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Richard Diplock, Eric Wall Ltd, looks back on 2020

"For the first time in 44 years of trading, we started operating night shifts"

It might be a bit early for a year overview, but hey – it's 2020 and everything has been different this year. On top of that, last week the last harvest of the year was…

First international growers discover the powerhouse that is VDB Green Eater

For the past eleven years, contractors and growers have gotten to know the brute strength of the VDB Green Eater. Without any trouble, this powerhouse can shred any crop…

Tomato plants on a gutter system at Fonte Verde Agro

In early spring, turnkey greenhouse constructor Havecon already brought Fonte Verde Agro to our attention, a remarkable greenhouse horticulture project. In Andradas, the…

"The right greenhouse can help food production on island states"

Food production on island states has historically been challenged by a lack of arable land, pestilence and extreme weather conditions. According to Ralph Birkhoff of Alquimi…

Yields on Florida tomatoes building

Domestic supplies of tomatoes have begun out of Florida and supplies look steady. “We just started about 10 days ago out of central and south Florida. Supplies are pretty…

Dreamstime

41 million dollar investment to boost Abu Dhabi's agriculture technology

Three innovative agriculture companies will develop cutting-edge projects in Abu Dhabi to boost the emirate’s agriculture technology, AgTech, capabilities across land, sea and…

Autogrow

Autogrow challenges other industry players to publish APIs

Autogrow is calling for more public APIs (Application Programming Interface), giving increased access for growers to their own data, and fostering faster innovation in the…

Rijk Zwaan

Rijk Zwaan at Asia Fruit Logistica

Responding to a changing market

The coronavirus outbreak appears to be reinforcing four key consumer trends in particular. At Asia Fruit Logistica ON 2020, Rijk Zwaan will be sharing details of solutions…

Patrick Bauwens, Aucxis, Belgium

“Auctions are still the best way to determine correct reference prices”

The Belgian company, Aucxis, is active in 26 countries globally. It's known in Belgian and Dutch fresh produce sectors mainly for its auctioning systems. "Auction automation…

Bernd Jäger (Jäger Gemüse LLC) on the situation on the free market

"Reichenau tomatoes on home stretch, lamb's lettuce harvest picks up speed"

Despite the current circumstances, the German greenhouse vegetable harvest has gone according to plan so far. On the island of Reichenau - one of the most important growing…

Special: A clean facility

"The most effective programs are founded on preventative action"

Traditionally, sanitation in the horticultural industry mainly focuses on eliminating plant pathogenic organisms and their host sites to stave off plant diseases. Sanitizing…

Dr.Bangemann, Saka Pflanzenzucht

Researchers might have found a way for plants to strike back at viruses

Recently discovered interactions between plant and viral proteins open up new avenues for making plants resistant to viruses, thus safeguarding crop yields in changing climate…

NC State University

webinar, November 19

The importance of light quality in CEA systems

Spectrum has an important impact on plant growth, morphology, and development. Plants have evolved a sophisticated photoreceptor system capable of perceiving small changes on…

Nominations now accepted for 2021 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards Program

United Fresh has opened the nomination period for the 2021 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards Program. Developed to honor the foodservice industry’s most…
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Viva Fresh Expo launches Clean Eating Challenge 2.0

After the success of last year’s Clean Eating Challenge, Viva Fresh launched its second annual health and wellness campaign on October 1. The challenge will…

CAN (BC): Village Farms' Clean energy subsidiary renews and extends Vancouver landfill gas contract to transition to renewable natural gas model

Village Farms International' wholly-owned subsidiary, Village Farms Clean Energy, has renewed and extended its existing contract with the City of Vancouver under which VFCE…

Addressing common climate issues in greenhouses

The ventilation and circulation of air in horticultural greenhouses are of great importance for the growth and well-being of plants. Depending on the situation…

NPEC

Two new gantries installed in NPEC greenhouse

On November 4-5, our partner SMO has delivered and installed two gantries in the NPEC greenhouse. These gantries have a length of 11 meters and span the total surface of two…

WUR

EU school fruit delivers 30,000,000 pieces of free fruit and veggies

The EU school fruit and vegetables programme will restart this week! During the kick-off today, pupils of OBS De Sterappel spoke with fruit farmer Danny Halm and Jan-Kees…

CanExport program will help small agri-food businesses

“In light of the challenges presented by COVID-19, this week the Government of Canada announced the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service’s CanExport SMEs…

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European Commission seeks views on the CAP’s impact on knowledge exchange and advisory activities

The European Commission launched  a public consultation on the common agricultural policy (CAP)’s impact on knowledge exchange and advisory activities. It will be…

CPVO Europe

CPVO seeks new President

We would like to inform our stakeholders that the vacancy notice for the role of President of the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) has been published in the Official…

Ontario’s greenhouse growers support Ontario’s budget approach

The Ontario Greenhouse Alliance (TOGA) applauds the Ontario government's responsible and sustainable approach outlined in the last week's budget. TOGA…

Pakistani agri department warns farmers of pest attacks

The Punjab agriculture department has advised tunnel farmers to remain alert against the attack of various insects and continue pest scouting of their crops…

Business Insider

Tisha Livingston on the Untold Stories of Innovation Podcast

Why do stories matter to the innovation process?What values can be instilled in innovators who share stories?How do innovation leaders inspire creators to tell and share their…

servicing the UK, Netherlands and Belgium greenhouse markets

CO2 GRO signs exclusive marketing agreement with UK based Rika

Toronto based CO2 GRO (GROW) has signed an exclusive marketing agreement with UK based Rika to market and sell GROW’s aqueous CO2 Delivery Solutions systems…

Thomas Bauer starting with Bosman Van Zaal

Thomas Bauer has started as senior technical sales consultant with Bosman Van Zaal, where he will support the international sales team of the Dutch specialist…

Flying in 700 Pacific Islands workers to pick fruit

Tasmania signs seasonal worker deal

In their search for harvest workers, Tasmanian berry growers are planning to charter flights from the Pacific Islands and Timor-Leste next month. Up to 700…

Proposals by Molari Berries & Breeding. Raspberries are available

Blackberries and blueberries, new improved varieties

In this year marked by important business changes, Molari Berries & Breeding is working with its entire team for this new season. However, making forecasts in such an…

Richard Neuhoff (EcoMark LLC) on the erroneous monopolisation of 'natural branding'

"Use of laser technology is allowed for everyone; it is not a protected process"

"With almost 15 years of experience, we are pioneers in the gentle product marking of fruit and vegetables using lasers," a recently published press release from Spanish…

Visitors of the China International Import Expo in Shanghai welcome the YOOM tomatoes with interest

Purple YOOM tomatoes are about to enter the Chinese market

The first experimental YOOM tomatoes took the spotlight at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai. The YOOM tomatoes are about to enter the Chinese market in large…

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