HortiDaily Newsletter | Thursday, July 4, 2024

Jacques Mollentze – Up To Date

Tuta absoluta changed everything since entering South Africa in 2016

The tomatoes grown around Lutzville on South Africa's Atlantic coast has traditionally been for processing, but over the past three years many growers…

"Big difference in thrips pressure compared to last year"

Based on degree days, it is possible to calculate when the first thrips pupae will hatch outside. Over the past two weeks, this has happened outside in…

"The point of screens is saving energy and optimizing climate"

Saving energy is a significant challenge in greenhouse horticulture. Jesse Verbeke, Application Manager at Phormium, understands this well. "Actually,…

Is sustainability still a choice, or is it becoming a purchasing condition?

The Netherlands' total food sales grew by 9.5% in 2023. Independent label sales, though, rose significantly more, by 22%. Those offer consumers sustainable…

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New HortiHouse and Retractable Roof Sealed Greenhouse at Foertmeyer & Sons

In 2004 Metrolina brought to North America the MX greenhouse - the first greenhouse in the industry to provide a fully open glass roof (other covering…

Turkey: Extreme temperatures in strawberry greenhouse creates challenging harvesting conditions for workers

Despite the challenging working conditions, strawberry pickers still have to make a living. Workers in Aydin, where strawberries are grown in…

Government of Canada partners with Woodstock First Nation to strengthen local food security

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, met with Woodstock First Nation Chief Tim Paul and community members, where he…

Wastewater is a viable medium for growing lettuce in hydroponic systems, study shows

Urban agriculture has the potential to improve food security through local, efficient, and sustainable food production. Examples of urban food systems…

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IFJ Junior: from polytunnel to plate

Loughmore NS has joined forces with a local café for an innovative first, writes Deirdre Verney.

Nigeria: tomato prices drop, but pests lurk around

Nigeria is experiencing one of the worst tomato and pepper shortage in history, with prices staying high for several months. With the development,…

Exploring mushrooms as an emerging sector for CEA

"We can see innovation going in the white and brown mushroom space, where standardized approaches in farming are deployed, and putting robots to work,"…

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US: USDA expanding crop insurance options for specialty and organic growers

USDA's Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced that it is expanding crop insurance options for specialty and organic growers by allowing enterprise…

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Afghanistan: Herat greenhouse farmers complain low cucumber rate

Some greenhouse owners of cucumber crop in western Herat province have complained about the low cucumber rate and said the income from the crop could…

A new race of Bremia lactucae, Bl: 41EU, identified and denominated in Europe

Bremia lactucae, the causal agent of downy mildew in lettuce, is genetically very variable. Even within one lettuce production field, several races may…

OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook: Emerging economies will continue driving agricultural markets

Emerging economies have increasingly driven global agricultural market developments over the last 20 years and are projected to continue to do so over…

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Controlling waterborne pathogens in greenhouses

HPNow, a leading provider of innovative solutions for the greenhouse industry, is pleased to announce a free webinar on effective strategies for…

Agrivoltaics startup scores funding

The start-up agRE.tech is developing advanced robotics technology and artificial intelligence for use in agriculture and climate management. This…

NL: 'Large international heat network in Netherlands step closer'

The large international heat network in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, Netherlands, seems to be another step closer. When the time comes, horticulturists will…

Little to no harvesting of deciduous fruit on farms around Israel’s Northern Border

The ongoing war in Israel is taking its toll on growers of deciduous fruit, along the Northern and Southern borders, who are unable to access large…

Post-Brexit border issues are still impacting plant imports in Britain and Europe

Nurseries and garden centres in Britain and Europe are experiencing operational challenges due to new post-Brexit border posts, leading to delays, damage, and…

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National Retail Report - Specialty Crops

With 4th of July approaching, the number of advertisements has increased this week

As the 4th of July holiday approaches, it's no surprise that the number of advertisements has increased this week compared to last week. Watermelons,…

Whole Foods isn't a 'whole paycheck' anymore, its cofounder says

Grocery chain removes 'buy more to save' deals in Ontario and beyondNo Frills announced today (July 3) that, effective immediately, offers like "buy…