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Fluence to install lighting solutions for Wageningen University phenotyping greenhouse

"Research on genotype-phenotype associations is essential for the development of climate-proof crops”

Fluence has been selected by Wageningen University & Research (WUR) as the LED technology partner for its new Netherlands Plant Eco-phenotyping Centre (NPEC). In NPEC’s…

Dealing with water scarcity

"It's a tricky balance between environmental and financial feasibility"

Water scarcity is a major challenge for growers all around the world. To some, this may come as something new to deal with, but other growers have faced this reality for many…

Wolfgang Grüne, Managing Director of Exner Grüne Innovation

A 1,100 m2 research and production greenhouse at a height of 25 meters

A 1,100 m2 greenhouse is located on the roof of the Altmarktgarten in Oberhausen, where approximately 16,000 heads of lettuce, 14,000 pots of herbs, and 150 kilos of…

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Mexican grower detects pests with sniffer dogs

Commercial greenhouse growers in Mexico are using sniffer dogs as part of their Integrated Pest Management programs. A Mexican pepper grower has turned to the technique to…

Energy Bill Relief Scheme

UK farm businesses to have energy bills halved as part of new scheme

The British government has unveiled new support for farming and rural businesses facing surging energy bills this winter. The government will provide a…

Kees Havenaar (Frutas Luna):

"Everyone's expecting a top Spanish tomato and cucumber year, but who can be sure?"

"Last week, when I visited my Dutch clients, their huge interest in tomatoes soon became evident, which I'd expected. Many customers are looking in Spain themselves, too,…

Mexican grower installs double climate screen system

Sustainability is a topic that every day is gaining more and more importance and interest in different industries and sectors, and the horticulture industry is definitely not…

EU tomato production forecast to decline to 16.5m tons in 2022

According to the European Commission’s short term agricultural outlook, EU tomato production is forecast to decline to 16.5m tons in 2022, down 9% YoY.…

TomatoesNZ organize annual meeting and speakers event

On 17th August, growers and industry joined the TomatoesNZ (TNZ) annual general meeting, which was held online and in Pukekohe. The AGM saw the election of Ben…

An intelligent environmental control system helps greenhouse strawberries achieve high yield and output

Recently, Wotian Intelligent has built an intelligent environment control system suitable for the efficient production of strawberry seedlings in Jiangsu Agricultural Expo…

Special Starting materials

Starting seeds indoors with LED grow lights

Whether you grow indoors or in a greenhouse, proper plant development is profoundly dependent on the quantity and quality of light your crop receives. The photoperiod, light…

Energy costs will restrict Finnish tomato and cucumber crops this winter

The high price of electricity is already posing a challenge to the viability of Finnish commercial greenhouses. But, according to the nation's Glasshouse…

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France: Pilot hydrovoltaic project powering hydroponic farm officially opened

French renewables company Q Energy France along with local startup Aquacosy, have officially inaugurated the country’s ‘very first’ hydrovoltaic prototype project with 9.3 kW…

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Last day of the Vertical Farming World Congress

As the Vertical Farming World Congress continued, the second day of the summit was all about panels, with various speakers lined up from all around the globe. And, of course,…

Australia: Opportunity for two PhD students in Queensland

"The PhDs will be part of my growing team of vertical farming researchers at the University of Queensland. My team is mostly interested in developing solutions and…
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Innovation Agri-Tech Group appoints plant scientist and molecular biologist

Agricultural technology company, Innovation Agri-Tech Group (‘IAG’), announces two new appointments. Deepa Manikkath Haridas and Felix Trimmer have both joined the team as…

Taylor Farms takes one California facility off the grid

Taylor Farms has partnered with Bloom Energy, Ameresco, Inc., and Concept Clean Energy to install a microgrid capable of taking one of its California food processing…

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Việt Nam: Deep processing will help the export of local agricultural products

Việt Nam's annual fruit and vegetable output has reached 31 million tons, but processing rates are only around 12 to 17 percent. As a result, the processing industry only…

Mick Ahern wins HortNZ’s Industry Service Award for 2022

Horticulture industry stalwart, Mick (Michael) Ahern, has won the Horticulture New Zealand Industry Service Award for 2022. ‘Mick has contributed to the development of New…

Video Basics of greenhouse hydroponics by the University of Kentucky

In this video, part of the University of Kentucky Greenhouse Educator Training (G.E.T.) Series, Dr. Garrett Owen talks about the basics of hydroponic cropping systems. Dr.…

New cling film is compostable with industrial versatility

Cling film once revolutionized the way food was wrapped and kept fresh. And consumers in the 70s discovered a new skill as they mastered the art of unrolling the film and…

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Pakistan farmers destroy tomato shipment from Iran

Several farm owners and growers gathered in Mangochar town and blocked the Quetta-Karachi national highway, suspending traffic. Also, protesters intercepted a…

Carlos Glindemann, commercial director of Agro Red&Green:

"I predict a vegetable season with more volumes and many price oscillations"

The Spanish autumn/winter vegetable season is already underway with the first volumes, although the supply is still limited. This year there have been changes in the…

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German fresh fruit and vegetable imports drop sharply again in July

In July, German fresh fruit and vegetable imports fell well short of those in the same month last year. In July 2022, imports reached 681,000 tons compared to 801,000 tons in…

Maarten van Dijk and Mariëlle Ansems- Van Mourik, BDO Accountants & Advisors:

"Private Equity has Food & Flower sector in its sights"

"In recent years, we have seen the Food & Flowers market being discovered much more by Private Equity parties. Until a few years ago, this interest was fairly low, but it has…

Geothermal activities of ECW Energy taken over by heat company

Heat company Ennatuurlijk is taking over all geothermal activities of ECW Energy. The two organizations announced this on Tuesday. After the takeover, the heat company wants…

Moroccan growers seek Dutch customers

A group of Moroccan tomato and pepper growers are currently looking for Dutch customers. They can fill the gap created now that it is becoming clear that exposed tomato…

Raspberry tree gives 'back-friendly harvest'

Heinje Nursery has launched a new species of raspberry tree. The Rubus ideaus has an unusual growth habit and is a new tree-like shrub. The concept goes by the name:…

GHGA recalls various ready-to-eat vegetable products due to possible Listeria Monocytogenes contamination

GHGA is recalling various products (see chart below) due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. No other GHGA products are affected…

Various brands of salad products recalled due to pieces of plastic

A long list representing various brands of salad products has been recalled due to pieces of plastic. Products from the following brands were involved:…

Tomato prices rise again in in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh

The earlier tomato prices hovering between Rs 30-40 per kg in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, have now gone up to Rs 80 per kg. About three months ago, tomato prices…

Demis van Kouwen (Gelder Groente & Fruit):

“Blockchain technology makes wondering about missing crates a thing of the past"

The Dutch company Van Gelder Groente & Fruit no longer has to bother with crate return receipts. Since late last year, they have been testing an automated and digitized crate…

Food Agility CRC collaborative project

Traceability delivers benefits throughout the supply chain

Trials have shown that horticulture producers, wholesalers, retailers, and consumers could benefit from the adoption of a digital standards-based traceability…

NZ: Zealandia Horticulture teaches students about horticulture

NZPPI member Zealandia Horticulture has been working with students and teachers in Canterbury to promote the exciting career options available in plant production. Zealandia…

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