HortiDaily Newsletter | Thursday, July 11, 2024

Investors claim mismanagement as Thai greenhouse venture goes up in smoke

A group of investors says a huge investment opportunity in Thailand turned into a nightmare, as they claim their greenhouse complex went up in smoke. It all…

AI-driven greenhouse autonomous driving robot launched for pest control and transport

ioCrops has launched two new autonomous driving greenhouse robots, 'HERMAI Spray Robot' and 'HERMAI Transport Robot'. This expands their lineup to…

Tuta Absoluta wreaks havoc in Morocco

Tuta Absoluta is wreaking havoc on tomato plantations in Morocco. "No grower has been spared, and everyone struggles to contain the problem". So…

GrowDirector launches new features to conquer summer challenges

"Our hydroponic plants are growing better, healthier and faster"

For commercial hydroponic growers, summer's heat isn't just a concern – it's a battle-fought season after season. Soaring temperatures can lead to root…

Justin Graves, FogCo:

"Humidity control and cooling with integrated fan and misting solutions"

"There is growing awareness around what high-pressure mist can provide in a greenhouse operation. Many growers did not originally design high pressure…

Tomato truck incident on interstate 5 in California

A truck transporting tomatoes was involved in an accident on Interstate 5 near Patterson, leading to an overturn and spillage, as reported by the…

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Grow Rebates rebrands as BIG Incentive Group

Grow Rebates announced its rebranding to BIG Incentive Group, reflecting its expanded mission to support the horticultural industry by facilitating the…

A.M.A. Horticulture introduces custom racking solutions to keep containerized plants upright and in formation

Say goodbye to windy-day worries with new wire racking solutions

Windy days can be a nightmare for nurseries, garden centres and other growers. Pots blow over in the wind, creating a mess, causing damage to plants,…

meet the new Sales Director USA at Cultivate

Jimmy McCanlies joins Beneficial Insectary

Beneficial Insectary, which is part of the Biobest division under the BioFirst Group, is pleased to announce that Jimmy (Jim) McCanlies has joined the team as Sales Director USA. Jim has…

Jiffy announces Preforma expansion with new west coast factory

Jiffy announced the expansion of Jiffy Preforma product line with the opening of a new factory in Oregon, United States. Scheduled to open in the…

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MyLedgnd gets a makeover

MyLedgnd, the software portal of lighting consultant and data integrator Ledgnd, has undergone a makeover. Not only has a new interface been developed, but the color scheme is…

Western Growers and CPMA join forces to develop sustainable produce packaging guidelines

Western Growers (WG) and the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) have launched a working group to address the evolving landscape of packaging…

Researchers examine how early harvest, storage affect tomatoes

Growers often harvest tomatoes before they ripen in hopes of extending shelf life and avoiding crop loss. But that act of removing the fruit from the…

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AU: Propagators enjoy a breath of fresh air

For the 52nd year, propagators from Australia and overseas came together to 'Seek and Share' knowledge of propagation in all its forms. I congratulate…

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Interplay between drought and plant viruses co-infecting melon plants

Drought affects crops directly, and indirectly by affecting the activity of insect pests and the transmitted pathogens. Here, we established an…

Are bigger strawberries better?

Strawberries have an interesting lineage that many people may be unaware of. The story goes that the humble garden strawberry (fragaria x ananassa) originated from a…

NL: Plant researcher René Geurts elected EMBO member

Molecular biologist René Geurts from Wageningen University & Research has been elected a member of the European Molecular Biology Organisation (EMBO).…

Andermatt Group acquires BioTEPP

Andermatt Group AG has acquired BioTEPP. "We are excited to join forces with the Andermatt Group, a company that shares our dedication to innovation and sustainability. This partnership…

How small-scale farmers are helping Kenya’s tilapia business

Overcoming the fragmented nature of Kenyan land ownership – which is caused by the nature of the inheritance system – has traditionally been one of the…

Hungary: Domestic seed breeders: a stable position despite the challenges

The position of Hungarian seed breeders remains strong, even in the midst of climatic challenges. Domestically produced vegetable varieties have to…

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War on farmers: World Bank sowing seed colonialism in Africa

In Kenya, a law was passed in 2012 that prohibits farmers' rights to save, share, exchange or sell unregistered seeds. Farmers could face up to two…

NL: The Brightlands AgriTech Event to take place on October 8

On Tuesday, October 8, the Brightlands AgriTech Event will take place for the first time at Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo. Discover the latest…

Offsetdruckerei Schwarzach

Robert Keller from Offsetdruckerei Schwarzach:

"The question is whether the interventions by the PPWR do more harm than good to an established system"

The cardboard asparagus basket from Offsetdruckerei Schwarzach was honored with the European Carton Excellence Award last year. "The structural design…

Anthony De Ieso - Thorndon Park Produce

"We have had frost before, but last Wednesday did break a few records across Adelaide"

Last week saw temperatures in southern Australia reach record lows, -12.9 in Tasmania, South Australia and Victoria also felt the brunt of the cold…

Smurfit Kappa and WestRock merge to create Smurfit Westrock

A packaging giant born from a merger

Smurfit Westrock plc, a big player in sustainable packaging operating in 40 countries and boasting over 500 production plants and over 100,000…

Jean Philippe, Méchinaud

“More and more operators are interested in aromatic herbs”

Despite the lack of statistical and panel data for the aromatic herbs segment, Jean Philippe, sales director of Méchinaud, shares his analysis of the…

Tomato retail price expected to go down soon in the Philippines

The Department of Agriculture (DA) anticipates a decrease in the retail price of tomatoes within the next one to two weeks following a recent surge to P180 per…

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Aldi’s first ever Crisp Taster

Pepco Group reported a worse-than-expected 4.3% fall in Q3 underlying revenue

Belgium: Revamped Okay Boutersem to reopen as a sustainable local supermarket on 12 JulyOn Friday 12 July, Okay Boutersem reopens its doors after…