Xinyuan Min Ph.D. research into the economic feasibility of high-tech greenhouse projects in China:

What stands in the way of high-tech greenhouse projects in China?

It's not a secret that many high-tech greenhouse projects in China failed in recent years. Abandoned greenhouses aren't hard to find, and entrance to…

Gemüsebau Steiner

Wolfgang and Florian Steiner on the advantages of sustainable greenhouses:

"The Emmerting community also benefits from our new lighting technology"

For a decade, an exclusive partnership has linked 'Gemüsebau Steiner' and the Bavarian REWE markets. Their energy and lighting concept for their…

NL: Hazera acquires new greenhouse to up R&D efforts

Hazera has acquired a new greenhouse next to their headquarters in Made, the Netherlands. Yossi Shapiro, Head of R&D of Hazera says: “Our goal to…

Kees Havenaar, Luna Fruits:

"Spanish TOV market entirely opposite this season"

At the start of the Spanish greenhouse vegetable season, Frutas Luna's Kees Havenaar predicted that this winter could be quite different, mainly due to…

Rubén Ortiz, Sales Director of Técnicas Sanjorge:

"Our structures provides protection at a highly competitive price"

Técnicas Sanjorge has established itself as a` leader in the manufacture of greenhouses and macro tunnels for the cultivation of berries. "Our company…

New CEA harvester to be showcased at the Fruit Logistica

CEA-grown products have been gaining popularity for a while now. The processing of these products requires specialist knowledge and skills but also…

Many attended the meeting with CBC Europe technicians:

Biological and sustainable control also useful for traditional companies

Over 70 growers took part in the technical meeting organized on January 23, 2024, by Vivai Garattoni in the presence of CBC Europe technicians. The meeting was held in San Mauro Pascoli…

Young Dutch grower takes over family business

Rens Aarts recently took over Kwekerij Gerard Aarts, his parents' cucumber and tomato nursery, in the Dutch municipality of Asten-Heusden. "We wanted a…

First harvest of the new season: "The fresher the product, the more beautiful the end result on the plate"

In early January, young zucchini plants were once again planted at CourgetteFleur Zwinkels, and less than a month later, they have started to bloom.…

Quantified Sensor Technology wins start and scale-up challenge

Quantified Sensor Technology emerged as the winner in the start- and scale-up challenge.This challenge is a collaborative effort by GreenTech Americas,…

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The versatile AMR:

Autonomous mobile robots are helping boost productivity, save labor, and improve operations

Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are increasingly common in warehouses and distribution centers (DCs) around the world—largely because their…

Kuban of Russia supplies greenhouse products to neighboring areas and abroad

Kuban's greenhouse farming sector supplies the region and neighboring areas and abroad. In 2023, over 250 hectares of greenhouses in Kuban, Russia, produced…

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High tunnel beginners live high on hopes, low on experience

Michael Johnson is stepping into the world of high tunnel construction but remains a long way away from high tunnel production. I'm experiencing muscle…

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Who crashed the prices of greenhouse tomatoes in Poland?

The Polish market is experiencing a dramatic fall in wholesale prices of greenhouse tomatoes this week, according to EastFruit. The average price of…

Ongoing cultivars in samphire and turf:

NL: New lab aims to lower barrier for small-scale vertical farms in crop R&D

“Through this initiative, we want to lower the barrier for growers in R&D and make it more accessible, so they have the opportunity to innovate as…

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Aussie growers band together to boost the whole berry basket

Berry growers across Australia have joined forces to encourage Aussie shoppers to put more berries in their baskets. Delivered through Hort Innovation…

USDA

National Retail Report - Specialty Crops:

Typical Valentine's Day staples like strawberries, cherries, and raspberries already popular this week

Ad flyers this week held an air of excitement as a few big retail holidays are nearing. Super Bowl Sunday is a little over a week away, and already…

Jamaica: Twenty students with hearing impairments certified in greenhouse production

Twenty students with hearing impairments who participated in the just concluded Climate Smart Agriculture Greenhouse Production training program at the…

DE: Togolese Humboldt Fellow chose JKI for his Research on RNAi-Pest Control

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation sponsors the research project of Dr. Ayaovi Agbessenou. The plant protector and entomologist wants to find components…

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US (MI): Theft at community greenhouse in Charlevoix County

Produce destined for those in need was recently stolen from a greenhouse in Charlevoix County. The property owners have spent their own money and time…

Ukraine: PAC LLC completes construction of greenhouse complex in Mykolaiv region

PAC LLC is finalizing the implementation of a greenhouse project at one of its facilities in the Voznesensk district of the Mykolaiv region in Ukraine.…

Biodegradable sensor monitors levels of pesticides via direct contact with surface of fruit and vegetables

Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) and the Federal University of Viçosa (UFV) in Brazil have developed a sustainable sensor that can be…

Community greenhouses will help people access affordable, healthy food

A group of environmentally and socially conscious engineering students from the University of New Brunswick (UNB) were tasked with creating a viable…

China finishes national survey of agricultural germplasm resources

For China, developing the breeding sector is a high priority in their goal of improving food security. One of the critical success factors for…

February 6:

China: "Over 300 boxes of strawberries were sent overseas today"

At the break of dawn, amid bone-chilling temperatures in Donggang, Northeast China's Liaoning province, workers were busy picking ripe, red…

Papersys and Snack Bucket from CartonPack Group:

Two examples of the holistic approach to the term sustainability

In 2023, much has been said and is still being discussed about the importance of 'sustainability' in packaging production. In recent years, the sector…

GASA Odense Frugt Gront:

Danish fresh produce exporter looks to increase sales to European market

The Danish fresh produce exporter GASA Odense Frugt Gront is looking to increase their sales to the rest of the European market. Jens Nannerup, CEO of…

Brillux Farbstudio

Saxony-Anhalt: Bördegarten invests some five million euros:

New accommodations for seasonal workers in Köthen

At Holländer Weg in Köthen, work is progressing as planned: the shell of the building is taking shape, and the accommodations are already recognizable…

"The devaluation of the Egyptian pound saved the strawberry campaign"

The Egyptian fresh strawberry season is drawing to a close, giving place to the start of the frozen strawberry campaign. "It's been an excellent season…

Economist explains why cucumbers and tomatoes in Russia are pricier than meat

Dmitry Morkovkin, associate professor at Russia's Financial University, attributes the soaring prices of cucumbers and tomatoes, hitting 8.1 euros per…

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Aldi is celebrating a significant milestone in its partnership with Too Good to Go

Lidl Portugal prioritises certifications for products with potential sustainability concerns, like fruits and vegetables

UK: "Ocado proves that online grocery shopping can indeed be profitable"For many food retailers, online is a loss-making side business, which they…