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Burk Metzger, Prospiant, on the competition on the lettuce market:

"Lower your operational expenses for the long-term sustainability of your business"

The North American greenhouse lettuce market grows more competitive every year. "Incorporating efficiencies into your lettuce greenhouse and growing…

Wage increases of 10 to 21 per cent, the union says

Canada: Workers at Lufa Farms in Laval sign first collective agreement

A first collective agreement has been signed at Lufa Farms in Laval, Canada. The union group that organized the workers, reported that it took three…

WayBeyond about their strategic focus:

"Accessible agronomy data can help low- to mid-tech growers deal with escalating challenges"

"Growers play some of the most critical roles in our food supply chain. Our aim is not merely to provide tools but to fundamentally transform how crops…

Dari Ecomeccanica:

Harvesting machines for both protected and open field crops

The technology developed by the Italian company Dari Ecomeccanica for the mechanized harvesting of baby leaf, which is fully electric and…

Macpac continues to expand global presence

"We've tripled our export business over the past five years"

Macpac, a UK independent manufacturer of thermoformed packaging products, has tripled its export business over the past five years. With the addition…

New addition to Harmoniz team

Harmoniz Seeds annouces the addition to their team of Alan Craig as the DS Technical & Business Lead. Alan brings nearly 30 years of extensive experience in the Fresh Produce…

Georg Steinkeller from the Munich Wholesale Market:

"Sales of Italian leafy vegetables could be better at the moment"

Due to the cold weather, business has been somewhat subdued at the Munich wholesale market in the first few weeks of the new year. "Sales of our main…

Canadian growers urge parliament to support growers amidst rising challenges

In 2023, Canadian fruit and vegetable growers faced unprecedented challenges due to extreme weather events nationwide. "These adverse conditions have…

Alternatives to peat for horticulture

Peat has long been a popular choice in horticulture due to its ability to retain water and nutrients, making it an ideal growing medium for plant…

New microplastic-free shading and chalk agent presented to agricultural contractors

The company Houweling Horticulture, from Bleiswijk, in the Netherlands, is behind the product launch of the microplastic-free Bright Eco Coating.…

Special Trade Shows

Warmer winters and more aggressive insects

To greenhouse growers, insects are becoming a more and more serious threat and also a challenge to be overcome. What's more, ongoing global warming and…

genetically modified

Compact cherry tomato plant grows in only around 40 days

Scientists have just genetically modified cherry tomatoes to make them easier to grow, and the future applications could include making them more…

"Solar panels above crops: not yet ideal"

Combining farming and energy production on the same plot sounds appealing. But is it feasible yet? In the Netherlands, scientist Dr. Wilma Eerenstein,…

Chester market evacuated due to chilli fumes

Chester Market was temporarily evacuated due to a peculiar incident involving a stall-holder who was cooking an excessive amount of chili peppers. The…

Today on social media

Tomato Grower, mainly cherry and beefsteak:

Henry Froese

Sure is nice to finally have a new cropping again but boy without sunshine it makes it tough, plants have only grown about 4 inches in seven days, with a minimum of two hours…

MPS and Certifeye make growers’ sustainability efforts more visible

Over the past few months, a lot of work has gone into creating a link between MPS and Certifeye. With both organizations in attendance at IPM Essen…

New greenhouse systems short course:

Researchers, growers, and manufacturers showcase benefits of efficient greenhouse technology

The Cornell University Greenhouse Lighting and Systems Engineering (GLASE) consortium will deliver their latest virtual short course with a focus on…

Can intracanopy/intercanopy LED grow lights be used to increase greenhouse vegetable crop yields?

Hort Americas is partnering with a U.S. greenhouse vegetable grower to determine if intracanopy/intercanopy LED lighting can improve tomato yields with…

P100M Korean greenhouses in Bukidnon empower farmers, spark bounty harvest

The unveiling of P100 million Korean government greenhouse technology in Bukidnon marks a breakthrough in agriculture, sparks a bounty harvest, and…

Southern Alberta food producers keeping a close eye on water shortage risks

The production of lettuce at the Whole Leaf greenhouse near Coaldale, Alta. is a calculated Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) that is mostly automated and…

Jinan Tech project: greenhouse crop production in Oman

Sultan Qaboos University, in partnership with the Ministry of Energy & Minerals and committee members which include bp Oman, CC Energy Development…

New president for OPMA

The OPMA board announces that Rebecca Harris, M.A., CAE, has been selected as the new president of the OPMA. "With over 15 years of association management experience, Rebecca…