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Koen Merkus (Fresh Forward) about the upcoming Calinda strawberry season

"The Calinda's traits break away from the Spanish strawberry stereotype"

The new Spanish Calinda strawberry season is about to start. "We should export some 30.000 tons of Calinda strawberries to North-West Europe next season. That's roughly 20%…

Pinduoduo

Pinduoduo smart agriculture competition winners announced

Technology beats humans at growing strawberries in greenhouses

Technology beat farmers at growing strawberries in the inaugural Smart Agriculture Competition organized by Pinduoduo, China’s largest agri-focused technology platform,…

Ecoation

Ecoation introduces OKO Tantalus

"Same mission, upgraded platform, shaped by lessons learned"

Available in January 2021, ecoation’s next generation of the OKO platform (OKO Tantalus) offers several upgrades including the world-first 8K 360-degree virtual walk with live…

Ridder

Expansion of screen production at Ridder in The Netherlands

In response to the rising demand for screen fabric, Ridder has further expanded production capacity at its location in Maasdijk, The Netherlands. The addition of a third and…

Climalux

Climalux introduces new LED light system for horticulture

Several years ago, the horticultural sector has started to use LEDs as artificial light systems. However, developments were still needed in terms of efficiency. With a smart…

Jungle Talks

Koppert Biological Systems and CABI present a new webinar series on plant health

International webinar to mark Year of Plant Health

To mark the Year of Plant Health, Koppert Biological Systems, in cooperation with CABI, has organized a webinar series that highlights the importance of plant health and how…

A view inside the parts warehouse at Steenks Service

Parts used to be ordered mainly by telephone and by mail. The process of digitisation pushes on, and that is also the case for the many webshops that are arising. Webshops…

Overcoming the pollination gamble with science

Being involved in numerous Technology Implementation Projects in many companies, I realized that the individual pollen supply chains for a given crop are often fairly similar,…

Chinese import fruit market gradually recovers after pandemic

Since the end of April, the catering industry and retail chains have been open again, and the momentum of consumption is also picking up in China. Both exporters from overseas…

Wittenberg Gemüse

Kevin van IJperen about growing in Germany

Germans are critical when it comes to cultivating crops under glass. Horticultural company Wittenberg Gemüse has found that it takes years before local governments and…

Special Year Overview 2020

Year Overview September 1-15

Greenhouses, robots, and more

The first half of September saw plenty of interesting developments in the industry. North American growers were particularly busy with new greenhouses and expansions.…

WHAM

US (NY): Greenhouses allow relatives to visit elderly loved ones

The winter months have prompted one local elder care facility to think outside the box for family visits during the pandemic. And in this case, the answer was a greenhouse.…
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Russia: 6 ha greenhouse complex launched in Serpukhov

The Turov greenhouse complex in Serpukhov urban district has started production activities. The first produce is expected by the end of the current year, reads…

Russia allows tomato imports from Azerbaijani company Agroterm LLC

Russian agriculture watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor has allowed tomato imports from one Azerbaijani enterprise, while considering giving a nod to another two…

Genesis Mining

Pilot project to recycle crypto mining farm energy waste into energy for greenhouses

Genesis Mining has announced the launch of a new pilot project that will focus on recycling excess energy waste from crypto mining facilities into sustainable heat and energy…

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What to consider for next steps in growth or diversification

There comes a time in farm operations when the conversation to expand or diversify the business comes up. The inevitable questions commonly include how, when and, most…

Steelmark starts as a new representative for Netled’s greenhouse lighting

Oy Steelmark AB has started representing Netled’s greenhouse lighting in Finland and Sweden. Steelmark operates from the Närpes area, which serves as the center for…

Lee Schaber joins Certis USA's Growing Garden 2 Greenhouse Division

“Certis is seeing significant growth in the market and increased demand for our consumer garden, greenhouse and hydroponic products,” says Jim Black Director of Garden 2…

CAN: Councillor seeks proactive approach to greenhouse light pollution

Chatham-Kent council is taking the first step towards making sure the municipality is prepared for any possible glowing lights from greenhouses. Councillor Melissa Harrigan…

MF Nurseries embarks on €1.8m expansion after switching to Gas Networks Ireland for power

MF Nurseries is to spend €1.8m expanding its tomato growing facility in Swords, Co. Dublin, with the development of new greenhouse facilities powered by Gas Networks Ireland.…

Influence of environmental factors on stomatal opening and development

Research shows that Stomata, the microscopic pores surrounded by a pair of guard cells on the surfaces of leaves and stems, play an essential role in regulating the gas…

BCPC

BCPC online UK pesticide guide launches new features

BCPC’s Julian Westaway said, “Having access to the latest pesticide information is vital for all those involved in their use and application. The UK Pesticide Guide, in both…

'Even the price of the English breakfast could be at stake in Brexit trade talks'

ABC Logistics in Poeldijk, near The Hague, exports all kinds of fresh produce, from locally-grown salad leaves to avocados, sweet potatoes, and melons brought…

Pound rises as UK & EU agree to 'go extra mile' on trade deal

Although British PM Boris Johnson said the two sides were "still very far apart" on key issues, the UK and European Union have agreed to extend Brexit trade…

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Caribbean Scotch Bonnet very trendy

The Scotch Bonnet is the main commercial variety of pepper in the Caribbean, having achieved this status through a process of repeated selection based on aroma, pungency,…

UK supermarkets to implement rationing within 24 hours of run on essential goods

UK supermarkets are set to implement rationing within 24 hours of a run on essential goods being detected, amid growing fears panic buying will erupt if the UK…

India: Sindh growers decry tomato and onion imports

Local growers are protesting the federal government's decision to allow imports of tomatoes and onions, as these imports have hurt the agricultural economy of…

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