HortiDaily Newsletter | Tuesday, September 3, 2024

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"It is now possible to grow vegetables in Saudi Arabia at a lower cost than imports"

The Saudi government's "Vision 2030" strategic framework, which aims to diversify the country's economy and reduce its dependence on oil, identifies…

"Without air movement, CO2 can stifle, limiting the plants' oxygen exchange"

"When it comes to indoor growing, not enough thought is being given to airflow," says Christian Avedon, Managing Director at Airius Fans. While it…

algorithms enhance decision-making at Twin Creeks Greenhouse

"Good data is hard to argue with"

Imagine a greenhouse situated between the corn and wheat fields, full of bell peppers protected from the elements and its climate precisely controlled…

Building commercial bridges between Mexico-U.S.-Canada

Mexican Association of Protected Horticulture came together for annual meeting

From August 28-30 in Cancun, the XVI edition of the Annual Congress of the Mexican Association of Protected Horticulture (AMHPAC) was held. The AMHPAC…

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NewBreed responsd to research

"ToBRFV rootstocks do have significant effect"

NewBreed responsd to a research report by Bayer on whether or not the choice of rootstock affected the ToBRFV symptoms in a susceptible scion.…

NL: Van der Hoeven Horticultural Projects announces new sales manager for the Americas

Van der Hoeven Horticultural Projects has announced the appointment of Daan Mansveld as the new Sales Manager for The Americas. Daan will succeed Bas…

New Georgian state programme offers state co-financing

A new ₾25 million ($9.28mln) programme aimed at promoting the production of one-year crops throughout Georgia, a program has been launched with state…

"It's never really about small amounts"

Netherlands: New fund developed by agricultural entrepreneurs

Imagine: you want to buy land and suddenly the opportunity arises to get that much sought-after plot. You sign up, try to get the necessary finance,…

Increasing number of harmful bugs in greenhouses

Harmful bugs are appearing with increasing frequency in greenhouse horticulture due to the reduced use of broad-spectrum plant protection products.…

Columbus, OH and online

CEA leafy crops event

On February 28th, 2025 Delphy B.V. and the Ohio Controlled Environment Agriculture Center (OHCEAC) the CEA leafy crops event is held at the Ohio State University in Columbus,…

Danja Vermeulen

Easyfairs and World Horti Center continue their partnership

In 2023, Easyfairs partnered with the World Horti Center. This partnership aims to foster the horticulture sector as well as to, where possible,…

UC Berkeley

Can fungi turn food waste into the next culinary sensation?

Chef-turned-chemist Vayu Hill-Maini has a passion: to turn food waste into culinary treats using fungi. One of his collaborators is Rasmus Munk, head…

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Australian grower recognised for adopting heat pump technology

As the first Australian to adopt heat pump technology for greenhouse heating, Zeke Zalsman was recognised as the winner of the 2024 Corteva Agriscience…

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New tool to reduce microbial risks in irrigation water

Irrigation water can affect produce safety and pose a health risk to consumers if not managed. Produce growers who use water for irrigation and…

Bremia-resistant lettuce varieties launched

Enza Zaden, a vegetable breeder, offers a wide range of varieties resistant to Bremia lactucae (Bremia), the causal pathogen of downy mildew. "These varieties…

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US (CA): Greenhouse provides hotel with fresh vegetables

The Hotel Mission De Oro in Santa Nella is not only a picturesque retreat but a hub of innovation and sustainability. At the core of its latest…

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How to better predict plant disease epidemics

Each year, growers worldwide lose 20% to 40% of their crops to disease. To help farmers reduce these losses, North Carolina State University…

virus information

Virology researchers work to save world’s peppers

Originating thousands of years ago in South America, peppers (Capsicum spp.) are a major cash crop cultivated around the world. Pepper growers in the…

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UK: Jersey glasshouse development rules clarified

Jersey's government has clarified the rules for the redevelopment of derelict and redundant glasshouses. Under the Island Plan, commercial glasshouses…

AU: Forward thinking by the growing Victorian industry

Victoria's horticultural industry has highlighted innovation during a showcase held at Parliament House. 'We're introducing technologies that are…

OGM Obstgroßmarkt Mittelbaden eG

OGM Mittelbaden eG strives for structural change after a year of transition

"We need to invest and become much better"

Despite the worse results for the 2023 financial year, with a loss of around 600,000 euros, there is a spirit of optimism at German Obstgroßmarkt…

Belgium: PTS Mechelen invests in rainwater storage facility

Six water tanks were installed on the campus of PTS Mechelen this summer, shares the Province of Antwerp. The installation of the tanks finishes a new…

court ruling on solar panels on Dutch greenhouse

NL: "If something seems too good to be true, it usually is"

The municipality of Peel and Maas, a municipality in the south of Netherlands, has been granted the authority by the court to enforce action against a…

Adult Turkish moth introduced in tomato pilot

The focus of the Tomato without Sulphur trial is on how the natural enemies, such as Trichogramma and Macrolophus, deal with the eggs and caterpillars…

UK Government pledges new support to prepare for EU border checks

Ahead of upcoming changes at the border being implemented by the EU, the government has today (27 August 2024) announced £10.5 million to support…

Greenhouse deck at University of Amsterdam renovated

The University's greenhouse complex in Amsterdam, Netherlands, is currently undergoing an extensive renovation. After an intensive period of…

Markets quite active on field cucumbers

The domestic, more local production of field cucumbers has largely finished for the season. "The hot weather had caused bloom drop earlier this month…

In the last three campaigns, the price of zucchini paid to producers has fallen by 24%

According to a Hortoinfo report based on data from the Junta de Andalucía's Price and Market Observatory, the average price paid to producers for greenhouse…

"Income model 'Champion Horticulture Netherlands' is bankrupt"

In Dutch horticulture and agriculture, scaling up is still a common term and also an ambition expressed by many entrepreneurs. It would be a necessity given…

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Eroski has opened a new franchise supermarket in Gibraltar

Shoprite lifts annual profit by 7.2%

France: Auchan Retail appoints Guillaume Darrasse as new managing directorAuchan Retail has appointed Guillaume Darrasse as its new managing director,…