HortiDaily Newsletter | Friday, September 27, 2024

Balancing Business and Environmental Sustainability

Photo report: British Tomato Conference 2024

Balancing Business and Environmental Sustainability was the central theme of the British Tomato Conference 2024, organized by the British Tomato…

Australian greenhouses quarantined

"This is not an easy decision, but we have one chance to try to contain this virus"

"This is not an easy decision, but we have one chance to try to contain this virus." With these words, Australian premier Peter Malinauskas this week announced…

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NL: New shareholder for Lumiforte to aid in expansion

Lumiforte has announced an investment from Kartesia, a European specialist in capital solutions for small and mid-sized companies. Horticoop, a…

CAN: OGVG appoints new Chair

Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) Board of Directors is pleased to announce Mr. Steve Peters as the new Chair of the OGVG. Mr. Peters replaces Mr. George Gilvesy,…

WayBeyond updates FarmRoad with Irrigation Forecast Dashboard

WayBeyond has added the new Irrigation Forecast Dashboard to its FarmRoad platform. This helps growers to accurately forecast irrigation needs and…

Cannabis, vertical farming and lettuce projects

UK: James Hutton Institute secures £2.4m in funding for research projects

Medicinal cannabis research is set to take place in Dundee after the James Hutton Institute secured £350k funding from the Biotechnology and Biological…

What’s the greenhouse industry like in Medicine Hat and Redcliff, Alberta?

The Alberta Greenhouse Growers Association (AGGA) recently celebrated 40 years of educating and representing ornamental, vegetable, tree seedling, and…

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5th Vertical Farming World Congress comes to an end

As the 5th edition of the Vertical Farming World Congress has come to an end, attendees packed their bags and went back to where they've come from.…

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but bigger than 10 years ago

Dutch greenhouse vegetable acreage continues to decline

The area used to grow the four primary greenhouse vegetables: tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and aubergines, was a total of 4.1 thousand hectares in…

Flooding in south-west Morocco: heavy toll and altered water map

Over the past few weeks, south-east Morocco has experienced a series of exceptional floods. The human and material toll has been heavy: many people…

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South Korea: indoor grower remains stable amidst heatwave

There is a farmhouse that has endured an unprecedented heat wave this summer. It is a small and medium-sized company called Farmate that grows and…

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US (NJ): Junior High School to create community garden utilizing greenhouse

Pinelands Regional Junior High School is working toward educating students on the importance of agriculture, climate change, and their local pinelands…

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US (TX): Writing the guide to Texas strawberry production

Russell Wallace, Ph.D., wrote the book on Texas strawberry production. When it comes to the newly updated 132-page guide for Texas strawberry…

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Albania announces changes to national Agriculture Scheme

The national agricultural support scheme will change in 2024. Farmers will now be supported with financing for the construction of solar greenhouses,…

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Efficacy of microbiological nematicides in tomatoes

Root-knot nematodes (RKNs) are considered a limiting factor for tomato production, causing substantial economic losses. Several control measures have…

Cucumbers in greenhouses of Ukraine to be harvested year-round

In 2024, the company LLC "SP PAEK" launched its first greenhouse vegetable production at its facility, cultivating approximately 4 million seedlings for a…

FVGC appears in front of Canadian Senate to advocate for protection of growers

The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) appeared before the Senate Standing Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy, to advocate for…

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US (MN): $300,000 greenhouse for public schools

Glencoe-Silver Lake Public Schools opened up a long-discussed new greenhouse building on the east side of their Glencoe campus. The greenhouse was…

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Jamaican government says assistance on the way for growers following Hurricane Beryl

Beginning next week, the Government is to provide greenhouse farmers with critical supplies and materials to help them rebuild following the passage of…

Berry farming in Uzbekistan: a growing opportunity for entrepreneurs

A seminar was recently held in the Kibrai district, organized by ISCAD, the Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan, and JICA, with support from Japan's…

Switzerland: FiBL announces new board members

The Foundation Council members of FiBL Switzerland perform valuable voluntary work, often serving long tenures. This is true for Ralf Bucher and Roland…

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US: University of Arkansas to hold tunnel workshop

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service is hosting a workshop to teach growers and gardeners how to use…

Harvista Mix launches in US

AgroFresh Solutions recently launched Harvista Mix for U.S. growers of apples, blueberries, cherries, and pears. By offering the convenience of applying without the use of…

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Philippines farmers face fresh challenges because of El Niño

The Philippines has sustained at least P9 billion worth of agricultural damage due to El Niño and with La Niña expected to begin between September and…

NL: Research on interactions between seeds and microbes receives funding

Microbes, such as bacteria and fungi, play an important role in nature. They help plants absorb nutrients and protect against diseases, for example.…

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The future of space farming

Picture a future where astronauts harvest fresh lettuce on the Moon and bake bread on Mars. It might sound like sci-fi, but space farming is quickly becoming a reality. This…

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US (MI): Breathing life into depleted soil

On harvest days at Three Creeks Farm and Forest in the Missouri River valley, farm owner Emily Wright and her staff collect three varieties of leafy…

Greece is preparing for a big crop in the second half of the strawberry season

The Greek strawberry is one of the earliest harvested in Europe, beginning in November. However, the most important part of the Greek season is the…

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Iceland partners with Deliveroo

Morrisons has updated investors on its Q3 performance

South Africa: SPAR rural hub initiative in the spotlightSPAR South Africa began the SPAR Rural Hub in the Mopani District of Limpopo in 2017 to assist…

How dipping fruit in chocolate improves focus and reduces stress

Rituals, such as dipping fruit in chocolate or singing karaoke, help people manage stress, boost focus, and improve performance. These intentional…