MSC Invernaderos concludes new Tropical Greenhouse project in the Caribbean:

“We could write a whole book on must and must-not haves when it comes to greenhouses in tropical areas”

MSC Invernaderos has been working on greenhouse projects all over the world for over 30 years and has had successful projects in nearly 70 countries.…

Metazet-Formflex rebrands as Metazet:

"Growing means staying in motion"

A new look for the Metazet booth at the IPM Essen. As part of its rebranding strategy, the company also announces a name change: from Metazet FormFlex…

German organic growers tackle challenges by innovating

Organic cultivation has a long tradition in Germany. Fresh organic vegetables have a 9.9% market share there, which is one of the highest in Europe.…

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US: 6.88-acre unassembled greenhouse for sale in upstate New York, including assets of $350,000+

A 6.88-acre greenhouse located in upstate New York has become available for sale. The Havecon Venlo-style greenhouse was originally designed for…

Manuel Sánchez, from Exportfarms: "Demand has always been above supply"

"Potted strawberries have achieved never-before-seen prices in this campaign"

Huelva's strawberry supply is starting to grow. However, we mustn't forget that the campaign started with the early strawberries from potted plants,…

Belgium allowed to export bell peppers to China

Last week, during a Belgian trade mission to China, the Chinese General Administration of Customs (GACC) and the Belgian Federal Agency for the Safety of the…

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APHIS amends federal order prohibiting importat of fresh bell peppers from Spain

Effective immediately, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is amending the Federal Order (DA-2022-42) issued on December 29, 2022,…

Gotham Greens latest greenhouse:

"Everything’s Bigger in Texas"

Gotham Greens from Seagoville, Texas, just finished their latest greenhouse. It boasts an impressive 210,000 square feet (about 5 acres) and is full of fresh leafy greens and…

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Architects design new research greenhouse for Dutch University

Wageningen University Research Greenhouse Horticulture is set to establish a new research greenhouse in the heart of the Lansingerland Horti Science…

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Agriculture Minister Joshi inaugurates Fan & Pad Polyhouse in Rudrapur

On January 19, State Agriculture and District In-charge Minister Ganesh Joshi inaugurated a Fan and Pad Polyhouse established by the Food Processing…

Affinor Growers Inc. receives Freshbay engineering approval for Atantis greenhouse

Further to Affinor Growers Inc.’s news release dated June 20, 2023, Freshbay Inc. has approved the engineered stamped Atlantis greenhouse, including…

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NL: Innovation and Demonstration Center for CO2 from DAC is kicking off

CO2 is an essential component of the atmosphere for plant growth. In most greenhouses, additional CO2 is dosed to enhance plant growth and…

Rising winter prices for fresh vegetables hit Ukrainian consumers

In Ukraine, winter brings a hefty price tag for fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, and greens, as stores predominantly stock imports and greenhouse produce. Despite…

Fresh vegetables from greenhouses in northern Belarus

Winter in the northern regions of Belarus is harsh, but thanks to the greenhouse complex "Rudakovo," residents of these lands can enjoy fresh vegetables even…

Asheville, February 21-22, 2024

US (NC): New program introduced for Winter Vegetable Conference

The New Crops Organics developed a new program for the Winter Vegetable Conference in Asheville, NC on Feb. 21-22, 2024. The team has added a whole new…

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'Turkey ranks second in Europe on greenhouse agricultural areas'

Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, İbrahim Yumaklı, stated that Turkey ranks second in Europe and fourth in the world in terms of greenhouse…

Mary Hausbeck joins IR-4’s Project Management Committee

The IR-4 Project announced that Mary Hausbeck, Ph.D. has stepped into the role of North Central Regional Director following the retirement of John…

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"NGT legislation proposed by the European Commission miss must-protect components"

The EC proposed to introduce a new classification called NGT, which encompasses genome-edited plants and plants with targeted insertions of new DNA, as…

Expensive cucumbers in Russia's Far East

Chukotka has topped the anti-rating of regions for the high cost of cucumbers among the Far Eastern regions of Russia. The average annual cost of cucumbers in…

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"Greenhouse agriculture, a way forward for Sri Lanka"

Against a backdrop of exorbitant vegetable prices and climate vulnerabilities affecting the crops cultivated in Sri Lanka’s open fields, greenhouse…

Nick Marston, British Berry Growers:

"Give British soft fruit growers a chance"

As the Groceries Supply Code of Practice (GSCOP) to better protect farmers is being debated in parliament today, Monday 22 January, after the petition…

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Community college launches new plant science course, students dive into 3D animation

Students at Clovis Community College are getting a closer look at greenery. A brand new course is offering a deep dive into plant science. "They're…

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A new study:

'Urban farming has a high toll on climate'

Fruits and vegetables grown in urban gardens in Europe and the US have a carbon footprint six times larger on average than the same produce grown on…

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Agtech introduces technology for cell-based coffee production

"We believe deeply in the power of cell technology to make farming and food cultivation more productive and sustainable. Pluri's advanced agtech…

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Can the Caribbean farm its way out of reliance on food imports?

When Trinidadian tech support specialist Nikcolai Salandy lost his job with a Miami brokerage firm last July, he shelved his dreams of a career in…

Plant Health supervises quarantine pests absent in the country

Quarantine pests are a threat to Dominican crops, which is why authorities keep special control and surveillance of almost a dozen insects, fungi,…

Countering Sri Lanka's vegetables and fruits waste with greenhouse technology

Sri Lanka farmers should adopt more affordable high-tech/mid-tech farming methods, such as greenhouse cultivation, to increase yield and minimize…

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"By working in solidarity in the greenhouse, we lead a peaceful life"

Many people from different regions of Syria have migrated to Rojava to find a better life there. Salih Hussein Khadir (Xidir) is one of them. The…

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Role of odorant-binding protein in the olfactory response of Tuta absoluta

The remarkable biological and evolutionary adaptations of insects to plants are largely attributed to the powerful chemosensory systems of insects. The…

"We've grown from 0 to 25 million young plants per year"

Local cultivation in emerging economies

It's been 12 years since a Dutch horticulture entrepreneur took the initiative and tasked two students with developing a horticulture concept for…

"If external heat sources are lacking, the heat pump quickly comes into play"

A heat pump is, essentially, an inverted cooling machine. Using electricity, the system generates heat, which is very welcome for greenhouse growers.…

"Fewer watering sessions and better results"

A Sicilian grower's irrigation water contained only 6 ppm of oxygen, which dropped as low as 3 ppm at the drippers. The result, especially during the…

Israel faces vegetable shortages amidst war: impact on tomato, lettuce, and onion supplies

Israel is facing the prospect of a serious shortage of certain vegetables due to ongoing military actions hindering the cultivation of borderlands and a lack…