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Video Market, prices, and energy crisis - Global Tomato Congress is back

After two and a half years, the Global Tomato Congress has come back again to the Netherlands. Yesterday, tomato specialists from the full extent of the supply chain gathered…

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Soli Organic's indoor grown 'Indolce' basil now in Mid-Atlantic retailers

"Our CEA grown basil nearly a dollar less per ounce than field-grown organic produce"

Soli Organic's brand-new line of USDA-certified organic 'Indolce' basil is landing on produce aisle shelves in over 2,000 select stores across more than 15 Mid-Atlantic…

Ton van Dalen, Oxin Growers

"If gas prices stay around one euro, we'll have to pass costs along in the chain"

Dutch tomato and cucumber growers cannot complain about current prices. However, bell pepper and eggplant growers still have plenty of catching up to do this season. Oxin…

Osram launches new LED family

Osram announced the launch of the OSLON Optimal family of LEDs, based on the latest ams Osram 1mm2 chip for horticulture lighting, which offer an outstanding combination of…

Commencing today: Agritechnica Asia & Horti Asia

Organized by VNU Asia Pacific and DLG International, Agritechnica Asia & Horti Asia 2022, the region’s largest trade exhibitions for smart agriculture and horticulture…

Wageningen researchers show that it’s possible:

Extracting high-value Rubisco protein from tomato leaves

Researchers at Wageningen have become the first in the world to extract high-value Rubisco protein from tomato leaves, one of the major residue streams of greenhouse…

What happens when plants have stress reactions to touch

A 30-year-old genetic mystery has been solved. It has previously been established that touch can trigger stress reactions in plants. However, the molecular models for…

Bayer makes US$160 million commitment to Zero Hunger Pledge

Joining like-minded companies in the private sector, Bayer has signed the Zero Hunger Private Sector Pledge with a 160 million U.S. dollar commitment dedicated…

Tribelli® peppers seduce foodies in Berlin and London with their sweetness

On Thursday, 19 May, the first Tribelli® Grill Party of the summer season took place in Berlin. An event where the renowned sweet pepper brand brought together thirty…

Jamie Willis - Swaggie

"We facilitate connections between prospective workers and employers"

The labor shortage in Australia has been well publicized. Normally the country would have 300,000 backpackers to fill jobs, but they have been slow to come back after the…

Special GreenTech Amsterdam

"De Ruiter and Signify complement each other"

As most Covid-19 restrictions are in the past, De Ruiter, Bayer Vegetable Seeds took on a role by organizing an international event on APH, lit crops, flavor, and production –…

Irene Hatsu, associate professor at Ohio State University:

‘Diet may be one way to reduce ADHD symptoms in children’

There is another good reason for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to eat their fruits and vegetables. According to a new study, it…

Video Malaysia: hydroponic farm develops home growing systems

Representatives from Trio Garden Supplies recently visited Opus Farm - a hydroponic-based in the Shah Alam area. EM and zero-pesticide form the core of their planting…

UK: Top tips for developing renewable energy schemes

NFU Energy is an energy consultancy with a special focus on agriculture and horticulture. They help farmers and growers develop renewable energy schemes, improve energy…
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Shelburne County strawberry farmer recognized with provincial award of excellence in agriculture

For 40 years, a visit or two to Jackson Lore's u-pick strawberry farm in Middle Clyde River has been a summertime destination and tradition for many people in southwestern…

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"How horticulture is driving India’s economic progress"

Agriculture undoubtedly remains one of the largest livelihoods in India. About 42 percent of India’s total workforce is employed in agriculture and allied activities. Of this,…

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Vietnam to boost high-tech ag tackling hydroponic- and aquaculture farming

The northern province of Quang Ninh is taking steps to boost high-tech agriculture to cut production costs, increase volumes, and cultivate high-quality farm produce. To…

University's greenhouse aims to grow local produce for northern Manitoba

One Manitoba university is operating a near-net-zero energy greenhouse on one of its campuses that could one day help address food insecurity in northern Manitoba. The…

Mariusz has a good fit with employer Blueberries Grathem

A diamond in the rough, that's how you can describe Mariusz. Every year he comes to the Netherlands for three months to do seasonal work at Blueberries Grathem. He has done so…

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Microclimatic evaluation of five types of Colombian greenhouses using geostatistical techniques

In Colombia, the second-largest exporter of cut flowers worldwide and one of the South American countries with the largest area of crops under cover, passive or naturally…

Crop scouting app for faster data collection

These days – whether it's due to covid or other reasons – growers often have less staff at their farms. But when under pressure to deliver more with less, digitizing and…

US lighting company announces Canadian subsidiary

"We are thrilled to play a larger role in the Canadian market"

Agnetix has added a Canadian subsidiary to better serve the burgeoning market interested in their innovative, high-powered, liquid-cooled luminaires. Operations commenced May…

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Timo Heep, Managing Director of Fruchthansa:

"Due to our international supplier structure, fresh arugula is available to us almost year-round"

For Wesseling-based Fruchthansa Ltd, the German arugula season began at the start of May, and the quality of the produce was good, Managing Director Timo Heep (right) tells us.…

Stephen McCormack - McCormack Family Farms

"We have not increased our baby leaf or herb production due to the higher costs"

The Irish salad season is in full production at McCormack Family Farms in County Meath. The basil crop was planted two weeks ago and should be ready for the first harvest in a…

Radford Software

Unprecedented demand for fresh produce software company after remote packhouse solutions installation

A leading New Zealand fresh produce software provider says it is receiving unprecedented demand for its services, particularly following the latest successful implementation…

ACT weakens plastic ban by removing fruit and vegetable bags

The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) is pleased the Australian Capital Territory government is taking the next steps on banning marine wildlife-killing single-use…

Sicilian Pizzutello tomatoes are back

An Open Day dedicated to the new TSI Italia tomato variety "Pizzillo" was held at Gold Green in Santa Croce Camerina (Sicily). "Pizzillo is the modern version of an ancient tomato.…

New law in France for sustainable packaging

The reduction of plastic is a hot topic worldwide. In the EU, for example, there is a ban on various types of disposable plastic. France goes one step further by adopting the…

24 Italian companies to exhibit at Agricultural Fair in Novi Sad

While announcing the presence of a number of Italian companies at the Fair, which is starting in a few days (May 21-27) in Novi Sad, Italian Ambassador to…

Driscoll

Driscoll's newest innovation now in the grocery aisle

Driscoll's newest flavor innovation, Tropical Bliss, expands Driscoll's premium, high-flavor strawberry collection, which also includes Sweetest Batch and Rosé Berries. With…

"Growers need to know more about the advantages of artificial lighting"

With the increasing shortage of land resources and the growing population, feeding more people with limited resources has become a significant challenge these days. New…

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