HortiDaily Newsletter | Monday, December 2, 2024

"Our mission is to have a Bold solution in every greenhouse in North America"

Founded in 2017 by Willem Bijlsma and Bill VandenOever, BOLD Robotics emerged from the heavy industrial sectors of steel and lumber, channeling this…

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“Our new fan follows the highest energy efficient standard on the market”

Termotecnica Pericoli has recently launched their new EOD fan in Hannover. According to the company's Mauro Pericoli, they wanted a product…

Philippines president inaugurates new greenhouse facility

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. led the inauguration of a South Korea-backed greenhouse and…

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The strawberry market is looking more positive

Every year, it is increasingly easy to find Italian strawberries on the counters of greengrocers and supermarkets in the autumn period. Many consider…

"We deliberately looked outside our own sector"

Thermal heat storage and maximum dehumidification in soft fruit propagation

Van der Avoird Trayplant has won several awards in recent years. This year, the winner of the Tuinbouw Ondernemersprijs 2023 won the WKO (Thermal heat…

Looking at the role of hydrogen in horticultural energy supplies

Hydrogen is expected to play an important role in the defossilization of the economy. Greenhouse growers and energy grid authorities want to explore…

WUR research aims to develop AI solution for greenhouse climate control

The results of a study conducted at WUR are set to be announced soon. The thesis aimed to develop an AI solution for autonomous greenhouse climate…

Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge

A focus on biological crop protection

This year, crop protection was part of the recently completed Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge for the first time. By recommending the correct type and…

Preventing fusarium in pepper crops

Fusarium has re-emerged as a problem in pepper cultivation in recent years. This soil-borne fungus can infect the roots of pepper plants. Several…

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US: New additions to fungicide, pesticide products

Envu U.S. Turf & Ornamentals has announced an exclusive portfolio expansion of its product lineup to include five new solutions specifically designed…

Webinar to shine light on Quebec horticulture

The Netherlands Agricultural Network in the USA and Canada, together with Zone Agtech, have announced a webinar on opportunities for Dutch businesses…

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China: New era of electricity ushered in for Turpan Flame Mountain greenhouse

On November 20, in the 10,000-mu vegetable greenhouse base in Sanbao Township, under Huoshan Mountain, Turpan City, Xinjiang, there was a busy and warm…

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US (CT): Legal battle looms over greenhouse

The quiet rural charm of Kent seems an unlikely backdrop for a legal battle that could reshape how towns across the state handle nonconforming land…

Rent in produce requires written agreement, court rules

The Court of Appeal ruled that agricultural leases paid via fruit or vegetables must be explicitly documented in writing. The case involved Nicholas…

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Study reviews solar energy applications in agriculture

This study addresses solar energy applications in protected agriculture, focusing on greenhouses and related technologies. A bibliometric and technical…

Using a reinforcement ring to aid water tank stability

When installing a tank outside, a reinforcement ring might be the item that could save your tank (and surroundings) during unforeseen heavy weather…

US: másLabor announces new CEO

másLabor announced the appointment of Chris Ball as CEO. Mr. Ball replaces former CEO Edward Silva, who left the organization in June. GJ King, Chairman of the Board said: "We…

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US: CDFA to hold training workshops in Deccember

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Produce Safety Program (PSP) is hosting in-person PSP Portal Training Workshops in December,…

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NL: Roundtable discussion looks at market opportunities in Egypt

Egypt is an important strategic partner of the Netherlands and continues to engage with Egypt to advance mutually shared interests, including strong…

US (NY): Indoor farm is a "success" but enough to find a buyer?

In summer 2024, the City of Glens Falls made operational a smart, indoor hydroponic farm lon the third floor of 22 Ridge Street, above the Farmacy…

China:

Launching aeroponic research to sustain potato production

China is the world's biggest producer of potatoes, because of their high yield relative to other staple crops. But they are particularly vulnerable to…

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Indian government considering reducing food weight amongst inflation concerns

The government is reportedly considering reducing the weight of food items in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) basket to address inflation concerns. The…

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Philippines: Stabilizing vegetable prices expected in December after typhoons

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said on Thursday that the prices of vegetables and basic commodities are…

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Saudi government aiming to attract investors after $9.8M funding gap discovered

The Saudi government is stepping up efforts to attract investors to its agriculture sector after identifying a funding gap of SAR37 billion ($9.8…

Examining the factors that promote cold-tolerance in woodland strawberries

Climate change is shifting the seasons, pushing crop plants to their limits. For example, sudden frost episodes in late spring can be detrimental to…

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New European Commissioners congratulated

The European seed sector has congratulated the newly elected European Commissioners following the European Parliament decision. This new team has the…

Dutch, Ukrainian government members meet for agricultural cooperation

On November 13 Ambassador of the Netherlands in Ukraine, Mr. Alle Dorhout, and Agricultural Counselor Carolien Spaans had a meeting with the Minister…

Kühling Fruchthandel KG celebrates 25th birthday, expands range of services

"We want to be ready for immediate delivery when the industry switches to sustainable packaging"

On the occasion of its 25th anniversary and the official generational change, Kühling Fruchthandel KG carried out a comprehensive brand relaunch this…

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REWE Group reports the opening of the 400th PENNY store in Romania

Lidl: 700 stores in Spain

Carrefour the strongest performer in France in October: KantarCarrefour outperformed its rivals in the French grocery market in October, according to the latest market share…