HortiDaily Newsletter | Tuesday, August 13, 2024

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Japan: Interest in aquaponics with sturgeons and eels

"We're working with sturgeons, tilapia, and goldfish and it's been working great so far. Tilapia are favorable for their taste, whereas there's a steep…

WayBeyond launches

New irrigation solution to bring water insights to growers

By 2025, two-thirds of the global population is expected to face severe water shortages, with regions like Mexico and Morocco already under critical…

Time to get greenhouses more resilient after three 40°C+ heatwaves in Mexico

The extreme weather event that happened in Mexico in May was a head-in-the-hands event for many growers. In some cases, it was a disaster. "So when I…

Ukrainian company expands greenhouse complex

The Ukrainian greenhouse company PAEK continues to build greenhouses for growing cucumbers and tomatoes. The company is scaling up its facilities. It…

"Almost every crop can grow faster in a vertical farm"

Artechno Growsystems introduces 'AVF+ Young Plants'. This cultivation system enables growers to raise robust young plants of many crop types at high…

Celtic continues operations in Kenya, Ghana, and Ethiopia

Celtic announces that their presence in Kenya, Ghana, and Ethiopia will be continued. Chiel den Ouden is a former employee and is taking over…

USDA

Current supplies of Canadian greenhouse bell peppers are a bit short

There is a shortage of Canadian greenhouse bell peppers. Supplies of Canadian greenhouse bell peppers, compared to 2023 season, are short due to…

co-founder of The Recruiting Specialist

In memoriam: Marinus Geurtsen

On Monday, August 5th, the co-founder of The Recruiting Specialist, Marinus Geurtsen, passed away. "After a long battle with Parkinson's, he is finally at rest." Since the founding…

Netherlands: ACM approves Agro Care and CombiVliet merger

With the approval of the Dutch Authority Consumer & Market (ACM) secured, nothing stands in the way of Agro Care and CombiVliet proceeding with their…

Brexit delays to seed imports could hit crop production, say growers

Vegetable growers in the UK have said crops could be adversely hit this year after post-Brexit border changes resulted in delays to seed imports. Trade…

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CAN (NS): Potlotek greenhouse provides important education opportunity to local Indigenous youth

The new Potlotek greenhouse and garden has been the grounds for agricultural and cultural education for local Indigenous youth. Mary Basque, 17, has enjoyed…

Cholera risk: Israel halts import of vegetables from Jordan

Positive tests for cholera (vibrio cholerae) taken from the Yarmouk River have led Israel to halt the import of vegetables from Jordan. As of August 9th,…

Noticeable decrease in tomato and pepper prices in Nigeria

In Lagos and Abuja, the onset of the new harvest season has led to a noticeable decrease in the prices of tomatoes and peppers. Markets such as Ketu and Berger…

US: Local Bounti now shipping product to Brookshire Grocery Company

Local Bounti is now shipping to Brookshire Grocery Company locations from its new Mount Pleasant, Texas facility. BGC is stocking Local Bounti's full…

$67,000+ Awarded to 24 students through scholarships

Over the last six decades, the American Floral Endowment (AFE) has invested more than $20 million into the industry through internships, scholarships,…

Organic crop protection:

Pest and disease control with minimal to no risk of resistance

Resistance to pests and pathogens is increasingly becoming a major challenge in agriculture and horticulture worldwide. Resistance occurs when a pest…

Tapp

Paper data loggers can now be read without an app

Tapp has introduced an update to its paper data loggers. The unique concept integrates recyclable sensors and chips into paper made from agricultural…

Spain: Seville's autumn tomato harvest threatened by drought

The persistent drought in Spain is causing serious issues supplying water for domestic use and to key sectors such as agriculture and livestock. In…

USDA

National Retail Report - Specialty Crops

Total US ad numbers this week were 285,699, a 3% decrease from last week

With more districts opening classroom doors this week, US stores were offering deals on an abundance of items to get students off to a good start.…

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US (CA): California seeking technical review committee members for specialty crop block grants

CDFA is now accepting proposals for the 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP), and applications for the 2025 SCBGP Technical Review…

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HelloFresh released its financial results for Q2 2024

Covirán is eyeing potential acquisitions in Portugal

UK: Another week another revamped store launch as Amazon Fresh Aldgate gets new payment options and updated lookAmazon is continuing an overhaul of its…