AI powered greenhouse outperforms Dutch growers

It comes as no surprise to Dutch greenhouse owner Frank van Kleef that an AI-powered greenhouse outperforms the benchmark Dutch grower - after all,…

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"Up to 200 kg of baby greens per sq/m with new leafy greens platform"

Freya Cultivation Systems is introducing the development of its new leafy greens cultivation platform - the AeroFrame. The AeroFrame doubles the…

Karla Garcia, General Manager/ Consultant at Hort Americas Mexico:

"The investment in the vertical farming area is really growing, even when so many people will think differently"

With the opening of their Mexican venture, HortAmericas is not only physically appearing in the Latin American market and providing consulting services…

Ridder celebrates 70 years

Ridder is celebrating its 70th anniversary. The family-owned company in the field of technology for protected horticulture has a rich history of innovation, growth, and…

New coating ensures high energy savings in greenhouse

A newly developed coating on the greenhouse glass can save energy up to 20%. The coating (low_ε) is 'baked' on the outside of the glass and prevents…

Cleaner greener cucumbers and catchment success

“With greenhouse cucumbers, it’s tricky to get the water balance right"

Agricultural runoff, also known as diffuse source pollution, is a priority threat to the water quality of our coastal waterways. That is why the Clean…

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Bosman Van Zaal brings horticultural expertise to vertical farming:

"Our focus is on scaling up cost-effectively"

"We still see a lot of room for energetic optimization in the vertical farming space. That's why our team is analyzing more efficient methods of…

US (VA): Alliances and innovation headline 2nd annual edition of CEA Summit East in Virginia

Building alliances, sharing information, and forging new connections were key themes that drove the September 19-20, 2023, edition of the Controlled…

Vicasol's Stephan van Marrewijk sees how Spanish cooperative's organic segment grows

"Shift from tomatoes to other fruiting vegetables due to risk of ToBRFV"

The Spanish fruit-vegetable season began slightly later than last year. "But we'll soon be back on par," says Stephan van Marrewijk, who works in the…

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UN report shows Canadian migrant worker programs leave people vulnerable

A New Hamburg farmer is urging the federal government to grant migrant workers greater freedom to switch employers after a United Nations official…

Azura Group and Foundation donating €1.5m to Moroccan earthquake relief fund

Following the earthquake that hit Morocco on Friday, September 8, 2023, the Azura Group and Foundation contributed to supporting the impacted and suffering…

First boxes of microgreens delivered to customers in Northern Norway

"This is an important milestone for us. The construction of the facility in Fauske began this spring, and we sowed the seeds for watercress, radish,…

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US (CO): Harvest season is in full swing in Southern Colorado

Harvest season is in full swing for hundreds of local growers in Southern Colorado. Many are closer than you may think. The Palmer Land Conservancy…

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LeafSpec named finalist for round five of $3 Million Grow-NY Global Food and Agriculture Business Competition

Empire State Development (ESD) and Cornell University’s Center for Regional Economic Advancement (CREA) have announced the 20 finalists selected to…

Registration open until October 16, 2023:

Training on microgreen farming

Just under three weeks remain to register for the live and online training to become a professional local microgreens farmer. InstaGreen will offer on-site training that is…

Durian, mango, dragon fruit, and banana among products with largest export value:

Fruit and vegetable exports Vietnam set for a record $5 billion this year

Fruit and vegetable exports are poised for a record revenue of US$5 billion this year, driven by favorable conditions from the beginning of this year.…

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6 years after Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico residents and farms take recovery into their own hands

Six years after Hurricane Maria swept through Puerto Rico, flooding whole towns and leaving 80% of the island without power, some residents and…

Fratelli Cafaro 1989 launches Aromamì and announces its first participation as an exhibitor in Madrid

Fresh herbs in convenient packaging

One handy 45-gram pack, with three different spices of 15 grams each, is the perfect mix to flavor any fish or meat dish. It's called Aromamì and is…

Increase your vegetable consumption to lower your blood sugar

As a healthy diet plays a pivotal role in managing blood sugar levels, vegetables might be our best friends. There are five remarkable vegetables that can help…

VBT figures week 37:

Production dip prompts price hike for loose tomatoes

The price for loose tomatoes at VBT shot up sharply last week. With that, the price dip of late August was forgotten. Last year too, prices climbed with autumn…

Stable market ahead expected for Thai Chili peppers

Strong volumes are projected for the next three months on Thai Chili peppers. “Very little Thai Chili is grown domestically with the majority coming in…

Israeli company introduces new tech as bees struggle to pollinate

Thai Sade is the founder of tech firm BloomX, a company that has found a way to mechanically pollinate crops in a similar way to bees. "We are not replacing…

Leander van de Griend, ZON fruit & vegetables:

"Rise of fresh packs boosts Dutch zucchini consumption"

This year, Dutch open-field zucchini growers, too, face weather-related challenges. "While record temperatures are normal for July, we had the most…

97% of Mexican berries go to the United States and Canada

According to Juan José Flores, the general director of the National Association of Berry Exporters (Aneberries), domestic consumption is increasing. Currently,…

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Unison launches SeedBlink funding round:

PLUS is gradually switching to organic potatoes in the fresh segment

New Zealand: Countdown launches new Low Price programCountdown has announced a new "low price" program, which includes fresh vegetables, dairy, and…