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Wednesday, November 4, 2020

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Savings in labor costs with the Horizontal Fumimatic machine

IDM develops a machine for horizontal spraying in greenhouses. The crop protection is specially suggested for strawberry, nurseries and ornamental flower crops. It is a…

Vacancies:

Patrick Casteleyn, MechaTronix:

"Our 1000Watt LED grow light is a true 'sustainable' investment"

Switching to LED lighting is a big, expensive decision. It's, however, worth the investment, according to MechaTronix's Patrick Casteleyn. "Investing in LED lighting is a…

World Horti Center

Mexican Ceickor, World Horti Center and Koppert sign MoU

In the presence of Dutch Minister of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, Carola Schouten, Agricultural Minister Villalobos Arámbula of Mexico, Ambassadors Zabalgoitia Trejo…

Benfried

Benfried: a rich history of horticultural supplies

“Wisdom comes with age,” they say. Back in 1946, two friends called Ben and Fried started a supply company at the Dijkhoornseweg in the Dutch village of Den Hoorn, which they…

Bayer

Crop Science sales declined by 11.6 percent

Challenging third quarter for Bayer

Bayer has confirmed its targets for full-year 2020 following a challenging third quarter due to seasonal factors. “Despite the weak quarter and the substantial impact of the…

Grower educates podcast listeners on greenhouse farming

How do you build a greenhouse? Why are trade shows important? These are just a few of the topics covered on the Mucci Farms “Spill The Greens” podcast which has, to date, been…

A mobile farm for all climates that supplies communities with fresh local food

Vertical farming solution provider Sananbio announces the availability of its climate controlled mobile farm for growers globally. “3,300-4,400 lbs of cucumbers, 7,700 lbs of…

Menno Chemie presents latest low pressure Skumix foaming process

"Possible areas of application would be vegetable packers, peeling plants and convenience production"

Due to the strong demand, Menno Chemie LLC has developed a new model variant for the "high-end foodgrade" area of the proven Skumix foam application. It is a mobile…

For H-2A visa program

US Department of Labor announces frozen wage rates for most Ag jobs until 2022

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced updates to their methodology for determining the annual Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs) in the H-2A visa program, meaning that…

KAUST

Saudi Arabia: Groundbreaking AgriTech on the KAUST campus

The world is running out of arable land and freshwater, and bulldozing forests for large-scale mono-cropping isn't a sustainable solution. How then will we feed the billions…

Special: A clean facility

PO Platinum productions are now nickel-free

An intensive horticulture that prioritizes the health of the consumer

Not only Covid-19 affects our health, but there are many other factors that can compromise our well-being, such as our food. Reducing the allergy risk factors in fruit and…

Time to plant the new crops

It's the time of year when growers around the world are switching to a new crop. A great time to take pictures of greenhouses that are spick and span, awaiting the new plants…

Australian growers, traders in dispute urged to contact Ombudsman

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell is encouraging growers and traders in disputes that fall under the Horticulture Code…

NordGen

Norway: Successful seed deposit despite the pandemic

In the midst of the ongoing global pandemic, gene banks are sending backup copies of their seeds to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. This week, around 15,000 new bags of seeds…

Drysdale Hydroponics

New Zealand: Lawyer-turned lettuce farmer expanding hydroponics business

A Southland lawyer-turned lettuce farmer is looking forward to devoting all her time to expanding her hydroponics business. Aviation lawyer Angela Beazer, who has been working…

Termotecnica Pericoli announces new Business Development Manager Asia

The events that happened in the last few days at Pericoli Asia Pacific forced them to anticipate the new industrial plan organized for 2021 which also includes…


Kelley Nicholson, Autogrow Precision large-scale cannabis cultivation: "The difference in yield is simply outrageous" The cannabis plant has had a peculiar history, compared to other crops. “There has been and still is a sort of mysticness about the plant,” says Autogrow expert Kelley Nicholson, a specialist with over 20-years’ experience in the cannabis industry. “The old story goes that this is the magical plant that doesn’t grow like any…

Jordan rooftop farm helps Gazans to reconnect with the land they lost

Islam Abu Saud checks the series of white plastic tubes running and twisting across the expanse of green canvas in what looks like a life-sized school science…

MAIL Afghanistan

Afghanistan: Agriculture ministry builds 40 greenhouses in Farah

The Afghan Ministry of Agriculture has established 40 greenhouses for local farmers through one of its projects in the Pashturud and Khak-e-Safid districts of Farah province.…

UK: Reduce energy costs for winter

With the temperatures dropping and daylight hours reducing, now is a good time to assess things and ensure efficient energy use on-farm over the winter. Energy…

UK food system mapped and quantified in new report

The expansive UK food system has been mapped and quantified in a new report that reveals both the value of the agri-food sector and the multiple challenges it…

APS

Short-term moisture removal can eliminate downy mildew of spinach

Downy mildew is the biggest threat to spinach production around the world. While the pathogen has a short life cycle (approximately a week), it can produce millions of spores…

Growing local in the UAE

In the UAE where the climate is arid and very hot most of the time of the year, growing local and fresh vegetables can be a challenge or even impossible. There are imports from other…

AUSVEG

Australia: The impact of pesticides on beneficial species

A strategic levy investment has been gathering information on the impact of pesticides on insects and mites that play a beneficial role in the Australian vegetable industry.…

IICA

IICA highlights need to transform agriculture in the Americas

To work with countries to reposition science and technology, while facilitating access to the new frontier of knowledge that will place countries on the path to wholescale…

Today on social media

Subtropical sweet potatoes locally produced in Canadian greenhouses

Over the past few years, sweet potatoes have risen in popularity among Canadian consumers. Ontario production meets just over 50 per cent of the province’s…

BASF launches Mistela F1, a productive and highly tasty premium plum cherry tomato

The tomato crisis is no secret, but every crisis entails an opportunity, and this is how BASF, which continues to innovate with this crop, prefers to see it. The date-like…

Three types of coverings for fruit and vegetables

The vast catalog of Retilplast, a company specialized in the production, transformation and marketing of nets, sheets and tarpaulins, includes fruit and vegetable covers that…

USDA files action against California company for alleged PACA violations

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has filed an administrative complaint against Kendall Frozen Fruits Inc. for alleged violations of the Perishable…

Canada:

Minister Bibeau announces new financial tools to help fruit and vegetable growers

Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau delivered a keynote speech yesterday at the Canadian fruit and vegetable industry's first-ever…

Heavy rains will not have consequences for Indian chilli season

The Indian chilli season has had a good start and is reaching peak demand, as other chilli producing countries are nearing the end of their season. Although the unusual rains…

Slight dip for UK fruit and veg wholesaler Minor, Weir and Willis

Due to a challenging year, turnover and pre-tax profits dipped at a Birmingham-based global importer and wholesaler of fresh fruit and vegetables. Minor, Weir…

Under the restarted Seasonal Worker Program

First charter flight of Pacific Island workers lands in central Queensland

The first charter flight of farm workers from the Pacific Islands has arrived in Queensland. One hundred and fifty workers, many from Tonga, arrived in Emerald…

Grown in Guatemala

Pre-peeled and trimmed Brussels sprouts available in stand-up bag

Just last week, the first shipment of Brussels sprouts from Guatemala arrived at the port of Miami for North Bay Produce. “The season is getting underway and supplies are…

Nominations now being accepted for 2021 Retail Produce Manager Awards Program

United Fresh is now accepting nominations for the 2021 Retail Produce Manager Awards Program. This program recognizes 25 outstanding retail produce managers for their…

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