HortiDaily Newsletter | Friday, May 2, 2025

Drones in British farming:

Aerial tools for shade, seeds and soil

Farm Drones UK's spraying system is a good example of how technology can adapt to farm needs. Although pesticide spraying by drone remains prohibited…

CAN: VegPro International opens new 5.2 hectare greenhouse

On April 30, 2025, VegPro International officially inaugurated its new 5.2-hectare Vermax glass greenhouse in Sherrington, Quebec—a project delivered…

Thermal batteries can also effectively cool the greenhouse

Anyone looking out from the canteen at Dutch bell pepper grower Duijnisveld recently would have seen clear blue skies and bright sunshine. Ideal…

Climate data at GPS level: Johan van Erven launches Climate-Data.info

You can replicate the ideal climate conditions in a greenhouse to achieve the best results. But then you need to know what the actual climate looks…

NL: Leadership shift at Koppert as René Koppert transitions from CEO to Supervisory Board

René Koppert has decided to transition from his role as CEO and will join Koppert's Supervisory Board as of 14 May. This decision, made in close…

Freight Farms files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, leaving growers disconnected

Freight Farms, the Boston-based company that helped bring containerized vertical farming into the global spotlight, has officially ceased operations…

European pepper prices plummet as high volumes of tomatoes and cucumbers pose a challenge

Recently, prices of bell peppers and tomatoes went down in Belgium. On the other hand, cucumber prices are up, according to figures from the Association of…

Jamaica advances hot pepper export project

The 'Improving Phytosanitary, Food Safety and Market Access Opportunities along the Hot Pepper Value Chain in Jamaica' project is nearing its conclusion. This…

Moroccan tomato exports to Norway reach record level

Morocco has observed an increase in tomato exports to Norway, as reported by EastFruit. From July 2024 to March 2025, Morocco exported 5,000 metric tons of…

Bulgaria: Greenhouse cherry season underway after fight against cold weather

In the village of Samuilovo, Sliven, the cherries grown in greenhouses are now ripe, according to Kosta Petrov, the chairman of the "Bulgarian Peach"…

Bangladesh: Strawberries now being cultivated on Teesta River shores

Strawberry, a delicious and nutritious fruit, is now being cultivated on different shoals within the Teesta River in Kurigram and Lalmonirhat…

Kyrgyzstan strengthens phytosanitary inspection of imported fruit and vegetables

The Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan has announced the implementation of stricter phytosanitary measures on the import of high-risk agricultural products,…

US (MN): Combined total of $100,000 in grants aid growers

Seven farms in the Northwest Corner have been awarded a combined total of $100,000 in the second round of Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy's…

NSAC responds to USDA announcement on partnerships for climate program

On the 14th of April, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) responded to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s announcement on the…

US (MO): Community support flows in after new hoophouse destroyed by storm

A severe storm on April 2, 2025, destroyed the newly erected hoophouse at South Side Farms, a nonprofit 7-acre urban farm in Cape Girardeau. The damage…

What makes the vegetable seed sector work?

The vegetable seed sector plays a crucial role in global food security and horticultural innovation, providing high-quality seeds that drive…

AI-powered cultivator surpasses 60,000 acres and three billion plants scanned

Stout announces that its AI-powered Smart Cultivator has now covered more than 60,000 acres, scanned over 3 billion plants, and traveled the equivalent…

Using agricultural waste as an alternative growing medium for cultivating cucumber

The propagation of strong and high-quality transplants is a primary determinant of achievement in vegetable production. Hydroponic cultivation enhances…

UNS Farms' Executive Director:

"Our goal is to revolutionize food production by making sustainable, locally grown produce the norm"

UNS Farms is changing the future of food production in the UAE. Established in 2018 as a division of Speedex Group, UNS Farms has become one of Dubai's…

US: Growers Edge receives $25M in new funding round

Cibus Enterprise Fund II, advised by Cibus Capital, has acted as co-lead for a USD 25 million funding round in Growers Edge. The close of this growth round…

UNS Farms on scaling high-efficiency vertical farming to strengthen the UAE’s food future

“The future of farming in the Gulf won’t come from importing more food”

In a city where space is limited and water is scarce, UNS Farms is making the case for compact, data-driven agriculture. Based in Dubai, the farm…

US: Michigan State University reveals updates to greenhouse facility renovations

Just over a year ago, Michigan State University leaders broke ground on transformative renovations taking place at the MSU Plant Science Research…

US: New technical services manager for Profile Products

Profile® Products has hired Dr. Jim Owen (pictured right) as technical services manager for its Profile Growing Solutions team. In this role, Owen will…

India: Growers disappointed with poor prices despite record harvest

The Chikkaballapur district, renowned for its lucrative tomato cultivation, is currently grappling with a significant downturn as both domestic and…

Seed coating with biostimulants: aimed at a strong cultivation start

A biostimulant in a seed coating is not traditional protection against diseases or pests, but a means that stimulates plant growth and tolerance to abiotic…

Increase of organic fruit sales and search for sustainability contribute to development

"The packaging market is developing very rapidly"

The increase in organic fruit sales has contributed to swift developments in the packaging markets, says Adam Sikorski, sales manager of Polish…

USDA restricts PACA violators in California and Florida

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on two produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce…

Trump tariffs trigger crisis for U.S. agricultural exporters

President Donald Trump's recent tariffs are projected to elevate prices across various sectors, including agriculture. Economists foresee increased costs for…

CPMA congratulates Prime Minister Carney

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association extends its sincere congratulations to the incoming Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Mark Carney, the…

Grower-led education boosts vegetable intake

A Nuffield scholarship, backed by Hort Innovation, has enabled Catherine Velisha, a Victorian vegetable grower, to explore global grower-led education…

Morrisons first UK retailer to deploy Simbe Tally robot

Sainsbury’s: First supermarket conversion of 2025 completed

Finland: Kesko reiterates profit guidance after encouraging Q1 performanceFinnish retail conglomerate Kesko Group has reported net sales of €2.8bln in…