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The Villages Grown

Food-as-medicine concept expands in America's largest retirement community

As consumers across the globe look for locally produced, nutritious and reasonably priced fresh produce, The Villages Grown is rising to the challenge for Florida and is…

Endless summer in cucumber greenhouse with natural sunlight LED

Those who still expect a pink glow above the greenhouses with LED lighting will be disappointed with Gebroeders Vahl. Although the cucumbers in the greenhouse are illuminated…

The new generation of greenhouse fans

Multifan Greenhouse fans have been known for years for their robust character, easy installation and extremely long service life. The new generation also has low noise levels…

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Webinar: Is all white light the same?

More and more LEDs are going from purple to white. Is there any difference among the countless white LED light options on the market, in addition to…

"Blueberry yield improved because of hydrogen peroxide generation"

The Huelva region in southern Spain is an important area for agriculture. Dry soil and a warm climate, combined with the use of organic fertilizer, can be challenging for…

Stepping up the fight against Tuta absoluta in Kenya

Tomato is one of the key vegetables grown by farmers in Kenya for income. However, production is constrained by numerous factors with insect pests as the most important.…

Tomato Week 2021 provided fresh data on tomatoes

Tomato Week 2021 by the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) was packed with the latest data and market trends for the fresh tomato industry. The webinar series…

the case of grape tomato Joyello F1 (ex Joy) by SAIS Sementi

Benchmarketing as a research tool

The rising demand of small sized tomato with high added-value, was confirmed also by short term outlook for EU Agricultural Markets, issued in Summer 2020. The European…

Figs gaining ground in Almeria's greenhouses

The acreage devoted to fig cultivation in Spain is growing as the demand for the fruit continues to increase across Europe. In countries such as Germany, for…

NZ: "Prices of 8c a kg won't do it"

While cheap tomatoes may be good news for consumers, the benefits for growers are yet to be seen, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth says. Tomatoes being sold for 9c/kg in…

saving energy, waste, time and space with new bottles

"The bigger the better"

Shogun Fertilisers is pleased to announce the release of their new 10 litre and 25 litre bottles. Samurai Hydro, Samurai Coco, Sumo Boost, and Sumo Active Boost will all be…

Special Labour & staff

"It’s about shrinking time and space and stretching brains not bodies"

Ecoation Innovative Solutions, a provider of data-driven grower assist technology, and AGvisorPRO, a platform that connects growers with experts remotely in real-time, have…

resistant to harmful biotic and abiotic environmental conditions!

Obtaining cuttings with new techniques brings opportunities for ash trees

The common ash (Fraxinus excelsior L.) is a temperate tree species with a wide distribution across Europe. It is also found in Asia Minor and Africa and from the Arctic Circle…

Report "prohibition on patenting conventional breeding" is being circumvented in Germany

No Patents on Seeds! is today handing over a new report on patent applications for conventionally bred plants to the German Ministry of Justice in Berlin. The organisation…

Study on physico-biochemical characterization of mini-tomatoes and internal preference mapping

The choice of promising parents represents a crucial step in developing improved cultivars in breeding programs for mini-tomatoes, highly demanded miniature…
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Study on efficacy of bioagents against Pythium deliense Meurs associated with yellowing of black pepper

Yellowing and wilting of black pepper vines is a serious concern in many black pepper growing tracts where Pythium deliense was recently emerged as a pathogen from the…

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An awesome moment in the Glasshosue after many years of planning and work from all involved! Thank you to all!#teamwork #british #strawberries 🍓 🇬🇧 ⁦@beeswaxfarming⁩…

UK: Horticultural charity appoints new trustees

East Malling Trust, the Kent-based scientific research charity, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the UK’s horticultural industry by making two senior appointments.…

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Singapore high-tech farms seek to export not just produce but their technology too

Some farms in Singapore are leveraging technology to boost yields, but one high-tech farming company here is now looking to sell more than just its produce. Local vegetable…

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New greenhouse at Windridge Elementary supports hands-on learning

Fifth graders at Windridge Elementary School huddled over planters Friday morning, searching for sprouts. Although it was a day they typically spend learning from home, the…

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US: Ag employers urged to submit survey to sign up for vaccinations for migrant farm workers

NJ Secretary of Agriculture Doug Fisher, per this attached memo, encourages farmers to participate in a brief online survey to sign up farmworkers for COVID-19…

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NZ: No more nail polish for woman who started organic indoor farm

Shannon Wright used to go to work wearing nail polish on her fingers but now she comes home with soil under her fingernails. It has been almost five years since she swapped…

AHDB Review Petitioners:

"AHDB must not be allowed to charge another year’s horticulture levy"

"Campaigners against the compulsory levy on horticulture to fund the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) have reacted angrily to suggestions…

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Feeding Namibia: Uundenge unlocks urban-fringe farming potential

Uundenge Agri Farm is one of the few social development initiatives that aims to alleviate poverty and contribute to food security in the country.  Established by local businessman…

Survey to research level of automation uptake in UK horticulture

A new survey by AHDB Horticulture is underway, looking to measure the level of uptake of automation and robotics within UK horticultural businesses over the…

Shipping seeds problem point in combatting ToBRFV

The European Plant Protection Organisation has published a list with violations in the field of plant health in a February update. It concerns virus findings…

Ethiopia: Growth of horticultural sector impeded by unavailability of land

The Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association (EHPEA) has called on the government to make land available to help local and international…

Harvesting vegetable plants started in new greenhouse

Young plant nursery Vreugdenhil Young Plants has recently acquired a new greenhouse in the Dutch town of Bergschenhoek. Underneath more than four hectares of glass, the…

UK: Drones will be mainstream delivery option by 2040

As unmanned technology and network scale dramatically bring down costs, drones could account for one-third of same-day package deliveries by 2040. While…

Aussie kids can be veggie kids

Strong development depends on healthy eating, but babies and children are still refusing to eat enough vegetables. Now nutrition and dietetics researchers have found some solutions. A…

Latest trade data – What does it tell us about the EU Exit impact on agrifood products?

The Office of National Statistics (ONS) today (12 March) released January trade data, giving us the first insight to how the reported trade frictions have actually implicated…

Qatar: MME official affirms Ministry's efforts to support local products

Assistant director of the Agricultural Affairs Department at the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) Adel al-Kaldi al-Yafei affirmed that Qatar’s…

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The green revolution passes through ultra-light eco-friendly packaging solutions

"We ended 2020 with an 18% growth, so we can be pleased with the commercial trend. These results make us understand we are on the right path - clients trust us and new clients…

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Fruit Attraction to take place face-to-face again on October 5, 6 and 7

Fruit Attraction, organized by IFEMA and FEPEX, is planned to be held face-to-face again from October 5 to 7 in Madrid. The event will thus be a commercial reunion for the…

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"Are CRISPR plants GMOs?"

The Nobel Prize-winning gene editing tool CRISPR/Cas9 is revolutionizing agriculture and adding a new dimension to the policy debate over how governments classify GMOs…

Robs4Crops is helping farmers cope with shortage of labor and revolutionizes the agricultural landscape

Faster transition to robotics with the European Robs4Crops project

With a budget of 7.9 million euros [9.4 million USD] funded by the European Union, the Robs4Crops project aims to accelerate the transition to robotics and automation in…

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