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urban agricultural technology players brought together by UKUAT

"Very little has really been established in urban agriculture, but we are innovating and that is exciting"

Bringing together key players in the UK Urban Agriculture industry. That is the goal of UK Urban AgriTech (UKUAT). The organisation helps growers, suppliers, researchers help…

UK: Thirty trailers of materials for a 29 ha greenhouse

29 hectares of extra glass, divided across three greenhouse projects in Norwich and the surrounding area, this should all be ready before December 2020. A combination of…

"The future may be closer than you think"

Why AI will transform the greenhouse industry

There are so many advances and innovative developments in AI and other state-of-the-art technologies in the horticultural sector that it sometimes seems hard to keep up. This…

"We never took the easy way"

Belgian grower continues to combine peppers and eggplants in new expansion

The plans for the new building at pepper and eggplant grower Stannuco in the Belgian town of Wommelgem have already been around for about five years, but since March this…

Greenhouse tutor system helps save money

The proverb "time is money" perfectly synthesizes the concept behind the work necessary to perform tutoring operations in a greenhouse. During this step, a patented system…

Luca Locatelli

International photo award for hydroponic lettuce at Dutch grower

On June 9th, the World Photography Organization presented the winners of the Sony World Photography Awards 2020. The photograph "Siberia Lettuce" by the Italian photographer…

Biobest

"More calcium in the cell walls makes the fruit stronger and prevents micro-cracks"

Bluestim has been part of Biobest's product range for several years now. “This natural and powerful product reduces the effects of abiotic stress. It does this by improving…

Market study on greenhouse industry in Russia

The last few years have been rather successful for Russia's greenhouse industry. In the coming period, further expansion and modernization of the greenhouse area is expected.…

Strawberry production in Huelva reduced by 20%

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Andalusia's strawberry sector has been undeniable. According to data from the Prices and Markets Observatory of the Andalusian…

Sweet peppers, courgettes and aubergines from Poland, available from StC International

"Development in Polish greenhouse vegetables improves year on year"

StC International delivers sweet peppers, courgettes and aubergines from Poland, which are supplied directly from the source. The season has started. Courgettes and green…

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Australia's Fair Work ombudsman's horticulture showcase

The Fair Work ombudsman’s horticulture showcase makes it easier for employers and employees in the horticulture industry to access information and resources on workplace laws.…

June 22, 11:00am UAE time

Webinar 'Food security in the UAE in a Covid-19 world'

A second webinar on the topic of Food Security in the UAE will be held on June 22nd. In the Global Food Security Index the UAE is ranked on the 21st place, as the country…

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Russian greenhouse tests new cucumber variety

The greenhouse complex TyumenAgro have tested a new variety of a short cucumber, Valigora, in the new premises of the third greenhouse phase. Valigora is an early-ripening…

Rijk Zwaan

"Vegetable growers looking to accelerate switch to mechanical harvesting due to coronavirus crisis"

Due to the coronavirus crisis, vegetable growers and processing companies in countries such as the UK, Spain, Italy and Germany are looking to accelerate their transition to…

WHC

World Horti Center organizes second Summer Of Innovation

All summer long, the newest innovations in greenhouse horticulture will be prominently on display at the World Horti Center. Following on the 2019 edition, the ‘horticulture…
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Increase in urban farming amid COVID-19 and fragile food supply chains

More urban dwellers who usually rely on food that is sourced from farms away from the city are turning to urban farming now that COVID-19 has fractured and exposed how fragile…

Before March 20, 2021

2,500 hectares of new greenhouses in this Iranian calendar year

Iran plans to create 2,500 hectares of new greenhouses in the country during the current Iranian calendar year (ends on March 20, 2021), which is named the year of “Surge in…

The history of aeroponics and why it matters

The aeroponic origin story is deeply rooted in space and science fiction. In space, crews must utilise all resources to their fullest potential, reducing,…

Precision injection system for plants

Microneedles made of silk-based material can target plant tissues for delivery of micronutrients, hormones, or genes. A new method developed by engineers at MIT may offer a…

Botanika

Russian high-tech seedling department

Botanika (Ovoschevod) is one of the largest producers of vegetables in Russia. The company grows cucumbers on an area of 36 hectares. Currently, the company is building a…

Expansion into Midwest US for Bee Vectoring

Bee Vectoring Technologies announced three new deals with Michigan blueberry growers to use BVT’s natural precision agriculture system in the current growing season. These…

US (WV): Expanded research, outreach and education at former rehab center

West Virginia State University (WVSU) continues efforts to strengthen its agricultural, food, and natural resources programming through infrastructure improvement activities…

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1346 tonnes - Global operation Silver Axe

Record number of illegal pesticides taken off the market in 2020

Europol coordinated the fifth edition of operation Silver Axe which saw twice the amount of illegal products seized compared to last year’s operation. The yearly law…

Bluelab

Bluelab strengthens Americas team with Lori Kunz

Bluelab has appointed Lori Kunz as sales manager for the company’s Americas division. Kunz contributes 15+ years of greenhouse technology experience with leadership roles,…

Non-chemical methods for root-knot nematode management in protected tomato cultivation

Protected cultivation technology helps to cope up with the climatic uncertainties and is lately becoming farmer’s choice for production of crops like tomato, capsicum and…

De Ann Davis new senior vice president of Western Growers

Western Growers is pleased to announce the addition of De Ann Davis, PhD, as Senior Vice President, Science. Davis brings extensive expertise to the leadership…

Indoor farming company introduces new Crispy Leaf Lettuce

Bowery Farming, the modern indoor farming company, announced its newest leafy greens launch, Bowery Crispy Leaf Lettuce. A reinvigorated version of iceberg lettuce that is…

USDA National Retail Report - Specialty Crops

US advertising numbers continue upward trend

Ad numbers continued their upward trend, still 14% below this week last year but nearing the normal range. Five percent of regularly reported stores again held to their…

Edward Velasco - Rodanto

Good start to Kwanza raspberry harvest

The Kwanza raspberry harvest started a week ago at Rodanto and it is looking promising according to Edward Velasco from the company. This week’s dull rainy weather has put a…

Asda removes over 24.5 million plastic forks from salads in a bid to tackle plastic pollution

In-line with its ongoing commitment to ‘Use less and recycle more’, Asda is today announcing that it will be removing plastic forks from its salads and protein…

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Florida Atlantic University Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute

Salt-loving edible sea vegetables might be the 'new kale'

Researchers from Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute recently completed a 10-week study to determine the optimal growing…

Beton Studio

After discovering traces of pesticides

Cambodia: Customs at Chrey Thom border ban six vegetables from Vietnam

The General Department of Customs and Excise mobile team at Chrey Thom International Checkpoint in Cambodia’s  Kandal province has decided to ban imports of six…

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