HortiDaily Newsletter | Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Virginia Artero, of Nationwide España: "Almería is not the orchard of Europe; it is the best orchard Europe can have"

"This year, many chains have been seeking other supplier countries for backup"

Although some greenhouses in Almeria are still active, it is already possible to make a clear balance of the winter vegetable campaign, which in the…

Ind Hydro realises pepper farm:

"The foothills of Jagbeer Himalayas are very picturesque, but provide challenges for food production"

At an elevation of 4.500 feet above sea level, a new greenhouse of 7,000 square feet has been realized in Uttarakhand, India. In addition to growing…

Bayer collaborates with Fermata

Increased crop sustainability with AI

In the scorching heat and swirling dust of the Arava Desert, Bayer Crop Science, Israel, has just concluded a collaboration with Fermata on a project…

GS Europe advises horticultural suppliers:

"Growth in Mexico is possible, but won't happen overnight"

Officially, GS Europe is an accountancy firm, but thanks to years of experience in the Mexican market, the company is also increasingly operating as an…

Alessandro Silvestrelli, Rijk Zwaan’s Crop Manager Courgette:

"It was only logical that we decided to invest in developing our own varieties"

Although Rijk Zwaan has only had courgette varieties in its assortment since 2017, the vegetable breeding company regards it as an important crop. In…

UK: Research states 'homegrown' is best for UK growers

Researchers at the University of Warwick have reported that an increase in the production of fruit and vegetables could boost the UK economy by £500…

The latest on the Tomato Suspension Agreement

On June 16, the Florida Tomato Exchange (FTE) filed a request with the Department of Commerce to terminate the Tomato Suspension Agreement. This request was…

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Serbia: Production in greenhouses increases profit for growers

Annually, Serbia produces around 245,000 tons of vegetables in greenhouses, another 400,000 tons in gardens for the own consumption of farmers or for…

Fully automatic monitoring of plant growth, development, and disease progression with Helios

Thanks to Helios, a new research installation that is part of the Netherlands Plant Eco-phenotyping Centre (NPEC), it is now possible to automatically…

OSCE/Zorica Ćeranić

Montenegro: OSCE Mission introduces microgreen farming as an occupational therapy for women survivors of gender-based violence

The OSCE Mission to Montenegro continues in its support of the SOS Helpline Nikšić as it develops microgreen farming as an occupational therapy for the…

Turkey plans to establish 10,000 hectares of geothermal greenhouses in the next 10 years

Turkey, the leader of Europe and the fourth country in the world in terms of geothermal resource wealth, is preparing to have a say in the world with its…

Tomatoes grown in geothermal greenhouse in Kirklareli, Turkey started to be exported abroad

A greenhouse was established on an area of ​​5.5 hectares by an investment company in the village of Asilbeyl in Kirklareli, Turkey. Tomatoes, which have been…

Possible through the ingenious use of greenhouses

Shiitake mushroom cultivation now a thing in Phnom Penh

Previously, Cambodia had to rely on importing packaged or dried shiitakes, as transporting fresh ones proved unfeasible. But now, a shiitake mushroom, a…

UK: Latest innovation in fruit research on show at Fruit Focus 2023

Growing Kent & Medway, Innovate UK, and the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) are joining forces for the first time at…

International delegations gets full immersion in Dutch horticulture

Earlier this month, Dutch Greenhouse Delta, together with partners from the government and business community, hosted four incoming trade missions. The…

The Netherlands and South Africa reaffirm commitment to develop climate-smart horticulture sector

During Prime Minister Rutte's visit to South Africa, Dutch Ambassador Han Peters signed a Letter of Intent ( LOI ) with state-owned electricity company…

"Where flowers bloom, so does hope"

China: Children’s Day at Railway Corps Hope School with Dümmen Orange

Every child is a unique kind of flower, and together they create a magnificent garden for the world. In celebration of a special Children's Day event…

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Supermarket brand acquires geothermal greenhouses in Manisa, Türkiye

Ozen Group, with its 45 years of experience in the food retailing sector, has undertaken an agricultural geothermal investment in Manisa Salihli with…

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UK: King Charles plans new greenhouse for Highgrove

King Charles III is hoping to build a large new greenhouse at his stately home in Gloucestershire. The King has applied for planning permission to…

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"More than 1.000 plant varieties affected by patents"

According to recent research of No Patents on Seeds!, more than one thousand conventionally-bred varieties are already affected by European patents.…

Matt Mika appointed as VP of advocacy and government affairs at AmericanHort

Matt Mika has been appointed as the new Vice President of Advocacy and Government Affairs of AmericanHort. With experience in government relations and a deep…

US (NC): DNA barcoding identifies the plants a person has eaten

What people say they’ve eaten and what they’ve actually eaten are often two very different lists of foods. But a new technique using DNA barcoding to…

Significant leadership transition in New Zealand fresh produce industry to drive gender equity

The vital role that women play in New Zealand’s $6 billion horticulture sector has received a significant boost as United Fresh gears up to lead the…

Gerard van den Anker, Veiling Zaltbommel:

"Zaltbommel and Service2Fruit joining forces to get the best prices for growers from the market"

Unburdening is key to Veiling Zaltbommel's philosophy. This Dutch cooperative considers both the buyer and the grower in several ways. For example, growers were recently offered a sw…

August 1-3, 2023, Cape Town:

IFPA Conference in South Africa focuses on transforming challenges into opportunities

IFPA's Southern Africa Conference has become an essential event on Southern Africa's fresh produce industry calendar. This year's conference is set to take…

31% of the tomatoes sold in the first quarter of the year in the EU came from Morocco

A report prepared by Hortoinfo with data from the EuroStacom statistical services (ICEX-Eurostat) reveals that 31% of the tomatoes sold in the first quarter of…

Achim Mende/ Reichenau Gemüse e. G.

Reichenau boss Johannes Bliestle and Minister Peter Hauk launch new campaign

At the invitation of Nese Erikli, Member of the Baden-Württemberg Parliament, the Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture of the Federal Republic of…

“Power to buy French” campaign

Auchan promotes the French origin

"Purchasing power is important, but being able to buy French products is even better. Instead of looking at prices, we should focus on what the product…