Brittany growers deal with aftermath of Ciaran:

"The challenge now is to restore everything on time"

Earlier this month, storm Ciaran unleashed winds of up to 200 km/h on Brittany, France, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Growers do…

"we have already sold 44,000 square meters!”

Successful trial of coating that converts UV into PAR boosts sales

Greenhouse growers have a golden rule: 1% more light entails 1% more production. This mainly involves the PAR (Photosynthetically Active Radiation)…

Mexico’s vegetable growers faced with weather and labor challenges

Mexico plays a key role in the US vegetable supply this time of year. Baja California is wrapping up, and right now, most product is coming out of…

Koidra enters MoU with Eras Group

Investor and automation supplier want to develop greenhouses in Vietnam

Eras Group, an investment entity in Vietnam, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Koidra, a supplier of intelligent greenhouse…

Boal officially opens new business location in China

BOAL Group Flexibell (BGF) China has officially opened its third business location in Wu Qing, China. The new production and warehouse facility will…

Plug plant and seed tray packs ensure safe seed deliveries

Macpac intends to support growers' 2024 season with their new packaging solutions. These sustainable and functional solutions cater to mail-order…

Inhouse Farming:

Robots, vertical farms, algae and aquaponics shown at new German platform

Today, the first official day of the Agritechnica, is in full swing in Hannover, Germany. It's one of the biggest fairs for agricultural machinery. A…

"We already have orders for our entire peppers production this season"

The Moroccan pepper industry is coming out of the bottleneck with crops finally available for export, reports Obeida Mansour, CEO of Universal Peppers.…

Aquaponic kits to make growing more accessible to Japanese growers

"While there is an increasing interest in aquaponics businesses in Japan as awareness of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) grows, the lack of…

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AI-based robots on the rise in Japan agriculture

Smart agriculture is increasingly being employed in Japan, arousing expectations that producers will be able to entrust artificial intelligence with…

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US (WI): Developer abandons plans for strawberry grow op in Janesville

A developer pulls the plug on a proposal for a mix-use development that would have included a more than 1 million square foot hydroponic…

TopControl:

A smart solution for packing small fruits and mushrooms

With advanced electronics, the new line consists of smarter, more interactive machines that can be automatically controlled and customized to the…

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India: Project is to equip farmers with the knowledge and support required for cost-effective farming practices

In a significant development benefiting the farming community, particularly those engaged in horticulture, the Central government has granted approval…

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Drought-responsive genes in tomato

In the study, researchers explored the genetic mechanisms by which plants protect themselves from environmental stressors and adapt to changing…

Ukrainian farmers are securing grants for seedling greenhouse development

In the Rivne region, farmers have recently been granted funding through the 'Own Business' program for a seedling greenhouse, as reported by the press service…

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Micro-nano oxygenated irrigation improves the yield and quality of greenhouse cucumbers under-film drip irrigation

To understand how micro-nano oxygenated irrigation (MNOI) affects cucumber growth in arid and semi-arid cold areas, a two-year study was conducted on…

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CAN (QC): Chisasibi’s agriculture research dome empowers food sovereignty

The construction of a new geodesic agriculture research dome is gaining attention in Chisasibi. It’s the newest project of the growing Chisasibi…

UK: Vertical farm trials water-purification technology

"Producing more food with less resources is central to our philosophy, no more so than when it comes to our water use. We're already making great…

The Greenery appoints David Markowski as new CEO

The Greenery has appointed David Markowski (37) as its new chief executive officer (CEO). He succeeds Steven Martina, who left for Zespri in August.…

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US: Growers resort to CEA amidst climate change scenarios

Indoor vertical farms are the hottest part of the growing “controlled environment agriculture” industry. Venture investors plowed around 20 percent of…

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UK: New report paints bleak future for UK horticulture sector

Things look bleak for the horticulture sector without urgent steps to safeguard its future, a new House of Lords report has warned. Horticulture, the…

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US (NY): Rondout Valley Growers’ Association expands Farm-to-School programs

At its annual Harvest Hoedown last month, the first since before the COVID pandemic, the Rondout Valley Growers’ Association (RVGA) celebrated its 20th…

Webinar Wednesday, November 15, 2023:

Transforming CO2 supply in CEA using the power of DDAC

Skytree is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 5 pm CET that will unleash the power of Direct Air Capture (DAC) to generate CO2 out…

WUR Agro Food Robotics program embarks on next phase as Vision + Robotics

In a strategic move to better align with the core mission and multidisciplinary expertise of the team, the Agro Food Robotics program at Wageningen…

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New Zealand:

"Lower consumer prices welcomed but vegetable industry worried about future supply"

Vegetables New Zealand is welcoming lower consumer prices but is worried about future supply, given all the challenges vegetable growers are facing.…

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US (OH): Poland High School gets new greenhouse

Poland Seminary High School students now have the opportunity to learn about the long-term commitment of growing plants. Members of the science…

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US (MI): At Granor Farm, fresh produce are the star of the tasting menu

Abra Berens is a current chef and former farmer, though it’s difficult to swallow the “former” once you’ve seen her in her element at Granor Farm,…

US: Inaugural community impact week for substrate supplier

Profile® Products brought employees and community organizations together for its very first Profile Community Impact Week. The initiative united more…

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Effects of nutrients growth and fruiting of horti crops

The horticulture sector encompasses various crops, including fruits, vegetables, root and tuber crops, mushrooms, floriculture, medicinal and aromatic…

Expensive durian

During the filming of the Hong Kong-Malaysian film Lock Up, Malaysian actress Yumi Wong was fined 305 euros for eating durian in her hotel room. The hotel provided a photo of durian seeds in her trash can as evidence…

Fred Douven, abbGrowers:

"No blueberry production peak expected in last quarter of 2023"

This year's blueberry global market situation is entirely different from other years. "And not only in Peru," stresses abbGrowers' Fred Douven.…

Prices for Belarusian vegetables and fruits will not be regulated

Prices for Belarusian vegetables and fruits will not be regulated, according to the Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade of the Republic of Belarus…

Florida may see more strawberry acreage this season

The Florida strawberry season will look to get underway around Thanksgiving. “We planted not too long ago, so we’ll get started around then with…

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Alnatura will cooperate with Markant Group from July 1, 2024

Lidl GB has published its fourth ‘Good Food’ report

Ahold Delhaize announces leadership transitions at Delhaize SerbiaAhold Delhaize announced that Gorica Jovović will be appointed interim Brand…