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Uncertainty for New-Zealand growers after PepMV outbreak

Whereas most tomato growers currently fear ToBRFV deeply, in New Zealand it is PepMV that is looming over the industry. Recently, the virus was detected in several…

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Getting ready for the final day of Cultivate

A very positive vibe in Ohio as the final day of the Cultivate show is about to kick off. Exhibitors pick up a good vibe from the trade show and notice how people have not…

Video Documentary on Spanish horticultural waste nominated for UN Film Award

"Once the useful cycle of Almeria greenhouses has been completed, the plastic needed to operate the greenhouses has become a major problem. The lack of an effective inorganic…

Morocco: Duroc is ready to launch new varieties of snacking tomatoes

Tomato production in Morocco has evolved considerably over the last ten years, moving from a production profile of 80% round tomatoes to supplying all categories of tomatoes.…

New service agent in Azerbaijan for Zantingh

"It is with most pride and pleasure that we welcome a new service partner in Azerbaijan. BBT (Boiler Burner Technic) MMC is situated in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan,"…

Kind Technologies strengthens management team

To be able to continue its scale up track record and to facilitate future growth, Dutch high tech group Kind Technologies has been recruiting new directors to complement and…

HPNow appoints new sales director agriculture for North America

HPNow, supplier of technology solutions for the generation of hydrogen peroxide, announces the appointment of Cord Nunez as Sales Director Agriculture, North…

Markus Balan salesman Horconex Germany and Austria

"With this new appointment, we can better guide customers from Germany and Austria"

Markus Balan has been working in the horticultural sector for over 25 years. First as a grower and for the last 10 years as a climate advisor for a supplier of climate…

High quality starts with Progene Seed

Colored tomatoes, a treat for the eyes and for the palate

The interest of the markets in special tomatoes is increasing. This is a positive trend, and it should not be limited to the color or the shape of the tomato, no matter how…

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BASF Venture Capital invests in Indian startup UrbanKisaan

BASF Venture Capital GmbH (BVC) is investing in the Indian startup UrbanKisaan, which specializes in hydroponic cultivation of various types of vegetables, greens, and herbs…

"We ended up being asked to supply a wide range of chilli varieties on a consistent basis"

The declining profitability of sugar farming prompted Chris Roux, owner of Paradise Creek Farms in Hectorspruit, Malelane in Mpumalanga, to diversify his…

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Design firms eye efficiency, speed to market and turnkey design solutions

Recently, consolidation within the cannabis industry has been seen through several mergers and acquisitions. Many of these transactions have included product…

Village Farms launches compostable packaging

"Reduce, reuse and recycle"

“As a millennial, it’s no surprise, from a very early age I was taught about the ‘Three R’s’ of environmental responsibility and sustainability, ‘Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle’”,…

Study on development of three-device robotic system for greenhouse control

The control of large greenhouse installations, especially those with hydroponics crops, is based on the analysis and utilization of data recorded by many sensors. At the same…

"Make good use of cement waste heat"

The Huawo Smart Agricultural Industrial Park is located in Liuyuan Town, eastern China. It is a new agricultural industry project invested and constructed by Huawo Cement. The…

UK: Complex compliance at Vitacress

The Vitacress Group are growers and packers of salads and specialty vegetables. NFU Energy completed the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) registration and return for…
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Malaysia: Cultivating community farmers to be self-sufficient in the food supply

When the Malaysian Movement Control Order 1.0 was implemented as a preventive measure in response to the COVID-19 last year,  the food in the supermarket was sold out. Some people…

Dutch fact finding mission to Yucounty, China

Dutch Greenhouse Delta (DGD) organized a Dutch fact-finding mission to Yucounty, by invitation of their strategic partner; the Yucounty government, and supported by HX…

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"Farmers are trapped in unsustainable cycle by biotechnology"

Believe it or not, farmers in the United States did not always need to purchase their own seeds. Instead, a core function of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) when it…

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India: Kerala farm varsity sets aside €600k for research

The general council of the Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) has approved an annual budget of ₹695.24 crore (about € 87,5 mln) for the year 2021-22. Expecting an annual…

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Nigeria spends millions on tomato paste imports

Dangote’s 1,200-ton a day plant is producing at 20% of capacity because farmers don’t have enough resources to boost acreage. The factory was meant to reverse Nigeria’s…

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Nigeria: "Why should food production be seasonal when hunger isn't?"

To ensure food security and non-seasonal food production in Nigeria, farmers like Samson Ogbole, Founder of SFarmLab, practice hydroponics. Although soilless farming is not a…

Improved biodegradable packaging boosts Orius-System performance

New improved 100% biodegradable packaging for Biobest’s Orius-System is set to deliver benefits to growers this season – not least enhanced establishment and performance of…

Organix sector invited to submit feedback

Organic industry opposes new Canadian glyphosate proposal

The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) is proposing to increase the amount of glyphosate (e.g., Roundup®) permitted in Canadian food. Maximum Residue…

Australia helps Vietnam develop hi-tech agriculture

A project to improve the knowledge and capacity of Vietnamese businesses in hi-tech agriculture will be soon carried out by Asialink Business of Melbourne University and…

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Soft and sturdy fiber optic device for real-time 3D visualization of crop root growth

Recent studies have shown that plant root architecture determines crop resilience and productivity. For example, deep root structures improve drought resistance and maintain…

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US (OH): Growers worry Swanton Township lawsuit could impact other operations too

Swanton Township’s lawsuit against Soul Patch owner Devon Shaw could test a state exemption and have repercussions for all growers in the area, officials and fellow greenhouse…

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Qatar company interested in importing seeds and saplings from Bangladesh

Qatar's agro-based company Al Sulaiteen Group has shown interest in importing seeds and saplings from Bangladesh. The group Chairman Abdullah Salem Al Sulaiteen expressed his…

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Urban agriculture increasing income opportunities for Zambia citizens

Maureen Mubanga, a resident of Lusaka, Zambia's capital, grows vegetables in her backyard for domestic consumption. Growing a variety of vegetables also gives 45-year-old…

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Philly start-up tweaks lighting for indoor agriculture industry

GrowFlux, a Philadelphia agricultural technology start-up that is trying to make the industry more efficient, won a $250,000 grant last week from the Wells Fargo Innovation…

Minister urged to intervene as consumers lose out with irradiated food approval

Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) has put industry profit before peoples health in its recommendation to approve irradiation of all types of…

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Some Dutch farmers can currently count on reduced natural gas tariffs. Whether this will continue remains to be seen. The Netherlands Environmental Assessment…

May air cargo 9.4% above pre-COVID levels

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released May 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that demand continued its strong growth trend.…

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