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Silke Hemming, Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge:

"Autonomous cultivation will become increasingly important"

While governments across the globe have introduced measures to limit the spread of COVID-19, the five teams participating in the Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge are hard at…

market recovers rapidly after COVID-19 shutdown

"We've seen the other side of this"

“We’ve seen the other side of this”, says Israel Holby with Plantlogic, when asked about his thoughts on the effects of COVID-19 on the fresh produce market. The company makes…

"We can’t stay dependent on gas forever"

In the greenhouse horticulture sector, we need to increase our contribution to the energy transition. Although this a big challenge for many, Gebroeders Vahl – cucumber…

the coronavirus and the glasshouse industry

"We can build on hygiene procedures, now focussing on staff health"

In the new world of Covid-19, one thing is for sure, the safety of employees comes first. Infecting them through fellow employees endangers their health and…

"Scout remotely, gain better insight, save time, and receive digital advice"

"Having the Natutec Scout app means that we spend less time on plant protection. More importantly, we have better insight into the level of infestation and can see at a glance…

Fokke Dullaart (Harvest House): "Also trials with yellow brown and orange-red variety"

Area of Dutch Monterosa tomatoes doubled again

The Dutch Monterosa tomatoes are available again at Harvest House. Last Friday, the first tomatoes were harvested at tomato nursery Van Kester-Weijs, which doubled the area of…

Today's important COVID-19 news in the fresh produce sector

Corona-update: 'US & Europe already in recession'

In the US, potatoes are a hot item across the nation. Unfortunately, in other news, the US & Europe already seem to be in recession. On a lighter note, UK farming leaders have…

AgSafe BC adds COVID-19 workplace safety resources to website

AgSafe BC has updated their website with COVID-19 related workplace safety resources. New resources can be found under the Emergency Planning Resources section…

Mike Vallafskey joins AgriNomix as Vice President - Sales

Mike Vallafskey joins AgriNomix of Oberlin, Ohio as Vice President - Sales. Mike brings more than 25 years of experience and knowledge serving the horticulture industry…

Video Thailand: Kasetsart University shows new greenhouse

In this video, Kasetsart University shows its demo greenhouse. It is equipped with the latest technology. The aim is to provide courses and training. It has a weather…

Hoarding effect on tomato prices over, extra early fall for Moroccan tomato imports

Greenhouse vegetable cultivation is gradually feeling the impact of the coronavirus too. Until last week, it seems that tomato growers were still reasonably safe. However, the…

Special Climate

4 benefits of an automated controller in a vented greenhouse

Ceres’ patented solar design and innovative climate control technologies enable them to build year round greenhouses in any climate. Depending on geographic location, crop…

Agritecture offers Travel-Free Digital Conference Series

We've all been deeply affected by COVID-19 and the necessary reactions to slow its transmission, resulting in canceled travel/events and a drop in new business…

Why Soviet Russia named a tomato after an American celebrity

In 1990, Marina Danilenko founded a seed business with her mother. As the owner of the first private seed company in Moscow, she purchased seeds from a network of farms and…
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Concerns of the Polish horti sector caused by Coronavirus

Many events organized in Poland are canceled or postponed due to the coronavirus. The greatest concern is visible in the flower sector, but fruit and vegetable…

Container farming refreshes co-op's fresh food aisle

The Yellowknife Co-op’s Growcer system was installed in March 2019, at which point they became one of the few retail grocery stores in the world to grow their own produce…

The impact of COVID-19 on the seed sector in Italy

European Seed have published an interview with Alberto Lipparini, Secretary-General of the Italian Seed Association Assosementi, on the impact of COVID-19 on the seed supply…

A novel typology reflecting market integration and self-sufficiency levels of Small Farms

SALSA - Small Farms, Small Food Businesses and Sustainable Food Security, is an EU-funded Horizon 2020 project running from April 2016 to March 2020, with the aim to provide a…

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Australian retailers relax fruit, veg specifications as COVID-19 and drought tightens stock

Major supermarkets in Australia have relaxed specifications for fruit and vegetables in an effort to get more fresh produce onto shelves during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Coles said…

Alternative ways for local growers to market their produce

As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts local food systems, local farmers and markets must adapt to ensure consumers can access fresh, nutritious food. There are numerous ways that…

EU puts challenges to Vietnamese agricultural producers

Ever since the European Union-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVTFA) was approved, experts have been analysing the opportunities for Vietnam to penetrate deeper…

Extension of time limits in proceedings before the CPVO

On 24 March 2020 the President of the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) has taken a "Decision concerning the extension of time limits" that fall in the…

UK: Sussex strawberries will soon be on sale at Tesco

A new variety of strawberry will be available across the country thanks to an innovative Sussex grower. The Summer Berry Company has secured a deal with Tesco to sell the…

How will the Chinese pepper market develop now that people have resumed their jobs?

According to Chinese pepper website e658.cn, a relatively small number of pepper producers in north China have returned to the market as trade resumes, most of…

NORPAC sued for $7 million by buyer National Frozen Foods

National Frozen Foods, the company that won the right to purchase some of the assets of NORPAC Foods in bankruptcy court has sued the farmer-owned cooperative for $7.1…

The Spanish cooperative aims to reach 1,000 million kilos in three years

Unica Group increased its turnover by 134% since 2012

The Almeria-based second degree cooperative Unica Group has closed its latest agricultural season with sales totaling 395 million kilos worth 398 million Euro. These figures…

Series of salad recalls in Australia due to Salmonella

In Western Australia, a number of salad products have been recalled because of Salmonella contamination. These recalls involve the Loose Leaf Lettuce Co., Supreme Salads,…

US study reveals critical role of food & ag sectors in the economy

The ongoing COVID-19 crisis has served as a reminder of the critical role that the United States food and agriculture industries play in fueling our nation and ensuring that…

Kenya Bureau of Standards

Kenyan retailers to face stricter pesticide residue regulations

Starting on May 1, supermarkets will be required to comply with new regulations that require them to ensure fresh produce, which they buy is tested for higher…

Jack Hanson - Fountain Fresh

"Since pubs and restaurants were advised to close last week, the supply chain has experienced a massive shift"

It has been a bizarre couple of weeks in the fresh produce industry, there have been big changes in the supply chain as people have been forced to change their entire way of…

Panic buying at Aussie nurseries selling fruit and vegetable plants and seeds

After the panic buying of toilet rolls, rice, pasta and meat, it seems to have spread to the nursery industry. Demand for edible plants and seeds heats up due to coronavirus.…

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