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Canadian greenhouse grower expands in Delta, British Columbia

Greenhouse produce grower Windset Farms® announces its latest expansion, providing year-round lit greenhouse production at scale in Delta, British…

NatureSweet’s commitment to their worker-centric approach:

“Our employees earn almost 40% above the median wage of agricultural workers in Mexico”

Finding enough workers can be a challenge in the greenhouse industry, but also the working conditions for agricultural employees are often the talk of…

US (NJ): $20M in funding and second AI-powered robotic greenhouse for Zordi

Zordi, an ag-tech startup backed by Khosla Ventures, announces its emergence from stealth mode, having secured $20M in funding. Specializing in…

Hermann Castro, Regional Marketing Director, Enza Zaden North and Central America

"We look forward to replicating our growth trajectory in Mexico and the U.S."

Since 2011, Enza Zaden has conducted business in Central America as an export region managed by Enza Zaden Export B.V. in the Netherlands and supported…

The Dutch horticulture and water sectors join forces to address food security in Saudi Arabia

The Dutch water and horticulture sectors are joining forces to effectively address the global challenges that Saudi Arabia is facing in its transition…

Investor withdraws ambitious plans:

And gone is the giant greenhouse project in the Groß-Gerau district

After a refusal from the Darmstadt regional council, investor Jirko Stiller has put his plans for a new greenhouse on hold for the time being. This brings the…

Dutch company Aquasol Solar develops floating solar system for horticulture:

"Production cost kwH electricity is going to drop with solar panels on water"

Aquasol Solar, known for ZonopWaterbassin.nl, has developed a floating solar system specifically for horticulture. Therefore, the developments in…

Dutch horticultural orientation mission visits Kurdistan region of Iraq

From September 17 to 21, 2023, Veteffect, RVO, and the Dutch Consulate General-agricultural team organized a Horticultural Orientation Mission to the…

Priva and Koidra join forces to advance autonomous greenhouses

Priva and Koidra have partnered up to accelerate the evolution of autonomous greenhouses. Meiny Prins, CEO of Priva, says, "We are thrilled to partner…

New greenhouse grown melon launched and award for new tomato

As consumers continue looking for unique snacking options, Pure Flavor®’s innovation pipeline is yielding fresh results. The Tiki Tomatoes™, a…

Syngenta had developed high-quality resistant varieties:

Italian zucchini - steps forward to counter ToLCNDV

Traditional dark green zucchini continue to be the most popular vegetable produced and consumed in Italy. Fall is the key period for sowing in central…

China: Shipping containers transformed into aquaponic farm in Fuyang

In the heart of Fuyang, eastern China, 70 repurposed shipping containers now house sturgeon, bass, and carp, forming a thriving aquaponic venture. This system utilizes fish waste as fer…

What is a tripartite association between Bacillus, Mycorrhizae, and plants?

Troy Buechel, Horticulture Specialist at PRO-MIX, delves into the world of tripartite association between Bacillus, Mycorrhizae, and plants in this new…

Tulsa students learn aquaponics

North Tulsa is known for being a food desert, but students at Monroe Demonstration Academy learned how to make a difference and grew their own fresh produce. “Basically, we…

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US (IA): Local farmers direct America's Farmers Grow Communities donation to Audubon FFA

Local farmers James and Aggie Kitt recently directed a $5,000 Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to the Audubon FFA. Audubon FFA…

UK: Pink glow illuminates night sky in Yorkshire

A strange, pink glow illuminating the skies over East Yorkshire has led people to believe they had seen the Northern Lights. Some even thought the mystery hue…

University of Wrexham receives funds for Welsh Horticulture Project

"We are delighted to announce that our horticultural project is back and ready to make a positive impact with renewed energy. We are excited to confirm…

Thailand: Vertically farmed strawberries sold at 50% of imported ones

"Our current farm's capacity is maxed out, and there's an increasing demand for our produce: we are able to sell more berries and other crops than we…

Lettuce brand extends with new salad kits

Mastronardi Produce is ramping up its award-winning Queen of Greens® lettuce brand with a new line of salad kits. The kits feature the brand’s lettuce…

US: Vanilla could be the next big crop for small growers in Southern Florida

Florida is on the cusp of a new agricultural crop that could give small farmers in the southern region of the state a high-value alternative to…

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"Sustainable irrigation essential for increasing local food production, ensuring food security in UAE"

The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the concepts of agricultural and food…

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US (NB): Healthy Blue Nebraska donates $10,000 towards GHS greenhouse

The Gering High School Ag Pathway receives another sizable donation as they prepare to break ground on their four-season greenhouse. Healthy Blue…

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New Zealand: Native plant nursery to focus on serving people in need

A large-scale project to grow and distribute fresh fruit and vegetables for free to those who need them is underway in the Waikato. He Tipu Ltd is…

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Namibia: 30-hectare horti project to lift local youth

The youth in Namibia must use the resources available to them, including land, to create employment for themselves instead of looking to the government…

US: Marc Oshima steps down as Chief Marketing Officer at AeroFarms

Marc Oshima, former Chief Marketing Officer at AeroFarms, has stepped down. "I am incredibly proud of all that we have accomplished and laying the…

Funding granted for revival of Horticulture Wales Project

Prifysgol Wrecsam Wrexham University's horticultural project is back. "We are excited to confirm that we have been granted funding from UKSPF, funded…

Frutura’s CEO comments on the company’s berry acquisitions:

“It’s a dream come true”

Frutura recently announced it has signed agreements to acquire Giddings Fruit and Sun Belle, two companies that play a significant role in the berry industry. "We consider…

Arturo Gisbert, of Nationwide:

“At the time of selling, we don't know how much truth is there in statements reporting a higher demand than supply”

Everything points to this campaign being again "an unusual and, according to our customers, difficult one" for peppers, says Arturo Gisbert of…

Construction of new CO2 source for horticulture can start

Stercore may finally start construction of their Bio-Based Carbon plant. The company has been fighting for the construction of their plant since 2020,…

Young scientist from Osnabrück University wins doctoral prize:

Spinach and basil, sustainably produced

Anyone who buys spinach or basil in the supermarket only sees products that meet the high demands of consumers. However, there are always challenges to be…

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Aldi is to open 12 new stores across the UK between now and the end of the year

Mercadona plans to buy 220,000 tonnes of citrus fruit grown in Spain

Supermarket loyalty schemes helping UK grocery sales stabilise: NIQSupermarket loyalty schemes are helping to maintain grocery sales in the UK, despite…