HortiDaily Newsletter | Thursday, June 5, 2025

perfect timing for British Tomato Fortnight

“Everything exploded in April”

Post-Brexit border checks on fresh produce have been scrapped, and with new SPS agreements, it seems importing tomato plants may become easier. If you wanted to, over the last…

Expanding choices in stone wool substrates with no more dry tops

"Growers need to know that there is a third international player in the market. We've got great quality, international experience, and one of the most…

The grower’s love triangle: data, the inside (wo)man, and a fresh set of eyes

Greenhouses are data-generating machines, wouldn't you agree? From 5-minute readings to annual reports, growers constantly engage in analysing and…

Introducing Robcam: A new smart pest detector

Royal Brinkman and Robtelli are introducing Robcam: an automatic detector that uses AI technology to detect pests and beneficial insects. While manual…

"We do everything to make the Growcoon a big success"

In the northeast of the Netherlands, machines are produced to create innovative plugs like Growcoon and Nygaia. This expertise is valuable as Maan…

The role of VPD in plant health

Nowadays, it is relatively common to hear the term VPD, especially among newer growers. But what is VPD after all? What does it measure? First, let's clarify the terminology.…

NL: New partnership aims to set the standard for supply chain precision

Harvest House is expanding its partnership with Source.ag by rolling out Source's advanced Harvest Forecast AI across its entire 600+ hectare tomato…

Fully adjustable, multi-channel LED platform for high-wire crop cultivation

Bloemteknik has launched Top Crop, the latest generation of its advanced LED platform. Purpose-built for high-wire crop cultivation, Top Crop features…

“The Aeroframe will allow us to save approximately 30% on upfront CAPEX”

Freya Cultivation Systems is launching new greenhouse projects in East Africa in partnership with a Canadian company. Freya also unveils a new…

"Moroccan growers are now ready to transition to upgraded greenhouses"

Moroccan horticulture has long relied on Canarian greenhouses or sheds, in their most basic form, thanks to a desirable climate that has made these…

A fungus to help plants absorb nutrients

For something that's been around longer than dinosaurs, mycorrhizae don't get a lot of screen time. These fungi have been helping plants survive since…

YMCA and Fork Farms use hydroponics to cultivate community health

“Kids and families learn a lot about empathy when they grow fresh food”

In Waukesha, Wisconsin, the West Suburban YMCA is addressing climate and access barriers with a new indoor hydroponic garden powered by Fork Farms'…

Japan: Increasing the potential of everbearing strawberries in a subtropical climate

The rising demand for strawberries in tropical and subtropical regions underscores the need for effective cultivation techniques. However, the…

EHPEA:

Ethiopia: New E-learning platform Horti-Campus launched

The Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association (EHPEA), in partnership with TradeMark Africa (TMA), has officially launched a new E-learning…

Space-inspired farming innovation wins the ReThink food challenge

After six months of ideation, pivots, and pitching, the ReThink Food Challenge wrapped up with a Grand Finale at Omnia, Wageningen University &…

Celebrating finalist nomination for the 2025 Farmworker of the Year Award

Windset Farms® is celebrating the nomination of Franklin "Frankie" Rolando Carrillo Rodas as a finalist for the 2025 Farmworker of the Year Award,…

Hailstorm hits Shopian orchards hard

In Shopian, India, a recent hailstorm left a mark on the region's apple and cherry orchards. Abdul Hammed reflected on the damage, observing bruised cherries…

Uganda expands cold chain infrastructure to aid fruit and vegetable sector

Uganda's fresh fruits and vegetables (FFV) sector is poised for significant growth with new investments in cold chain infrastructure, addressing…

Warwick University deposits seeds into Arctic "Doomsday Vault"

286 samples of staple British crops from The University of Warwick's UK Vegetable Genebank have been deposited into the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. The…

Australia: The benefits of capturing and reusing greenhouse drain water

Karmajeet Singh and Vikramjit Momi are landholders who produce blueberries, rubus, and greenhouse cucumbers on their property near Glenreagh, NSW, but…

Iran: Islamic Azad University scientists help food security by producing hybrid seeds

The Islamic Azad University's Alborz branch near Tehran has made hybrid seed production one of its main missions and has created a 10-hectare…

New Knowledge Hub launched to aid autonomous growing

Blue Radix has launched the Knowledge Hub, a new in-product learning environment within its AI-driven solution, Crop Controller. This powerful resource…

Agreste

2025 French strawberry production similar to previous season

"According to forecasts drawn up on May 1st, 2025, French strawberry production is estimated at 76,000 tons for the 2025 campaign, which is close to…

No subsidy despite labor saving in strawberry cultivation

The Dutch Minister of Agriculture views a high/low system for strawberry cultivation as not being an innovative labor replacement technique, referencing…

Dutch visionairs push new narrative about sustainable horticulture at GreenTech

During GreenTech in Amsterdam, a group of prominent figures in the horticulture industry will introduce the manifesto titled "The First Sustainable…

Tesco add ‘ripen at home’ bananas to their range

Morrisons: Official fresh vegetable provider to London Vegetable Orchestra

Belgium: Blockades at Lidl due to "unbearable" workloadLidl employees are blocking the discounter's five Belgian depots due to the workload, which they…