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“Having all the stakeholders together gave us the tools to fight ToBRFV effectively”

A global virus outbreak brings a lot of stress and confusion with it. No, we are not talking about Covid-19 this time, but about another virus, feared amongst growers: Tomato…

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South Africa: Hydroponic strawberries where sugarcane used to grow

“There has been an increase in greenhouse projects in the last few years due to efforts to tackle food and water security. Greenhouses are a large part of the solution to…

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Warning system to warn nurseries against fungal attacks

A new development project aims to develop a warning system to warn against harmful fungal spores in nurseries, making it possible to take early action and reduce the use of…

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NL: "Irrigating more simply, quickly, and accurately while using less technology"

HortiGreen has a new set of drip irrigation manifold hoses, which can be used to irrigate larger plots more effectively and save on costs. The new hoses are 6 and 8 inch…

Reflections on Organic Grower Summit 2021

"It is in fact harder to grow an organic crop in Mexico and put a consumer label on it"

Last week’s Organic Grower Summit in Monterey, CA, presented by Western Growers, featured a trade show of supply chain and service provider partners connecting with organic…

AU: Three new industry notices on restricted movement conditions for TYLCV tomato virus

TYLCV is a significant disease complex of tomatoes and can infect many other host species. Agriculture Victoria has released three new industry notices regarding the…

New courses at Priva Academy in collaboration with HortiTech

The Priva Academy provides knowledge and training on a wide range of horticultural subjects. To enable the Priva team to expand their knowledge offer even further, they are…

Increased demand for raspberries this fall

Janice Honigberg, president of Sun Belle Inc. in Schiller Park, Il. says that Sun Belle raspberries are now arriving from two regions: Central Mexico, which began in late…

Two new horticultural substrates presented

Dicalite Management Group introduces the second and third products from Harvest Hero, a brand of soil amendments and growing media targeting the cannabis industry and overall…

Ray Wowryk receives OPMA Lifetime Achievement Award

Nature Fresh Farms' director of business development, Ray Wowryk, has been awarded this year’s Ontario Produce Marketing Association (OPMA) Lifetime Achievement Award.…

Special Year Overview

Ten growers' stories from February

Usually, February is all about the Fruit Logistica, but this year was different, of course; as many countries remained in lockdown, the trade shows were canceled. Fortunately,…

NZ: Building engagement and social licence for vegetable growers

At the heart of the Vegetables New Zealand (VNZI) strategy is engaging with growers, external stakeholders including the government, but also a wider public…

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Jamaican residents to benefit from greenhouse and water-havesting project

About 150 residents of Ewarton, St Catherine, and surrounding areas will soon benefit from a greenhouse and water-harvesting project spearheaded by the Ewarton Jamaica Bauxite…

Australian prices of watermelons and chilies to rise after torrential rains

Australians will probably pay a premium for popular summer produce, including watermelons and chilies, as widespread storms have destroyed crops across…

Robert Kemeling, director at Kemeling

NL: "With the HortiQ certificate we can guarantee the quality of our products"

Kemeling has received the HortiQ certificate from the hands of chairman Harm Maters of HortiQ. The Westland company is the nineteenth company to meet the independent quality…

South Africa: Tomato and potato prices skyrocket due to heavy rains

In South Africa, consumers are witnessing a spike in tomato and potato prices. This comes as a result of severe rainfall battering major producing regions over…
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Management of whiteflies in tomato by using different control methods

Bemisia tabaci was described more than a century ago and has since become one of the most important pests in subtropical and tropical agriculture, as well as in greenhouse…

US: Learning center grows horticulture program

The Chester County Intermediate Unit’s (CCIU) Horticulture program is in full bloom as it grows into a new space. The new Horticulture Center, located on the campus of the…

Follow me to be Healthy with Europe:

Digital-first campaign aimed at inspiring young Europeans to eat more fruit and veg comes to successful close

Today, the "Follow me to be Healthy with Europe" digital-first campaign – launched by Freshfel Europe and Aprifel in July 2019 – has come to a successful close…

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Japan: Novice farmers get helping hand in agri-tech trial

NTT East and the Tokyo metropolitan government have launched a trial project using 5G technology to support inexperienced farmers in the agricultural sector, which is…

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Brassica & leafy salad conference announces speakers

The Brassica and Leafy Salad is less than 2 months away. After 3 years the event will return to Peterborough to represent two of the largest sectors of horticulture. The…

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Nutrition for growth: the NIGI project in Uganda

The Nutrition for Growth (N4G) summit takes place in Tokyo this week, during which scientists, policymakers, and NGOs meet to discuss ways to tackle global food shortages and…

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Horticulture earnings in Kenya grow

Horticulture earnings in Kenya grew by 6.4 percent in this year. This fact is attributed to the higher demand for Kenyan produce in the world market. Directorate of…

University of Guelph research:

Natural chemical might keep fruits and vegetables fresh for longer

Researchers working at the University of Guelph in Canada have discovered they can use hexanal (a compound naturally produced by fruits and veggies) to keep…

Clementines are losing their acidity due to climate change

The taste of clementines is changing due to climate change. That is what researchers from INRAe, who study the evolution of this citrus fruit, found at the…

Supply chain issues still ongoing

Florida farmers are grappling with transportation problems

While global supply chain issues are reportedly easing, Florida farmers have made clear that moving perishable items with short shelf lives from fields to…

FDA proposes changes to Food Safety Modernization Act Rule to enhance safety of agricultural water used on produce

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a proposed rule that aims to enhance the safety of produce. It proposes to require farms to conduct…

OP Ancona boasts 29 producers covering 200 hectares

"We have been producing and commercializing vegetables for a month - a vast catalog of over 10 products grown in various municipalities in Metaponto by 29 members covering…

Herb packaging presented in 3D

Do you want to present new packaging? Mediane knows just how to do that. They recently presented their organic herb packaging on social media in 3D. Check it out below!

What's hot in 2022?

What's hot in 2022? That is what the American National Restaurant Association looked at in its 2022 Culinary Forecast. The trend report features topics like plant-based and…

Northern Ireland farming

"Growing more vegetables could help the environment and provide food security"

With climate change looming and everyone striving to reduce carbon emissions, some Northern Ireland farmers believe homegrown produce is the way to go. Since…

Taiwan holds great potential for Australian vegetable exports

A recent report from an Australian government department has found that the nation's vegetable produce has a competitive advantage in Taiwan, thanks to the reputation for…

Nicole Schröer, Bilacon Ltd: Laboratory e-commerce analysis

"Demands on fresh products significantly higher than with brick-and-mortar retail"

Online retailing - for example via delivery services - has experienced an extreme boom since the Covid outbreak in March 2020. Fresh foods, especially fruits and vegetables,…

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