HortiDaily Newsletter | Tuesday, December 19, 2023

10-hectare project in Frövi, Sweden

“The best thing to do when you have almost free heat is to grow things"

In a new 10-hectare project in Frövi, Sweden, residual heat from a nearby paper mill will be utilized to cultivate tomatoes year-round. Commencing next…

“In Indonesia we grow the sweetest melons from the best seeds”

Indonesian grower Sweet Greens is well on the way to reaching its ultimate goal: supplying to Asian and Middle Eastern markets. “We grow the sweetest,…

"Maintaining a high level of insect control is always a priority"

In warm climates, maintaining ventilation and comfortable conditions in greenhouses is crucial, making pest control management a consistently important…

Quest partners up with BFG

Quest Climate is partnering with BFG Supply starting in 2024. This collaboration marks an exciting milestone for both companies, aiming to redefine standards in environmental…

Dutch pepper grower heading into the new growing season with a renovated screen installation

The weather is cold in the Netherlands. The cultivation season may be over, but there is still plenty of work to do in the greenhouses of Vink Sion.…

phase three of the IETF

UK: Energy support announced for horticulture

The NFU has secured essential energy support for horticulture businesses under the third round of IETF (Industrial Energy Transformation Fund) but has…

Artificial Intelligence proves its worth in greenhouse horticulture

The organization of the annual event Future Trends & Innovations by AVAG, Hortivation, TNO, and GreenTech, welcomed some 160 participants last week.…

Gearbox and Pliant are joining forces

Almost at the close of 2023, Gearbox and Pliant have announced that they are joining forces. Both companies are active in the fields of vision…

International students praise Taiwan’s horticulture

To deepen the understanding of the diverse values of agriculture among the new generation of international youth in Taiwan, the Ministry of Agriculture…

Experiment validates efficiency of natural spectrum lighting

Seoul Semiconductor has verified through an experiment that natural spectrum lighting can promote stable growth and increase the content of effective…

Revolutionizing Ukrainian agriculture: geothermal greenhouse complex to address vegetable shortages

A geothermal greenhouse complex is set to emerge in the Lviv region. The project, a first of its kind in the country, follows a global trend with only…

US (PA): Greenhouse projects are underway at Gannon University

Site development will soon begin for a native propagation greenhouse located in an undeveloped lot on campus. Representatives of Gannon University and…

New Zealand: “If you don’t have a strategy, you don’t have a good crop”

Last week Frank Florus, Greenhouse consultant gave a presentation in Pukekohe to growers and suppliers. It was a fascinating presentation that was…

Jamaica: Greenhouse tech proving to be attractive alternative for St Ann grower

Approximately 150 farmers have bought into the concept of greenhouse farming introduced on mined-out lands in Watt Town, St Ann, by Discovery Bauxite…

“Students felt horticulture was what you did if you could not do anything else"

“Students were here really only doing horticulture because they often felt it was what you did if you could not do anything else, which was ridiculous,…

TRACT appoints Allison Kopf as new CEO

TRACT™, a new food and agriculture sustainability measurement platform, has appointed Allison Kopf, a US agtech entrepreneur, as CEO. Kopf will take…

Canadian market farmer and educator hopes to inspire a new generation of small-scale farmers

On a recent video call, the renowned Canadian market farmer and educator Jean-Martin “JM” Fortier stood in a greenhouse, wearing a winter vest and…

Winter and holiday celebrations help boost leafy green demand

Supply of both bok choy and kale looks to be ample and steady. “There are no major gaps in availability. With the weather cooling down and less wind,…

Irritec opens a production facility in Chile

Precision irrigation allows for significant water and energy savings, as well as a reduced use of fertilizers and pesticides compared to traditional…

Italy: Coop introduces vertically farmed lettuce

Kilometre Verde, an Italian vertical farming company, made a deal with Coop Italy to distribute four different salad varieties under the Fior Fiore…

Dutch soft fruit business welcomes job seekers during Tour de Agri

The first edition of the Tour de Agri took place on Tuesday, December 12. During the tour, job seekers and employees of the municipality and the UWV…

USDA

As Mexican growers adopt US food safety rules:

Fruit and vegetable imports from Mexico continue upward trend

More than 88 percent of Mexico’s horticultural exports are destined for the United States. The strength of Mexico’s access to the US market is, in…

EU and Kenya sign aspiring Economic Partnership Agreement

The EU and Kenya have signed an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) to boost bilateral trade in goods, increase investment flows and contribute to…

Spain and the Netherlands have lost market share in the European pepper market

During the first nine months of this year, Spain and the Netherlands have lost market share in the European pepper market in favor of Morocco and Turkey,…

Grupo Agroponiente joins Coexphal's Innovation and Technology Committee

As part of its philosophy of constant commitment to R&D&I, Grupo Agroponiente, has joined Coexphal's Innovation and Technology Committee (CIT COEX), whose…

Despite experiencing a 6% drop in exports, Peru exported more than 5,000 tons of strawberries in October

In October, Peruvian strawberry exports decreased by 6% over the same month last year and totaled 5,077 tons. Peru sent its strawberries to 11 countries, and…

Dreamstime

Morrisons and Tesco have announced they will be giving away free carrots

Asda is on track to hit 1000 UK stores by March 2024

Morrisons: CEO warns business needs urgent overhaul to surviveMorrisons boss Rami Baitiéh has warned his workers that the supermarket requires an…