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Droplet curtain lowers heating costs while achieving higher yield in closed greenhouse

The Finnish cucumber grower Puutarha Timo Juntti Oy, based in Kaarina eliminates extra humidity and heat while maintaining high CO2 concentrations thanks to the Novarbo Heat…

"at the moment growth differential seems to decrease"

Students test substrate mats for bell pepper cultivation

In Zwolle, Cultivation & Technology students are testing bell pepper growth on different organic mats. It was decided to compare two kinds of mats. The Supreme rockwool mat…

LED provider adds horticulture specialists to team

Fluence by Osram, a provider of LED lighting solutions for commercial cannabis and agriculture production, today announced that Peter Hendrix, Dennis Raadschelders and André…

Fresh Publishers turns 25

A room in the attic and a plan to publish a book for the Dutch fruit and vegetable trading sector. That's how, on 1 February 1996, Boekhout Publishers' adventure began.…

US cannabis grower buys greenhouse for vegetables in Canada

Australis Capital Inc. announced today that ALPS - a company in the process of being acquired by AUSA - through its wholly owned subsidiary Larssen Greenhouse…

“There’s nothing like getting a good product into people’s mouths”

Market development projects support greenhouse vegetable expansion

The last two decades have been a time of significant change for Ontario’s greenhouse vegetable industry. The sector has grown, increasing production and expanding markets for…

Coming soon: two new Hortiled top fixtures

Hortilux will soon be introducing two new Hortiled Top fixtures to the range. "These LED fixtures are distinguished by their versatile and innovative design, which makes them…

Canadian breaks World Record by eating three Carolina reapers in under 10 seconds

A Canadian with a love for spicy food broke a Guinness World Record by eating three Carolina reaper chili peppers in under 10 seconds. A video was shared of…

Off-peak power rates extended to alleviate Ontario growers and families

The Ontario government is extending electricity rate relief for farms to support those spending more time at home in response to the provincial Stay-at-Home…

LumiGrow

Light company LumiGrow has ceased operations

The lighting company LumiGrow has ceased operations and is now out of business. LumiGrow was a company focused on LED lights, and it hit the headlines at the beginning of 2020…

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Transferring excess heat and humidity without gapping

The recently enacted Greenhouse Light Abatement Bylaw in Ontario, but also other light pollution concerns across North America have created issues for growers to choose…

US agtech company enters partnership with Canadian LED provider

"We are excited to announce our partnership with Gold Leaf Technologies Inc. to enable our SporeCam technology to help Canadian controlled environment growers…

Fresh basil: an increasing market for high aroma products

The market of fresh herbs is increasing in a fast pace. Fresh herbs are gaining market as consumer are becoming more interested in food experience. In Germany, the largest…

New trade fair to be held March 24, 25 and 26

Registration is open for Global Fruit Latam Mexico

The United Nations has dedicated 2021 the year of fruits and vegetables, so agriculture will become a central axis of economic development, especially in Latin…


Robert Sandow, Director of Cultivation of Flora Terra “If you are not building vertically now, you are going to find yourself far behind the competition” Even though a new year has just started, the cannabis industry is still facing some long-time challenges. Although cannabis cultivation is a subset of horticulture, it is nothing like growing, say, tomatoes and peppers. There might be some similarities, such as efficiency and consistency that should be the top priorities of…

CA: New technology helps farmers monitor their mental health

Following a recent province-wide Innovation Challenge, Innovation Saskatchewan, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, unveiled a new tool for…

Study on how plants and trees stabilize their water pipes to grow taller

Plants, especially trees, are by far the tallest organisms on Earth. Height growth is made possible by a specialized vascular system. This system conducts water from the roots…

US: High-tech agribusiness cluster to bring 1,500 jobs

A 1,000-acre agribusiness cluster in Hampton County will employ 1,547 people in growing, packing and shipping tomatoes, leafy greens, blueberries and other fresh…

AppHarvest starts trading on Nasdaq

AppHarvest, a Canadian AgTech company and Certified B Corp is building and operating some of the country’s largest high-tech indoor farms to sustainably grow…

$20M series B for flying fruit picking robots raised

Tel-Aviv-based Tevel Aerobotics Technologies has raised $20 million through a Series B backed by Asian equipment giants Kubota and Forbon, and including Maverick Ventures…

Ontario farmers donate $25,000 to struggling families

Ontario’s fruit and vegetable growers have made a $25,000 donation to help hungry Ontarians struggling to make ends meet this winter. The contribution from the Ontario Fruit…

Today on social media

Spanish Minister of Agriculture visits Mercabarna

"The health crisis has highlighted the essential role of Mercabarna and the rest of Spanish markets"

The Spanish Minister of Agriculture, Luis Planas, the Secretary of Agriculture and Food, Fernando Miranda and the Government Delegate in Catalonia, Teresa Cunillera, have…

Cauliflower’s popularity re-emerges

Consumer interest in cauliflower has been re-emerging in recent years. Fresh cauliflower was popular in the early 20th century, with per capita availability peaking in 1946 at…

Sindh farmers protest against Pakistan government over tomato imports

Last weekend, Sindh province growers staged a demonstration against Prime Minister Imran Khan’s government for continuing the import of tomatoes. The…

Lettuce consolidates its reign in the Region of Murcia

Lettuce has established itself as the star of Murcian agricultural exports. In 2019, the region of Murcia exported 510,000 tons of lettuces, which is…

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Younger UK consumers become more price conscious

2021 has begun in a tumultuous fashion – the good news of a Brexit deal set against a fresh lockdown, and more national restrictions due to soaring levels of coronavirus…

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Ghanaian tomato transporters threaten strike over persistent robberies

Members of the Ghana National Tomatoes Traders and Transporters Association (GNTTTA) are protesting against the persistent robberies the endure on the…

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Spanish soft fruit imports back on track after slow start

The Spanish soft fruit import is underway after a challenging start due to severe weather in January which slowed production. “Spain experienced cold weather and snow, the…

Wilco van den Berg, GroentenFruit Huis:

"Particularly Germany and the UK bought more Dutch bell peppers"

How did Dutch bell peppers fare in 2020? Overseas sales rose by five percent compared to 2019. The neighboring countries of Germany (+12%) and the United Kingdom (+10%), in…

Due to undeclared allergens

Dole Fresh Vegetables announce limited voluntary recall of Dole™ Endless Summer Salad Kit

Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a single lot code of Dole™ Endless Summer Salad Kit. This recall is due to possible undeclared allergens (fish and egg) in…

Online platform for produce trading sees success following recent launch

As technology advances and becomes more and more integrated into our lives, new tools and innovations are introduced with the goal of simplifying our lives and businesses.…

Tozer Ibérica presents its new seed catalog

Tozer Ibérica has started 2021 with the launch of its new seed catalog, which in addition to including its latest products, is allowing the company to present…

Texas spinach acreage is down, quality is up

Texas spinach growers have reported fewer acres planted due to the current pandemic. However, quality is excellent and so are this season’s growing conditions,…

United’s re-Fresh Experience now available on-demand

The United re-Fresh Experience concluded its 10th session last week, wrapping up the live experiences in January. This approach to gathering the industry in…

Cabinet Secretary warns that Kenyan fresh produce reputation is at stake

The Kenyan government has warned its growers that the nation could lose losing its reputation in the fresh produce export markets unless producers maintain the…

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