food systems transformation is anchored on modernization, industrialization, value chain-based consolidation, and professionalization through a whole-of-nation…
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Scientists from Israel and the Netherlands find a new way to remove troublesome ions from water

Converting seawater into freshwater is important in water-scarce countries. For that process, certain charged particles – known as ions – have to be removed from the water,…

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NZ plant producers announce general meeting

The NZ Plant Producer's 2021 Annual General Meeting will be held online on Thursday 21st October at 10am.  This event will be held online via Zoom due to the current…

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There is only one direction for blueberry consumption: up

Global fresh blueberry exports are likely to expand steadily during the next few years, as growing regions continue to diversify around the globe. Companies are pushed to be…

Honours student develops university garden to work on food insecurity

Vancie Peacock grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, but always dreamed of being on a farm. When she was 4 years old, she said, she became a vegetarian because she did not want to…

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New wastewater discharge regulations cause concern among Mexico’s growers

In September the Mexican Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources announced stricter wastewater discharge regulations, with the first update of the so-called Official…

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Addressing sustainable food production and consumption in Malaysia

In early 2019, 20 acres of undeveloped land were repurposed in Sunway City Ipoh for food and agriculture. This led to the establishment of the Sunway Organic Farm.  The concept…

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State Fair of Texas is trying to remedy past injustices to South Dallas via its urban farm

When 4-year-old Jonah saw the baby cucumber poking up through the dirt, he shrieked, delighted. “They could not believe it! They didn’t think it was real,” recalls Sherri…

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Indian engineer builds rooftop farms to cut down building heat and grow produce

With a degree in agri-engineering, Prateek Tiwari recognized the potential of organic produce much before its massive popularity today. To simplify the farm-to-fork supply…

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"Let's have pride in Singapore-grown produce"

When it comes to food production, Singapore has a specific goal. While the country will continue to diversify its food import sources, it aims to ramp up local production so…

Advisory board looks forward with great anticipation to IPM ESSEN 2022

Preparations for IPM ESSEN 2022 are in full swing. From 25 to 28 January, Messe Essen will once again be the meeting place for the international green sector.…

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China: Power cuts may disturb US$120 billion of trade flow

Power shortages that have gripped parts of China result in the delay of US $120 billion of trade flows. Some of China’s key ports, including Ningbo, Guangzhou,…

Video Well-known American YouTuber vlogs about the advantages of solar panel covered fruit farming

Matt Ferrell is a popular American YouTuber, with a channel called 'Undecided with Matt Ferrell'. In this vlog, he explains Agri-PV solutions. He frequently mentions the…

Truck drivers from India interested in UK short-term visas

Indian truck drivers are among the leading category of workers showing interest in new temporary work visas introduced by the UK to address supply shortages.…

Brexit minister Lord Frost:

‘British renaissance has begun’ despite shortages troubling UK

Brexit minister Lord Frost has declared that the ‘British Renaissance has begun’ as the UK struggles with staffing issues linked to the departure from the…

Australian fresh produce supply chain education project set to be rolled out nationally

A unique educational tool that will immerse school students in the dynamic world of global fruit and vegetable supply chain management is being extended to classrooms…

PMA's online Fresh Ideas Showcase opens for registration

Produce Marketing Association has announced an Online Fresh Ideas Showcase where companies can share products and services, which will be available for buyers to see the…

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NRW minister informs himself on site about the Straelen geothermal project

Landgard is supporting a geothermal project led by the city of Straelen, which is investigating possibilities for using deep geothermal energy and is intended…

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More and more in focus: tomato specialties

Specialty and small tomatoes are gaining ground in Europe, Morocco, and Turkey against round and other classic tomato varieties. This trend is also unmistakable in the KÖLLA…

Experts agree at GreenTech 2021

“The future is bright for hydroponics”

Although it cannot be said with certainty how the future of hydroponics is going to look, the experts attending 2021's GreenTech have no doubts that “the future is bright for…

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