"If you stop dealing with Tuta, if you're not careful, it could easily come back again"

Start early, preferably even before the plants start growing. That's the message from Eric Kerklaan of HortiPro to tomato growers using Isonet-T. In…

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Switzerland:

Kistler Gemüsebau is planning a new greenhouse facility spanning some 10 hectares

Reichenburg-based Kistler Gemüsebau AG (Canton of Schwyz) is planning to construct modern, large-scale greenhouses. A vote on the rezoning of the land…

Good start for the Sabrosa-Candonga variety:

"If they choose us it's also because we guarantee strawberries ten months a year"

"The first requirement when dealing with supermarkets is to be able guarantee continuous supplies for as long as possible. Thanks to our precise planning and the satisfactory amoun…

Historic high pricing on Mexican cucumbers

Currently, cucumbers are seeing pricing as high as $40-$44/box (supers). "Markets have reached these levels before but not in mid-February during peak…

Webinar on ways to get started in water circularity

The Resource Innovation Institute (RII) will be hosting their first webinar of 2024, Getting Started in Water Circularity: How To Really Achieve 90%…

"Everyone is trying to grow strawberries year-round"

Not all Turkish regions are currently in season when it comes to strawberry exports. The area of Izmit is currently preparing for the new upcoming…

UK: Jones Food Company opens its Gloucestershire farm

"This farm represents a coming-of-age for agricultural technology in the UK; we have now cracked the code for accessible, sustainable, premium food…

Smallhold Inc. files for bankruptcy

Following the departure of Andrew Carter, Co-founder of Smallhold, on February 18, 2024, Smallhold Inc. filed for bankruptcy Chapter 11 in the United…

Future of basil production is up in the air, KPU research confirms

Researchers at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) have aided in the discovery of an efficient way to grow lush and fragrant basil plants without…

Incorrect delivery of organic seedlings has major consequences

A plant nursery must pay substantial compensation to an organic vegetable grower after delivering unsatisfactory organic seedlings. Shortly after this, the…

Plants’ unlikely defense against climate change: different leaf structures

When it comes to plant leaf diversity, it's not just for show, according to a new University of Maryland study that identified a genetic mechanism…

Root Health Symposium to take place on May 6

Join industry members as they gather to learn about new research and innovations in controlled environmental horticulture. This symposium will showcase…

Spotted Lanternfly reveals a potential weakness

Scientists have discovered that the spotted lanternfly, an invasive threat to fruit crops and many trees, may have an Achilles heel – an attraction to…

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AU: Versys insecticide now allowed to be used on raspberries and blackberries

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has recently extended Permit ID PER90178 Version 2, allowing the use of Versys…

US (KY): Integrated pest management training school set for March 18 in Bowling Green

University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment extension specialists and associates will share the latest on…

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Syngenta and Lavie Bio to develop novel bio-insecticide

Syngenta Crop Protection and Lavie Bio have inked an agreement for the discovery and development of new biological insecticidal solutions. Insects pose…

Japan: Closing date for exhibitors approaching for GPEC 2024

Companies interested in exhibiting their products at the Greenhouse Horticulture & Plant Factory Exhibition/Conference (GPEC) 2024 have until March 31,…

Key vegetables such as tomatoes, bell peppers and onions now harvested in Kano State

In Nigeria, the harvest season for key vegetables such as tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions is underway, particularly in Kano State and other primary…

Rocco De Lucia from Siropack

"Reuse takes us back 50 years when it comes to packaging"

"Just like with pigs, nothing goes to waste when it comes to plastic." Rocco De Lucia, owner of Siropack, used this comparison to take apart the European policy which "without scientific gr…

VBT figures week 7:

2024 starts off with moderate prices for large greenhouse crops

Last week, the Association of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives (VBT) reported that the average price for tomatoes on the vine is further declining. However,…

PM Sunak: Fruit-picking robots to reduce migrant labor needs in the UK

At the National Farmers' Union conference, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a £220 million fund aimed at elevating agricultural productivity…

How did Spanish fruit and vegetable exports do in 2023?

In 2023, Spanish fresh fruit and vegetable exports saw a 6% drop in terms of volume compared to the previous year, totaling 11.3 million tons, while their…

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Switzerland:

Vegetable producer Grob aims to become carbon-neutral

The Grob family's vegetable production aims to become a leading project for a sustainable future in Swiss agriculture. With their "NaturKraft…

Red Sea crisis notably disrupts ocean freight rates from the Far East to the US

The Red Sea crisis has notably disrupted ocean freight rates from the Far East to the US, with an unprecedented surge of over 150%. However, recent data from…

Vietnam's Tiền Giang province aims for $5 billion export goal

In an ambitious push towards a $5 billion export target, Vietnam's Tiền Giang Province is intensifying its trade promotion efforts. Lưu Văn Phi, the…

As Florida orange juice production has dropped:

Supply challenges and demand solutions

The landscape of the Florida citrus industry has undergone significant transformations throughout its history. Over the past decade, it has faced substantial…

Onions from the Southern San Joaquin Valley and Imperial Valley:

FDA reports on Salmonella outbreak linked to red onions

A recent report from the Food and Drug Administration has found that a sheep farm was likely a contributing factor in the contamination of onions. The finding…

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Mercadona plans to open 11 new stores in Portugal

Bio-Planet is opening its first supermarket in Luxembourg

Australia: Woolworths chief executive Brad Banducci to retire as company announces $781mln lossWoolworths announces CEO Brad Banducci will leave the…

UAE supermarkets grapple with rising costs amid Gaza conflict and Red Sea tensions

Amid escalating tensions in Gaza and the Red Sea, UAE food enterprises are facing challenges in maintaining low food prices. The surge in insurance and…