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Research reveals high-tech cultivation to be the most sustainable solution

Fresh tomatoes grown in high-tech greenhouses score higher in terms of sustainability than organic tomatoes. That is the key finding from academic research conducted on…

Vacancies:

Iwan van Vliet, Westland Seeds:

"The foundation has been laid for the next step”

Breeding company Westland Seeds will celebrate its 12.5 years anniversary on February 21st, 2021. In August 2008, bell pepper grower Wim Grootscholten officially decided to…

Corvus Drones and Track32 combine forces

"We want our drones to digitize each individual plant"

Corvus Drones and Track32 have confirmed their collaboration through a preferred partnership for greenhouse horticulture. Both companies have been working together for some…

Autogrow officially launches European Office with the appointment of James Croy

Netherlands based James Croy has joined Autogrow to support the growth of their digital solutions, Folium and FarmRoad, in the region. With over 15 years’ experience in the…

Menno Jongsma, Synergy Systems:

"With this bell pepper de-coring machine, we're focusing on the high-middle segment"

Producers seeking solutions, often come up with ideas for new machines. Or, it's machine manufacturers who see a gap in the market. This time, however, it was a distributor…

Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) provides $2,591,231 grant

Initial lettuce project launched by Precision Indoor Plants (PIP) Consortium

Lettuce is the third most consumed vegetable in the US. However, as a perishable product, much of the produce is not marketable because lettuce leaves discolor after harvest.…

And now you know: Trump likes cucumbers

Trump made a speech in Georgia yesterday and wanted to emphasize he really, really likes cucumbers. As the reaction from the crowd was somewhat delayed, for a second Trump…

Jim Westhoff (Valstar):

"Humdrum day trading sales on the Dutch greenhouse vegetable market"

Day trading has been plodding along for weeks. That's led to a surplus of supplies and syrupy sales. That's on the Dutch greenhouse vegetable market. "It's…

Price at origin of Spanish organic tomatoes 35% higher than the conventional

According to data from the Prices and Markets Observatory of the Government of Andalusia, the prices at origin of organic tomatoes produced in the 2019/2020…

Price for ice cream with veggies

Remember that we published on ice cream with veggies? Wasn't too enthusiastic about it? Well, maybe this product will suit you better. There's ice with veggies available in…

Special Year Overview 2020

Special May: New varieties & expansion plans

Covid still ruled many headlines in May, but also other news popped up. Soft fruit has been on the rise for many years by now and the cultivation techniques are improving day…

Michael Ouma, a young farmer flying hydroponics flag in Africa

Michael Ouma recalls his struggles back in Migori County where tough life forced him into 'hustling' while still in form two to support his parents who depended solely on…

Soil, light and a bit of AI: This hydroponic setup is fully automated

Shivendra Singh’s Barton Breeze offers AI-enabled vertical indoor farm set-ups with automated controls for temperature, watering systems, even light and ventilation. Singh…

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Vermont becomes a center for the fledgling U.S. saffron industry

In March, researchers at the University of Vermont held a saffron workshop attended by about 60 people in person and another 60 online from all over the country. A UVM saffron…
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RHP introduces animation about clean, RHP-certified growing media

In the animation below, the European knowledge centre for growing media RHP explains why RHP-certified growing media are clean and safe for your crop. The RHP quality mark…

Specialty vegetables see pick up throughout pandemic

Are consumers becoming more courageous in their cooking? If so, this could be one of the reasons consumption of specialty vegetables is up in 2020. “When the pandemic began…

Resources for parliamentarians on responsible investment in agriculture and food systems

Increasing investments in agriculture is crucial to end hunger and poverty by 2030. However, not all kinds of investments are equally beneficial. In order to generate…

US (NC): Appalachian University’s Frontline to Farm Program to help veterans become farmers

Appalachian State University’s Department of Sustainable Development received a three-year grant from USDA for its Frontline to Farm program, reports Mountain…

AHDB's 5 year strategy 2021 – 2026

The following is a brief summary of the key issues which might be of interest to the fresh produce sector. One size doesn’t fit allThere is a recognition of…

The state of plant breeding in a pandemic

The new plant pipeline remains unclogged, despite a few hiccups triggered by COVID-19. Plant breeders have adapted quickly to their new work environments by employing multiple…

Virtual workshop 10-11 December

Managing basil under increasingly challenging conditions

The workshop 'Managing basil under increasingly challenging conditions'  will be held Thursday, Dec. 10, and Friday, Dec. 11. Hosted by University of Massachusetts in collaboration…

Uralchem

Uralchem appoints new CEO

Uralchem announces new appointments. As of December 4, 2020, Alexander Prygunkov, who previously held the position of First Vice President – Chief Operating Officer of PIK…

tomato crop performances under chemical nutrients monitored by electric signal

"Tomato plants do not need all nutrients at once for quality fruits"

Fertigation is considered an efficient alternative to the enhanced use of chemical fertilizers. Since most of the fertigation systems rely on a theoretical electrical…

Major gas upgrading plant for Canadian RNG project

Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) has handed over its largest-ever membrane gas upgrading plant to StormFisher for a low-carbon renewable natural gas (RNG) injection project in…

SpaceX

Taiwan sends plant seeds into space

A cargo capsule carrying seeds from four plant species provided by Taiwan is on its way to the International Space Station (ISS) after launching from the U.S. state of Florida…

First construction phase completed on Copenhagen vertical farm

The new Nordic Harvest vertical farm stands 14-stories high in a 7000 sq. meter facility at Copenhagen Markets, on the outskirts of Denmark’s capital. It will be Europe’s…

FEPEX, Spain

New crisis management measures requested in view of the low prices this season

The second wave of COVID-19 has exacerbated the disturbances in the fruit and vegetable market across the EU, causing a severe situation marked by low prices.…

"Chinese fruit industry pays more attention to washing and disinfection this year"

Chinese consumers have been paying more attention to food safety since the outbreak of Covid-19. They also have higher standards for the product quality of fruit and…

Researchers look at Listeria risks in food distribution centers

The Center for Produce Safety awarded more than $300,000 to a research project that is examining the risk of contamination in distribution center environments by surveying…

Willem van der Does, BG Door International

"Mobile pre-cool unit provides rapid re-cooling"

Rapid re-cooling of fruit and vegetables is becoming increasingly important to buyers, sees Willem van der Does of BG Door International. That includes products from…

Tanzanian PM calls for increasing horticulture production

Tanzanian Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa on Saturday directed the Ministry of Agriculture to work hard towards the improvement of horticulture production in…

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Comments on Proposed Rule for Food Traceability

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to establish additional traceability recordkeeping requirements for persons who manufacture, process, pack, or hold…

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