HortiDaily Newsletter | Monday, February 26, 2024

How Saudi Arabia exported tomatoes to Europe for the first time

In February 2024, fresh produce from Saudi Arabia was exported to Europe for the first time. The event was so unique that it was featured on television…

Canadian breakthrough

Fighting the pepper weevil with sterile insect techniques

For the first time, researchers in Canada have investigated the use of the sterile insect technique for controlling populations of the pepper weevil,…

Van der Ende Group expands product range:

"Growing demand for a brand for irrigation and heating pumps"

Van der Ende Group is expanding its product range. In addition to its range of irrigation pumps and water technology solutions, the company now…

funds funneled into unfinished projects

Greenhouse scandal rocks Tirana incinerator

An Albanian news website publishes about a scam in the Albanian industry, involving a large greenhouse. According to cna.al, funds of a Tirana…

Driscoll’s take significant stake in Costa Group

Driscoll's, alongside a consortium led by Paine Schwartz Partners and including British Columbia Investment Management Corporation, has finalized the…

Syngenta:

"Even more ToBRFV-resistant tomato varieties in 2024"

"The ToBRFV virus is already widespread in several countries bordering France," explains Céline Labourey, project manager for solanaceous disease…

"We continue to innovate and develop"

For the past year and a half, Leo de Rijke has been independently working as a consultant for climate and energy matters in the horticulture sector.…

Ellen van Kester, Horticola Guadalfeo:

"Supply of tomato specialties gradually getting under control, market for (cherry) plum tomatoes remains a complicated one"

"We've just come through a period of high tomato volumes across all varieties," shares Ellen van Kester of Horticola Guadalfeo, based in Motril, Spain.…

Australia: Powerplants expands regional support in NSW and QLD

Powerplants has expanded in the northern region of Australia with 5 staff providing regional support for growers in New South Wales (NSW) and…

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Pakistan: Sindh Agriculture University and Turkish Cooperation and Coordination agency agreed to establish modern greenhouse facility

The Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) and the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TÄ°KA) have signed a significant Memorandum of…

US: Biden-Harris administration prioritizes agricultural trade

Under the Biden-Harris administration, U.S. agricultural exports have reached new heights, setting a record of nearly $196 billion in 2022.…

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AU: AUSVEG submission proposes solutions to grower-retailer power imbalance

AUSVEG is calling for necessary reforms to address supply chain power imbalances that are threatening the viability of Australian vegetable-growing…

AI-enhanced indoor farming takes root at the University at Buffalo

Inside a nondescript computer lab at the University at Buffalo, a new tech-savvy style of indoor farming is blossoming. Lettuce and basil are growing…

Diving into the art of aquaponics

Meet Rob Torcellini of Bigelow Brook Farms, who grows a variety of greens, herbs, and other vegetables and ornamental carp. Enjoy learning how these…

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Ukraine: Greenhouse built for residents in the Khmelnytskyi region

Thanks to the support of the charity fund in the Dunayevets community of the Khmelnytsky region, the settlers will be able to grow vegetables in a…

US (RI): College of Pharmacy, Counseling Center host horticulture therapy

University of Rhode Island students have the opportunity to join a healing, safe space on campus while experiencing the therapeutic benefits of growing…

Lipman Family Farms appoints four new board members

Lipman Family Farms announces the addition of four new board members, bringing diverse expertise and perspectives to guide the company through its next…

A fresh look at earth-to-air heat transfer

Half an hour west from Parliament Hill, Ottawa, behind a private driveway and out of sight along a pleasant, forested side road at Almonte, Ontario,…

Asta leads trip for seed industry executives in Japan

The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) convened member company executives from leading seed companies for a weeklong trip to Japan. The group, led…

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Ethel Phiri combines scientific expertise with traditional knowledge to grow climate-smart indigenous crops

My mornings typically start with a walk through a greenhouse at Stellenbosch University, South Africa. My students and I check the sprinkler system…

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China's 'vegetable capital' Shouguang develops, promotes domestic seeds

The seed industry is one of China's most strategic projects in its plans to achieve food security. The country leads the globe in rice breeding…

An approach to a fully autonomous greenhouse mobility platform

Ecoation co-founder and CEO Dr. Saber Miresmailli is nothing if not interesting and eclectic. There, we said it! He's also the brilliant, passionate…

Soli Organic CEO joins board food and beverage company

Matt Ryan is joining as a new independent member of Dine Brands Global's Board of Directors. Matt currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Soli…

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Jamaica: Greenhouse training program breaks new ground for the deaf

Empowering the deaf community through training in agriculture is in keeping with the long-term plan of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and…

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Iran exports over 25,000 tons of greenhouse products in 11 months

An official at the Agricultural Jihad Organization of Iran's western province of Hamedan said 29,000 tons of greenhouse products were exported from the…

Vietnamese fruit exports surged in January

Vietnam's fruit exports soared to US$510 million in January, marking a 24.9% increase from December 2023 and a staggering 112.1% rise from January of the…

Commercial value of reefer exports through Oakland topped $7 billion:

Port of Oakland remains preferred gateway for refrigerated export cargo in 2023

The Port of Oakland is a refrigerated cargo powerhouse. It ranks number one by TEU (twenty-foot container) volume in refrigerated (reefer) export trade…

Murcia farmers stage protests against EU trade practices

In Murcia, Spain, farmers escalated their protests against what they perceived as unfair EU trade and agricultural policies. Utilizing go-slow tractor marches,…

India adjusts import duties on blueberries, following US agreement

In a strategic move to align with an agreement with the United States, India's Central government has amended customs duties on several imports, including…

ASV Packaging and Hinojosa:

“New sustainable packaging for the food sector”

The subject of packaging has been stirring the food sector for some time, and companies continue to develop more "sustainable" solutions. ASV Packaging…

Netherlands: Growers in congestion area must adhere to imposed power limits

A Dutch grower located in a congestation area must adhere to an electricity usage limit imposed by the grid operator. This was the outcome of the summary…

Greece appeals to Russia to lift fruit embargo

The Greek government has urged Russia to lift its embargo on certain agricultural products, including peaches, strawberries, and oranges, imposed in 2014 in…

USDA restricts PACA violators in California and Pennsylvania

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers…

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Lidl Denmark has opened its 150th store

Sainsbury’s has become the largest supermarket to launch a ‘Best of British’ page on its website

Finland: S Group sees growth in sales volume of vegan products in JanuaryThe sales volume of vegan products at Finland's S Group increased by an…