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Why Australia's biggest glasshouse grower is expanding their cultivation

Australia’s largest glasshouse producer of fresh fruit and vegetables is carrying out a 12ha glasshouse expansion at their Tatura site in Victoria, building upon their…

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More interest in external screens, thanks to hot summers

The recent extreme summer weather places huge demands on Europe's growers and crops. New techniques are also needed, as people ask, 'How do you keep greenhouses cool?' Thanks…

Meteor's first large-scale hydroponics project in China

As early as October 2018, Li Keqiang, Prime Minister of China, and Mark Rutte, Prime Minister of the Netherlands, jointly visited the Dutch High-tech Exhibition. The leaders…

Bastian cucumber, for transplanting in August, the first week of September, and in spring

On August 30, the seed house Ramiro Arnedo held an open day to showcase the cucumber variety Bastian in the area of Vícar in the Spanish province of Almeria. Specifically in…

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Greenhouse vegetable industry continues capitalizing on snacking trends

Snacking options continue to trend on grocery store shelves which have growers and shippers exploring new snacking product combinations. With that in mind, Windset Farms® is…

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Ireland: Flynn’s red tomatoes go green with biomethane

Tomato grower MF Nurseries or Flynn's Irish Tomatoes has switched to the renewable gas biomethane in a new trial project with Gas Networks Ireland. The firm trades as Flynn's…

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Almeria's tomato area increased by an estimated 15% this season

According to ASAJA-Almeria: "Even though the initial forecasts were that the next horticultural campaign in the province would start slightly earlier than usual, the problems…

Dutch job agencies: "At least 75% less greenhouse work in the coming months"

In the coming months, there will be at least 75% less demand for migrant workers in greenhouses in Westland, the Netherlands. That is what local job agencies…

Soil temperature can predict pest spread in crops

A new study from North Carolina State University shows soil temperature can be used to effectively monitor and predict the spread of the corn earworm (Helicoverpa zea), an…

Whitepaper: ‘How Dutch knowledge and innovative technology helps China with sustainable and safe food production’

Dutch Greenhouse Delta launched a whitepaper about how Dutch knowledge and technology can boost sustainable and safe local food production in China. Specific challenges,…

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Mold in peat? What you need to know

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US (NC): Winston-Salem rejects bids to operate hydroponics facility, but will keep looking for operator

Winston-Salem officials have rejected bids to run the city's hydroponics greenhouse at Kimberley Park in hopes of getting more potential operators interested in running the…

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Buzz without bees for glasshouse pollination

Miniature drones are being used to pollinate indoor crops as part of research looking at alternatives to honey bee pollination.  Singapore company Polybee is testing its drones…

Farming innovation grows deeper roots at KPU

Canada: $6.5 million CAD dedicated to boost agtech

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) experts are lending their expertise to a new initiative focused on improving food security in B.C. and around the world. The B.C. Centre…

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A new food system that will contribute to feed the world

Join a free interactive event featuring experts in vertical farming and CEA. This thought-provoking webinar will explore how vertical farming can be of prime importance as a…

Jan Derck van Karnebeek appointed CEO of GreenV

Jan Derck van Karnebeek (55) was appointed CEO of GreenV as of September 1st, 2022. GreenV is a group of companies active in the international horticulture industry and…
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UK: Sustainable food and drink innovation gets £2m funding boost

Businesses in the horticultural food and drink supply chain can apply for a share of £2,000,000 as Growing Kent & Medway launches a new round of collaborative research and…

The power of compost: boosting production with composted biowaste

According to a study co-led by The University of Queensland, a new way of using compost could boost global crop production and deliver huge benefits to the planet. Professor…

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Liz Truss, the new Conservative leader, must deliver the right policies for British farming and rural businesses or 'risk losing the hearts and minds of 12 million voters.'…

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Reemoon installs large-scale selection lines for avocado and citrus fruits in Peruvian factory

This is the peak period of the citrus fruit season in South America. The largest cold storage manufacturer in Peru, Friopacking, recently constructed a new processing factory.…

Bertus Baas celebrates 25 years at Zantingh

As of yesterday, Bertus Baas has worked at Zantingh for 25 years. And his colleagues helped him celebrate that milestone. No one can argue that much has happened over those…

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Ruixue Global: Innovative application of spraying shading and cooling agents with drones

With the gradual development of modern agricultural science and technology, traditional manual operations have been gradually replaced by mechanical operations, and the…

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Dutch refrigeration facilities' electricity prices shoot up

In Europe, the current electricity prices are an ever-present threat hanging over not only the refrigeration market but the economy as a whole. Rob van Opzeeland's company,…

Dutch growers renovate greenhouse for school

In the Netherlands, Aeres VMBO's greenhouse was in need of an overhaul. Local growers from the Nieuwland foundation joined forces to modernize it. It now…

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This week, late summer cantaloupes, stone fruits, honeydews, cucumbers and grapes were plentiful

This week retailers offered the best of both worlds on the cusp of a new season. Ripe late summer cantaloupes, stone fruits, honeydews, cucumbers, zucchini, corn, tomatoes,…

Ti Produce - Australian Strawberry Exports

"Having a methodical and committed approach ensures that sales are there when we need them"

A leading Australian strawberry producer says while the whole industry needs to support export growth, it is not necessary for every grower to supply overseas markets in order…

US consumers spend less on food in the face of inflation

Early indications are that US consumers prefer cheaper food alternatives, such as lower-priced brands and private label options. A Rabobank report notes that…

In 2021, Spain accounted for 8.53% of the world's tomato exports and Morocco for 8.10%

Morocco could surpass Spain in the world's tomato exports ranking this year

Ten years ago, Spain exported 104.74% more tomatoes than Morocco. Last year, that difference dropped to only 5.24%. In the last ten years, Morocco has…

Constructing a greenhouse can cost up to 700,000 euro per hectare in Almeria

"Greenhouse prices have increased by more than 30% from 2021 to 2022"

As a result of this increase in costs, some farmers have had to give up the aid of the administrations for the improvement or new construction of greenhouses,…

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Reichenau Gemüse harvested about 14,800 tons of vegetables in 2021

Sales increase of some five million euros

The Reichenau Gemüse Cooperative increased its sales by around five million euros to just under 32 million euros in 2021 compared to the previous year. Harvests were similar…

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Simon Ackermann Fruchtimport Ltd to market French Savéol tomatoes:

"Instead of pesticides, only beneficial insects are used, which is near our goal of sustainability"

Over the years, the pesticide-free tomatoes of French company Savéol have also been able to establish themselves well in the premium segment of the German food retail trade.…

Lorenzo Correas, of Terra Agronómica España S.A.: "We are carrying out tests to make a gazpacho out of pink tomatoes from Barbastro"

"The pink tomato from Barbastro can be found in supermarkets throughout all of Spain"

The pink tomato from Barbastro, traditionally produced in this region of Huesca from which it originates, has managed to make a hole in the competitive tomato…

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