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Steamed and reused substrates tested in Belgium strawberry production

Each year, approximately 65-70 million m³ of peat and other substrates are used in horticultural production. Most of this is not recycled. Peat and…

"Biofeedback is the future of autonomous greenhouse cultivation"

The Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge, hosted by Wageningen University & Research, continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in AI-driven…

Batteries as a revenue model and solution

Greenhouse horticulture in the Netherlands is seeing increasing use of battery storage as a solution to grid congestion and as part of energy trading.…

The importance of dehumidifiers in the greenhouse

A recent study on a semi-closed greenhouse in Carquefou, France revealed a crucial factor affecting energy consumption: humidity control. While heating…

Tomato grower demolishes greenhouse to build new one

At Tomatenkwekerij Hermans Tomana in Rijkevorsel, a greenhouse has been demolished, only to build a new one. Grower Kim Hermans had his oldest…

Testing alternate water sources for tomatoes

In the VLAIO project OptiWAIE (Optimization of Water Use in Greenhouse Horticulture using Alternative Internal and External Water Sources), the…

HortiContact kicks off in Netherlands

This morning at 10 o'clock - it's still taking some getting used to - HortiContact started. A total of 295 exhibitors gathered in the Evenementenhal…

UK supermarkets support growers on inheritance tax as domestic food production declines

UK supermarkets have expressed support for growers concerning the Business Asset Inheritance Tax, suggesting its introduction could affect food security.…

Cibus Capital retains majority stake in merged TTA-ISO

A merger has been announced between ISO Horti and TTA. The companies will merge under the name TTA-ISO. Under terms of the merger, investment firm…

Horticulture New Zealand urges permitted status for vegetable growing to ensure food security

Horticulture New Zealand highlights the need for vegetable growing to be a permitted activity to maintain future viability. Michelle Sands, the manager of…

Lawrence Hopman on the Canadian import tariffs

Will Canadian flower growers have to move production to the US?

As discussions on tariffs for Canadian goods intensified leading up to the US presidential election, many in the industry anticipated a shift in trade…

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Tomato products step into spotlight at SEPC

Red Sun Farms is excited to participate in SEPC's Southern Exposure event, showcasing its latest product innovations, sustainable packaging solutions,…

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Japanese agency holds training course for Nigerian growers

The Japan International Cooperation Agency Alumni Association of Nigeria ((JICA-AAN), in collaboration with JICA Nigeria office has trained the Federal…

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India: Empowering strawberry growers through cultivation

Marking a new milestone in the tribal-dominated Kalahandi district's agrarian development through Vedanta Lanjigarh unit's flagship "Project Sangam",…

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Vietnam spent $2.4B on fruit and vegetable imports in 2024

Vietnam spent 2.4 billion USD on imported fruits and vegetables, mainly from China and the US last year, up 24% from the previous year, the General…

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China: Aiding greenhouses with a constant power supply

The flavor of Spring Festival has not faded yet, but inside the greenhouses of the Chongfu Village Share-economy Cooperative in Chonggang Town, Pingluo…

First integral dripline with a built-in outlet launched

Orbia Netafim has launched its patented Hybrid Dripline system, the world's first and only integral dripline with a built-in outlet. Orbia Netafim's…

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South Korean citrus growers embracing smart irrigation

Tangerine greenhouse farmers on South Korea's Jeju Island are increasingly turning to smartphone-controlled irrigation systems, marking a significant…

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Disease scouting webinar being offered through Cornell University

Cornell University is partnering with the University of Vermont and the University of Maine to offer a 6-week webinar series in scouting for disease,…

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Europe’s cannabis market: slow recreational growth but a booming medical industry

While the adult-use market in Europe is taking longer than expected to take shape, the medical cannabis space continues to grow year after year. This…

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How does CGIAR improve its crop breeding programs?

In agricultural science, success isn't solely determined by technical prowess—it's also reliant on effective organizational processes and strategies.…

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Premium tomatoes from vertical farms to appear in Ukraine

The Lviv-based company Green Wave plans to launch a vertical farm project to grow rare commercial tomato varieties, including "Black Prince," cherry…

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“The packaging regulations in Europe align closely with those in Australia"

Australian packaging producer Detpak recently exhibited at Fruit Logistica for the first time, receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback from visitors…

US: Valentine’s Day boosts produce and floral sales as total ads rise 5%

Valentine's Day promotions treated shoppers to colorful displays of sweet and savory treats and glorious arrays of floral arrangements. Valentine's…

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Looking for a sustainable path for agriculture

Climate change poses significant challenges to vegetable production, including heat stress, drought, salinity, and pest outbreaks, which threaten food…

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Setting up long term frameworks for food sustainability

Global food instability is attributable to multiple significant threats, such as climate change, geopolitical instability, emerging trade policies,…

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India: Growers forced to let tomatoes rot amidst price crash

Thousands of farmers in Jharkhand are in deep crisis after the price of tomatoes plummeted to as low as Rs 2 - Rs 3 per kg. They have now abandoned…

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Dematic: New partnership with Transcend Retail Solutions - part of the Tesco group

Billa Bulgaria plans 13 new stores in 2025

Mercadona increases Spanish market share to 26.6%Mercadona retained its dominant position in the Spanish supermarket sector in 2024, increasing its…

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