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5,000 square metre indoor farm under construction in Abu Dhabi

A commercial-scale tomato indoor farm using only LED lights to grow fresh tomatoes will begin operation in Abu Dhabi later this year, as part of Madar Farms’ investment in a…

Vacancies:

'Parler Francais' is a must at the Sival 2020

In Angers, France the second day of the Sival exhibition is in full swing. The show is again bigger than it was last year but on the first day exhibitors showed mixed feelings…

Cucumbers, zucchinis and pumpkins in danger

German researchers isolate cucumber virus for the first time

Plant virologist Dr. Wulf Menzel from the Leibniz Institute DSMZ-Deutsche Sammlung von Mikroorganismen und Zellkulturen in Braunschweig, together with colleagues from…

CAN (ON): Unprecedented greenhouse growth shows no signs of slowing down

After an unusual slowdown, hundreds of acres of vegetable greenhouses with a construction value of up to $420 million are expected to be added this year and next in the…

Godfrey Dol about limits and guidelines for pollination in semi-closed greenhouses

"Without proper pollination, all greenhouse techniques are reduced to nothing"

Pollination is the single most important aspect for both yield and quality, also in semi-closed greenhouses. Reason enough for Godfrey Dol, specialist in growing in…

Demand increasingly focused on niche baby leaves

"2019 has been more than positive - demand has increased for all the main varieties. In addition, our packaging is increasingly eco-friendly and we are working on new projects…

"Knowledge required to solve empty greenhouses"

Empty greenhouses in India are looking for Dutch growers

India is an upcoming horticulture country. One of the regions where cultivation has taken place since ages, is Goa, a state on the west coast of the country…

LEDs help produce wasabi, the "hardest to grow” plant in the world

Wasabi Japonica is widely accredited as the “hardest to grow” plant in the world. The plants are native to Japan and require a very specific set of environmental conditions to…

Video Dutch horticulture as a model for the world

Every day, across the world, more than a billion people work together to bring us the food that we eat. Scientists, producers, buyers, processors, retailers – even consumers –…

Construction of Gorny agricultural complex is completed

Agrotype company have completed the construction of an industrial greenhouse in Ust-Kataev of Chelyabinsk region. The unique object located at the allotment with the height…

Special Trade Shows 2020

Purple cocktail tomato nominated for Fruit Logistica Innovation Award

The Yoom tomato has been nominated as one of the 10 most innovative products presented at the forthcoming edition of the international Fruit Logistica 2020 trade fair. From…

March 9-13, Almería

Technological innovation for intensive greenhouse production

In March 2020, the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Zaragoza (IAMZ-CIHEAM) and Fundación CAJAMAR will host an advanced course on technological innovation for intensive…
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Indonesian resort launches hydroponic farm

As an ongoing commitment towards supporting eco-tourism and green lifestyle sustainability, Bali Dynasty Resort has established its own mini hydroponic farm. The aim of this…

Effect of growing media on rooting response of tomato stem cuttings

A greenhouse study was conducted to determine the effect of growıng media on root development of stem cuttings of tomato hybrids. Axillary cuttings from various tomato hybrids…

Dutch Sustainability Group to help UAE achieve its Sustainability Goals

The newly formed Dutch Sustainability Group (DSG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding Tuesday to jointly help the UAE achieve its Sustainable Development Goals. The…

Underground farms sprout in Seoul's subway stations

Subterranean vegetable farms are cropping up at subway stations in Seoul in a collaboration between Seoul Metro and an agricultural startup to utilize vacant spaces and…

Training over 100,000 farmers in Africa by 2022

East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer (EWS-KT) aims to directly train over 50,000 farmers in Africa in 2020 - with that target set to more than double by 2022.  EWS-KT, which equips…

US (VA): Hospital-grown veggies served to patients, families

Feedback has been good for one hospital that’s taking dining to another level. Centra in Lynchburg is offering fresh lettuce that’s grown in the building at its salad bar.…

Trichoderma-based biostimulants in greenhouse leafy vegetables

A new study addresses the effects of Trichoderma-based biostimulants and nitrogen (N) fertilization levels on agronomic performance and functional quality of…

June 23, Venlo

Netherlands: Brightbox tour during Vertical Farming Conference

BrightBox opens its doors for participants of the Vertical Farming Conference and Agrifood Innovation Event in Villa Flora on 23 June 2020. BrightBox is an expertise centre…

Australian project looks into capsicum internal rot

Applied Horticultural Research (AHR) is leading a new Hort Innovation-funded project aimed at developing effective control measures for internal rot of capsicums. The disease…

New broad-spectrum bactericide/fungicide protects wide variety of crops

BioSafe Systems released OxiDate 5.0, a peroxyacetic acid (PAA) based, broad spectrum liquid bactericide/fungicide registered to treat and control plant pathogens on a wide…

Rolls-Royce takes majority holding in power storage specialist Qinous

Rolls-Royce will hold a 73.1% majority stake in Berlin-based electricity storage specialist Qinous GmbH from 15 January 2020. The Group is acquiring the shareholdings of all…

New fertilizer treats and prevents calcium deficiency in organic crops

BioWorks has launched ON-Gard Calcium, an organic liquid fertilizer with plant derived protein hydrolysate and calcium chloride for the treatment and prevention of calcium…

Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust partners with Corteva

Corteva Agriscience has become a Title Partner of The Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust (NFST). Corteva was formed following the merger of DuPont Crop Protection, DuPont…

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Major harvest of green #bean from both #moon and #Mars soil simulant. Moon is performing excelent and more than enough for one meal for four #Martians. @WUR @WURenvironment…

Ghana to boost vegetable and cut flower business with greenhouses

The government of Ghana has started constructing greenhouses to start the development of vegetable seeds to help boost the country’s vegetable and cut flower production…

How tomato, a tiny Andean fruit, conquered the world

Tomato, the second most important vegetable in the world after potatoes, arrived in Europe relatively recently. Hernan Cortes conquered Tenochtitlan in 1521 and it is likely…

Iran: Pars province ranks first in Iran in terms of tomato production

This week, Director of the Pars Agricultural Department, Mohammad, Mehdi Ghasemi, announced that the province of Pars ranks second in Iran with about 10…

BLE changes funding guidelines

Vegetable greenhouses need fossil fuels for peak hours and as back-up

The Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food in Bonn, Germany, announced on January 8, 2020, that with immediate effect, projects for the promotion of…

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