HortiDaily Newsletter | Tuesday, April 8, 2025

robots showcase their skills to growers

Comparing 4 types of UV-C robots

Over the past two years, the use of UV-C technology in strawberry cultivation has gained significant traction. As issues with mildew emerged over the last years, growers…

AI-powered breeding targets indoor strawberry cultivation

Heritable Agriculture, Paul J. Mastronardi, and CIV (Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti) have announced a joint effort to develop strawberry genetics tailored…

Production capacity at over 7 million coir grow bags

Gro-Med expands by opening their 3rd production facility in India

With the increasing shift toward sustainable agriculture and peat-free cultivation, the demand for high-quality coco coir substrates is at an all-time…

Charles Verdy, Gourma

"Adopting a new lighting technology is a major strategic decision"

Québec grower Gourma offers 25 potted herb varieties, including nine that are certified organic. These aromatic herbs are distributed across Québec in…

Nursery welcomes 1,000 visitors to showcase redcurrant production

BerryBrothers highlights soft fruit and new agro flat at Open Day event

Coinciding with 'Kom in de Kas', BerryBrothers welcomed interested visitors to their greenhouses in Heythuysen and Roggel on Saturday, 5 April. Many…

US: Taking advantage of the New York State Greenhouse Database and Benchmark Program

The Greenhouse Lighting and Systems Engineering (Glase) consortium, with support from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority…

NL: Royal Brinkman celebrates 40 years of "Royal" status

What does the designation 'Royal' truly mean? Many may be unsure. "It must be connected to the Dutch Royal Family," people might assume. However, what…

Celebrating 10 years of BioBee South Africa

Ten years ago, BioBee established its production facility in South Africa and began working closely with growers across the country to develop and…

US: California leafy greens farmers assure consumers that food safety practices are taken seriously

In the wake of cuts to federal food safety programs, California leafy greens farmers want to assure consumers that mandatory, government-enforced food…

Georgian strawberry growers business thrives with EU assistance

For Mzevinar Mamaladze, it all began in the village of Ianeuli, in western Georgia during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when she resolved to…

Showcasing innovation and growth in the greenhouse industry

As the produce industry gathers in Montreal to celebrate 100 years of CPMA, Windset Farms® is excited to showcase its latest sustainable growing and…

India: Chief Minister hopes to increase income for growers

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has announced several sops for horticulture farmers, including special markets and financial support. He emphasized…

Philippines: Farmers dump over 2,000 kilograms of tomatoes they could not sell

Farmers in Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya have discarded over 2,000 kilos of tomatoes they could not sell due to plummeting prices. They left the tomatoes by…

CAN: Barefoot Farms growing greens of all sizes

If you need a little healthy variety in your meals, a great option is to pick up some fresh and delicious microgreens, which Barefoot Farms offers in…

US: Georgia growers gear up for strawberry season

Springtime in Georgia means warmer temperatures, blooming flowers and, best of all, strawberry season! Lane Southern Orchards Retail Supervisor Michael…

Iowa State University offering fruit and vegetable production safety course

Fruit and vegetable production can pose potential public health hazards if contaminated with disease-causing microorganisms. Understanding these risks…

Combining multispectral and SAR satellite data to detect overuse of plastic films

The use of plastic films has been growing in agriculture, benefiting consumers and producers. However, concerns have been raised about the…

Proseal's Thomas Reimann:

"We help CEA and vertical farms optimise packaging and distribution through sustainability and flexibility"

Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), including vertical and indoor farming, continues to scale rapidly in response to urbanization, climate…

EU leaders condemn US tariffs, warn of economic fallout

The recent announcement by the US administration to impose global tariffs, affecting the European Union with a 20% rate, has generated widespread reactions.…

US (AL): Spread Life Festival raises funds for UAH greenhouse

Plants from the University of Alabama in Huntsville's greenhouse went on sale Saturday and Sunday to benefit the UAH Biology Department and the student…

Effects of different pollination methods on tomato fruits’ quality and metabolism

Bee pollination can influence both the yield and quality of tomatoes, but the exact way it does so is not well understood and has been studied very…

Sonora is looking forward to a strong spring row crop deal

The organic spring vegetable season from Mexico has started. One of the items that is currently received with open arms is hard squash. "The industry…

Trump tariffs have had little effect on Vietnam's fruit and veg industry, says Association

Vietnam's fruit and vegetable trade deficit with the U.S. means this sector is likely to be less affected by President Donald Trump's new tariffs, said…

US: Cornell University technology coming to growers, thanks to legal protections

When new technology, scientific methods or plant varieties are developed at Cornell, legal protections are often required to safeguard their creation.…

Nepal: New vegetable learning center established in Bhojpur

A vegetable learning center has been established in Manebhanyang of Ramprasadrai Rural Municipality-5, Bhojpur. The learning center has been…

Ben meadows - Harvest moon

Radishes join carrots in the Snackable range

Snackables carrots were introduced to the market in 2018 and have seen strong year-on-year growth since then. "Our customers love the crunch and the…

Ukrainian startup uses hemp and mushrooms to replace plastic packaging

Every year, 15 billion kilograms of Styrofoam are used for packaging. Yet, within a day, most of it ends up in landfills, where it can take up to a century to…

Morrisons: Diners will also be able to pick up a free portion of fruit in addition to their cereal

Auchan Portugal estimates initiative will initially save around 6,500 bananas

Tobacco ban? Delhaize Belgium says 'Let them eat spinach!'Delhaize Belgium's new campaign features health-focused statements to draw attention to the…