HortiDaily Newsletter | Tuesday, April 1, 2025

strawberry, tomato, peppers, and innovatie crops

Proefcentrum Hoogstraten opens new research greenhouses

The earliest research photos from Proefcentrum Hoogstraten's studies on substrate-grown strawberries were in black and white. For over sixty years,…

Produce industry ready and bracing for potential tariff implementation April 2

Growers and shippers know more than their fair share about difficult weather events. So, it's not a stretch to say that potential tariffs being set…

Bio Fruchtgemüse Produzenten e.V.: Start of the season for regional organic cucumbers

"Quality, craftsmanship and fair pay go hand in hand in organic farming"

With the start of the new season, German organic cucumbers from regional cultivation are available again. The member companies of the Bio Fruchtgemüse…

NL: Battling caterpillar pests in the greenhouse

The sharply rising costs are one of the major challenges facing the sector and highlight the importance of a research center like the one in…

New solution in the fight against spider mites

In both vegetable and ornamental cultivation, growers face significant challenges due to the greenhouse spider mite (Tetranychus urticae). These pests…

Seeds technologies lands in Spain with new pepper varieties

Expansion of the Italian-Israeli joint seed business

In modern professional horticulture, genetics is essential for improving varieties and increasing productivity, quality, and plant adaptability. This…

Dutch horticultural project in Vietnam shows promising results on water and fertilizer savings

The project "Improving Water Availability and Safety Through Optimized Irrigation and Fertilizer Application by Hydroponic Growers in Vietnam" is part…

Inaugurating the newly modernized International Vegetable Genebank

The World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) held the inauguration ceremony of the modernized International Vegetable Genebank. The event was attended by…

NL: Geothermal energy company purchased by Yeager Energy

Dutch geothermal energy company Yeager Energy is pleased to announce its second acquisition this year, involving the geothermal energy company Wayland…

Big Guns Coffee and Farm:

US (SC): “Imagine harvesting your coffee on-site and sipping it minutes later”

"Nobody wants to go in and see lettuce. Lettuce is lettuce, but coffee is an experience. It's fruit, it's cherries, it's color, it's travel, it's…

US: New hydroponic classroom opened by NY Sun Works with ribbon cutting ceremony

On Thursday, 27 March, NY Sun Works gathered with Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr, school leaders, teachers, parents and students at P.S. 75 School…

HTA testifies on hit to horticulture from biosecurity & border policy to Parliamentary Committee

On March 25, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) provided oral evidence to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee as part of…

Father of Indian horticulture's "Golden Revolution" passes away age 88

On March 23, 2025, Padma Shri Dr. K.L. Chadha, widely regarded as the 'Father of the Golden Revolution in Horticulture,' passed away at the age of 88.…

US (KS): School horticulture class hoping to raise $8,000 for project

A horticulture class at Parsons High School is hoping to raise nearly $8,000 to complete a long desired project. While the Viking Farms class already…

Looking at how ultraviolet light can aid lettuce growth

Lettuce (Lactuca sativa 'Parris Island'), commonly grown in vertical farms for sustainable production, has been studied for its response to UVA LED…

Egypt: Making farming smarter, one field at a time

Where once workers would toil under the heavy heat, sleek, wheeled robots glide silently between rows of strawberry plants on Abdel Rahman Abdel…

South Africa: New lettuce range coming from Sakata

There are new lettuce varieties coming from Sakata Seed Southern Africa. With a strong presence in key vegetable segments such as squash, broccoli and…

CAN: Growers adapting to life with tariffs

As Canadians face rising prices and supply chain challenges, many local businesses are adapting to keep up with demand. SunTech Greenhouses in Manotick…

Luxembourg aiming to make vegetable farming more attractive

Two farming business discuss the prospects of the new law on agriculture that would allow the use of larger greenhouses and would increase financial…

India: Rajasthan government offering subsidies of up to 70% on greenhouse growing

To boost farmers' income and introduce them to modern agricultural techniques, the Rajasthan government has launched the 'Green House Scheme.' This…

Looking at the effects of greenhouse gasses on tomato production

Numerous life cycle assessments (LCA) have been performed on tomato production; however, results vary greatly due to different system boundaries and…

US (AL): Tuskegee University enjoying campus-grown hydroponic vegetables

Tuskegee University students once again have the opportunity to consume wholesome nutritious food grown on campus. Fresh vegetables, including those…

India: BCC to launch horticulture waste processing unit

The Belagavi City Corporation (BCC) is expanding its waste management capabilities by setting up a horticultural waste processing unit, modeled after…

Excitement for International Plant Day

Plant health is the foundation of food security and is interconnected with human, animal and environmental health. Healthy plants provide nutrient-rich…

Iran: Nanobubble technology installed in 150 greenhouses

The area of ​​hydroponic greenhouses in Iran is about 1,000 hectares. Equipping these greenhouses with nanobubble systems can increase crop yields by…

Looking at the neurological and toxological effects of four spice vegetables

Spiced vegetables are consumed globally, and appreciated for their distinctive aromas and flavor profiles. Additionally, their unique elemental…

US (CA): Strawberry growers benefitting from rainy weather

Just as the peak of strawberry season is about to kickoff, local crops are benefitting from recent rainstorms that have repeatedly brought much-needed…

Soaring demand and unusual price heights for Moroccan peppers

Demand for Moroccan peppers is exceptionally high this season due to production difficulties in Europe. Yields in Morocco, on the other hand, are lower…

Dutch, Spanish, Moroccan, and Turkish tomato exports in the 2023/2024 season

According to data from Comtrade, a United Nations statistics service, when comparing Spanish, Dutch, Moroccan, and Turkish tomato exports, the Netherlands led…

New reefer units and telematics adopted to boost efficiency

Dole Fresh Fruit Co. has placed an order for 400 Star Cool 1.1 refrigeration units, which will include the Sekstant telematics system. The decision is…

Austria:

LGV Sonnengemüse announces a satisfactory year 2024 in terms of sales

Thanks to its 133 member companies from Vienna, Lower Austria, Burgenland and Styria, the LGV Sonnengemüse cooperative can offer over 60 varieties of fresh…

Uganda-London direct flights to boost banana and vegetable exports

Uganda Airlines has launched a direct flight route from Entebbe International Airport to London Gatwick, a move expected to significantly enhance the export of…

Spinach and salad recalled in Australia over E. coli detection

Several major food retailers across Australia are recalling spinach and mixed salad products in multiple states following the detection of Shiga-toxin…

M&S: £50mln investment in stores in North West England

SPAR Academy Vienna: Junior Fruit & Vegetable Expert training

UK grocery inflation edges higher, says KantarBritish grocery price inflation edged higher in March, industry data showed, putting more pressure on…