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"The bylaw could be a win-win for everyone"

As Leamington’s recently enacted Greenhouse Light Abatement Bylaw comes into effect, the municipality is facing widespread criticism from the horticultural industry for…

Chris van Hulzen with Tebarex completes three project in UK

"Fortunately the Stena Line connection continued running"

It’s quite a feat – delivering 3 projects in the United Kingdom, despite the Brexit and the coronavirus pandemic. The wheels just keep turning. As Chris van Hulzen with…

Kuno Jacobs, Nova Exhibitions on his experiences as exhibition organizer:

"I expect even more enthusiasm for physical trade shows than before the pandemic"

The events sector is one of the sectors that has been hit hardest by the corona crisis. "Where many sectors see their turnover decrease it is not easy for the events sector…

India and US hydroponics company start partnership

In recent years, hydroponics farming is gaining popularity across the world due to the higher yield it gives than the traditional farming systems and a host of other benefits.…

Substrates supplier launches $9M expansion

Profile® Products today announced the start of a game-changing $9 million manufacturing expansion project, an important investment that will provide a…

New Phytotron climate chambers for plant research

Utrecht University renovated the climate chambers of the Phytotron in the Hugo R. Kruyt building between March and November 2020. The Phytotron is the main research facility…

Paul van Groningen, Greenfood Iberica

"Scarcity of Asian vegetables; situation of other Spanish greenhouse vegetables more relaxed"

The cold weather with snow and rain recorded recently has been taking a toll on the Spanish vegetable production. "Last week was a difficult one. There was suddenly scarcity…

The most modern greenhouse complex in the Far East about to be launched

The most contemporary greenhouse complex in the Far East is about to be launched in Talaja, India. Cucumbers, tomatoes and strawberries are planned to be grown there. All the…

Public oral argument in hydroponically-grown organic food lawsuit US

On Thursday, January 21st, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California will hear arguments in Center for Food Safety's (CFS) ongoing lawsuit…

15-acre facility filled with tomatoes and mini cucumbers

Checking out the new Lakeside Produce greenhouse

Lakeside Produce officials held public tours Friday to showcase the new company’s high-tech greenhouse, a massive, 15-acre facility where a variety of tomatoes…

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Study on integrated aquaculture-agriculture systems

This study compiles the growth of Tilapia fish in plastic tanks. This water was used to water a crop of mini bell pepper.  A preliminary assay was conducted to evaluate the feasibility…

New study on control of pollination by hoverflies in greenhouses

A newly published research proposes a conceptual model for pollination and fertilization of tomato flowers in greenhouses crops by hoverflies, when the maximal number of adult…

New company joins SmartWay

US vegetable farm advances in sustainable transportation

Nature Fresh Farms pledges to reduce freight transportation-related emissions by becoming a member of SmartWay. Over the past year, Nature Fresh Farms joined…

Greenhouse vegetable production increased by 20% in Russian region Krasnodar

The greenhouse complexes of the Krasnodar region have grown with  119 thousand tons of vegetables in 2020. This is a 20% growth compared to the previous year, the…

Texas strawberry research receives specialty crops grant

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has received their second Texas Department of Agriculture Specialty Crops Block Grant for an “Increasing Texas Strawberry…
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India: Coimbatore’s hydroponic farm delivers fresh greens within three hours of harvest

Sustainable farming and fresh, zero-carbon food are the philosophy behind the city’s first urban hydroponic farm, located inside an industrial building campus.  A graduate of Molecular…

Dutch and UK greenhouse company enter cooperation

Recently Ebtech Glasshouse Systems Ltd, based in East Yorkshire, UK and Smiemans Projecten BV in the Netherlands have joined forces in offering their combined…

Improving the quality and yields of leafy greens and herbs with nanobubbles

Revol Greens hydroponic greenhouse located in Medford, Minnesota, is committed to growing premium quality leafy greens all year-round. Efficiency and…

Sharjah's eco-domes with indoor growing areas

From aquaponic agriculture and solar-powered "rain-making" panels to energy saving eco-homes, the latest environmental projects at Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation…

Damage impairing food security research

Australia: food security glasshouses remain unrepaired one year after hailstorm

Critical research to prepare Australia's crops for harsher weather has been kept on hold after a devastating hailstorm that swept through Canberra damaged Australian National…

Pre-registration dates for cultivate’21 announced

AmericanHort announces pre-registration for Cultivate’21 opens on February 8, 2021. Details can be found online at cultivateevent.org. The all-industry trade…

Qatar Ministry plans to establish plant factories for leafy greens

The Qatar Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) has planned to establish plant factories soon to ensure production of leafy vegetables round the year.…

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Tomatoes cultivated in a greenhouse in the @SAIP_RCSP intervention site in @NyanzaDistrict looks fresh and attractive. Smallholder farmers supported by the #SAIP have embraced…

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Chinese strawberries from Dandong will enter a peak sales period in February

Dandong is one of China's largest strawberry production areas with an annual production volume of more than 200,000 tons of strawberries. The soil and water levels in the area…

Rwanda: High airfreight charges threaten horti export competitiveness

Rwandan horticulture exporters have appealed for lower airfreight charges after an increase in the transport fees has adversely affected their profits. The…

Indigenous greens capture global attention for nutritional and environmental benefits

Kenyan growers making good money from traditional vegetables

Last Monday, Kenya Ambassador to France/Portugal/Serbia/Monaco in a tweet highlighted just how in-demand traditional Kenyan vegetables were around the world. "Our traditional…

Initial report of the 2020/21 strawberry campaign in the province of Huelva

Slightly smaller acreage, stronger plants and varietal trials

According to the initial report of the 2020/21 berry campaign from the Prices and Markets Observatory of the Government of Andalusia, the strawberry acreage in…

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Bonnysa's fresh grated tomato received the Flavor of the Year award for the second consecutive year

Consumers awarded Bonnysa's fresh grated tomato with the 2021 Flavor of the Year award; an award it also achieved last year. Bonnysa's fresh grated tomato was selected as the…

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