Joep van den Bosch of Ridder:

Behind the Great Wall of China

Dutch horticultural companies have been increasingly exploring opportunities 'behind the Great Wall of China.' One of the suppliers focusing on the Chinese market is Ridder,…

Krasoń

Michał Krasoń, Krasoń Group, Poland:

"We've gone from 200 million plants to over 450 million plants"

The Krasoń Young Plant Producers Group - one of the largest propagators of vegetable plants in Poland - has 27 years of production experience. The…

Official opening March 11:

First containers en route to Hortilife's new Mexican branch

For a couple of months, Hortilife’s logo has been visible on a building at Terra Park Centenario, in Queretaro, Mexico. Hortilife's official opening…

From cows and cash crops to greenhouses: Integral Farms Produce

Integral Farms Produce is owned and operated by the Arts family. Located in Mount Brydges, Ontario, the Arts family has been thriving in the swine and…

Bosman Van Zaal "Smart Sleever":

"With this robot, sleeving becomes child's play"

Bosman Van Zaal's robotic experts have unveiled the "Smart Sleever," a new robot that automates the sleeving of potted plants with unrivaled…

Demonstrating the Direct Air Capture technology with precision

Skytree is partnering with Wageningen University & Research on the Direct Air Capture research project. The project explores the quality and…

Becoming a greenhouse guru: Eight tips for a new grower

Recently, a group of experienced Michigan greenhouse growers gathered to share their experiences and create lists on how to prepare for the spring…

Peat-free living compost as an alternative to chemical fertilizers

Wormganix has partnered with CHAP (one of the Agri-Tech Centres) to deliver an Innovate UK EDGE-funded project running technical performance trials for…

Dutch zucchini growers start doing direct sales

Courgette Royale is a new brand under which Dutch zucchini growers Johan and Guus Zwinkels will sell their green and yellow zucchini. From now on, the…

Labor migration of Central Asian workers to greenhouse jobs in the UK

Citizens from Central Asia have become a significant portion of seasonal workers in the United Kingdom, comprising a quarter of migrants in 2023. Experts point…

Dealing with armored scales with Rhyzobug

Koppert is introducing a species of ladybird – Rhyzobius lophanthae – that will help growers control various types of armored scales in their crops.…

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Belarus: Increasing protected cropping production still high on govt. agenda

Increasing greenhouse crop production and expanding the range of greenhouse vegetables remain high on the agenda in Belarus, Belarusian Prime Minister…

Nigerian father surprises wife with vegetables as Valentine’s gift

A Nigerian father's unique Valentine's gift of vegetables to his wife, rather than traditional flowers, has captivated social media. The heartwarming…

Agrovision signs agreement for large-scale berry farming operations in China

Agrovision, a producer and year-round supplier of premium superfruits and the only large-scale berry company to claim 100% vertical integration, has…

Diving into lettuce seed germination

AdeptAg, Prospiant, and Great Lakes Growers are hosting a panel discussion to dive into optimizing lettuce seed germination. The event will focus on…

Polish farmers interested in renewable energy

Polish farmers are strongly interested in investing in renewable energy and improving the energy efficiency of their farms. Applications for support…

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EU farmer's frustration grows

On a farm in northern Belgium, not far from the hundreds of tractors blocking Europe's second-biggest port to demand more respect for farmers, Bart Dochy switched on his…

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US (PA): DPS to rebuild greenhouse for North Philadelphia high school

Members of Temple University’s Department of Public Safety, along with members of Temple’s men’s crew team, the Delta Mu chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha…

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Scientists reveal why blueberries are blue

Tiny external structures in the wax coating of blueberries give them their blue color, researchers at the University of Bristol can reveal. This…

UK: Industry, government, and science work together to protect plant health

Key industry figures, including Defra’s Chief Plant Health Officer Nicola Spence, Fera Science Ltd CEO Dr Andrew Swift, and Horticultural Trades…

Leafy greens can last longer thanks to some simple stickers

Leafy greens are a common ingredient in many healthy meals. But, they often spoil during shipment or on the store shelf. This is part of a bigger…

Kilija community in Ukraine invites investors for a modern greenhouse complex

Vegetable cultivation affected by the occupation of the left bank of the Dnipro River, the explosion of the Kakhovska Hydroelectric Station, and mined fields…

WEC Lines enters refrigerated container market, adds 45ft reefer containers to fleet

Dutch shipping operator WEC Lines is entering the refrigerated container market by adding the first batch of 50 brand new 45ft High-Cube Pallet-Wide…

USDA

U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement seasonal perishable products weekly update:

'Asparagus and strawberries replaced cucumbers and blueberries'

Seasonal changes have led to a shift in the commodities of interest for this report. Asparagus and strawberries replaced cucumbers and blueberries, as…

40% of Extremadura tomato producers haven't reached an agreement with the industry

According to Extremadura's regional government, even though the deadline to close the deals ended last night, approximately 40% of the region's tomato…

India's fresh fruit and veg exports see significant growth

In the latest report by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), India's fresh fruit exports have showcased a…

'There are too many export hurdles for Qatar's farms'

Qatar's local farms are grappling with significant barriers to exporting their surplus vegetable production, primarily due to insufficient export…

China inks currency swap agreements with over 40 foreign counterparts

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has established bilateral currency swap agreements with upwards of 40 foreign central banks or monetary authorities,…

Peruvian blueberry industry faces challenges amid El Niño

In the wake of El Niño, Peru's blueberry sector has encountered significant setbacks, with high temperatures impeding plant growth and stalling the industry's…

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Pepco Group has said it will exit the Austrian market

Hundreds of Morrisons' best selling products will be price matched in store

Delhaize finishes franchising project: all 128 stores have new ownersBelgian supermarket chain Delhaize has announced it has sold its last batch of 21…