HortiDaily Newsletter | Thursday, May 2, 2024

Rob Kwinten from MJ-Tech:

"Combining high-pressure fogging and insect netting provides a more stable greenhouse climate"

Fresh Valley grows cucumbers, mini-cucumbers, tomatoes, cluster cherry tomatoes, and strawberries in their greenhouses in Uden, Boekel, Sevenum,…

"It is important to continue to listen closely to our customers"

Thousands of BeNomic Star pipe rail trolleys from Berg are in operation worldwide. Their customers use these in various types of greenhouses. The…

“Denouncing massive imports of Moroccan cherry tomatoes during French production”

New operation to label Moroccan tomatoes in supermarkets

French tomato growers of Légumes de France have launched a new operation. On April 26th, a series of actions took place in several supermarkets in…

Premier of Alberta joins official opening of Calgary facility

"I had the honor to tour GoodLeaf Farms, the province's first large-scale vertical farm. We are home to plenty of opportunities, and I am proud to see…

Significant breakthrough through intercropping

Optimizing crop yields for Mars: insights from Wageningen University

At Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands, scientists have embarked on research to enhance space farming techniques, crucial for future…

What is light spectrum vs intensity and why are they important?

"Spectrum" and "intensity" are the two primary descriptors of light being applied to plants. A "spectrum" is the combination of wavelengths that make…

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Sector study on horticulture in Portugal

The increasing interest shown by Dutch companies and entrepreneurs to become acquainted and, eventually, deciding to invest in the Portuguese…

'Mexican tomato industry won’t be able to litigate its way out of dumping charges'

Last week, in response to a lawsuit by a large Mexican tomato exporter, the U.S. Court of International Trade remanded a 2019 decision to the Department of…

Ukrainian delegation visits greenhouses in the Netherlands

On April 24, the Municipality of Westland welcomed a delegation from Ukraine, comprising about 50 individuals, at Tomatoworld. The visit was part of a…

CEO of HortNZ resigns

Nadine Tunley, Chief Executive of Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) has resigned with her last day at HortNZ being Friday, 30 August. Nadine Tunley says this was not an easy…

Contraband vegetables from Europa seized at the Russian-Lithuanian border

At the Chernyshevskoye border crossing between Russia and Lithuania, authorities found contraband during a recent truck inspection. Hidden amidst its cargo…

Turkey: First tomato harvest at 5-hectare geothermal greenhouse in Konya

The first harvest was collected in the 50,000 square meter geothermal greenhouse, which is the first phase of a private company's agricultural brand in Konya…

Pilot tattoos favorite crop: courgette

Tom, a pilot grounded during the lockdown, turned to gardening at his local allotment as a therapeutic pastime. He involved his friend Lucy, who excels…

With a lack of space we grow our vegetables on the street

CPMA Convention and Trade Show event summary

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) Annual Convention and Trade Show held last week in Vancouver was a resounding success attracting over…

Kazakhstan: In the Turkestan region, the first banana harvest of the season has ripened

The Sayram district boasts a sprawling banana plantation, where the locally adapted variety "anamuz" is grown in the Kazakh climate. Spearheaded by Islam…

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Turkmenistan's takes over Uzbekistan in Tajikistan's greenhouse tomato market

Market analysts from EastFruit report a clear-cut predominance of Turkmenistan's greenhouse tomatoes within Tajikistan's wholesale venues. These…

Australia: Scientist at hydroponics farm wants students join the horti life

Little did Dr Christine Walela know that when she moved to Australia 15 years ago, in 2009 to pursue her PhD in Soil Science and agriculture, she would…

Opening ceremony at 2024 International Horticulture Goyang Korea

The Goyang International Flower Foundation (Chairman Dong Hwan Lee) held the opening ceremony of the 2024 International Horticulture Goyang Korea. This…

Can waste water help fuel an aquaponics surge in Europe?

Although combining wastewater systems and aquaponics have been talked about for some time within the industries, the AWARE project is one of the first…

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From seed to plate, AI is transforming how and what we eat

Artificial intelligence is already changing how people work, communicate online, create art and manage businesses. Now the technology is being used in…

Taiwan Embassy satisfied with workshop promoting breeding new varieties

Оn Арrіl 30, 2024, thе Таіwаn Еmbаѕѕу іn Веlіzе соngrаtulаtеd thе Саrіbbеаn Аgrісulturаl Rеѕеаrсh аnd Dеvеlорmеnt Іnѕtіtutе (САRDІ) іn Веlіzе fоr…

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Nasa astronauts to bring small greenhouse to lunar surface

The first astronauts to walk the surface of the Moon in almost half a century will be bringing with them a mini-greenhouse to study how crops adapt to…

Egyptian blueberry prices down 50% on last season

The Egyptian blueberry season is drawing to a close. It has been marked by a drop in prices but yields and sizes are improving towards the end of the…

Smart garden developer scores $194,197 grant

Anu™, a health and wellness brand developing controlled-environment agriculture systems, has received a $194,197 grant through the National Science…

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Bell peppers of all colors, zucchini, tomatoes, and cucumbers chased the winter chill away

This week was a celebration of the official arrival of spring, just a few days away. Corn, bell peppers of all colors, zucchini, tomatoes, and…

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USMCA Seasonal Perishable Products Weekly Update:

Asparagus growers continue their transition from Caborca to the Obregon, Constitution regions

Chaparral Bridge, Tijuana, Mexico opening delayed: On April 12, 2024, Salvador Rivera reported that the reopening of the Chaparral Bridge, Tijuana,…

Softer demand slows movement on bell peppers

Softer demand looks to be impacting the bell pepper market. "Markets are depressed because there's a lack of demand. Everyone says it's demand-driven…

'UK should introduce a Horticulture Strategy to boost fruit and vegetable consumption and production'

The UK currently produces just 35% of its total fruit and vegetable supply. If it was to increase fruit and vegetable consumption to 7 portions a day,…

China: It's easier to find snack tomatoes at supermarkets now

As the weather gets warmer, more and more snack tomatoes are ready to sell in China. Compared with 8 years ago, the market share of snack tomatoes has…

‘Giga Guru’ status recognizes sustainability efforts

Village Farms Fresh has been recognized as a 'Giga Guru' by its customer Walmart through its sustainability initiative 'Project Gigaton.' There are…

'Morocco’s vegetable and fruit market is plagued by monopolistic practices'

A report by Morocco's Competition Council has identified monopolistic practices within the country's vegetable and fruit market, highlighting the significant…