HortiDaily Newsletter | Tuesday, July 11, 2023

ToBRFV and tomato imports to Germany: quantifying the correlation

When you see it, it's too late. There's no treatment available and no solution to stop its spread. And despite all the efforts, there are no varieties…

Canadian grower explores new opportunities for greenhouse greens

When one Canadian greenhouse-grown leafy green company started production six years ago, the marketplace for its product looked a little different. "It…

CAN (ON): Niagara College breaks ground on new greenhouse

Horticultural and environmental research and education will have a new place to flourish in Niagara. Niagara College has broken ground on a new,…

"You really don't want to find Nesi in June"

As of last August, PheroNesi has been on the market in the Netherlands. With the pheromone, tomato growers monitor the presence of the dreaded…

Biobest completes acquisition of BioWorks

Biobest has completed the acquisition of BioWorks. "Biopesticide solutions are a global strategic priority for us, and BioWorks has a strong range of…

Saving energy also has an effect on the effectiveness of natural enemies

Due to the high energy prices, growers are making different cultivation decisions: they heat less, screen more, and use LED lighting. This changes the…

Enzymes as biostimulants to make plants more resilient

Biostimulants are not actual nutrients, but they do stimulate the natural nutritional processes of plants, reports Houweling. So these are fertilizers…

Two milestones celebrated at Stolze

On July 1, Stolze held an open day at its new premises in Maasdijk, the Netheraldns. In the evening, there was a party with colleagues, during which…

Water and Soil reports water savings and increased yields

"Biodegradable soil spray keeps rainwater and irrigation water available longer"

"Everywhere in the world, agriculture and horticulture have a problem with water. Either there is too much, or there is too little." So says Rob van de…

UK: Construction of a £5m food packhouse completed

The construction of a £5m food packhouse has been completed. There, millions of cucumbers and tomatoes will be automatically weighed, sorted, quality…

Russian retail chain Magnit recorded an increase in consumer demand for cherry tomatoes

The retail chain "Magnit" has seen an increase in consumer demand for cherry tomatoes. Consumer preferences are shifting towards small, sweet fruits. Since the…

Egbert Bok joins Intrahorti as sales manager

As of July 1, Egbert Bok joined Intrahorti as Sales Manager for international markets. "Intrahorti is a highly innovative company in the agricultural…

© Phadventure | Dreamstime.com

India: Two ‘mosaic’ viruses hit tomato crops in Maharashtra and Karnataka

Tomato growers in Maharashtra and Karnataka have blamed two different viruses for the loss of yields earlier this year. Farmers in Maharashtra have…

© Leerobin | Dreamstime.com

EU emergency measures for Spodoptera frugiperda and tomato brown rugose fruit virus

In the EU, emergency measures to prevent the introduction establishment of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae – EPPO A2 List) and tomato…

New institute to develop 'smart breeding' method for more resilient and climate-adaptive agriculture

The Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) will contribute 15 million euros to the CropXR research program into 'smart breeding' of…

WPTC gives mixed updates regarding the upcoming tomato harvest in Northern Hemisphere

The most recent World Processing Tomato Council (WPTC) recently released its crop update. Tomato production and conditions in the northern hemisphere show a…

From the greenhouse, to the lab, to the field

Will Kolbenson is spending his summer with spuds. Thanks to a statewide job creation program, the rising sophomore has taken his love for botany to a…

© Hoxuanhuong | Dreamstime.com

A lightweight tomato detection algorithm combining feature enhancement and attention

A tomato automatic detection method based on an improved YOLOv8s model is proposed to address the low automation level in tomato harvesting in…

Sandy Booth - New Forest Fruit:

Exceptionally late strawberry season, record low light levels

The strawberry harvest got off to a late start in most regions of the UK, this was also the case in Hampshire which is normally one of the earliest…

Scottish strawberry producer unveils ‘World’s Largest Strawberry Crown’

Scottish producer Angus Soft Fruits has unveiled the ‘World’s Largest Strawberry Crown’ today, as it celebrates the arrival of the country’s finest…

Some burgers will be served without tomatoes as crop shortage hits India

As quality tomatoes are scarcer and prices soar, several fast-food restaurants in India have halted serving them with their burgers. The issue comes as tomato…

APMC launches sale of tomatoes in 23 markets across Uttarakhand

With retail tomato prices shooting up to Rs 150 per kilogram, the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) has launched the sale of tomatoes at Rs 50 to Rs…

Carofin closes another investment in blueberry farm in the Southeast

Carofin and Carolina Financial Securities have announced the closing of yet another investment in a blueberry farm in the Southeast, building upon last year’s…

© Marilyn Gould | Dreamstime.com

Robo-bees pollinate avocados and blueberries

Colony collapse disorder, a phenomenon where bees die for mysterious reasons, caused alarm in recent decades and spurred a flurry of “save the bees”…

© Enrique Gomez Tamez | Dreamstime.com

US (MI): Growers have figured out a new source of green to pay bills

Longtime farmers Craig and Kim Denny were growing more vegetables than they had room to sell from their roadside wagon in Ionia County's Saranac. To…

Eastern and Southern African organisations are pushing Kenya to rescind agreement with EU

Eastern and Southern African trade promotion organizations are pushing Kenya to rescind its recent agreement with the EU. They claim the deal will endanger the…

Vitaal to close warehouse facility in Poeldijk, Netherlands

Vitaal, part of the Nationwide Fruit group, have announced that they will close their facility in Poeldijk, The Netherlands, citing increased post-Brexit…

Astral Aviation realizes scheduled cargo service from Nairobi to Tel Aviv

Astral Aviation has announced the launch of its new B757F Scheduled service from Nairobi to Tel Aviv. There was a ceremony taking place at Astral’s Hub at Jomo…

St Kitts and Nevis government wants to develop value chains for sweet peppers and lettuce

The Federation of St Kitts and Nevis sets its sights on developing two important crops. The government of the state, through its Ministry of Agriculture,…