HortiDaily Newsletter | Monday, October 7, 2024

growing on 25m height inside the ALTMARKTgarten rooftop greenhouse

"Pigeons love the warm, protected space as much as the plants do"

The ALTMARKTgarten rooftop greenhouse, located on top of a public building, is currently under the leadership of head grower Wolfgang Grüne. This…

Enza Discovery Field Days in Twisk, Enkhuizen and Voorst

Future-proof methods for lettuce cultivation

Lettuce cultivation is constantly evolving, driven by technological advances and the growing demand for sustainable and efficient farming methods.…

ToBRFV suspect plant quickly tested with one-plant rapid test

Many growers will recognize the image: during a scouting tour of the greenhouse, they come across a suspicious plant. The plant shows virus symptoms.…

Rijk Zwaan opens new trial facility in Vietnamn

Rijk Zwaan continues to expand its presence in Vietnam, where it has been active for nearly 15 years, including with its subsidiary since 2017. The…

Blue Radix secures 5M

Blue Radix has secured another investment from Navus Ventures and Horticoop. The €5 million investment will be used to accelerate the company's commercial growth. Horticoop…

Growing opportunities in low-tech for Middle Eastern market

UAE: AgraME kicks off in Dubai

Today, the AgraME has opened its doors to hundreds of visitors from all across the globe and brings them together in Dubai. Despite its size, the show has brought numerous…

Glencoe:

Ontario Plants new facility opening this week

Ontario Plants, a producer of young plants for greenhouse growers, is set to open its new 13-acre greenhouse facility in Glencoe, to be inaugurated by…

Paul van Groningen, Hudepa:

"After the fair, I expect more customers to switch to Spanish greenhouse vegetables"

Last year, Paul van Groningen began working as an independent commercial agent in Spain alongside his wife, Maria Elena. Last week, he visited growers…

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NL: HortiScience Innovation Centre registration open

The startup exhibition at the HortiScience Innovation Centre (HIC) is an event for those involved in horticulture, whether it's through investment, or…

Oregon State University:

Mild habanero pepper varieties; flavorful without the fire being released

Two mild habanero peppers known as "Notta Hotta" and "Mild Thing" that retain the peppers' unique fruity and floral fragrances and flavors but have…

Ontario's 2024 Organic Market Report released

"Ontario's organic market continues to see robust growth"

The Organic Council of Ontario (OCO), in partnership with the Canada Organic Trade Association (COTA), has published the 2024 Ontario Organic Market…

US: Fischer Farms announce new CEO

Fischer Farms has announced the appointment of Chris Kirke as CEO. Chris, who has over 26 years of experience in the FMCG market in the US and UK,…

SPI and NNZ announce a "global" collaboration for Q-Bic tray

Smart Packaging Industries AS (SPI) has developed and patented Q-Bic, a unique packaging concept to reduce costs related to logistics, materials, and…

Ireland

IFA criticizes Budget 2025

IFA Fruit and Vegetable Chair Niall McCormack said that measures in Budget 2025 were disappointing for the Irish horticulture industry. Overall funding for the horticulture…

Plant Futures Facility at University of Queensland helps in precision plant research

A high-tech building with rooms to mimic environments from rainforests to deserts will help Australian plant scientists and industry improve crop…

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Study: Strategic adoption of genetically modified crops in Lebanon

A recent study explores the viability and advantages of introducing genetically modified (GM) crops into Lebanon's agricultural sector, focusing on…

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US (FL): UF/IFAS believes that AI may help to kill weeds, preserve plants

First, University of Florida scientists developed technology to kill weeds, instead of strawberries. Now, UF/IFAS researchers are designing a machine…

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US: Rutgers awarded hydroponics grant from USDA

Rutgers Health received a $607,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to develop "electroponics," an alternative to the hydroponics approach…

US (VA): Third Annual CEA Summit East is in the books

Building on the success of previous years, the third annual Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Summit East returned to the Institute for Advanced…

On-the-vine snacking tomatoes now offered as organic

Mastronardi Produce is ready to showcase the extension to its SUNSET® BOMBS® lineup at the 2024 Global Produce and Floral Show: Certified Organic…

ZA: University of Johannesburg addressing UN sustainabilty goals

The University of Johannesburg's Centre for Ecological Intelligence (CEI) is tackling global challenges by addressing the United Nations' Sustainable…

US: Tips to increase strawberry plant production

Strawberry plant production has been an issue in our region for many years.Tips (daughters) are produced on runners (stolons) arising from the mother…

US (GA): Mastronardi Produce set to showcase SUNSET BOMBS extension at Global Produce Show

Mastronardi Produce is ready to showcase the extension to their SUNSET BOMBS lineup at the 2024 Global Produce and Floral Show: Certified Organic…

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Philippines aims to boost production with budwood nursery and greenhouse

To strengthen the support for the production of quality planting materials among cacao farmers, state-of-the-art facilities in smart cacao budwood…

ASTA encourages EU to adopt genomic techniques to boost farmers

As the European Parliament prepares its hearings for the incoming College of Commissioners, food security remains a top priority. The American Seed…

Wageningen announces FOSTER 1 Project in collaboration with South Korea

Wageningen Plant Research has announced a collaboration with the Korean company DDS Bio to advance agricultural practices in South Korea through…

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US (CA): Schedule released for FIRA USA 2024

The third annual FIRA USA event is scheduled for Oct. 22-24, 2024, in Woodland, California. For the first time, growers will be able to attend FIRA USA…

Ferhat Akgündüz and Guyon Gelaudeman of customs broker Declarants:

"We combine the efficiency of automation with personal contact"

An innovative player with an eye for personal contact. That, according to Ferhat Akgündüz and Guyon Gelaudemans, is how Declarants, a new-generation…

review of open days De Bolster

"Lots of enthusiasm for tomato varieties with resistance to phytophthora"

Some 170 business customers came to take a look at the organic seed breeding company De Bolster in Epe from Monday 23 September to Friday 27 September.…

Higher sales of Dutch greenhouse vegetables in Q2 2024

CBS estimates the turnover of Dutch greenhouse vegetable companies in the second quarter of 2024 at 1,016.6 million euros. This is sharply higher than the…

COAG demands the immediate suspension of the EU-Morocco trade agreement

The Coordinadora de Organizaciones de Agricultores y Ganaderos (COAG) demands the immediate suspension of the agricultural trade agreement between the EU and…

A buoyant summer market for cucumbers, according to Agreste

As of 1 September 2024, French cucumber production is estimated at 175,600 tonnes for the 2024 campaign, marking a year-on-year increase of 3,800…

US (IL): Oishii introducing Koyo Berry to Chicago

Oishii started introducing its Koyo Berry to the Chicago area since October 2nd " The perfectly ripe and always-in-season berries will be available at…

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US: BrightFresh Microgreens is expanding with Walmart

BrightFresh Microgreens has announced an expansion with Walmart. Walmart has doubled the availability of BrightFresh Microgreens, increasing the store…

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More than 70 retailers, including Tesco, Marks & Spencer and Ikea, are lobbying the chancellor

Merqato has secured fresh funding to empower fruit and vegetable companies with its AI platform

Lidl Ireland named Retailer of the Year at the Irish Quality Food Awards 2024Lidl Ireland has been named Retailer of the Year for the first time at the…