HortiDaily Newsletter | Monday, August 12, 2024

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Nature Fresh Farms to start AI-powered greenhouse automation trial

Nature Fresh Farms, one of the largest greenhouse growers in North America, has launched a new trial partnership with Koidra, active in AI-based…

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New North American HQ and new director of business development for Certhon

Certhon, active in horticultural engineering and technology, announces its expansion into North America (NA) in partnership with DENSO, a mobility…

Modular adjustable LED fixtures designed specifically for high-wire and leafy green growers

Helle-Tech Oy and Bloemteknik™ collaborated to now introduce modular adjustable LED fixtures designed specifically for high-wire and leafy green…

Plant-oriented cultivation with electrophysiological sensors

Wageningen University & Research (WUR) has investigated early detection of diseases and pests through electrical biosignals. Vivent's biosensors were…

Carreras F1: Harmoniz brings the testimony of producer Virgilio Capuano

How to successfully grow a smooth round tomato in the Fondi area

"The smooth round tomato is less cultivated here in the Fondi, Sperlonga, Monte San Biagio area than in other areas," says Virgilio Capuano,…

AU: Carl van Loon gets accolade for 30-year contribution to horticulture

At the Hydroponic Farmers Federation conference in Melbourne, Powerplants Australia P/L founder, Carl van Loon was presented with an award recognizing…

Japan: Collaborative network allows for more sales opportunities and less risks

"Our network enables us to sell more lettuce than we could handle on our own. As part of a connected network of vertical farms, we supply a variety of…

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Iran: Hydroponic greenhouse gets equipped with nanobubble system

"This greenhouse with an area of ​​25 hectares, the second largest hydroponic greenhouse in Lorestan, Iran, is dedicated to tomato cultivation, and…

"It’s an excellent variety for us with its flexibility to be packed in boxes and bags"

Five years ago, Hazera introduced Fenix pepper, a blocky yellow variety, to greenhouse cultivation across Mexico. Mexican growers historically faced a…

"Every technological innovation has consequences for the crop"

Anja is a senior researcher in plant physiology at the Greenhouse Horticulture business unit of Wageningen University & Research. She has many years of…

A tour of Niab's R&D facility

NIAB has been supporting the agricultural industry for over 100 years. Today, we are putting plant science into practice through agronomy membership, our extensive range of…

ReGrow Israel

Model for restoring Israeli farms key to help growers around the world

The restoring and rebuilding of Israel's farms, following the events of October 7, 2023, will not only benefit local growers. They will also have a…

Detect viruses at lightning speed with raman spectroscopy

A plant virus consists of proteins and a piece of genetic material (DNA or RNA molecule) and is very small. A virus cannot be seen with the naked eye.…

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Innovating crops for the future

It's become clear to farmers and home gardeners alike that climate change is affecting the gardening landscape, literally. The climate is warming, pests are moving into…

US (OH): Student Farm educates on agriculture while providing local, sustainable produce to dining halls, Athens community

Do you know where your food comes from? Have you considered the work it took to grow and how it arrived on your favorite store's shelf? Modern grocery…

Richard McGonnel, Naivasha Horticultural Fair

“There are probably 4-5 million small scale farms that can develop a lot”

"There's always new things and new plans as the farming world is changing rapidly." says Richard McGonnell, chairman of the Naivasha Horticultural Fair…

AU: A 'Stella' day for strawberry growers and lovers

A new high-yielding, disease-resistant and sweet-flavoured strawberry has hit the nation's retail shelves after more than five years of development by…

Schedule for 2024 Aquaponics Conference released

The first official version of the 2024 Aquaponics Conference and Pre-Conference Workshop schedule has been released. Click here to view it.This year's conference…

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India moves to advance horti sector with Clean Plant Programme

The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the Clean Plant Programme (CPP). Supported by a substantial investment of Rs.…

Alexandra Farms wins seven awards at SAF’s Outstanding Varieties Competition

Alexandra Farms won seven awards at this year's Society of American Florists' Outstanding Varieties Competition, including one of the top honors: Best…

Information card shows how to work safely and healthily with the tube-rail trolley

Dutch organization Stigas has created an information card with the most important tips for working safely and healthily with tube rail cars. The card is…

'Know what you're growing'

Automatic image recognition developed further

The 'Know what you're growing' (Weet wat er leeft) project aims to combine different monitoring data into one overview of species present in greenhouses. One…

Pietro Paolo Ciardiello of Coop Sole sees the potential for growth in the organic blueberry sector

Strawberry campaign in southern Italy delivers excellent results

"If I had to give a verdict on this year's strawberry campaign, which ended in mid-June, I would say it was extremely positive. Compared to a campaign…

As of September, Agrieuropa will also be offering white courgettes with flowers

Pepper confirms positive outlook for expansion of the crop

In view of this year's positive results, Italian pepper production will be increased next year. Overall, Agrieuropa's summer vegetable campaign is…

China: A strawberry vertical farm in Ulanqab celebrates the harvest

Recently, a strawberry vertical farm in Ulanqab had a fruitful harvest. The farm is located at the picturesque heart of the Inner Mongolia grasslands…

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Wincanton has been awarded a five-year contract extension by Co-op

Tesco: Demand for blueberries has soared by 27% this year

Italy: Giovanni Mastrantoni appointed president of PAC 2000AConad's largest cooperative, PAC 2000A, has appointed Giovanni Mastrantoni as its new…