HortiDaily Newsletter | Friday, July 7, 2023

It's not just bananas in this Icelandic greenhouse

The banana-growing greenhouse at the Icelandic Horticultural College might be what the educational institution is most famous for, but there’s a lot…

New greenhouse multifan: reduced noise levels and improved energy efficiency

Greenhouse growers have long relied on Multifan Greenhouse Fans for their durability, easy installation, and exceptional longevity. Now, the new…

Demonstration UV-C robot in strawberry: "Reliable fighter against mildew"'

They came from far and wide; strawberry growers who wanted to know the ins and outs of the applicability of UV-C light in mildew control. In Achtmaal…

New indoor and vertical farming harvester

At GreenTech Amsterdam, you could see the bHarvest at TTA's stand. This new Dutch-made harvesting machine for indoor and vertical farming uses dual…

Auke Roeleveld with R3&A Limited:

"Surge and lightning protection for greenhouses - a necessity"

Surge and Lightning protection are essential components when it comes to protecting people, preventing fire, and guarding against the failure of…

José Carlos Flores of Genap México about the Mexican market:

"The mindset of mediocrity in doing things is gone within the Mexican industry"

Genap, a Dutch company specializing in the area of structures and application of membranes for horticulture, agriculture, and civil engineering…

Gartenbau-Versicherung VVaG

Gartenbau-Versicherung receives some 20 reports of glass breakage in the Kassel area

German storm causes a lot of glass damage

The storms that swept across Germany last Thursday caused numerous losses, particularly in the Kassel area. Farms in other parts of Germany were also…

Romania: First agrivoltaics systems launched

InterNET Ltd, a member of the OFRIM Group and operating through its Solar Energy Division, has engineered, integrated, and launched the first two…

Argentinian phytosanitary alert in for the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus

The National Agricultural Health Service of Argentina (Senasa) has issued a phytosanitary alert for the entire national territory for the Tomato Brown Rugose…

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW RASPBERRIES

Weather and labor remain two key talking points this raspberry season. In the Netherlands, raspberry prices remain stable but not exceptionally high,…

In search of the ‘holy grail’ of tomatoes

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has funded a new Texas A&M AgriLife Research project expected to bring researchers even closer to developing the…

VertiFarm to present equipment innovation, know-how and solutions for cultivation

Following its début, VertiFarm will be back from September 23 to 28 with a detailed range of products and services for decision-makers and players in…

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Nigeria: Master Card Foundation, Soilless Farm lab empower 2000 youths with skills in profitable agriculture

Master Card Foundation and Ogun State-based Soilless Farm Lab have trained 2000 youths on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) nutrition to improve the…

US (CA): Beans, peppers, and alfalfa win grants from NIFA

Scientists in the UC Davis Department of Plant Sciences have landed $2.1 million in federal grants to develop varieties of green beans, chile peppers,…

Eyeing a future where fruit pickers are trained by virtual reality

Training fruit pickers using virtual reality equipment, employing robots to move fruit containers, and wearing exoskeletons to support physical labor are all…

Irish horti industry in crisis over seasonal worker visas

A mushroom farm in Co Down might not be able to remain open in the future due to short-term visas for seasonal workers. Gerard Fegan has operated the farm in…

Organic Produce Summit 2023:

Organic and fresh-cut vegetables on display

Lipman Family Farms will exhibit in booth #511 during this summer's Organic Produce Summit, where it will showcase its Grown True organic vegetable…

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Better crop yields can come from bacteria instead of fertilizer, study says

According to a study, encouraging the healthy interaction between plants and microorganisms could lessen the need for fertilizers that harm the…

“We must realize we must compete with growers in Central and South America"

Lorenzo Rossi’s role with the American Society for Horticultural Science will begin to increase. Recently selected for the organization’s Leadership…

Iran delivered over 4,700 tons of greenhouse products to Russia

Iran has exported over 4,736 tons of produce from the greenhouses in Tehran province to Russia over the past three months, according to Jabrail Baradari, the…

Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh:

Indian government expects seasonal tomato prices to cool down soon

The Indian government is expecting tomato prices to cool down in the upcoming days. Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh spoke about the recent hike in…

5th Annual Chef Invitational Top Chef winner named

California Giant Berry Farms announced the winner of the 2023 Chef Invitational, Steven Halliday from Gordon Food Service. Halliday won the title of…

Peppers also more expensive in major markets across Lagos State

Nigerians see tomato prices increase even more

In Nigeria, the prices of tomatoes and peppers have significantly increased in major markets across Lagos State. A medium basket of tomatoes now sells for…

Nigerian National Bureau of Statistics:

Prices of tomatoes and yams up in May

Nigeria’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says prices of food items such as tomatoes and yams saw increases in May. In a recent report, it stated that the…

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Carrefour: Sale of Carrefour Taiwan completed

Aldi: Major change to Super 6 fruit and veg range

Ocado hires Amazon exec as European president for Solutions businessOcado Group has hired Amazon director Gregor Ulitzka for the new role of European…