Data-driven CO2 optimization: a new era for yearround greenhouse cultivation in Germany

In the heart of Germany, head grower Thomas Henniger is leading a complex greenhouse strategy. At the Gemüsering Böhmer facilities in Zorbau and…

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Johan Bucher’s machine named BABETTE tracks plant growth in 4D

“She is the first time machine to ever work”

Created by Johan Bucher, a researcher at Wageningen University and Research, with the input of colleagues Matthijs Brouwer, Rick Hendriksen, Richard…

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"The move to everbearers has taken some of the pressure off the market"

After a short period in which strawberry production fell slightly for a while, supply is currently picking up again. "Nevertheless, we are generally…

UK: Strawberry picking robot to aid in labor shortage and speed up harvest

Low-cost robots which can harvest and package strawberries in a matter of seconds have been trialled in Essex as part of ambitious plans to tackle a…

1st 8 months 2024 Flemish horticulture

20% less head lettuce and very expensive cucumbers

Greenhouse vegetable growers realized an average turnover increase of about 6 percent in the first 8 months of 2024. Price increases in cucumber and vine…

FoodCloud saves 315 million meals ahead of World Food Day

FoodCloud has announced it has reached ​the milestone of more than 315 million meals redistributed since it started in 2013. This is the equivalent of…

Legro becomes Royal

Last Friday, October 11, it was announced that Legro has received the Royal Predicate by His Majesty King Willem-Alexander.A milestone for Legro "We are incredibly honored…

Andermatt Group expands into Argentina

Andermatt Group AG has announced the acquisition of an 80% majority shareholding in Agricheck Srl, a ]biocontrol and agricultural technology provider,…

CAN: De Ruiter shows off new disease resistant variants at CGC

At this year's Canadian Greenhouse Conference (CGC), experts from De Ruiter showcased the latest solutions designed to help growers in the protected…

Photo report: A visit to Emirates Bustanica

UAE: "We stick to manual processes to maintain flexibility"

"We haven't automated yet, as our system works best for the crops we're growing, but our R&D on strawberries has shown promising results. With a daily…

"Inverter technology in a climate control system ensures more efficient and energy-saving operation"

"The Revomax really stands out for its performance. It offers the smallest possible bandwidths in temperature (max. 0.4°C) and humidity fluctuations…

US: University of Florida offering online pest-management training course

The last course for 2024 of the Greenhouse Online Training courses offered by the University of Florida IFAS Extension has been announced. The course,…

Innovation showcased in Atlanta

Mastronardi Produce is excitedly preparing for the International Fresh Produce Association's 2024 Global Produce and Floral Show in Atlanta. The SUNSET® team looks forward to…

Webinar, October 30, 7PM CEST

Farming as an Amenity: Vertical farming and real estate

Join a webinar by Freight To Plate and Babylon MicroFarms on October 30, 2024, at 7:00 PM Amsterdam time / 2PM EST featuring the founders of Freight to…

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Drones as an alternative method for plant pollination

In a place where technology progressively crosses with agriculture, a new frontier is evolving, pollination drones. As the international food supply…

US (PA): Little Leaf Farms opens third greenhouse, breaks ground on fourth

Little Leaf Farms has announced further expansion at its McAdoo, Pennsylvania campus, with the recent opening of its third greenhouse at the site and…

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Rwanda sees tomato exports rise over 2023-24 fiscal year

Rwanda's tomato exports for the fiscal year 2023-2024 reached 13.7 million kilograms, generating an impressive revenue of $13.8 million, according to…

US: Cornell offering course to strengthen plant breeders data analysis abilities

Plant breeders are gaining access to specialized training in advanced data analysis techniques through a new online course from the Feed the Future…

US: Gotham Greens provides update ahead of IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show

One year after opening its facility between Atlanta and Athens, Ga., Gotham Greens is sharing an update on the business and new product offerings ahead…

US: Department of Agriculture aims to extend product shelf life through packaging

NZ: Embracing horticulture in Canterbury

For more than 50 years, South Canterbury's Turley Farms has been finding new ways to use the agricultural land in the region, adding horticultural crops and…

Australian drop in vegetable consumption and the negative impact on farmers

In Australia, only 6.5% of the population meets the recommended intake of five servings of vegetables per day, with the majority consuming less than two…

Wholesalers call on Melbourne Market Authority Board to resign

Fruit and vegetable wholesalers are calling on the Melbourne Market Authority (MMA) Board to resign over a major rent dispute. The Government-owned…

Shawan city boosts pepper industry with advanced processing and stable power supply

In Shawan City, Xinjiang, the harvest season for over 50,000 mu of peppers has commenced, with the peppers now undergoing natural drying in Anjihai Town.…

Iran's tomato exports reach $207 million in six months

The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) has disclosed that Iran's tomato exports amounted to $207 million in the first six months of the…

Partnership brings sustainable packaging innovation in berry industry

Gem-Pack Berries is proud to announce a project with Multisteps, a provider of innovative and sustainable packaging solutions. This collaboration marks…

California heat spell takes toll on strawberries

While the supply of strawberries from California is readily available at the moment, there are quality concerns. "We've been through a very warm spell…

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Just Eat Takeaway missed expectations for Q3 gross transaction value

Morrisons expands Uber Eats partnership, adding more than 400 supermarkets to platform

UK: Lidl provides updates on largest ever regional distribution centre, a year on from its launch in LutonIt's been over a year since Lidl opened its…