SCRE3NS & Horizon Screening Installations team up

“Local installation teams are a major advantage in the Canadian screen market”

When the sun comes out, the screens close smoothly at Chosen Fresh Farms, and when night falls, the lights can be turned on while ensuring light…

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Mitigating heat stress in tomatoes with C4L biostimulants: A sustainable approach

As global temperatures rise due to climate change, agricultural systems face unprecedented challenges. Heat stress, a detrimental abiotic stress in…

Drone removes coatings from greenhouse

It is a striking sight: a drone flying above a greenhouse to sprays a pesticide on the roof which, after some rain, will take the coating off. Dutch…

US: Stuppy Greenhouse Inc. appoints new regional leadership

Starting in September 2024, Stuppy Greenhouse Inc. is strategically expanding its focus to enhance its presence in Colorado and Northeast Iowa,…

New full-LED grow light system CLX-2 introduced

Climalux, based in Hoek van Holland, has developed a new full-LED grow light equipped with SMD LEDs attached to a single LED engine. Therefore, the new…

NL: Expansion of Tas Paprika in Luttelgeest begins

Tas Paprika has started the expansion that was in the pipeline in Luttelgeest. On land purchased a few years ago, foundation work started this week,…

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Dutch Greenhouse Systems new to the market

Friday afternoons are busy at Dutch Greenhouse Systems. New water and electrical engineering projects are in the pipeline. Yet Francis, Patrick, Bas,…

Twins grow pumpkin that weighs more than 2500 lbs.

Greenhouse pumpkin set to weigh "more than a rhinoceros

A pair of twins are on course to break the world record for the biggest pumpkin with a gourd they expect to weigh as much as a rhino. Ian and Stuart…

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Final program launched for the AgraME 2024

Supported by the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, AgraME, the Middle East's most established agriculture, animal, and aquaculture…

Basil is the most popular aromatic herb in summer

"Research has proven that herbs and spices are important allies for our health, especially on a diet as they help reduce sodium, fat and calories,…

US: Where does Franklin County's local food go?

At 8 a.m. most mornings, a worn, refrigerated box truck trundles down dirt roads to put Franklin County-grown foods into the hands of people all over.…

Uzbekistan's Bukin district plans to build $36 million 'smart' greenhouses

The Uzbeki Agency for Strategic Reforms has released a set of proposals aimed at boosting the economic development of the Bukin district in the Tashkent…

Regulating vegetative growth involving Gibberellin Biosynthesis in tomatoes

In plants, the control of vegetative growth involves a complex interplay of regulatory factors. A recent study highlights how the ubiquitin ligase…

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Analysis of ToBRFV reveals evolutionary adaptation

Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) is a significant threat to global tomato production, necessitating research into its genetics and evolution. A…

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Jamaican school use farming technology to excite students

The Buff Bay Primary School in Portland, Jamaica is using farming technologies to generate the interest of students in agriculture and to boost food…

Fruit and Veg Growers of Canada announce new Executive Director

Marcus Janzen, President of the Board of Directors of the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) today announced the appointment of Massimo…

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Nottingham plant scientist selected for European Research Council funding

A plant scientist from the University of Nottingham has been awarded €2M for research to unlock the mysteries of how plant roots sense and respond to…

Machine learning helps researchers to improve strawberry cultivation

A Western study could help farmers get out of a potential jam by using artificial intelligence (AI) and passive camera monitoring to enhance strawberry…

Ukraine simplifies import laws for seed samples

Dutch seed companies can now expect faster approvals and reduced bureaucracy when importing to Ukraine seed samples for research and breeding purposes.…

3rd annual Fish Rodeo for students with disabilities

Students at Silver Sands School harvested tilapia from their aquaponic greenhouse, preparing for a fundraising fish fry. The event showcases community…

Florida International University professor named USDA fellow

FIU horticulturist Amir A. Khoddamzadeh was selected as one of nine science fellows for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's E. Kika De La Garza…

Dutch pepper growers focuses on clustering acreage

To take sustainability steps, Dutch pepper nursery Kwekerij Moors decided to sell the greenhouse in Someren and expand the acreage in Asten. In Asten,…

Growing on human dung, what do people think?

What do people think about growing food on human manure? That is what undergraduate students from Computational Social Science at the University of Amsterdam…

New housing facility for 300 seasonal workers at Dutch propagator

On August 30, Mayor Kees Van Rooij of Meierijstad municipality officially opened the new location for approximately 300 seasonal workers at Van den…

Employment agency caught: False papers and shuffling of migrant workers

Despite all good intentions, negative news about abuses involving temporary work agencies and migrant workers comes up regularly in the horticultural industry.…

As California strawberries transition to Santa Maria, US blueberries shift to imports

Santa Maria's fall strawberry season has kicked off. "A couple of warm days last week gave growers in the region a jump start," says Ira Greenstein…

"Our single-use USB temperature data logger attracted significant interest"

At the Asia Fruit Logistica 2024, Tzone Digital Technology Co., Ltd. (Tzone) showcased its USB and wireless temperature and humidity data loggers,…

Spanish growing group targets 15 percent growth for 24/25 season

Grupo Agroponiente, which collaborates with 3,800 farmers, has 25 collection centers, seven packaging warehouses, five daily auctions, and more than…

Increase in the number of greenhouses with new plantations

Status of Andalusian greenhouse crops in the first week of September

The Agricultural and Fisheries Information Service of the Regional Government of Andalucia published a report on the phenological status of greenhouse crops in…

US: Hospital grows fresh food in rooftop gardens to better serve its patients

At Boston Medical Center, patient care includes programs that you probably don't think of as traditional medicine. And yet, they have a huge impact on…

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ALDI’s Sandyford “Project Fresh” store has reopened its doors

Costco has surpassed €500mln in sales in Spain for the first time

Amazon is in South Africa for the long run, says marketplace headU.S. e-commerce giant Amazon.com is in South Africa for the long run, its regional…