Valoya & GreenLux:

"Since the merger, we’re focusing more on greenhouse segments"

In the horticultural industry, Valoya is well-known for its research-driven approach to horticulture, their focus on light behavior, and how crops…

"More and more can be done electrically, including high-capacity crop shredding"

Brute force is needed to clear post-cultivation greenhouse crops. That invariably makes for great footage of roaring engines. Nowadays, however,…

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Australia: Building code adapted to better fit greenhouse building

PCA have been successful in advocating for greenhouses to be included as a Class 10a building structure in the next iteration of the National…

Drastic energy reduction proves feasible in cucumber crop

The energy input in a winter cultivation high-wire cucumber can be significantly reduced. That is the main conclusion of the project "Cucumber cultivation…

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NRW: Gartenbau Hoffmann starts this year's blueberry harvest

"High demand for early glasshouse produce in direct marketing"

On May 22, about the same time as last year, Lower Rhine horticultural company Hoffmann could offer the first blueberries of this year's season. The…

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CAN (ON): Migrant farm workers game up for Greenhouse Cup tourney

Migrant workers toil on Southwestern Ontario farms all spring and summer – grueling work that keeps food on our tables. But how about a little fun? The…

Zinflam Thermal Balance 100 and Zinflam Thermal Balance 200

Two new cover additives to balance the temperature between night and day

The issue of temperature control in greenhouses has become one of the most important aspects of crop management also due to climate change and the…

Visit of Le Jardin de Rabelais, in partnership with Saveurs Commerce and Demain la Terre:

French retailers want to get closer to the production areas

On the 22nd of May, Le Jardin de Rabelais opened its doors for the first time to some 30 fresh produce retailers from all over France. “Within Demain…

50 microfarms and IP-sharing program across the Asia Pacific

Eden Towers and Holland Bio Products have partnered to create a 'vertical farm in a box,' where the technology, inputs, and operations are all provided…

Algeria: Agreement signed to finance greenhouse projects

VESCO Algeria has signed two Memorandums of Understanding with Elite Capital & Co. Limited to finance two Dairy Farm and Agro-Industrial Farm Projects. "The…

The use of microorganisms in the plant’s production

The European Green Deal is a strategy that aims to set Europe on the path to a green transition, with the ultimate goal of reaching climate neutrality…

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Russia: Shipment of lettuce destroyed as western flower thrip was identified

The Primorsky Interregional Department of Rosselkhoznadzor prevented the import of a batch of fresh lettuce, a quarantine pest for the EAEU was…

US (IN): Agrivoltaic farming structures and software harvest solar power at lower cost and with minimal impact on crop yield

Purdue University researchers have improved upon traditional solar energy structures used in agrivoltaic farming, a sustainable system that generates…

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Nigeria: Tomato price crashes as supplies from Ghana, Cameroon hit the market

The price of tomatoes has crashed in most Nigerian markets as supplies from Ghana and Cameroon have arrived the county’s markets. Daily Trust findings…

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Kenya: Q1 horti earnings go down as demand decreases

Kenya's earnings from horticulture remained flat in the first quarter of 2023 despite an increase in the volume of produce exported as low prices in…

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Genetic diversity among and within tomato landraces grown in Southern Italy

Landraces can be defined as locally adapted cultivated forms of domesticated plant species that have distinctive traits resulting from both…

Philippines: Urban grower finds success thanks to microgreens

Paolo Nicomedes is a 23-year-old student currently studying BS in Agriculture at UP Los Baños. He established Manna Farm in Sucat, Muntinlupa, an agricultural…

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US (WI): Greenhouse relies on solar and geothermal to grow greens for local community

A community-supported agriculture (CSA) farm in Green County is taking every step possible to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Bethanee and Travis…

CRISPR unveils plant gene potential

Since the agricultural revolution, mankind has strived to enhance plant varieties through genetic diversity. However, until recently, our understanding…

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Mushroom cultivation thrives with apple pulp, research shows

Nauni University has come up with a solution to boost Dhingri mushroom cultivation. By harnessing the potential of apple pulp, researchers at the…

Olivier Thomas and Françoise Thomas, Ferme du Pont d'Achelles:

“The excess of water and lack of sunshine has strongly impacted the productions from the north of France"

While producers from the south of France are concerned about the drought, some vegetable crops in the north of the country are threatened because of…

Westland gives three tonne grant to Westland water bank pilot

The location has already been chosen and funding is still being sought. Meanwhile, a letter of intent has been signed by involved parties for a pilot…

Growers rally with De Ruiter

As many as 64 growers appeared at the start of De Ruiter Rally at Den Berk, location Vrouwkensblok, in Belgium on May 24. Last year, the first edition of the tour with vintage…

Dutch imports from Mexico not so great; avocado shipments down

Continued growth of Dutch agri-food exports to Mexico

Agri-food exports from The Netherlands to Mexico continue on their growth path, reaching a record total value of € 522 million in 2022. Vegetable seeds,…

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National Retail Report - specialty crops

Many deals on grilling stars like portobello mushrooms, zucchini, yellow squash, asparagus, and sweet onions

Stores were abundantly filled with sweet summer fruit and delicious vegetables for Memorial Day and graduation celebrations. Deals on grilling stars…

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

Most U.S. growers are optimistic and hopeful for a good and favorable season

As the summer harvest season begins in the U.S., most growers are optimistic and hopeful for a good and favorable season. The transportation industry…

Planned logistics centre will provide a range of integrated storage and distribution services

Qatari SARCO to set up $50 mln logistics center in Oman

Al Seeb Technical (SARCO), a subsidiary of the Qatar-headquartered business conglomerate Al Mana Holding, signed an agreement to establish a $50 million (OMR19…

"We have seen an increase in demand for our systems due to a combination between a labour shortage, higher wages"

CPS has been manufacturing case-packing equipment since 1988. The company produces systems for many industries, including the fresh produce industry,…

EU considers granting drought relief to Spain

Talks will be held in Brussels this week as the EU Agricultural Ministers meet to discuss the ongoing drought in several member states, including Spain,…

Cheaper fertilizer is a relief for Australian farmers

Reports of easing fertilizer prices are great news for Aussie farmers, but they warn more will need to be done in order to combat food inflation. According to…

Labor costs are the big caveat to high asparagus prices

The asparagus season in the northwest usually starts mid-April, but this year the crop was almost a month late due to a really cold spring. “When…