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"We help growers ask the right questions"

“We want to help growers ask the right questions. That way, they’ll be able to choose their ideal climate solutions from the myriad of suppliers in this market,” Erico Mattos…

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UK growers' experiences of a ToBRFV outbreak

AHDB commissioned Dave Kaye to carry out three case studies with UK growers who have had a ToBRFV outbreak on their sites, to explore their first-hand experience, including…

students earn CombiCoins while working at CombiVliet

"Game makes working in the greenhouse more attractive and fun"

How many CombiCoins did you get today? These days, this is a common question among students in the greenhouses of tomato grower CombiVliet. In consultation with the students…

French growers have a hard time competing against heated greenhouses

"As long as we were the only ones on the market, everything was going well"

The beginning of the cucumber campaign was a success for the French company STM BIO until the arrival of large volumes saturating the market. “As long as we were the only ones…

Henk Verbakel appointed to AVAG Board

Henk Verbakel, CEO of Havecon Horticultural Projects and partner in horticultural consortium Atrium Agri has been appointed to the board of the sector association for…

Mexico could set a new tomato export record in 2021

According to projections from the Department of Agriculture (USDA), Mexico could achieve a new record in its tomato exports, surpassing the record it achieved…

UK: New irrigation system leads to high strawberry yields

2020 was a record year for strawberry yields at the Water Efficient Technology Centre (WET Centre), based at NIAB EMR in Kent, UK. The WET Centre is an extensive research and…

Strategies for post-pandemic hiring in the horticulture industry

Rethinking hiring in horticulture

Are you excited at the prospect of increased demand for our industry over the next few years? But, on the other hand, are you concerned that we will struggle to supply…

Agaris continues with a demonstration project in Ghent

Creating a reusable grass fiber substrate

Local, circular, sustainable and innovative. This is the unique demonstration project coordinated between Releaf, Agaris and the City of Ghent. For this project, the partners…

Shenandoah Growers names Dr. Tessa Pocock as Chief Science Officer

Shenandoah Growers, Inc., has announced that Dr. Tessa Pocock has joined the company as Chief Science Officer, following the transition of Robert Hoffman to…

Tomato brown rugose fruit virus emerges in Hungary

Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) has been detected in Hungary, national food safety authority Nébih said on Monday, according to state news wire MTI.…

Special Breeding

Izal is suited for mid-cycle autumn and winter sowings

Sakata launches new Dutch cucumber variety

Izal is the new Dutch cucumber variety developed by Sakata, suited for mid-cycle autumn and winter sowings. Transplanting takes place between late August and early October. It…

Computer software helps solve what-if questions in agriculture

Anyone familiar with growing plants knows that a successful harvest largely relies on environmental factors. An especially hot summer with no rain in sight or poor soil…

Australis changes name to Audacious Brands

Australis Capital will operate under the name Audacious Brands.  The Company has decided to rename its operations focused on the U.S. adult-use market to Audacious…

Finn Farms begins production at Babcock Ranch

From seeds to your table, there’s a one-of-a-kind prototype greenhouse in Southwest Florida. “This is controlled environment agriculture at its best,” said Oskari Kariste,…
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Five College Farms handle plant pests

All farmers constantly manage pests and diseases that impact the health of their crops and the profitability of their businesses. From one perspective, these are purely a…

Poland: strawberry season has started

The course of the weather so far has favored the ripening of strawberries. Although the harvest is delayed, it should not be worse than in previous years,…

Frédéric Marie, Alpilles Primeurs

New Kraft paper packaging for fresh herbs

“The organic herb campaign is going well,” according to Frédéric Marie. “The offer and the demand are present. In terms of quality, there are no particular concerns either.”…

Hybrid event on 2-3 September in Munich, Germany

International vertical farming and new food systems conference

The Association for Vertical Farming (AVF) in official partnership with the German State of Bavaria through its Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional…

New video: five tips on container substrate quality

Dr. Kay Jeong of Sun Gro Horticulture describes key quality aspects and procedures for container substrates for commercial and retail use in a new YouTube video…

Swiss biotech company simplifies pollen characterization in plant breeding and seed production

"Viable pollen is crucial for obtaining high yields"

The viability of pollen plays a crucial role in plant breeding and seed production. In plant breeding, the determination of pollen viability, pollen amount, and pollen shed…

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Peoria's ag lab soon could have a new, climate-controlled greenhouse for research into four key crops – and there's a bipartisan effort to fund its construction. Both U.S.…

Studying how spectrum quality impacts transplant growth

Different plant species have different light requirements at each stage of their development. One of the biggest challenges in a greenhouse environment is…

CEA producers join to support data-driven USDA project

Four agricultural producers have joined with nonprofit Resource Innovation Institute (RII) under the banner of its USDA Conservation Innovation Grant-funded project:…

Remote Monitored signs hydroponics supply agreement with PIC consultants

Remote Monitored Systems PLC said Monday that it has signed an agreement with PIC Consultants Ltd. to supply high-grade retail hydroponics nutrients for…

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Europe's green and healthy fruit and vegetable garden

The solar greenhouses in southeastern Spain are one of the most important areas for the production of fruits and vegetables for the European market. A total of approximately…

Greenhouse construction gave Ted van der Parre the "best years in his life"

Ted van der Parre worked for years in greenhouse construction; first as an employee, and later together with Peter van Trigt in his own company. Looking back,…

France: New NeoFarm technological farm

For the National Agricultural Days in France on June 18, 19, and 20, 2021, the NeoFarm start-up inaugurated its technological farm of 10,000 m² in Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche…

Brexit and Covid cause farms to be under-staffed

‘Food shortages inevitable in UK’

More items are likely to disappear from the food isles at UK supermarkets, as companies struggle to fill roles after lockdown. A post-Brexit recruitment crisis…

Lid Mates

Sustainable lid product for growers and retailers alike

CKF, Inc. has added to its line-up of reduced plastic packaging with the newly redesigned Earthcycle Lid Mates™. The Lid Mates marry a clear recyclable PET lid with an…

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