Global Berry Congress kicks off:

"Weather extremes affect the whole supply chain"

The berry industry has seen rapid growth, but the future can be a fragile thing. With input costs for growers rising, weather extremes affecting the…

Shandong Dezhou Caijin Smart Agricultural Industrial Park:

“By utilizing mid- to deep-level geothermal energy, our greenhouse energy costs have been effectively reduced”

There is no doubt that horticulture has become a new track to promote the development of modern agriculture and a new way to increase food supply.…

Dutch company takes on major screen upgrade project:

“We have specialists for this project too"

It is wonderful when a customer who, during regular greenhouse maintenance, can also do much-needed maintenance on their screen system. That requires…

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AU: Forces combine to shield vegetable industry from exotic pest threats

Australia’s vegetable industry is set to receive an unprecedented level of protection against exotic pests through a $10 million levy-funded…

Tomato yields decrease in Morocco as the weather gets colder

Tomato yields have been decreasing in Morocco in recent days as the weather has cooled in the Souss Massa region, according to Mustapha Aouragh, a…

José Antonio Baños, president of Ejidomar:

"Delayed bell pepper plantings this season could lead to less watermelon being planted in spring"

We are currently in the middle of the vegetable season in Almeria, but the watermelon planting is going to start in some areas of Almeria in just a…

Recycled phosphorus fertilizer reduces nutrient leaching, maintains yield

A promising new form of ammonium phosphate fertilizer has been field-tested by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers. The fertilizer,…

Martin Stolze preps up to anticipate next growth of international horti

Martin Stolze Group expands and strengthens its management team, product portfolio, and digital services to anticipate upon the next phase of growth…

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Turkey: Protesting greenhouse workers in İzmir climb rooftop on 98th day

The ongoing protest by workers at Agrobay Greenhouse in İzmir, has reached its 98th day. The demonstration began on August 23 after several employees…

Canada: Vertical integration allows to have a farm set up on-site within 3-6 weeks

"We're seeing an upside and very little downsides. As we are using the same manufacturing software as Tesla, the handling of all processes and planning…

Juan Manuel Andújar, from La Unión:

“Almeria has one of the few profitable agricultural sectors in the European Union”

Taking into account the auctions it has in the province of Almeria and the marketing activity itself, La Unión provides commercial support to about…

Hungarian tomato imports increased:

Dutch tomato exports fell by 8% on the European market - first eight months of 2023

Data from the Institute of Agricultural Economics (AKI) and the Central Statistical Office (KSH) reflected the annual changes in the Hungarian tomato…

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Singapore: S$38 strawberry harvesting experience at hydroponics farm near Buona Vista

You don't have to travel all the way to Genting to try your hand at picking strawberries. You can drop by Buona Vista instead. Blooom.sg is a seasonal…

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US: Biden-Harris administration partners with ag producers to strengthen supply chains and lower food costs

As part of the inaugural meeting of the White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience, President Biden and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)…

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US: The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) leadership academy is now accepting applications for the class of 2025

The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) announces the opening of the application window for the Leadership Academy Class of 2025, with completed…

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Effect of nano-bubble irrigation on the yield and greenhouse gas warming potential of greenhouse tomatoes

Nano-bubble irrigation, as a new irrigation technology, can deliver fertilizer-mixed oxygen-enriched water to the root zone of crops, representing a…

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US (NB): USDA facility at Innovation Campus will start construction next year

As Nebraska Innovation Campus has grown out of the former State Fairgrounds, bringing with it classrooms, startup companies spun out of research labs,…

Flood control measures in place in Kenya as Karimenu II dam fills up

The government has assured Kenyans of adequate flood control and drainage works measures to mitigate flooding and overflow of water from the Karimenu…

Next year’s freight rate expectations have sunk well below the waterline

Diving freight rates have inevitably led to plummeting carrier Q3 returns, and the outlook for the full year is bleak while next year's expectations…

Berry Global launched new polyethylene cling film:

New cling film technology provides certified recyclable alternative to PVC films

Berry Global has launched a new version of its Omni® Xtra polyethylene cling film for fresh food applications, which provides a high-performance…

Prices of iceberg lettuce stabilized

Supply and movement of iceberg lettuce within Ontario right now seem to be steady. However, prices did jump a few weeks back on the vegetables. “They…

Namibia’s horticultural exports more than doubled in the past seven years

Horticultural exports from Namibia have more than doubled in the past seven years; they reached a record value of N$1.7 billion, compared to N$674…

In Israel, strawberries have surged to 29,3 euro per kilogram and above

In Israel, strawberries have surged to 29,3 euros per kilogram and above, prompting a notable supermarket chain owner, Rami Levi, to refuse to sell the beloved…

Philippines: DA provides seedlings and other urgent aid to earthquake-affected farmers and fisherfolk in Mindanao

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has distributed immediate assistance to farmers and fisherfolk in south-central Mindanao affected by a…

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Control of two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae, on strawberry by integrating with cyetpyrafen and Phytoseiulus persimilis

The two-spotted spider mite (TSSM, Tetranychus urticae Koch) is a significant agricultural pest, particularly in strawberries. Management of TSSM has…

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Hydroponic smart farming gains momentum in South Africa

In a world where no seed touches soil to germinate, hydroponic smart farming is gaining momentum and revolutionizing South Africa’s agricultural…

UK: Still time for agri and food-tech businesses to apply for innovation grants of up to £300,000

A partnership of four counties across Eastern England, including the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority, launched a program with the…

US (AZ): USDA issues $250k grant to Tucson aquaponic farm

USDA announced $195.9 million in a mix of loans and value-added grants pegged to improve the supply chain for food and agriculture. The funding…

"Woman keeps smiling potato in freezer for five years"

Lori Bricks from Parker (Colorado, USA) has kept a potato in the freezer for five years because it looks like it is smiling at her. The woman discovered this striking potato while prepari…

Western Cape harvest starts: there’s a big crop hanging

Favourable market for South African blueberries

“Blueberries in Europe are expensive, and that’s a good thing: there is limited availability, with Peru being down by as much as 40%, and they’ve…

Steering with light spectrum: crop growth and plant resilience in cucumber and tomato

In order to achieve energy-efficient, all-electric cultivation systems, the use of LED lighting is crucial. The fact that the colors of LED lighting…

First expansion of allotment greenhouse Houten

A former organic tomato nursery in Houten is now the domain of allotment gardeners. Onze Volkstuinen had the greenhouse converted. A total of 2…

Fresh Select overcomes challenges to lead innovation in salad and leafy greens industry

The journey of Fresh Select, a prominent player in the Australian salad and leafy green industry, is marked by resilience and innovation. John Said,…

'UK does not need fruit pickers':

Rees-Mogg criticized after calling on 'cheap food imports' to replace UK seasonal workers

Some claim that Jacob Rees-Mogg has failed to recognize the 'invaluable contribution' of farmers and growers in domestic food production. Rees-Mogg…

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

Movement of blueberries from Mexico expected about the same

Shipments for the holiday rush have largely wrapped up by this week, and many truckers prioritize time at home over the long weekend, while others will…

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Berry good news for Fresh Direct:

Biedronka has opened its 3,500th outlet in Poland

Belgium: New Spar Colruyt Group in Kermt opens on November 30Spar Colruyt Group opens a store in Kermt on Thursday, November 30. Customers can go there…