A 2-hectare expansion for Australia’s Provenance Propagation

Provenance Propagation Australia, a relatively new player in the plant propagation industry, has an innovative approach to vegetable plant cultivation.…

Jan van Bergeijk (Plusberries):

"I believe Spanish raspberry production has reached its lowest point."

The cold weather in Spain lasted remarkably long this winter. "Spring is finally starting to arrive, but the supply of most fruits has slowed down…

Nova Siri Genetics: "We will produce 3 million plants in this country"

From India to Italy to discuss strawberry-growing techniques

The partnership signed last August between Nova Siri Genetics (NSG) and the two Indian companies Mahaberry Private Limited and 8 Berries Farm & Nursery…

New partnership to bring Moving Gutter Systems to the US

A partnership has been announced between AdeptAg and FGM, a Danish company known for its Moving Gutter Systems (MGS). Through this partnership, AdeptAg…

Canada sees more local berry production happening as tariff uncertainty continues

With locallygrown produce becoming a top priority, a new Canadian-made strawberry growing system is helping more growers meet the demand. The A.M.A.…

Morocco gets its first defenses against grey mold

In Morocco, agriculture plays a vital role in the economy, with crops like tomatoes and berries being key contributors. However, farmers face…

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US: New Regulatory Manager for BioWorks

Erika Rohr has been named as the new Regulatory Manager for BioWorks. In this role, Rohr will be responsible for overseeing the company's regulatory…

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Hortifrut obtains LEAF certification in Morocco and Peru

Hortifrut has obtained LEAF Marque certification for its farms in Morocco and Peru (Trujillo and Olmos). The LEAF Marque (Linking Environment And…

Square Roots announces new company in Japan

Square Roots has announced Square Roots Japan, a new company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Square Roots Japan has licensed and will build upon the…

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Canadian lettuce grower sees massive boom following tariff chaos

A large, indoor lettuce-growing operation in the South Okanagan has experienced a sudden boom in business. "Our sales have doubled and tripled in the…

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Exploring the postharvest quality of sugar in Chinese cabbage

Melatonin is known to delay postharvest nutrient loss. However, its specific roles in regulating cell wall and sugar metabolism to maintain postharvest…

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Transporter responsible for parasite resistance in tomatoes

A recent breakthrough by researchers led by Prof. LI Jiayang from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology (IGDB) of the Chinese Academy of…

Looking into the uses of biochar

As the global demand for sustainable food production grows, the horticulture industry is increasingly interested in reducing its carbon footprint. One key area of focus is…

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South African government aims to bolster small-scale farming through tunnel greenhouses

In a move to advance agricultural development and bolster small-scale farming in the North West, MEC Madoda Sambatha of the Department of Agriculture…

UK: Thanet Earth Centre of Excellence sees first seeds of 2025 sown

The first seeds have been sown for what is hoped to be another bumper crop of tomatoes at the UK's first Centre of Excellence in glasshouse growing.…

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US (NY): $1.5M grant to restore MLK Park's greenhouse

A $1.5 million grant has been secured to restore the greenhouse at Buffalo's Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, Senator Sean Ryan announced Tuesday.…

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US (NC): School receives new greenhouse and garden to serve students

Sandhills Classical Christian School (SCCS) has steadily grown its footprint since landing at the school's permanent campus in Whispering Pines in…

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Vietnam's Binh Giang district gets 4 new greenhouses

According to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Binh Giang district, by February 2025, the whole district will have 10 greenhouse…

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Christmas Island: Finding a way to keep prices low

When residents on Christmas Island go to pick up fresh produce, it can be easy to spot signs of the 2,600-kilometre journey it has been on. "If you…

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Scotland to receive "eco milestone" greenhouse

A giant state-of-the-art glasshouse the size of two football pitches which will grow up to 19 million trees a year has been hailed as a "key" eco…

US: Using AI technology to aid in crop protection

Vegetable growers use herbicides to kill weeds to prevent crop loss. Meanwhile, a University of Florida researcher is using artificial intelligence to…

Belarus expands greenhouse farming to reduce import dependence

Belarus is actively developing greenhouse vegetable farming to ensure a steady supply of fresh produce throughout the year. As part of the country's strategy…

Pesticides found in Russian cucumbers at Polish border

A shipment of Russian cucumbers was denied entry into the EU after border checks in Poland detected high levels of the insecticide pymetrozine, which is used…

Uzbekistan to support small farmers and expand agricultural exports

Uzbekistan is introducing new measures to support small farmers and household farms, with a focus on expanding fruit production and increasing exports. On…

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HollandDoor continues strengthening with experienced new addition to its team

HollandDoor is expanding its team by adding soft fruit and substrate specialist Jan Willem van de Pol. Having lived and worked for more than 20 years…

Riza Power uses a mixture of raw materials to produce spongy plant plugs

A technological innovation for growing plants

"Our system is revolutionizing sowing and seedling growth management with significant improvements. With an increase in productivity of up to 30%,"…

Fulgencio Spa:

"Good prices are making up for lower yields in vegetables due to the impact of pests"

The production cycles of greenhouse vegetables are becoming shorter and yields are decreasing as a consequence of the increasingly limited availability…

Joost van der Voort of The Valley in Elsevier

"We are in a very good place in the Netherlands and that is why we are here"

At tomato grower The Valley , they are testing a harvesting robot. Joost van der Voort talks about it in Elsevier, as the magazine fires eleven questions at…

"Packaging trends emphasize sustainability, logistics optimization, and consumer preferences"

Having various types of packaging on offer ensures that a wide variety of different wants and needs can be satisfied. Next to increasing the visual…

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Innocent Drinks and Hubbub partnership aims to provide more than 300 portions of fruit and veg

Colruyt Group is reportedly looking to sell its 102 supermarkets in France

Overcoming logistical hurdles to feed vulnerable communities: A case study by SA Harvest, DSV, and CHEP unite to deliver surplus produce across the…