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French growers build aquaponic farms near the big cities

Leafy plants, herbs, strawberries, tomatoes, peppers, and even passion fruit: these are all products that can be grown above ground thanks to aquaponics, a farming technique…

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UK strawberry farm free of mildew thanks to Thorvald UV-C robot

Thorvald, an autonomous robotic platform that currently focuses on reducing powdery mildew through UV-C treatment, achieved complete control of the pathogen during this…

trials with organic fertilizer

"More production in USDA-organic crop"

Last autumn, a test was done with a 'standard' USDA organic cucumber crop in the greenhouses of cucumber grower Herman Keijzers. This was compared to a regular crop, which…

Local organic salsa sells out quickly

"When folks are given sustainable options, they choose them"

AppHarvest sold out of its The Food Fight salsa within a couple of weeks of launching its Fight the Food Fight campaign and new e-commerce site,…

Potting soil producer moves up a gear with an expansion of its production capacity

Potting soil company Agaris opened 2 new production lines in its Ghent factory on 8 December. This increase in production means Agaris is able to meet the increased demand for…

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Bahrein: Financing completed to $8.75M hydroponic project

The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has extended its support to the latest BD3.3 million ($8.75 million) food sustainability project by the Ministry of Works, Municipalities…

Cheaper tomatoes pull NZ food prices down

New Zealand tomato prices plummeted from $12 to $6 a kilogram in November, although they still cost much more than a year ago. According to data from Stats NZ,…

Lufa Farms

"One year of fighting food insecurity with fresh weekly baskets"

Lufa Farms is proud to announce that over the past year, their Direct Giving program has successfully enabled 512 individuals experiencing food insecurity to have immediate…

"The taste of a dish matters, but its presentation does, too"

Spain: The demand for edible flowers skyrockets

2020 was a terrible year for decorative cut flowers and edible flowers. Now, however, orders for edible flowers have skyrocketed in preparation for the…

Village Farms promotes Steve Poklemba

Village Farms Greenhouse Grown has promoted Steve Poklemba, currently Director of National Sales, to his new role as Director of Global Supply Chain Management for their Fresh…

Special Year Overview

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10 stories on automation in the greenhouse

With labour and knowledge being two of the most stringent pain ponts in the horticultural industry, it's no wonder suppliers are innovating 24/7. And with results: this year…

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Spain banning fruit and vegetables packaged in plastic in 2023

Spain has announced a ban on plastic packaging for fruit and vegetables weighing less than 1.5kg in 2023. For many consumers, sealed packaging gives them a…

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"UK farmers fear government will not deliver on post-Brexit support"

Farmers are anxiously awaiting further detail from the government on imminent changes to their subsidy payments, with many reluctant to trust the Department for Environment,…

Light Science Technologies:

Recyclable, reusable lighting is the way forward

“All lighting depreciates, so what happens when the product gets to the end of its warranty? Typically, it is replaced as a whole. At Light Science Technologies, our…

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Methods of using ecological sources of clean energy in the cultivation of bell pepper seedlings

Extensive measures are being taken to reduce labor and energy consumption in agricultural production, save resources, grow crops on the basis of advanced technologies and…
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Scottish farm uses mushrooms to decrease greenhouse gas emissions

It sounds like magic but mushrooms are being trained to grow on waste in a bid to increase food security in Scotland as well as decrease greenhouse gas emissions. The project…

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Factors driving US fertilizer prices higher and higher

Among farmers, very few topics are being discussed as much as the skyrocketing cost of fertilizer and increasing concerns regarding availability. Given that fertilizer costs…

Opposition against patent on watermelons

"Bushy plant growth is not an invention"

No Patents on Seeds! is filing an opposition against a Nunhems (BASF) patent on watermelons (EP2814316) derived from conventional breeding. The bushy plants were originally…

Diseases detection of occlusion and overlapping tomato leaves based on deep learning

In view of the existence of light shadow, branches occlusion, and leaves overlapping conditions in the real natural environment, problems such as slow…

ABC Illawarra: Justin Huntsdale

Inside Australian horticulture's 'dark underbelly': The unseen workers propping up the industry

Mike* was excited to travel to Australia from his home country of Vanuatu to pick fruit during the harvest season under the federal government's Seasonal Worker Program. "I…

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US: Local foods production gains ground with consumers since pandemic

On a bitter cold early December day, snowdrifts surrounded Mandt Market greenhouse, where inside, Richard Wedel was in shirt sleeves tending to thousands of lettuce plants.…

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Managing fusarium diseases in vegetable crops

Fusarium is a genus of common soil-borne fungi. While there are many different pathogenic fusarium species, some of the most damaging diseases are caused by strains of one…

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$600,000 funds availabie for advanciing organic agriculture

The Organic Center today announced a new partnership with the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) to advance organic agriculture through the provision of…

Tobacco ringspot virus is eradicated from the Netherlands

This update pest report concerns an update of the pest status in the Netherlands following multi-annual surveys. The latest finding of TRSV was reported in…

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YesHealth Smart Farm in Taiwan to make up for lettuce gap during pandemic

In recent years, extreme climate inconsistencies have caused issues in crop production from time to time. Moreover, due to the pandemic, many crops cannot be imported. The…

Why do plants struggle with LED lighting?

What is the effect of LED light on plant growth? And how can you best integrate LEDs into your climate control system, among other things? These are the kinds of questions Jan…

Texas A&M receives $2.4 million grant to improve specialty crop safety and water efficiency

Improving the safety and water efficiency of specialty fruit and vegetable crops with smart surfaces will be the goal of a new transdisciplinary project led by…

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Holiday shopping picks up

North-America: Fresh fruits and vegetables sales expected to see usual increase

With the normal lull in demand for fresh produce between the major holidays, the industry has a few weeks to catch up before sales pick up ahead of Christmas. Declining fuel…

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AUSVEG:

"Growers deserve fair prices this Christmas"

Growers are facing record prices for the cost of production, yet there remains virtually no movement on price at the retail level. Growers are continuing to bear the brunt of…

Effect of greenhouse cladding materials on strawberry yield in winter

Strawberry cultivation depends on environmental factors, making its cultivation in the greenhouse a challenge in the winter. This study investigated the most appropriate…

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Zero-residue Gentilina lettuce is already available for commerce - a new frontier for sustainable vegetables at Fellini Patrizio. "We have always been concerned about…

Moroccan agricultural land opens up to foreign investors

The main agricultural operators have been present in Morocco for many years, but they have always faced an important limitation in their structures and plans:…

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Online winter school on image analysis for plant phenotyping

Are you looking for a complete overview of image analysis techniques for automatic plant phenotyping? The Winter School will provide a mixture of underlying theory and…

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