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Plant Products, one year after the acquisition by Biobest

“2022 was a monumental year for Plant Products because we were able to welcome so many new, enthusiastic and professional colleagues from legacy Biobest-USA and Canada, as…

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Video Berlin Party 2023 back in full glory

After a two-year break, the Berlin Party was back in full force at the event venue Wasserwerk in Berlin. Co-organized by Cultilene, Enza Zaden, OPACK Group, Priva, Svensson,…

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Brock Herman appointed as General Manager Van der Ende Group, Canada

With the nomination of Brock Herman, Van der Ende Group Canada has its desired General Manager on board. Brock is no stranger to the horticultural sector, and, in addition to…

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Portugal: High-tech glasshouse project enters first phase

J. Huete International is starting to build a glasshouse full of high-tech equipment for a very important producing company from Portugal in February.  This technique project has…

AU: Narre Warren fire brigade running Fire Engine

Whilst he is the first to admit that in the scheme of things, the good Lord designed him for comfort, not speed, Genesis Horticultural Solutions Director Tony Bundock and…

'Greenhouse 2030' demonstrates ways to reduce emissions and optimize crop protection and cultivation

Scientists at Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands have employed Vaisala carbon dioxide sensors in their research greenhouses for over a decade. Carbon dioxide…

NL: Young plant grower expands greenhouse area by 17,000 square meters

As of February 1, Biological Youngplants has expanded its greenhouse area by 17,000 square meters to cope with the company's strong growth and offer new customers an…

Morris Peters, NJ Witkamp:

"After a great import season of mini cucumbers from Spain, the Dutch season begins"

In the Netherlands, NJ Witkamp has begun its new mini cucumber season. "This year, we're working with more growers, totaling just over 12 hectares. Last year there wasn't…

Adowa Koren brings a new way of farming to the continent of Africa

Bringing sustainable food projects into African schools to prepare for future food insecurity

Green Staples Collective Ltd,  founded by Adowa Koren, launched their first urban farming education pilot program in September 2022 at GreenHills Academy in Kigali, Rwanda. An achievement…

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Public hearing held on opposition against a patent claiming sweet and hot peppers

A public hearing will be held on February 16 at the European Patent Office (EPO) to consider an opposition against a patent granted to Syngenta (ChemChina), which claims…

Pieter de Ruiter, 4Fruit Company

"I don't see unbelievably high Spanish greenhouse vegetable prices changing any time soon"

"Unbelievable, these prices. We've been in business for a few years now, so we've naturally seen occasional outliers, but prices have been outlandish for…

Tomato exports to Russia decreased while prices soar

Since the beginning of 2023, tomato prices in Russian stores have been rising rapidly. This is because the number of deliveries of tomatoes from China,…

Nature Fresh Farms welcomes key account managers

Nature Fresh Farms is expanding their sales team, welcoming three new key account managers, and aligning their team with the growth in sales and retail partnerships they…

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A complete range of solutions for the fields to automate packaging

A reduced availability of labor, increased energy costs, and the polarization of purchases are just some of the problems that are affecting the fresh produce industry,…

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Study analyses gender differences in uptake of biological control agent to tackle tomato pest in Pakistan

A new CABI-led study has analyzed gender differences in the uptake of the biological control agent Trichogramma chilonis to control the pest Helicoverpa armigera on tomato…

Supply disruptions led to higher prices for imported tomatoes in Ukraine

A noticeable increase in demand for greenhouse tomatoes in the Ukrainian market, as well as a significant reduction in their supply, stimulate another price…

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How automation and notification systems can increase production efficiency

Ajax turned the passive environmental monitoring system into an active control system with alarm generation and reporting. Read the article to learn the details. Mushroom…

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Tomatoes and cucumbers also feel inflation in Latvia

Due to expensive heating, some vegetable greenhouses postpone cucumber and tomato cultivation for a month this season, Latvian Radio reported on February 10. "As a general…

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US: Biden-Harris administration announces availability of inflation Reduction Act funding for climate-smart agriculture

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making funding available for agricultural producers and forest landowners nationwide…

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US (NY): The Naked Farm brings fresh produce to the North Fork year-round

In the dead of winter, when most of the North Fork’s fields are barren and frozen over, Michael Chuisano grows bushels of vibrant vegetables at his micro-farm. Chuisano is the…

TrueVeg Group and Seasony announce partnership

The GreenTech Start-up brands in the Hydroponic Industry 'True Veg Group of Companies & Seasony' are proud to announce herewith a new partnership to radically…

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Japan: Spread signs $4.6 million sustainability-linked loan

Spread Co., Ltd. signed a sustainability-linked loan (SLL) of $4.6 million (600 million yen) with the SHIGA BANK, LTD. on the 27th of December, 2022. The loan is the first SLL…

Online webinar on February 23

All you need to know about seed breeding for CEA

A new webinar will elaborate on all you need to know about seed breeding for CEA, organized by the Association for Vertical Farming.  The event will take place virtually,…

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Delegation of Ethiopian Cooperative Committee visits LTO Netherlands

A delegation from the Ethiopian Cooperative Commission visited LTO Netherlands on February 1. The group came at the invitation of Agriterra. Sjaak van der Tak welcomed the…
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"4G real-time smart sensor has high communication stability in international transportation"

"In the international cold chain transportation of fresh products, it is particularly important for the follow-up management of products, if the temperature and humidity can…

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