HortiDaily Newsletter | Tuesday, May 14, 2024

"European retail opts for high-tech in winter tomato cultivation"

Following years of growth in the North European lit tomato cultivation, the European tomato sector has changed drastically in recent years due to the…

Ferme Gadbois turns to tech to grow strawberry year-round

Ferme Gadbois, established in the 1850s in Saint-Barnabé-Sud, Quebec, carries a long-standing tradition of agriculture, nurtured through six…

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China: 11 ha glass greenhouse project completed in Beijing

The second phase of the Cuihu Intelligent Agriculture Innovation project will be completed by the end of May 2024. The project spans an area of 11 Ha,…

Sweden: Residual heat steel mill investigated as greenhouse heat source

WA3RM and then municipality of Boden, Sweden, in co-operation - investigating the possibility of large-scale food production using residual heat from…

Spain: Traditional greenhouses tech-up, growers notice changes

Agriculture, especially greenhouse production, represents an important economic pillar for Almeria, thanks to its extensive greenhouse area. Experts…

New weapon in leaf-dwelling thrips control

In the ongoing battle against invasive leaf-dwelling thrips species, Biobest is launching Vespiformis-System. Containing Franklinothrips vespiformis,…

Las Nieves Cooperative Society (Seville)

"If no rain soon, we could lack lots of tomato harvest"

The persistent drought in much of Spain is causing serious problems, not only in the water supply for domestic and recreational use but also in critical…

LettUs Grow and Valoya India:

New partnership to bring advanced aeroponic technology to India and the Middle East

In a partnership that will introduce aeroponic technology to India and the Middle East, LettUs Grow and Valoya India will combine their expertise to…

“I think it is important that farms can conduct their own trials and research in a practical way"

Nathan Lada is one of the four co-owners of Green Things Farm Collective, a diversified vegetable farm located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The farmers…

Evidence for the need for a diverse package of resistances

Researchers discover ToBRFV mutation that breaks through resistance

A single amino acid change in the Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) has successfully breached a specific virus resistance. Researchers report their…

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Sticky traps are a great tool to keep pests out

Just because they are technically indoors, it does not mean greenhouses are immune from invasive critters. Integrated Pest Management is taking an…

“Raising awareness to preserve germplasm is crucial to combat climate challenge, malnutrition, and food insecurity”

Every year, the world records around USD 220 billion worth of annual global economic losses due to damages to plants and crops from invasive pest…

Pepper tote bags labeled with a spice meter

Ark Foods is embracing the sizzle of summer with its array of bagged peppers. As spicy flavor trends continue captivating taste buds across the nation,…

Several produce companies make Canada's Best Managed Companies list

Mastronardi Produce, Red Sun Farms, Oppy, and Fresh Direct Produce have received an award from Canada's Best Managed Companies program. It is one of…

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US (IA): Applications open for Iowa Farm Bureau's 'Grow Your Future' award

Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF), the state's largest grassroots farm organization, encourages young farmer entrepreneurs between 18-35 years old…

Tomato prices soar in South Africa due to erratic weather

In South Africa, the tomato industry has been facing challenges due to unpredictable weather conditions, which have impacted product demand and led to an…

UK: Tesco adds vertically farmed salad line to its stores nationally

Unbeleafable®, the award-winning, longer-lasting salad brand from vertical farm GrowUp, is introducing a new ready-to-eat, bagged salad product to its…

Facilitating construction of agrivoltaic systems throughout the nation

Czechia introduces first rules for agrivoltaics

The Czech lower house of parliament has approved an amendment facilitating the construction of agrivoltaic systems throughout the nation. This…

Can we grow morel mushrooms for fun and profit?

Recently, an interdisciplinary team of researchers, producers, and industry secured MSU SARE funding to organize producers, provide materials, manage…

Producing 60 million ready-to-grow young plants in 45-acre greenhouses

Just south of London, Ontario, the relatively small and unassuming Highway 3 cuts east to west through flat cornfields and gently rolling wilderness.…

Carolyn Hauger appointed to Village Farms' board of directors

Carolyn Hauger has been appointed to Village Farms' Board of Directors, effective immediately, and will stand for election at the company's annual…

"Slimming cucumbers contains several times more propanol diacid than ordinary varieties"

A diverse array of over 600 new vegetable varieties, including cucumbers, tomatoes, chilies, purple peppers and eggplants, are currently showcased at…

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China: New farmer boosts specialty pepper with technology

When the picking season arrived, the 51-year-old Gan Zhenhua tidied his hat, slung a bamboo basket over his shoulder, and plunged into the greenhouse…

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Philippines: Dept of Ag building organic seed storage depots in Calabarzon provinces

The Department of Agriculture in Calabarzon (DA-4A) is building more seed storage facilities in the region to strengthen food security and to promote…

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Elucidation of the seed-borne transmission mechanism of ToBRFV in tomatoes and bell peppers

The tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) can cause great damage to tomatoes. The National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO) has…

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Ireland: Minister Hackett co-chairs the Spring meeting of the now bi-annual Horticulture Industry Forum

Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity with special responsibility for Horticulture, Senator Pippa Hackett, today co-chaired the spring…

AGF Trendcafé visits Gearbox Innovations

"We are a normal company, just one that has grown quite rapidly"

The conversation topic was ' money ' during the first edition of 2024's AGF Trendcafé. Rob van Straten from SkyTree and host Harm van Adrichem from…

Bumper vegetable production changes market dynamics in New Zealand

In New Zealand, a period of stable weather has led to an increase in vegetable production, resulting in a decline in prices, as reported by Stats NZ, with…

Wimbledon spectators will find larger and more flavorful strawberries

This year, tennis enthusiasts at Wimbledon might notice strawberries of a larger size and richer flavor, attributed to a wet and dark winter that extended the…

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The enthusiasm of exhibitors confirms Macfrut as an international event

56,200 people attended the three-day fair at the Rimini Expo Centre, 13% more than last year. There were a lot of elements Macfrut can be pleased with: the high level of visitors, operators a…

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Tesco's new plant-led range offers meals packed with a variety of vegetables, grains and seeds

Asda workers at the Brighton Hollingbury superstore have confirmed the dates they will strike

Supermarket sale 'could benefit customers'Jersey Consumer Council has said the sale by Sandpiper CI of most of its supermarket franchises could benefit…