HPS partly replaced by LED lights at Primato, Belgium:

"In our view, the only logical option is to use LED"

Half of the HPS fixtures at the Belgium tomato nursery Primato have been replaced with LED toplights, allowing both intensity and spectrum control.…

"More compact and with dual function during crop rotation"

Clearing and shredding crops at a rate of 1 or even 1.5 hectares per hour requires serious machinery. That's when Hortiworld comes in. For years, the…

Bom Greenhouses cooperates with Jinning State-owned capital Operation and Yunnan Aibida Horticulture Technology

World Horticultural Center to be established in Jinning, China

Three companies are joining forces to launch a collaboration in the field of horticulture in Jinning, China. Jinning State-owned Capital Operation Co.,…

"Maximum lighting can also be energy-efficient"

On Wednesday afternoon, more than fifty growers convened at the BASF | Nunhems greenhouse complex in 's-Gravenzande to get an update on the many trials…

Premier Tech celebrates 40 years of biotechnological innovation

This year, Premier Tech celebrates its 40th anniversary as a company in biotechnological innovation with active ingredients. This milestone marks four…

US: "There is a bright future, but it won't be without some growing pains"

"We look at each project individually as to the goals of the company, what needs to be grown, and how much yield is required. From there, with our…

“Once you discover it’s about understanding the balances and putting the plant first, so many things fall into place"

K&G Group LLC was established on the outskirts of Armenia’s capital, Yerevan, in 2017. Syuzanna Hovsepyan joined as the grower in June of that year,…

Dutch company wants to expand cultivation for the upcoming Dutch season:

"Strong demand for Spanish and Israeli bell peppers from the US and Canada"

Both the Spanish and Israeli bell pepper seasons are in full swing at the Dutch company Gilad Produce. "The war means there are fewer flights available…

Jennifer DeShaw joins Stuppy’s Sales team

Stuppy Greenhouse, Inc. welcomes an addition to its sales team with the recruitment of Jennifer (Jen) DeShaw as the new Regional Sales Manager in the…

New CEO and CCO for RedStar

International tomato specialist RedStar has appointed CFO Peter Kalden as CEO, effective November 1. He thereby succeeds Henri Lambriex, who takes his seat on the STAK. In…

AI

ISS astronauts find tomato that was lost in space for 8 months

NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have finally located a tiny tomato that went missing for over eight months. The tomato,…

© Andreysha | Dreamstime.com

US (AK): Greenhouse transforms Pacific High’s garden into a full-blown farm-to-table program

What began as a tiny garden bed on the front lawn has blossomed into a full-fledged Farm-to-Table program for Sitka’s alternative high school. Pacific…

Nigeria: Launch of the Youth in Agribusiness Initiative for Sustainable Growth

A new project implemented by IITA and funded by The Kingdom of the Netherlands in Nigeria has been introduced. The Youth in Agribusiness program, which…

US (WA): Partner-funded WSU Plant Growth Facility is paid off, paying forward

A decade ago, wheat breeders at Washington State University (WSU) were feeling the squeeze. Their 1990s-era greenhouse facility was too small to serve…

Chukotka's TOR resident supplies fresh greenhouse vegetables at lower prices than imports

Pavel Makatrov, an individual entrepreneur and resident of the territory of advanced development (TOR) 'Chukotka,' has successfully cultivated…

© Jolin | Dreamstime.com

US (MP): MSU greenhouse vegetable short course set for Feb. 27-28

Current and prospective greenhouse vegetable growers can learn about the specialized production method during Mississippi State University’s 2024…

CIMMYT and WorldVeg strengthen collaboration in the midst of the climate crisis

On December 9, 2023, CIMMYT and the World Vegetable Center signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to further promote research and development…

© Photographerlondon | Dreamstime.com

USDA signs agreement to prepare young people for careers in agriculture

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Agriculture Future of America (AFA),…

Nuria Urquía appointed as CPVO new vice president

Nuria Urquía has been appointed as the Community Plant Variety Office's (CPVO) new Vice President. Nuria Urquía brings to the role a background in…

Broad support for plant breeding innovation at Council and EP

In view of the discussions of December 11, in both the Agri-Fish Council and the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (COMAGRI) of the…

© Dragoscondrea | Dreamstime.com

Canadian farm gender pay gap still wide but narrowing

The gender pay gap among farm operators has been steadily decreasing over the past two decades. It still needs a long way to go, but at least it is…

A decade of advancements in tissue culture lab

Over the past ten years, we have had the privilege of witnessing exciting developments in the field of Tissue Culture Lab, a discipline that holds…

Omrop Fryslân

Kees Palma: 55 years in horticulture and still rolling

At 77 years old, Kees Palma is still working every day in his greenhouses in Oosterbierum. Palma has been a grower for 55 years, cultivating red and…

NL: Debate on water board tax for greenhouse horticulture

Residents and businesses in the area of the Delfland Water Board will pay more water board tax in 2024. The increase in water board tax varies between 5% and…

These Dutch companies are authorized to export tomatoes and peppers to the US

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority keeps a register of companies and inspection sites that are permitted to export tomatoes and bell peppers…

Dreamstime

Fresh Direct is predicting that ‘innovation’ will help drive sales of traditional vegetables this Christmas

Aldi has revealed yet more price cuts

Alibaba's Freshippo shows how it harnesses tech to combat climate change at COP28Freshippo helps peach farmers cut losses from natural disasters and…