Australian strawberry market: focus on techniques, variety selection and propagation

Australia is a huge country. In terms of surface area, but also certainly in terms of horticulture, a sector that is very diverse Down Under. Around…

CAN: New British Columbia greenhouse facility sees first planting

Windset Farms® announced the planting of its new 24-acre sustainably lit greenhouse expansion in Delta, B.C. The new greenhouse, in conjunction with…

Axia Vegetable Seeds purchases Seedling Scan Pro

"Our mechanical colleague works fast and accurately, never grumbles and does not take long breaks"

Axia Vegetable Seeds, an innovative breeder of vegetable seeds, has purchased the Seedling Scan Pro from AgriData Innovations. This system performs…

Does rootstock choice affect ToBRFV resistance?

Growers still have questions about the tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV). One key question involves the impact of ToBRFV-resistant rootstocks on…

Kruiden Claus sees upward trend in unknown herbs

"People need to familiarize with the wide array of herbs available"

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, home cooking has experienced a boom, and people are increasingly turning to herbs, whether from the shop or…

First forecasts for Almeria's 2024/25 greenhouse vegetable season

ASAJA Almeria has presented its first forecasts for the 2024/2025 horticultural season, noting that the area devoted to greenhouse crops shows little…

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Greenhouse cultivation increases by 50 hectares in Belgium

The final results of Statbel's Agricultural Survey 2023 have been published. In 2023, the area of greenhouses in Belgium was approximately 2676 hectares, of…

James Hutton Institute will co-lead

UK-wide center to develop planet-friendly alternatives to animal proteins

The James Hutton Institute will be co-leading a new £38m UK-wide center. The center could soon see alternatives to animal proteins made from plants,…

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Latest briefing on ToBRFV and energy

New Zealand growers urged to make hygiene measures priority

New Zealand industry responds to the outbreak of ToBRFV in South Australia. The Ministry for Primary Industries agreed to stop all imported tomatoes…

Consorzio del Pomodoro di Pachino IGP is the first in Italy to obtain 'Goccia Verde' certification

Fighting drought and supporting greenhouse crops

Droughts continue to affect Italian agriculture, and that of Sicily in particular. Here, fruit and vegetable crops have been heavily affected, even…

Cucumber movement from Mexico expected to decrease slightly

A newly published USDA report provides trend analysis of the volume and prices of Seasonal Perishable commodities. Volume represents current week, and…

New CEO for Berries Paradise

Berries Paradise announced a significant leadership change for the company. After a decade of successful leadership under Roberto Samano, Berries Paradise extends its…

New CEO at Horticulture New Zealand

Kate Scott has been appointed chief executive officer of Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ). Ms Scott has been working in agribusiness for 20 years and…

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24-26 September Warmenhuizen, NL

Hazera invites growers to international open days

Hazera is organizing their international open days from 24-26 September in Warmenhuizen, Netherlands. "Discover the latest techniques in mechanical…

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Modeling approach to unlock crop yield potential in strawberries and tomatoes

Predicting crop yields is a significant challenge in modern agriculture, especially under fluctuating environmental conditions. With the escalating…

Ukrainian greenhouse tomato prices surge to highest levels in 7 years

Representatives of Ukrainian greenhouse complexes have once again managed to raise the wholesale prices of available tomato volumes. Market participants…

US: Essential updates to H-2A forms are coming

The Department of Labor has introduced significant revisions to the H-2A program forms ETA-790/790A and 9142A, which will take effect on August 29, 2024. These…

Tomato grower Sjoerd van Adrichem, the Netherlands:

"Surely people are needed to do this work"

Almost everyone working in Sjoerd van Adrichem's greenhouse in Westdorpe, Netherlands, is from abroad. Meanwhile, the government is moving forward with plans…

Transforming supply chains:

How IFCO’s circular model empowers REWE Group to reduce waste and single-use packaging

IFCO, a company specializing in reusable packaging solutions for fresh food, has released a behind-the-scenes documentary titled "The cycle of…

The SISTERS project proposes solutions against food waste

According to estimates, nearly 10% of the food available to consumers in the European Union goes to waste, a very high percentage considering that…

Concerns mount over truck availability and pricing following Canadian railway strike

While the Canadian federal government is stepping in and sending the rail dispute with workers from Canada's two major railways–the Canadian National…

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Niger: Govt delegation visits soilless cultivation to explore innovative practices

In a bid to boost food security, a delegation of the Niger State Government, led by Special Adviser on Social Investment Programmes, Hauwa Bako,…

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Majid Al Futtaim: Half year financial results

Coles: Robust rise in annual profit to $1.1bln

Germany: Christina Rüter joins the management team at AlnaturaOrganic retailer Alnatura has announced the appointment of Christina Rüter as its new…