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Nicky Mann, Protected Cropping Australia:

"The Australian protected cropping industry finds itself in an extremely exciting time"

The Australian protected cropping industry is at an extremely exciting point in its history, says Nicky Mann. As the chair of the board of Protected Cropping Australia and one…

Roelands Plant Farms grows to 20 acres

"This year we will be producing about 17 million plants"

They started in 2013 as a 4-acre company, producing around 1 million plants in their first year. By now, Canadian propagator Roelands Plant Farms produces 17 million plants on…

Caeli climate control: from idea to product

"Sensor data and airflows can automatically improve climate without human intervention"

Recently, Caeli presented their Caeli climate control column. In this article, the product developers discuss the origins of the idea and what the product developers are…

Seed breeder expands R&D center in Spain

Bayer announces the expansion of its Vegetable Seeds R&D Product Design Center in San Nicolás, Spain. The San Nicolás site supports Bayer’s vegetable seeds R&D pipeline for…

Farmer's daughter Sarah Mock:

"I couldn't prove small family farms are the future"

"I tried to prove that small family farms are the future. I couldn’t do it." That is what freelance journalist and farmers daughter Sarah Mock concludes from…

annual results 2021 show turnover growth

Expansion of research, breeding, and production activities for Rijk Zwaan

Rijk Zwaan’s turnover grew across almost all its crops and regions.  Currently, they employ around 3,600 people, with 1,550 based in the Netherlands and 2,050 employees across its…

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Japan: Philip Morris-backed group to launch first plant-based Covid vaccine

A unit of a Japanese company backed by Philip Morris International is planning to launch the world’s first plant-based Covid-19 vaccine that is potentially cheaper and easier…

Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands visits Dutch companies in Niagara, CA.

On Tuesday September 28th, the Canadian offices of Havecon Horticultural Projects hosted the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, as a part of a tour in the…

You can treat all kinds of water with this one system

Seven years ago, the Dutch company Mienis Water began developing its Ultrafiltration system, which involved the necessary challenges, explains technical director Jochum…

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Models become increasingly vital for growers

​Horticulture is becoming increasingly data-driven, and thus computer systems models have to be reliable. The Business Unit Greenhouse Horticulture and Flower Bulbs of…

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How the right connector can save you time and money

There is more to lighting than just lighting. Using the right connector for your luminaire makes all the difference when it comes to ease of installation, maintenance, and…

Marco Bergman, Harvest House:

"Dutch bell pepper season had a memorable start, difficult middle, and even worse end"

The Dutch bell pepper season is almost over, and "we can gradually begin reflecting on its highs and lows," says Marco Bergman, a salesman at Harvest House. "Just like the…

October 25-29

Africa’s second plant breeding conference kicks off in Rwanda

From 25th-29th October 2021, scientists, entrepreneurs, institutional leaders, and students from Africa and beyond are meeting in Kigali, Rwanda, and online for the second…

A dataset for diagnosing and monitoring plant disease

The classification and recognition of foliar diseases is an increasingly developing field of research, where the concepts of machine and deep learning are used to support…

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New water technology is making its way across the US to combat drought

If you’re having a salad for lunch today, chances are it comes from the “Salad Bowl of the World,” the farmland that stretches for some 90 miles across California’s Salinas…

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Researchers tackle food waste and food taste in a single blow

The average grocery store tomato often presents a trade-off: you may get a nice firm tomato that is, however, watery and flavorless from its time in cold storage. On the other…
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Irish households sending their recycling to be composted to fight peat

Ireland’s organics recycler Natural World Products (NWP) has commented on the latest recycling statistics for Northern Ireland, calling for a greater emphasis from local…

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China: Renewed library now features hydroponics room

Visitors of the Choa Chu Kang Public Library will be treated to a bigger and greener experience when it reopens on Thursday, October 28. The library will now span two floors,…

Mixed grower-shipper reactions to California’s recent rains

The rain has arrived in California.  Following a summer of record heatwaves, the state’s growers and shippers are assessing how the weekend’s intense rain will affect commodities.…

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Food prices in Hungary to rise fast

In a recent interview, Attila Vörös, the president of FÉSZ, a major Hungarian alliance of food sector companies, has stated that the food processing industries in the country…

UK: Help determine the future of soft fruit pre-breeding research

The views of the UK soft fruit industry, from growers to retailers, could be critical in determining its future, urges NIAB and the James Hutton Institute. The two research…

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"New wild lettuce research shows its painkilling and psychoactive properties"

Wild lettuce (lactuca virosa) has recently shown promise in research as both a nootropic - a substance that can help improve cognitive function - and as a painkiller. This…

Video Harvesting the first peppers in space

NASA offers a weekly update on what is happening aboard the International Space Station. Watch them talk about their pepper plants growing in space here:  

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Palestinians transform Bethlehem rooftop with innovative hydroponic farming

On a rooftop in Bethlehem, Palestinians are using innovative farming techniques to grow cucumbers. Under an opaque white tent, cucumbers are concealed behind large green…

Malaysian TV producer starts aquaponic farm

"I produced TV shows, so why not vegetables"

Like most people who got into organic foods, Michael Christian Simon, founder of Homegrown Productions, just wants his family and himself to eat healthier. “You just want the…

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Nigeria’s export market totters on infrastructure

Nigeria is losing competitive strength in local and international markets due to inadequate cold chain facilities. Stakeholders have expressed concerns over the shortage of…

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Cocktail tomato grower Erwin Theeuwen, from the Dutch municipality of Wellerlooi, suffered from slow internet and a poor connection for years. In 2017, he…

"We were the first in the world to harvest Salicornia with this system"

Hubrecht Janse began cultivating Salicornia for the fresh market in the Netherlands in 2006. Soon after, he wanted to harvest this mechanically. "We certainly had to dispel…

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New educational sessions added for Organic Grower Summit

Two new educational sessions will explore how technology is enhancing organic crop production and offer a look at the growth of organic fresh produce sales at grocery stores…

Folding stacking crates offer new possibilities

With this folding stacking crate, Remmert Dekker Packaging has reinvented the iconic fruit and vegetable crate. According to this Dutch manufacturer, it is…

Egyptian Ambassador visited Eurofins-Agro

"Egypt is interested in innovative soil research"

Innovative technology in the field of soil research can play a key role in developing the cultivation of fruits and vegetables in Egypt. Egypt is already a major exporter to…

Tiburtyno F1 tomato variety presented

"An early and tasty cherry tomato variety for winter transplants"

Producing and offering high-quality varieties has always been Gautier Italia's motto, especially when it comes to the fresh tomato market in the cherry tomato segment. Tiburtyno…

The EC Fruit and Vegetable Markets Observatory's tomato subgroup analyzes campaign

On Friday, October 22, the European Commission's Fruit and Vegetable Markets Observatory's tomato subgroup will meet online to analyze the estimates for the…

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