"Minimizing the work in the greenhouse is our main goal" ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
Do not reply to this email. Send your response to info@hortidaily.com.
If you cannot read this newsletter, click here to view it in your browser.
Hortidaily.com
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Any News?

If you want to share your company news with the entire horticulture industry, please send us a press release or contact our editorial staff. We will publish your news free of charge.

Arlette
Arlette Sijmonsma
Email

Jenneken
Jenneken Schouten
Email

Annet
Annet Breure
Email

Eeljke
Eelkje Pulley
Email

Priscilla
Priscilla Heeffer
Email

 Job Offers
Advisor / Account manager horticulture  Japan
Greenhouse Director
Business Development Manager
Agronomist
Breeding Trial Specialist
Farm Manager Abu ADhabi
Key Account Manager Canada and USA
Export Sales Manager Europe Division
Directors - New Zealand
Nursery Production Manager Victoria Australia

Automato Robotics trials harvest robot:

"Minimizing the work in the greenhouse is our main goal"

“There’s a transition going on globally when it comes to labor, which also explains why people don’t want to work in greenhouses anymore. This is a social transition involving…

"Always looking for ways to showcase eggplants to the general public"

In May, Purple Pride presented its own eggplant shawarma. The brand from Growers United, originally a growers association focused on growing eggplants, aims to capitalize on…

"We've built a truly solid box over the years”

"A little better every year" is the goal of every manufacturer, including Aquamar. This Dutch company has been building its Pro-Vida nanobubble generators using the same…

Rodong Sinmun-News1)

North Korea to double the number of construction workers at Yonpo Greenhouse Farm

With North Korean authorities continuing to push the construction of Yonpo Greenhouse Farm despite the country’s COVID-19 outbreak, the government has recently begun efforts…

New early cucumber variety for Almeria with high tolerance to Fusarium

On June 7, in the Spanish municipality of Balerma, Sakata will hold a field day devoted to Dorian, its newest early Dutch cucumber for Almeria. "Dorian is…

CSU researchers to investigate agrivoltaics and transparent solar modules

To explore new ideas and initiate novel research programs, the College of Agricultural Sciences is funding six research proposals that address challenges common across…

Hort Connections 2022 - Day 2

Today was the first full trade show day at Hort Connection 2022 and, alongside the many stands, there was also a variety of speakers in the main hall. The trade show was very…

Self-sustained camp introduces vertical farming to its luxury resort

How a safari camp in the heart of Kenya’s Masai Mara is harvesting 200kg monthly

Everyone has seen those beautiful safari resorts, where elephant, giraffe, and lion sightings are an everyday norm. However, in the midst of this rugged landscape and the…

Green Simplicity wins Westfriesland entrepreneur prize

Green Simplicity has been named the growing pearl of Westfriesland. On LinkedIn, the company from Andijk shared a video of the entrepreneurs' gala where they were awarded. The…

IPPS

The 7th International Plant Phenotyping Symposium on "Plant phenotyping for a sustainable future"

The 7th International Plant Phenotyping Symposium brings together a multidisciplinary science community of plant biologists, ecologists, engineers, agronomists, and computer…

Special GreenTech Amsterdam

WPS

New SmartFlo Dashboard app to be unveilied at the Greentech

In the coming period, you will come across WPS at both Greentech in Amsterdam and Cultivate in Ohio.  At these events, WPS will be showing its latest solutions in the field of automation…

MSU

MSU researcher receives $769,000 grant to develop rapid test for foodborne pathogens

A Michigan State University-led research team has received a $769,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)…

USDA

New CRISPR-Combo boosts genome editing power in plants

Ten years ago, a new technology called CRISPR-CAS9 made it possible for scientists to change the genetic code of living organisms. As revolutionary as it was, the tool had its…
fd

Dubai pineapple pioneer using modern methods to help tropical fruit thrive

An Emirati businessman steeped in a rich farming tradition is reaping the rewards of his enterprising approach to agriculture. A real estate boss by day, Abdullatif Al Banna,…

© Neenawat Khenyotha | Dreamstime.com

Aquaponics – An African solution to world problems

As we celebrate World Environment Day, it is a sobering thought to think that our world is currently facing the largest food shortage since World War I as a significant…

Her Excellency Almheiri to lead a trade delegation to Floriade and GreenTech

Following the successful participation of the Netherlands in Expo 2020 Dubai,  the nation continues its sustainability journey. This time, the city of Almere in the Netherlands…

US: Grand opening planned for greenhouse, community garden

Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College (NHSC) and North Dakota State University Extension Service are hosting a grand opening celebration at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 7th, to dedicate a…

Western NY farm collective helping those who can't otherwise access farmland

The Providence Farm Collective is a non-profit organization that supports black, immigrant, refugee, and low-income farmers who can't otherwise access farmland in Western New…

Russians increasingly troubled by surging food prices

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has led to a significant increase in food prices across the world, as well as a spike in global wheat and oil prices. The rise in…

© Leerobin | Dreamstime.com

Growth of tomato plant in floating raft aquaponics system

The present paper elucidated the growth of a tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) plant in the floating raft aquaponics system. In this experiment, the tomato seedlings were…

Current tomato prices are troubling for Indian government

Tomato prices are surging in India, which is quite upsetting for the nation's politicians, as vegetable prices historically can lead to the toppling of…

Greenhouse grower makes Future 50 Fastest Growing Companies in Canada list

Village Farms International has been named to Corporate Knights' inaugural "Future 50: The Fastest Growing Sustainable Companies in Canada." The "Future 50" is…

Organic fertilizer guidelines launched to address fertilizer crisis in Ghana

As part of efforts to ensure food security in light of the international fertilizer crisis, Organic Fertilizer Guidelines for Ghana have been unveiled to help…

"UK at risk of food crisis unless farmers get support"

The UK is at high risk of a food crisis if the government does not act fast and support farmers, according to the NFU's new vice president David Exwood. In a speech at the…

Global keynotes announced for BerryQuest International 2022

Berries Australia is excited to announce that the BerryQuest program has been finalized, with four international keynote speakers headlining the conference at…

Tomato prices up 168% YoY in India

Extreme weather thwarts various crops

Extreme weather in parts of India, attributed by some to climate change, has reduced crop output this year. According to Food Ministry data, the average retail…

Today on social media

LinkedIn

        .

40% of watermelons in the Níjar greenhouses have been collected

The State of Crops report shared by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Sustainable Development of the Government of Andalusia,…

USDA

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

Movement of Mexican asparagus through Arizona, California and Texas expected to be about the same

The movement of Peruvian asparagus through South Florida ports of entry is expected to decrease slightly. Trading of jumbo slow, others very slow. Prices are lower for fairly…

Pandemic heavily impacts foreign workers coming to Australia

Due to labor shortages, Queensland farmers have been forced to trash up to $42 million worth of crops as international tourists continue to avoid the country…

Funny

Paper straw good for the environment?



Manage subscriptions | Unsubscribe

Copyright (C) 2022 Hortidaily.