HortiDaily Newsletter | Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Automated logistic line transports and unloads vegetables

With the cost of labor being higher than ever, and finding the right people being a major challenge, automation is key. The team with Maryniazcyk…

Results of drain water and evaporation measurement

Since February this year, SenseNL has deployed its CARA MET sensors on MossWool mats at Tomatoworld. These mats, developed by the Finnish company Novarbo,…

Combimetal Carrera, Italy:

"We have been designing, building, and installing these structures for 20 years"

With installations mainly in the regions of Basilicata, Puglia, Calabria, and Campania, Combimetal Carrera, a company based in Policoro (Matera),…

Sicily: Relentless battle against Tuta absoluta

Sicily's tomato production is a vital part of Italy's agricultural sector, with around 7,000 hectares dedicated to tomato cultivation. However, the…

Tour de France Femmes kicks of in Westland

Bikes and greenhouses, how Dutch can it be?

It was the hottest day of the year so far this Monday in Netherlands, and the temperatures only increased thanks to the enthusiastic screams from the…

Azienda Foglio from Cuneo

"I salvaged my cherries thanks to multi-purpose nets"

"Rain has been the true protagonist of the past few months but, thanks to the anti-rain net protecting our cherry orchard, we managed to salvage most of our production," reports Marco Fogl…

17th International Peatland Conference held in Taizhou, China

On August 5th, the 17th International Peatland Congress was held in Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province, China. The congress lasted five days, and the…

US (NM): NMSU awarded collaborative NSF grant to aid agriculture in tribal communities

New Mexico State University is a collaborator in a research team led by the University of New Mexico on a project funded by the National Science…

NZ: Wide variety of views in horticulture sector about use of gene technology

There are a wide variety of views in the horticulture sector about the use of genetic technologies in areas such as precision plant breeding. The…

Matthew McIntyre - McIntyre Fruit

"As we start our harvest next week there should be a good demand, as the volumes on the market will see a big drop"

In Blairgowrie, Perthshire, the cherry harvest is into the third week for McIntyre Fruit. They have started picking cherries for Thomas Thomson, a…

A greenhouse complex in Ukraine saves using solar energy

A greenhouse complex in Stanyshivka, Zhytomyr region, Ukraine has achieved significant savings, using solar energy. Over three months, the solar panels…

Exploration of a European-centered strawberry diversity panel provides markers and candidate genes for the control of fruit quality traits

Fruit quality traits are major breeding targets in cultivated strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa). Taking into account the requirements of both growers…

Reviving entomophagous insects for pest control in Ukraine

The use of entomophagous insects for pest control has deep roots in Ukraine, dating back to Soviet times. Today, this practice is experiencing a revival,…

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Plans for URI greenhouse complex grow slowly

Nearly six years ago, when Gina Raimondo was still governor and David Dooley was the University of Rhode Island president, voters approved a green bond…

Price fluctuation in Hyderabad as well

India: Tomato prices drop in Pune markets due to fresh arrivals

The wholesale and retail markets have observed a decrease in tomato prices following a surge in supply recently, according to officials from APMC…

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PepsiCo selects eight startups for the Greenhouse Accelerator Program

PepsiCo announced the eight finalists chosen to participate in the second year of the Greenhouse Accelerator Program: Juntos Crecemos (Together We…

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China completes germplasm resources survey, aims to reduce dependence on imported seeds

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠China has completed a comprehensive survey of agricultural germplasm resources in the first half of 2024, paving the way for its seed and animal…

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CAN (SK): Two First Nations pursue food sovereignty with new agriculture project

Two First Nations in southern Saskatchewan have teamed up on an eco-friendly venture in an effort to achieve food sovereignty in their communities.…

US (VW): Virginia Western Community College awarded National Science Foundation grant focused on agricultural technology

Virginia Western Community College has received a $343,209 Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grant from the National Science Foundation, the U.S.…

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Tomato on the verge of migration, under the effect of global warming

Although it is (often) all red on our plates, the star of summer also fears sunburn. Local or imported from Morocco, Spain or Italy, tomatoes decorate…

US (MO): Mizzou scientists achieve more than 98% efficiency removing nanoplastics from water

University of Missouri scientists are battling against an emerging enemy of human health: nanoplastics. Much smaller in size than the diameter of an…

US (FL): Grant funds UF research for potential opioid relief

The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded a $650,000 grant to a UF/IFAS researcher to study a plant that could help mitigate the…

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Romanian spring crops: Drought having an impact of over two million hectares

Florin Barbu, Romanian Minister of Agriculture, has stated that drought in the country has already had an impact on two million hectares of spring…

Tahsin Dag from PAPACKS on their packaging made from renewable raw materials:

"We can customize and adapt anything"

"We generally produce food-compliant packaging, mainly customised products that are precisely tailored to the needs of our customers," says Tahsin Dag,…

Suppliers of UK retailer collaborate on fresh ideas

More than 20 fresh food suppliers for SPAR North of England stores came together for a day of inspiring ideas, company updates, and networking…

Queensland appoints Food Farmers Commissioner to mediate with supermarkets

In Queensland, a Food Farmers Commissioner will be appointed to serve as a mediator between growers and major supermarkets, following concerns over…

Japanese luxury fruits make waves in Spain

Barcelona producers grow exclusive strawberry, intended for fancy cuisine

In Japan, the cultivation of luxury fruits such as melons, grapes, peaches, and strawberries is a notable practice, with these items commanding high…

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Waitrose: New store concept at North London supermarket

Asda: Juicy deals ahead of August Bank Holiday Weekend!

SPAR North of England suppliers collaborate on fresh ideasMore than 20 fresh food suppliers for SPAR North of England stores came together for a day of…