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NZ tomato industry sees growth potential in greenhouse vegetable growing

The New Zealand market is an interesting one. Ever since the nineties the production of fresh tomatoes has shifted indoors and the market is quite isolated. This provides…

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Water and air purification without chemicals

“And this is possible”, says Lies van Geest, owner of FreeAir, which his company proves at a grower in the Dutch town of Almere. By splitting up the regular water purification…

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New greenhouse system harnesses the power of the sun

You hear a lot about artificial lighting in greenhouses these days. But one new greenhouse system, developed by Ceres Greenhouse Solutions, moves away from that movement,…

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Ridder introduces RLD 15 FR O light-diffusing summer screen

The launch of the new RLD 15 FR O light-diffusing summer screen fabric means another addition to Ridder’s fast-growing portfolio of screen fabrics. RLD 15 FR O screen fabric…

CAN (ON): Comprehensive new strategy designed to prevent the spread of COVID-19

The Ontario government, in partnership with the agri-food industry, has developed a comprehensive strategy to prevent COVID-19 transmission and protect workers…

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Scientists unravel tomato russet mite genome

Scientists have unraveled the complete genome of the tomato russet mite, which is considered one of the smallest animals on our planet and known as a destructive agricultural…

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Tasty vegetables from a smart greenhouse

Full, fiery red tomatoes that look so tasty in the greenhouse that you’re tempted to pluck them right off the plant and eat them on the spot. That’s every grower’s dream. They…

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Supporting cucumber growing in the UK

Anchor Nurseries Ltd is a fourth-generation family business, based in Woodmansey, East Yorkshire. They have been growing cucumbers there for over 60 years and pride themselves…

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Havecon project update: 'Week of celebration!'

This week was and is a week of celebration for Havecon. Besides the fact that they officially celebrated their 14th anniversary last Monday, Havecon had even more reason to…

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How to leverage consumer trends in the US and Mexico to meet demand

This week, BASF Vegetable Seeds hosted a webinar to examine consumer trends and impacts in the United States and Mexico, and how the industry can use these trends to continue…

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Trianum: Not a picky fungus

Trichoderma harzianum T-22 is not a selective fungus and thrives on pretty much anything that grows and flowers and has roots. This makes Trianum a very rewarding product for…

Fighting aphid and whitefly in Indian greenhouses

The aphids, Myzus persicae (Sulzer) and Aphis gossypii (Glover) (Hemiptera: Aphididae) and the whiteflies, Trialeurodes vaporariorum (Westwood) and Bemisia…

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The role of next gen education in advancing urban agriculture & food security

In this exclusive Agritecture Xchange preview, Agritecture Founder & CEO Henry Gordon-Smith sat down with Lauren Baker and Joe Nasr, instructors at The Chang School of…
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New Zealand: Step up to management with new Level 6 Diploma in Horticulture Production

An exciting new programme is available for people working in horticulture to advance their careers and take on management roles. The New Zealand Diploma in…

Slim broccoli supplies also see quality issues

Supplies of broccoli are down. “Salinas, CA has definitely been ahead for a few weeks so the numbers are pretty light in Salinas. And on the front end of Yuma, AZ, the numbers…

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AppHarvest hires Nissan’s Travis Parman as Chief Communications Officer

Travis Parman will join the AppHarvest as chief communications officer, reporting to Founder & CEO Jonathan Webb. An Appalachian native, Parman joins AppHarvest after serving…

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‘Farmers for America’ film to air on PBS

Farmers for America is a documentary film directed by Graham Meriwether and narrated by Mike Rowe that celebrates young and beginning farmers and the opportunities agriculture…

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Microorganisms and biological pest control

The use of microorganisms for biological pest control as biological control agents (BCAs) and biopesticides was developed worldwide in the 1960s. Despite the abundance of…

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UD researchers identify gene that regulates how plants respond to stress

Maybe you go for a leisurely walk, curl up with a good book, lift weights or reach for some comfort food when you’re not feeling well or have had a particularly stressful day.…

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Hort Americas releases Guide for Growing Leafy Greens

Commercial production of leafy greens is getting more and more competitive every year. Therefore, it is important to seek the best options in order to compete in this market.…

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Report and presentations NL-Japan webinar on Smart Horticulture

On 12 November 2020, the Netherlands Embassy in Tokyo organized a Netherlands-Japan Horticulture Webinar about “Sustainable and profitable greenhouse business: Usage of AI,…

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US (WV): Marshall University offers new major in specialty agriculture

The Marshall University College of Science has begun enrolling students in a new undergraduate major in specialty agriculture, which prepares them for the field of…

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Spain consolidates as the EU's largest zucchini supplier

Over the last five seasons, Spanish zucchini exports to the European Union (EU) have increased by 33.56%, according to data from the statistical service Euroestacom…

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Concern about the "overall collapse" of prices at origin in Almería

The agrarian organization Asaja Almería has warned of the "general collapse" of the prices at origin of vegetables in the province in recent weeks. This…

DSV improves warehouse operations with drone system

In a collaboration with tech innovator Verity, DSV is implementing an autonomous drone system in several of its warehouses to help manage inventory. Inventory…

Asia Fruit Logistica ON ready to go

Asia Fruit Logistica ON, the exciting new digital format of Asia’s premier fresh produce trade show, opens its virtual doors on 17-20 November 2020.  Asia Fruit…

MSC tipped to overtake Maersk at the top of the liner rankings

Maersk, the world’s largest container line for the past quarter century, could soon lose its top spot on the global liner rankings list to its alliance…

UK herb grower reports losses

Pre-tax losses at one of the largest growers of fresh cut and living pot herbs in the UK widened during its latest financial year, new accounts have revealed. Lincolnshire Herbs…

Covid-free spaces and solutions for the fresh produce sector

The global fresh produce industry was not as badly hit by the pandemic as other sectors. Some companies have even experienced unparalleled growth, while the gastronomy has…

Lipman Family Farms launches inaugural "Day of Good from the Ground Up"

Lipman Family Farms celebrated its first annual "Day of Good from the Ground Up" to support local communities across its network in the United States, Mexico and Canada. From…

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