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Windset Farms celebrates 25 years in the business

"Twenty five years ago, technologies were very minimal"

Technological advancements, varietal development, consumer product knowledge - these are just a few of the changes seen in the last 25 years at Delta, B.C.-based Windset…

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Report shows ‘greenwashing’ a challenge in CEA crop production

Greenwashing, future production, and sustainability metrics were front and center in the 2021 Global CEA Census Report released today. In the third annual Census Report,…

"What we saw convinced us again that the ToBRFV resistance is holding very well”

In October 2020, Enza Zaden announced the discovery of the High Resistance gene to ToBRFV. The one and only solution to beat this devastating tomato virus. Fast forward to…

Blueberry industry is the fastest-growing horticultural industry in South Africa

During their monthly Beanstalk.Global broadcasts, PMA Southern Africa and a panel of experts discuss key aspects of various types of fresh produce grown in…

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Italy: "The summer season was a disaster due to the high temperatures and diseases"

Table tomatoes represent the most valuable vegetable and are among the most important consumer products. Massimo Pavan, an Italian expert and vice-president of Consorzio di…

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Renewable energy as key to reach Net Zero:

UK investment company announces berry and tomato project

Net Zero is not just about individuals and the choices we make; it is about the systems of production we rely on and take for granted every day. Globally, the food industry…

US (WI): Hannah Ball joins Rayn Growing Systems

The RAYN Growing Systems team grows with the addition of Hannah Ball as a technical salesperson. In this new position, Ball will develop new business opportunities in the…

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"Inspection software has made our lives much easier"

In Europe, MTSL Surveys is an established name in the area of temperature-controlled goods' quality control. ''However, our main specialty lies with fruit and…

Simple but highly effective plant trap: "Every grower could apply this"

Place a few plants in rubbish bags inside an empty greenhouse, a few days before the start of the cultivation. It sounds simple, but it is also an extremely effective method…

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Adjusting environmental parameters under high light intensity

Studies have proven the benefits of increasing light levels beyond 1,000 PPFD in cannabis production. In this Fluence webinar, research and horticulture…

Priva Connext 913

Dutch greenhouse software company announces update

For the optimal protection and performance of your systems, updating your software on a regular basis is important. The development of the software for the…

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December: Special Year Overview

In 2022, it will be 22 year since the new millennium started. Can't believe it? Neither can we, but it is true. Before we go there, it is time to reflect on what has happened…

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Taiwanese team devises fertilizer that hugely boosts output

Taiwanese researchers have developed a new type of microbial fertilizer capable of increasing crop output by up to 440 percent, the Council of Agriculture has announced.…

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Estimation of dry matter production and yield prediction in greenhouse cucumber

This study aims to estimate dry matter (DM) production and fresh fruit yield in “Fresco-dash” (FD) and “Project X” (PX) cucumber cultivars using an empirical model developed…

Chemical crop protection affects bee reproduction over several generations

A new study from researchers at the University of California, Davis, finds that chemical crop protection not only directly affects bee health, but effects from past exposure…
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Winter blueberry outlook indicates strong production

California Giant Berry Farms has the winter blues--blueberries that is--with global grower partners reporting peak volumes of organic and conventional blueberry supply for the…

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British Columbia blueberry industry severely impacted by recent floods

From flooded fields and homes to supply chain issues, this is an especially challenging time for British Columbia. We stand with the those impacted by floods. Our hearts go…

Stacked Farm:

Set to deliver first fully automated commercial facility early 2022

“We set out to remove the bottlenecks from “version 1” vertical farms, where a lot of vertical farming players are now. We have solved the challenges that restrict maximum…

Video Five tips on managing irrigation reservoirs

Mohammad Yazdi from Ohio State University School of Environment and Natural Resources presents five tips for designing and managing irrigation reservoirs based on his research…

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US: Widespread cadmium contamination in open field spinach

New testing data released by consumer protection group 'As You Sow' finds cadmium, a non-essential heavy metal, in a range of spinach products.  Based on its extensive testing,…

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Early scouting for spider mites pays off

Spider mites may seem insignificant, but they can cause extensive damage and reduce yields if not caught early in the season. The two-spotted spider mite is very tiny (0.4 mm)…

EVE Techniek on top of developments in German greenhouse cultivation

The EVE Techniek office in the Netherlands is a mere five-minute car ride from Germany. That is very convenient for that team, especially considering the developments German…

Ruud Klasens is Benfried's new general director

On January 10, 2022, Ruud Klasens will step into the role of general director of the Dutch company Benfried. After his induction period, he will take over…

10 new ToBRFV infections in the Netherlands, 3 additional growers rid of virus

The Netherlands now officially has 36 companies infected with Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV). A total of 10 new companies have been infected. Three…

New partnership focuses on blockchain-secured product verification

TruTrace Technologies, developer of a fully-integrated blockchain platform for the legal cannabis, food, and pharmaceutical industries, today announced that it…

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Huelva farms: Water rights are crucial in pricing

The acquisition of Atlantic Blue - worth $ 280 million - by Chilean company Hortifrut gives an account of the value at which Huelva agriculture is listed on…

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