“We started as a supplier and decided to build our own greenhouse”

Kazakhstan's greenhouse industry has been on a steady growth trajectory since 2008, with the introduction of modern technologies and the construction…

Dimitri Calabrese, from Hortoverde Nature S.L.: “Products from Spain are very well-accepted in Italy”

“The fear of the virus is, in fact, probably greater than the damage it has done”

Everything points to Almeria's tomato acreage being reduced this year due, among other factors, to the fear of ToBRFV. Thus, it would help to have…

Morocco shares ToBRFV suffering, infections since 2021

Suspicions were already there, but officially, Morocco was still free of ToBRFV. An update from EPPO has now changed that. The European plant health authority…

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Ufuk Sahin of UFSA Fresh on direct imports from Turkey:

"Turkish tomatoes are selling like hotcakes at the moment"

He says the starting situation at the beginning of the Turkish tomato season this year is quite pleasing. "We mainly buy loose as well as vine tomatoes…

NL: Registration 4th Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge is open

Registration for the 4th edition of the International Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge starts November 1. In this edition, Wageningen University &…

Crypto-miner looks to heat greenhouse with excess heat

"We have partnered with a greenhouse developer in Sweden, and they plan to construct an 80,000-square-foot greenhouse. Our 30 megawatt GPU facility in Boden,…

A self-described "green-finger data grower"

Carlos Mario Pinzón, a tomato grower for Tomeco in Belgium, succinctly describes himself as being a “green-finger data grower.” Arguably, this term…

Helmut Beiermeister from Stuttgart wholesale market:

"Sales of potted herbs have returned to the pre-pandemic level"

The marketing of German potted herbs is currently running on a fairly quiet course. "It's very quiet at the moment," says Helmut Beiermeister, who…

US: Fifth Season files for Chapter 7, owes about $50 million in liabilities

Fifth Season LLC, a vertical farming and robotics startup, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation a year after announcing its closure. Before…

Mongolia: 800 sq.mt. glasshouse now completed

This new glass greenhouse with 800 square meters will be finished by the end of October 2023. This project aims to ensure a steady supply of fresh,…

US (GA): Ground broken on new Brightfarms greenhouse

A new indoor farm is coming to the Macon Airport East Industrial Park, and it’s promising new jobs for the county, as well as fresh produce for grocery…

Using mats for growing microgreens and baby greens

Microgreens are nutritious crops that are fun to grow and have a short cycle. While the majority of residential growers still use loose potting mixes…

"Which growing media should I choose for my plants?"

What is the difference between PRO-MIX BX and PRO-MIX HP? PRO-MIX BX is considered their general all-purpose growing media. It has a good amount of…

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Germany: Politicians looking for 'future-oriented production system' ideas

The Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) promotes enclosed and largely controlled cultivation systems. These include, for example, indoor…

Saudi Agriculture: Exhibition’s 40th anniversary with the Netherlands as Guest Country of the Year

Saudi Agriculture is the biggest agricultural & food exhibition in the Gulf and celebrated its 40th anniversary during this year’s edition, which took…

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US: Meeting of federal advisory committee for urban agriculture and innovative production to be held in November

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) encourages urban producers, innovative producers, and other stakeholders to submit comments for and virtually…

Unlocking the Power of Peas: Genetic discovery promises high-iron vegetables and cereals

A genetic breakthrough has opened new opportunities for iron-fortified vegetables and cereal crops to help address the global health issue of anaemia.…

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Spinach downy mildew-resistant gene identified

Spinach, a healthy vegetable, is facing a big problem called downy mildew disease. It's caused by a specific germ called Peronospora effusa. This germ…

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US (PA): Weeks after Dan Schantz store went up for sale, now the whole business is on the market

Lehigh Valley business Dan Schantz Farm & Greenhouses LLC is looking for a new owner. The Lower Milford Township wholesale greenhouse grower that also…

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How did China set up a tiny farm on the moon?

On January 3, 2019, China's Chang'e-4 lander touched down on the far side of the moon and deployed the Yutu rover. In addition to its many instruments,…

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Digital tech aiding urban farming in Tokyo

Small-scale farmers in Tokyo are increasingly expanding the boundaries of agriculture through the use of digital technology and other means. “This…

Pure Harvest appoints COO, CSO, and CFO

Pure Harvest Smart Farms announced three senior appointments as the company enters a new phase of strategic growth. Adrian Almeida has been appointed…

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AU: Innovation Grants awarded to water savvy agriculture ideas

A new Grower Group Alliance (GGA) led program has awarded small grants of over $22,000 split between three Western Australian farmers committed to…

Plant Factory Australia opens headquarter in Victoria

Plant Factory Group (PFG) has officially opened its Australian Headquarters in Victoria. PFG supplies vertical farming solutions that can be used at…

JASA celebrates demo week with launch of NXXT modular platform for vertical packaging machines:

"With the press of a button, from 200g iceberg lettuce to 600g spinach"

"Our recent growth hasn't been slight; it's been explosive," begins Eduard de Haan of JASA Packaging Solutions. Customers and business partners can see…

BCSK's Jean-Pierre Dekker: "High demand for professional storage in Kenya"

Dutch company opens cold store with space for 4.000 pallets in Nairobi

On Saturday, October 21, Noah and Lois Dekker officially opened Beemsterboer Coldstore Services Kenya's (BCSK) new cold store in Nairobi. That saw this…

FEFCO’s Lyon Technical seminar:

Corrugated packaging gets smarter and greener

Some 1,150 representatives from the corrugated board industry and its suppliers heard about the latest innovations and process optimization at the…

Unusually high demand for fresh Egyptian strawberries ahead of the season opening

The eagerly awaited Egyptian strawberry season is about to begin. Elsayed Elgohary, strawberry producer and owner of Marvel Farm, shares his insights…

FenixFood: “We have started working with new mango varieties from Egypt which have been well-received”

“We are already exporting more than 60 pallets of okra per week”

According to a recent report from the Government of Andalusia, the sweet potato campaign in Cadiz's Northwest Coast region is coming to a close with a…

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Carrefour: Acquisition of Louis Delhaize Group’s activities in Romania completed

Aldi is launching a Christmas price lock on vegetables

New Zealand: Wonky Box eyes South Island expansionSouth Island growers may soon have a new way to sell their wonky or ugly fruit and vegetables…