HortiDaily Newsletter | Monday, April 28, 2025

Albania:

Growers abandon strawberries due to falling prices and weak sales

Albanian strawberry growers, particularly in the Fier region, are dumping large quantities of strawberries onto the streets, unable to sell them due to…

Looking forward to the Morocco Tomato Conference 2025

Morocco’s tomato industry at a crossroads

Morocco's tomato industry finds itself at a decisive moment. "The tomato industry in Morocco is at a turning point," says Siham Zahidi, Head of…

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…

"Growing interest from France and Germany"

Growers expand production of Red Egg mini tomatoes

Bright red, bold, and pure in flavour: The Red Egg Mini season has officially begun. Available from week 16 to 46, this striking mini plum tomato is…

NL: Sercom now part of SKOV group

Sercom Regeltechniek B.V. says that it is entering a new phase of strategic growth. The company's shareholders have agreed to transfer their shares to…

Uganda: Selecta One acquires Wagagai Ltd.

Selecta One has acquired Wagagai Ltd., one of the world's largest cutting farms, located on the shores of Lake Victoria in Uganda. Wagagai Ltd. employs…

Geofin: "Effective alternative to improve fruit setting and quality"

Excellent performance by pollinating kiwi plants with bumblebees

To obtain high-quality kiwi fruit, everything starts with good pollination. "Efficient cross-pollination is necessary to ensure a good setting. We used…

Texas leaders push to preserve tomato trade deal with Mexico

The U.S. Department of Commerce's plan to terminate the Tomato Suspension Agreement (TSA) with Mexico has sparked urgent concern among South Texas officials,…

"Successful combination of horizontal screens with intermediate walls achieved"

In Australia, Rijk Zwaan is getting a new seed production facility. Van der Hoeven Horticultural Projects is constructing the facility, with SchermNed…

Points of attention when growing on new substrates

Whoever enters a greenhouse and looks at the substrate in the gutters will increasingly see alternatives to rock wool, often still combined with a rock…

Geothermal activities Polanen in full swing

At the Aardwarmte Polanen site in Monster, construction is in full swing these weeks for the future. Anyone who takes a look at the site on the Madeweg…

North Carolina strawberry yields strong despite disease concerns

In North Carolina, strawberry growers reported yields exceeding initial forecasts despite concerns over Neo-P, a fungal disease identified by the North…

Nigeria: NIHORT unveils new tomato, pepper varieties

The National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT) has released four new, high-performing varieties of tomato and pepper. The announcement, made by…

Jeroen Buyck, Calsa:

"Leek market in transition, peppers off to an uneven start"

There is currently a transition period in the leek market. Peppers, meanwhile, are "spot on," shares Jeroen Buyck of Calsa. "It has been hot the last…

Using deep learning models to classify tomato leaf diseases

Global food security depends on tomato growing, but several fungal, bacterial, and viral illnesses seriously reduce productivity and quality, therefore…

Colorado State Ph.D. student project

US: Survey of producers opinions on intercropping and edible flowers in the Western region

Are you a U.S. grower and eager to participate in a short survey on intercropping and edible flowers? Makenzie Lee is I am a Ph.D. Candidate in…

Why greenhouse tomato prices are rising in Tajikistan

Greenhouse tomato prices have surged in Tajikistan over the past week. On major wholesale markets, the price of tomatoes has risen from 16 to 20 somoni per…

Looking at how lettuce grows in aquaponic systems

The aim of the present study on the performance of aquaponics systems is to provide a solution to several sustainability issues and obtain organic food…

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW ASPARAGUS

Asparagus markets across the globe are navigating varying weather conditions, supply fluctuations, and shifting consumer preferences. This overview captures the key…

NatureSweet strengthens leadership team

NatureSweet® announced two strategic leadership appointments. As the company experiences significant expansion, it recognizes the need to enhance its…

Vietnam advances its agricultural sector

From 2017 to 2020, Binh Duong restructured its cultivation sector by developing urban agriculture and high-tech agricultural models. The province…

A multiscale focused diffusion-based model for tomato disease detection

Tomatoes are one of the most economically significant crops worldwide, with their yield and quality heavily impacted by foliar diseases. Effective…

US: Webinar on post-harvest lettuce treatment announced

The American Society for Horticultural Science is hosting a webinar on post-harvest lettuce research. Lettuce is a popular leafy vegetable that can…

China: Shanghai’s vision for the future of horticulture and the greenhouse sector

In the face of accelerating urbanization, climate challenges, and increasing demand for sustainable food systems, Shanghai has laid out a bold and…

Greenhouse Impact Cluster Project officially launches in Bangladesh

The official launch of the Greenhouse Impact Cluster project, a pioneering public-private initiative between Dutch and Bangladeshi partners, took place…

Slovenia plans its "most advanced" greenhouse

On Earth Day, Panvita Group began production at a newly built greenhouse in Nemščak, Prekmurje. Designed to support the year-round cultivation of leafy…

Entering the European market with fresh chilli peppers

The European market for fresh chilli peppers is a specialised yet competitive space, predominantly supplied by Morocco and Türkiye. Successful entry…

Robert van Ooijen, Van Ooijen Groenten en Fruit:

"Early season sees abundant supply at low prices"

"It's often been said in recent years that Easter is better for fresh produce sales than Christmas, but last Easter week wasn't particularly strong…

Higher prices for Spanish cluster tomatoes in March

Lower volumes from Spain and favorable weather in Northwest Europe led to higher tomato prices in Europe in March. Especially compared to March last year, the…

Late April produce update: Steady asparagus, rising avocado demand

Produce movement across the U.S. is experiencing seasonal shifts, with varying trends in supply, pricing, and trade activity depending on origin and commodity.…

Twelve states sue Trump over tariff policy

Twelve states have initiated legal proceedings against the administration of US President Donald Trump at the US Court of International Trade in New York. The…

Call for horticulture seed center in Papua New Guinea

Alex Agiwa, the national seed and planting material (SPM) program manager at the Fresh Produce Development Agency (FPDA), has highlighted the necessity for a…

Anna Ramioti & Vasilis Athanasopoulos, Greek team of El Pinar:

“Greek Victory crops are currently yielding 25–30 tons of strawberries per hectare”

During the first week of April, temperatures in the main Greek strawberry regions were slightly below average. However, the abundant sunshine and the…

Ocado: British rhubarb sales up +88% year on year and sales of asparagus up +12% month on month

Colruyt barbecue: 1,500 tonnes of courgettes; 1.5mln iceberg lettuce

Italy's EcorNaturaSì secures €45mln for growth strategyItalian organic food company EcorNaturaSì has secured €45mln in financing to support its growth…