GreenTech and AVAG sign 6-year deal

"Cooperation, strength of Dutch horticulture"

The fact that Dutch horticulture continues to innovate and lead the way technologically is largely due to cooperation between growers and technology…

Mucci Farms acquires 150-acre greenhouse facility

Mucci Farms has acquired Greenhill Produce, a state-of-the-art, nearly 150-acre greenhouse facility in Kent Bridge, Ontario. As part of the newly…

More torrential rain forecast for 14 provinces over the next few days

"The latest storms in Almeria have not had a significant impact on the fruit and vegetable sector"

Almería has had a new storm just two weeks after the hailstorm that hit El Ejido. On Monday afternoon, torrential rains surprised the residents of…

Inhouse Farming show kicks off in Hannover

The first day of the Inhouse Farming Show, part of the Eurotrier kicked off today in Hanover, Germany. Eurotrier is the world's largest trade fair for…

Van der Avoird Trayplant, Agriware

Dealing with intense operational demands during peak season

For over 20 years, Van der Avoird Trayplant has specialized in young plant growing, providing young plants for growers of strawberries and raspberries.…

Pitchbook:

'Did a leaf-eating pathogen bring Bowery down?'

"In May 2023, a Bowery farm was hit by a pathogen: phytophthora, or plant-damaging microorganisms, which wiped out huge amounts of Bowery's produce and…

Analyzing data solutions in modern horticulture

The horticulture industry is increasingly shifting toward data-driven approaches to enhance productivity and optimize resource use. As the industry…

First insights on deployment of CO2 from capture plant in cucumber cultivation

At the Innovation and Demonstration Centre CO2 from Outdoor Air in Bleiswijk, Netherlands, tests are being carried out on the use of CO2, directly from…

China: Zero energy greenhouse project completed in Shanghai

The newly completed Expo Cultural Park Greenhouse by Delugan Meissl Associated Architects (DMAA) in Shanghai reflects the shifting global recognition…

Mike Cornelissen, Twin Creeks Greenhouse Inc.

CAN: "Small changes make a big difference"

As owner and head of operations of Twin Creeks Greenhouse Inc. in Ontario, Canada, Mike Cornelissen is always looking for ways to further improve the…

Ghana: Urban Greens opens office in Kampala

Urban Greens Ltd, an agtech company specializing in aquaponics, officially moved into a new office space along Ggaba Road, located opposite KIU, in…

Russian government acknowledges challenges in domestic vegetable production without foreign seeds

In a recent government statement, it was acknowledged that Russia faces challenges in achieving self-sufficiency in vegetable production without relying on…

Researchers help tomato plants to battle temperatures

By studying tomato varieties that produce fruit in exceptionally hot growing seasons, biologists at Brown University identified the growth cycle phase…

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Malaysian grower using farming to help those in need

A chance provided by the operator of a smart farm called Metrosfarm, has brought significant meaning to Izuddin Mastuki, 41, a homeless man once caught…

CAN: Montreal woman grows fresh strawberries year-round

Thanks to a grant from McGill University, where she had just graduated from the agriculture department, Ophelia Sarakinis began growing strawberries in…

US: Vulnerable Species Action Plan to effect pesticide applicators

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the Vulnerable Species Action Plan (VSAP) as part of an effort to mitigate pesticide…

Award-winning Heirloom tomato now available in the U.S.

NatureSweet is introducing its award-winning Adora® Heirloom tomato to select stores. This unique tomato has earned the Crystal Taste Award, a…

Warmer autumn in Sweden leads to extended fruit and vegetable harvest period

As 2024 is fast on track to be the warmest year on record on earth, a warmer than usual autumn in Sweden has allowed mainly greenhouse vegetable…

The Plant Company:

“This expansion enables us to effectively double our annual output”

On October 22, The Plant Company hosted the grand opening of its new greenhouse in Virginia, bringing its total under-cover growing space to 10 acres.…

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USDA announces final notice on exemptions for genetically modified plants

U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is sharing its final notice describing additional…

UK: New business partnership aims to bring robotics to more growers

Fieldwork Robotics announced that it has signed a collaboration agreement with manufacturer of autonomous and collaborative mobile robot platforms,…

Scuola Universitaria Superiore Sant'Anna of Pisa, C-Led and Greatit

Vertical farming and cultivation in a controlled environment

The Institute of Plant Production at the Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna (Pisa, Italy) has recently inaugurated a technology container to promote research…

First Tasmanian strawberries arriving on the shelves

As summer approaches Tasmanian strawberries are starting to arrive on the shelves. Tasmanian strawberry grower Dave Jennings said "Nothing beats…

Tasmanian strawberries back in season

Tasmanian strawberries have returned to the market, highlighted by local grower Dave Jennings from Cygnet, who emphasizes the superior taste of the locally…

Australian growers face supermarket dominance and export hurdles

Australian fruit and vegetable producers have voiced their concerns regarding the dominance of supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths, highlighting the…

Northern America trend analysis:

Seasonal perishable commodities volume and price fluctuations

This report provides a trend analysis of the volume and prices of Seasonal Perishable commodities. Volume represents the current week, and prices…

US: Holiday cheer and rising produce prices mark the season in retail ads

Retailers brought out even more holiday cheer this week, with Thanksgiving and winter holiday meal favorites well-featured. New crop California Navel…

NL: Measuring water level silos: "It's actually quite simple"

Sometimes the solution to a problem is simpler than you think. Aad Verduijn developed such a solution, for measuring the water level in silos. For…

Jacco van der Wekken, Delphy

NL: "Consulting and research increasingly intertwined"

After more than 25 years at Delphy, you know 'how the hares run' in the sector. In 25 years, Delphy CEO Jacco van der Wekken has seen a shift from just…

Alina Vasilica, of Murciana de Vegetales: "The incessant rains have slowed down the overall supply"

"At the moment, practically all European countries are getting their lettuce supply from Spain"

This year, the lettuce export season has started earlier in the Spanish Region of Murcia. European countries have already made the switch to the…

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More than a dozen Central Co-Op branches will shut their doors soon

Spar Hungary was awarded the title of 'Supermarket Chain of the Year 2024'

Singapore: Grab reports third quarter 2024 results Grab Holdings Limited announced unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30,…