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Durability of anti-reflective glass coverings

Nowadays anti-reflective (AR) permanent coating is becoming more and more prevalent on glass products for the use in greenhouses to maximize the daylight transmittance.…

Renewable solar energy system could generate and store energy for Ontario greenhouses

Researchers at the University of Windsor are looking to the sun to help solve a challenge for Ontario greenhouse growers – how to expand the sector sustainably while reducing…

Video Class in a glasshouse – new film goes behind the scenes in the Lea Valley

Growers and glasshouse businesses in the Lea Valley take centre stage in a new film, showcasing this vital horticultural growing area and the people who work there.The 23…

Pioneering IPM in Uzbekistan

Integrated pest management (IPM) is very much a new concept to growers in some developing countries, such as Uzbekistan. According to Kenan Kütük − Biobest IPM and Pollination…

Hazera expands tomato collection

"New tomato varieties offer features for growers and consumers"

Hazera has already a long history in Tomato breeding. In 2011 Hazera decided to invest in High Tech breeding, especially for tomatoes grown in glasshouses. Combining the right…

Using pathogen-specific viruses to control pathogen outbreaks

Precision medicine for plants

Researchers from the Utrecht University, in collaboration with colleagues at the University of York (UK) and the Nanjing Agricultural University (China) have developed a new…

Take a look in an underwater greenhouse

The air of the greenhouse stands at 79 degrees with humidity hovering around 83 percent. That's a pretty good environment for a typical plant. But this is no ordinary…

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Rijk Zwaan presents its new plum tomato for producers in Almeria

The Dutch multinational Rijk Zwaan, devoted to obtaining and selling seeds, is working to obtain the best varieties for producers in Almeria at its research center located in…

Smart water monitoring technology ensures water and food safety

Water intelligence innovator Ketos and Dramm Corporation announced a strategic partnership to empower growers across the United States and Canada. Understanding the…

KPN raises its profile at GreenTech

GreenTech is the most important platform for professionals in horticulture, with a strong focus on technical innovation. As an innovation partner in data and technology, KPN…

Special Year Overview 2019

Year overview January

Trade shows, expansions, and a cancelled merger

January not only kicks off the new year, it's also the start of trade show season, with the IPM Essen as a main gathering for the industry. This month saw a number of…

US: Organic Fraud Prevention Solutions program announces fraud-fighting training courses

In a significant enhancement to its arsenal of tools available to the organic sector to help fight fraud, the Organic Trade Association on Wednesday announced the development…

CAN: Transforming and modernizing the delivery of Ontario’s Building Code services

The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers' Association (OFVGA) wrote to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) about the consultation on the Ontario Building Code…

Neonicotinoids: despite EU moratorium, bees still at risk

Since 2013, a European Union (EU) moratorium has restricted the application of three neonicotinoids to crops that attract bees because of the harmful effects they are deemed…

Netherlands: Masterclass Soilless Culture at WUR

The global market for vegetables and flowers ask for cultivation methods that are sustainable. Soilless Culture systems play an important role in fulfilling this requirement.…
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South Africa: Rooftop aquaponics farm district launched

In partnership with Ichthys, Eastgate Aquaponics Farm District aims to create a premium go-to experience for the future of sustainable, organic and educational food sourcing.…

US: Proposed reversal of energy efficiency standards could pose problem for indoor farming sector

The U.S. Department of Energy’s proposed reversal of energy efficiency standards could hamper the emerging indoor farming sector, according to Irving Fain, chief executive of…

US (TX): Restrictions on tomato imports could mean volatile prices at grocery stores

Tomato prices could rise on the heels of an import restriction to scrutinize produce for a disease that could pose a threat to Texas crops, according to Texas A&M AgriLife…

Iran: Duties for tomato exports as of December 22

In the Islamic Republic of Iran, the price of tomatoes has been on the rise since last week, going up from 50,000 rials ($0.41) to 150,000-200,000 rials…

US: These vertical hydroponics systems are growing fresh lettuce anywhere with an outlet

Years ago, Alex Tyink met a guy who was farming on a rooftop in New York City. Five years, 30 prototypes and a move back to Wisconsin later, Tyink is the founder of…

India: Suburban farmers earn extra on off-season vegetables

It was a chilled November morning, as farmer Ubaidullah Solangi was guiding labourers at his farmhouse in suburban Hyderabad to sort out bitter gourd, ridge…

Interview with photographer behind LED greenhouse photograph series

In a recent project German aerial photographer Tom Hegen took to the skies to photograph Dutch LED lighted greenhouses in the nighttime. These remarkable pictures show the…

Autogrow appoints two product specialists for growing market

Autogrow has appointed Steve Gardner - Head of Product and Sophie Stanley - Head of Product Marketing, to support the company’s continued global growth. Both are members of…

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Ohio State ATI Greenhouse Program

Finishing up the labs today. Harvesting basil, arugula and mustard greens. @ATIGreenhouse #hydroponics @OhioStateATI pic.twitter.com/vKjPzsD8gW — Ohio State ATI Greenhouse…

FAO launches 2020 as the UN’s International Year of Plant Health

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) today launched the United Nations’ International Year of Plant Health (IYPH) for 2020, which aims to raise global awareness on how…

USDA announces fellowships to develop the next generation of agriculture

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE) today announced fellowship opportunities to connect USDA…

Video Dutch tomatoes shine in documentary

A pioneering Dutch farm has found clever ways to generate higher yields using less space and fewer inputs. They’re growing food that’s more sustainable and economical too.…

UK: Glasshouse nursery for sale in Yorkshire

A compact organic glasshouse nursery is offered on the market on a site of circa 8.38 acres with circa 5.147 acres of glass and benefiting from recently upgraded heating and…

How to finally replace the plastic bag

After Australian states and territories introduced plastic bag bans, supermarkets like Woolworths have recently begun offering alternatives such as paper bags. But much to the…

FreshDirect will deliver fruit within hours

New York grocery deliveries go high-tech

In the bustling city of New York, grocery shopping can be time consuming. But now, grocery company FreshDirect promises to deliver within mere hours fruit,…

Spanish farmers troubled about no-deal Brexit

At this time of year, Juan Colomina is preparing for the start of the harvest of thousands of tonnes of fruit and vegetables grown under plastic in southern…

Turkey: Antalya exports prickly cucumbers

Producers in Antalya, a major city located in southern Turkey, grow prickly cucumbers and export them to Russia, Moldova, Ukraine, Georgia and Bulgaria. Farmers in Kumluca…

The EU and China agree on the recognition of 100 mutual PGIs and PDOs

At the beginning of November, the European Union signed a trade agreement with China that involves the recognition of 100 indications and community names. The…

Low prices of mass consumption products cause problems

"The vegetable market is a changing one"

“The vegetable market is changing. What growers decide to grow today can change in less than five years. What we have been observing is that high consumption (or mass…

Extremadura closes tomato campaign with record production

The tomato campaign in the Spanish region of Extremadura has come to an end with very positive results. The sector has achieved record yields and the production in stock with…

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