HortiDaily Newsletter | Monday, September 23, 2024

Agtira: giving a new meaning to “locally produced”

To grow “närodlat” produce in Sweden is to grow on the doorstep of the retailer

For Swedish greenhouse company Agtira, "local produce", or growing "närodlat" in their terms, is much closer to the customer than one would imagine.…

Catchmaster Gro expands portfolio

"Monitoring tools allow growers to determine if their crop protection is effective"

Catchmaster Gro, the horticultural division of Catchmaster, has launched new monitoring products aimed at improving pest management for indoor growers.…

Kris van der Velden offers critical external view on labour, the biggest cost in greenhouse horticulture

"Learn to use labour forecasting in the workplace"

Nowadays, Kris van der Velden doesn't only focus on tomato greenhouses anymore. Kris has now turned his expertise into his own business: Veldvision.…

Stimulating soil life ensures increased resistance in sweet pepper plants

Coco substrate is ideally suited to the development of active soil life. This has been proven by the results of several recent trials performed in…

Skytree opens Nashville office

"Skytree can now officially call Nashville its US home! To mark the occasion, we hosted a dinner with our team and some friends of Skytree to celebrate this new chapter and toast to future success. With our dedicated…

Nova Siri Genetics will produce 150 million strawberry plants, 15% more than last season

Nova Siri Genetics (NSG), an Italian company that researches and experiments with new strawberry and berry varieties, will consolidate its…

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UK: Kent student forms greenhouse society to combat cost of living crisis

A university student in Kent has begun harvesting his vegetables in response to the cost of living crisis. Archie Molt, a third-year student at…

Speed breeding and climate chambers

Speed breeding is a breeding technique that utilizes controlled environments, optimal lighting conditions, and other advanced methods to significantly…

Morocco influences cherry tomato trends in Poland

In recent times, Morocco has seen a notable increase in its footprint within the Polish greenhouse tomato sector, as highlighted by EastFruit. The direct…

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Postponement of fresh produce border checks welcomed by Logistics UK

The UK government has delayed the introduction of border checks on produce brought into the country from the European Union (EU) for a third time. The…

Year-round strawberry farming in Turkmenistan

In Turkmenistan, strawberries are a year-round treat thanks to the country's warm climate. Farmers in this Central Asian nation harvest strawberries multiple…

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Study explores defense systems in tomatoes

Synaptotagmin A (SYTA), renowned for its indispensable role in mammalian vesicle trafficking, has recently captured attention in plant biology owing to…

Over 60 tons of contaminated tomatoes and peppers prevented to enter Russia from China

In Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia, the regional office of Rosselkhoznadzor conducted quarantine and phytosanitary inspections from January 1 to September 16, 2023.…

Strong European fresh produce promotion policy and budget called for

As the European Parliament's different Committees review the European 2025 budget under the Multiannual financial framework, Freshfel Europe and its Fruit and…

Scientists discover how to stop plants from passing viruses to their offspring

Scientists have learned how plants keep viruses from being passed to their offspring, a finding that could ensure healthier crops. The discovery could…

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Mycelium innovator bags funding to boost bacon alternative and eco-leather

To advance its food and fashion innovations, US mycelium startup Ecovative has closed a $28M financing round featuring strategic investors and existing…

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US: Texas A&M to host field day in October

The Texas A&M Department of Horticultural Sciences has announced that it will be hosting a field day on Friday, October 4th, the day after Spirited…

The Netherlands: RHP certification for Naujasis Kalcitas

Naujasis Kalcitas in Lithuania has recently become RHP Horticulture certified with its raw material lime for the production of growing media. The…

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The importance of CO2 levels in plant growth

Effective environmental control in plant growth chambers is essential for scientists to mimic a wide range of climatic conditions and advance research…

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UK: HTA calls on government to help horticultural industry grow

The HTA, representing the entire supply chain for the UK's environmental horticulture and gardening industry, is calling on the government to make use…

Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough tours NIAB

Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Dr Nik Johnson visited NIAB's state-of-the-art crop research facilities at Park Farm, Histon, to see how…

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Ukranian growers receive grants for horticulture, greenhouse production

In the Kirovohrad region, business entities have obtained six grants worth UAH 10.348 million as part of the grant support programs, 'Own Orchard' and…

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US (MI): Accidental grower sows seeds for sustainability

When Alison Sklarczyk earned her animal sciences degree from Michigan State University, she didn't intend to go into potato farming. "I thought I would…

CAN: DelFrescoPure offers vegetable snacks for those on the go

The growing interest in fresh produce within the snacking category presents a noteworthy opportunity. DelFrescoPure is well-positioned in this area,…

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US (CA): Central Valley aims to train farmworkers in technology replacing fieldwork

Angel Cortez was ready for a change. Cortez, 43, is a Mexican immigrant who has worked in agriculture, landscaping, and restaurants since he arrived in…

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Bhutan: Young growers find horticultural success

At a time when young Bhutanese are either exploring opportunities to travel overseas or more secure civil service jobs, 28-year-old Kelzang Wangchuk…

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US: Pesticide Continuing Instruction Courses coming to Iowa

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Washington County office will host the following Continuing Instruction Courses this fall: Forest,…

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Seed-soaking and successful germination in hydroponics

Soaking seeds is a crucial step in gardening and hydroponics that can significantly improve germination rates and promote healthy plant growth,…

VBT figures week 37

Belgian cucumber price back up, conventional more expensive than organic

In week 37, cucumber prices at Belgium auction VBT were again high. The drop in price the week before proved short-lived. An average price of almost 87 euro…

Third runway at Melbourne airport to enhance Victorian agricultural exports

The Victorian Farmers Federation has acknowledged the approval of Melbourne Airport's third runway as a development that will bolster the agricultural sector…

The European Parliament rejects allowing imports with banned pesticide residues into the EU

The European Parliament has taken a firm stance against the European Commission's proposal to allow imported foods to have residues of certain pesticides…

Status of Andalusia's greenhouse crops in mid-September

The Agricultural and Fisheries Information Service of the Junta de Andalucía published a report on the region's greenhouse crops' phenological status between…

Exploring drone technology for strawberry pollination in the UK

A new project, "Precision Pollination for Higher Strawberry Productivity and Quality," is underway in the UK, focusing on the application of drone technology…

Tesco is apple retailer of the year 2024, Lidl achieves best year-on-year performance

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL), the UK top fruit grower association, is delighted to announce Tesco is the 2024 apple retailer of the year. The award is…