“Overall, it was a good year for Alberta growers”

In Alberta, the days are long in the summer and very short in the winter. Now, with 2025 just starting, it's a good occasion to talk to Michiel…

Koppert unveils new precision blower

Koppert has unveiled the Natutec Airobreez, an application device designed to offer customers enhanced precision, efficiency, and labor savings in…

US: Comparing greenhouse energy efficiency using MSU's benchmark

Energy use is the second largest operational expense for greenhouses after labor. Numerous energy conservation strategies can be implemented to reduce…

automatically detecting pests and diseases at their earliest stages

Fermata closes $10M Series A funding to build the brain of Ag

Fermata, a data science company specializing in computer vision agriculture solutions, closes $10 million in a Series A funding round backed…

Membrane packaging extends shelf-life of cucumbers and reduces weight loss

In search of enhancing the quality and freshness of mini cucumbers, a group of growers and marketers reached out to Hazel Technologies, a company…

Controlling CABY and CGMMV in cucumber

At the end of last year, members of two guidance groups gathered in Agrotopia. At the first meeting, framed within the VLAIO-LA trajectory InPaKt, they…

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NZ: Web based tool to help growers switch to geothermal heating

A new web-based tool currently under development will help greenhouse growers switch to geothermal-sourced heating and reduce their use of fossil…

New public affairs and policy analyst for Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers

Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) has appointed Matt Marchand as the new public affairs and policy analyst. With an extensive background in…

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New partnership to bring biostimulant to China

Groundwork BioAg and ADAMA Ltd. announced an exclusive commercial agreement to offer Rootella mycorrhizal inoculants to Chinese growers. China…

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US: New partnership aims to bring new tomato varieties to shelves

Upstream Biotechnology and Bene Seeds have announced a strategic business and R&D partnership. Together, they will work to create new tomato varieties…

Switzerland:

"Caring for vegetable crops was more laborious or sometimes even impossible due to the weather"

"The weather in 2024 was not optimal for Swiss vegetables – it was too wet and too cool," explains Markus Waber, deputy director of the Verband Schweizer…

Partnership to optimize seed production in Kenya

Since early 2023, HM.CLAUSE Kenya and WayBeyond have been collaborating to enhance seed and pollen production at HM.Clause's high-value production site…

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Australia: School greenhouse program driving social change

A few years ago Kelly McJannett was working for not-for-profit One Laptop Per Child, traveling to remote and disadvantaged Indigenous communities,…

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Vietnamese growers embracing technology in pursuit of perfect crops

Organizations across Da Nang are actively applying scientific and technological advancements to produce high-quality breeds for agricultural…

A sustainable alternative to hydrogen peroxide production

The agricultural industry is under immense pressure to find sustainable and efficient solutions in the face of escalating global warming. Traditional…

Researchers look at benefits of using greywater hydroponic growing in Uganda

Sustaining the escalating urban population in food and nutrition security remains a global concern. Urban farming, which maximizes production using…

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German study looks at side effects of automatic measurements in agriculture

The use of ion-selective field-effect transistors (ISFETs) facilitates real-time nutrient analysis in agricultural applications, including soil…

Researchers explore how to implement IoT-based hydroponic systems

This paper presents the design and implementation of an IoT-based smart hydroponics system that integrates multiple sensors and actuators for automated…

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Australian startup project hopes to double crop intensity

Ten agritech startups have been chosen for the India-Australia Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion (RISE) Accelerator, a groundbreaking initiative…

Researchers identify the reason for yellowing in tomatoes

Tomato fruit colors are directly associated with their appearance quality and nutritional value. However, tomato fruit color formation is an intricate…

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Researchers estimate the harvest time for cherry tomatoes

Harvest time is one of the key factors for obtaining high-quality cherry tomatoes. This parameter depends on environmental conditions and tomato…

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Parasites can genetically change cells to attract insects, study says

Obligate parasites often trigger significant changes in their hosts to facilitate transmission to new hosts. The molecular mechanisms behind these…

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Jamaica: Food security being driven by Agro-Invest

The Agro-Investment Corporation (Agro-Invest) says significant progress has been made in its mission to strengthen the agricultural sector and address…

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Study examines ways to reduce weevil damage to pepper plants

The pepper weevil (Anthonomus eugenii) is a major pest that causes significant economic damage to several species and cultivars of pepper, including…

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US: Building a greenhouse - for the community

Plans are growing to build a community greenhouse in Watertown. Jessica Henry and Juan Heredia with the Community Guardians of Watertown are working to…

NL: WUR to host image analysis for plant phenotyping

Wageningen University & Research's Summer School program will provide a mixture of underlying theory and practical hands-on training. Growers will have…

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Using computer vision to detect plant illnesses in the greenhouse

When Valeria Kogan started her PhD program in bioinformatics, the scientific field that uses computation and software to analyze biological data, in…

NL: WUR course for the postharvest period

In this course from Wageningen University & Research, growers will gain a thorough understanding of the science, postharvest technology, and best…

NL: WUR masterclass to aid with soilless growing

The global market for the production of high-quality fresh vegetables and ornamentals is growing rapidly and is asking for sustainable production…

UK: Inflation hits growers harder than anticipated

Due to the effect of inflation and frozen reliefs, 19% more growers than forecast will face punitive inheritance tax charges in the first decade of the…

Bavarian Indoor Beach Volleyball Championships in a tomato greenhouse

The beach volleyball elite were out in force once again at the third edition of the 'Tomatopen', the Bavarian Indoor Beach Volleyball Championship, held this…

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Viral video shows birds pecking at vegetables in Walmart

A Facebook video by Kenyon Douglas shows birds walking on and pecking at vegetables at a Walmart in Houma, sparking online reactions. While some…

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AWS infrastructure region in Thailand launched

NIQ: M&S had strong Christmas for food

SPAR Northern Ireland retailer celebrates 60 years in the local communityIn Northern Ireland, the SPAR Supermarket in Ballycastle celebrated 60 years…