HortiDaily Newsletter | Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Full-stack tech solutions for CEA growers

"It's not as though the industry never had robots; it's just that we are now expecting more and more things to be done by robots in greenhouses and…

Vahan Hovsepyan with Greenhouse Formula:

"The importance of proper financial planning in greenhouse projects cannot be overstated"

"The importance of proper financial planning in greenhouse projects cannot be overstated," says Vahan Hovsepyan with Greenhouse Formula. The…

Takeaways from Tomato and Cucumber Community Event 2024

The Tomato and Cucumber Community Event 2024 (TCCE), held in Närpes, Finland, from March 19-21, brought greenhouse growers together to experience the…

NL: Vertify's demo greenhouse got a makeover

"Many growers have been here at least once," says Cor van Staalduinen while we sit in the atrium of what's known as 'the old demo greenhouse.' He…

Former director Hans Stedehouder steps down:

Ronald de Vos to take on director role at Besseling Techniek

Hans Stedehouder steps down as Director of Besseling Techniek, with Ronald de Vos assuming the role effective April 2nd. De Vos will lead a dedicated…

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Roamler dives into Polish, German, and French blackberry and raspberry market

With its monitors specifically aimed at soft fruit, tomatoes, other greenhouse vegetables, and exotics, the crowdsourcing platform Roamler shares…

Fan Wenzhuo, Planasa:

"We want to introduce more good varieties to China and build a fruit brand”

"We are a global soft fruit breeder from Spain and do business worldwide. China is a fast-developing market for us," explains Fan Wenzhuo, executive director and general manager of Plana…

Sjraar Hulsman, Frankort&Koning:

"German gastronomers are looking at Dutch strawberries early"

"Despite the weather forecasts, I had expected strawberry demand to be somewhat subdued, yet our clients are actively looking for soft fruit," says…

12% increasese of visitors at GreenTech Americas 2024

GreenTech Americas, an international horticulture event, concluded its fourth edition. The show attracted a total of 5,867 professionals including…

Modern greenhouses are becoming increasingly popular in Turkmenistan

Modern greenhouses are being actively put into operation in almost all velayats of Turkmenistan. In these greenhouses owned by members of the Union of…

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Kenya poised to triple horticultural exports with Dutch MoU on cool-logistics corridor

On Monday, the CS Roads and Transport, Kipchumba Murkomen, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kingdom of the Netherlands to develop a…

Rose essential oil: A safe pesticide for organic agriculture

Plants-derived essential oils (EOs) find applications in various industries, such as detergents, cosmetics, pharmacology, and food additives. Moreover,…

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Kenya: Njiru Feminists Network adopts hydroponics to increase food production

As the country grapples with the high cost of living, women residing in Informal settlements have turned to innovative farming methods. Njiru Feminists…

CAN: AgTech innovation center receives support from Quebec govt.

Sébastien Nadeau, Mayor of the City of L'Assomption, Prefect of the RCM of L'Assomption, and President of Agtech, along with Marilou Cyr, General…

US (MI): MSU greenhouse renovations improving plant research

Dec. 23-24, 2022, were bitterly cold days on the Michigan State University campus. The temperature never climbed higher than 19 degrees Fahrenheit,…

Japan: Okayama Prefecture pitches new strawberry variety Hareichigo

Okayama Prefecture is promoting Hareichigo, a new variety of strawberry, in order to solidify its position as the "fruit kingdom." Shine Muscat grapes…

dsm-firmenich partners with Interstellar Lab:

Partnership launches ingredient research program

dsm-firmenich has partnered with Interstellar Lab, a biotech startup that develops biofarming solutions. Together, the two companies aim to spearhead…

Hiiros Tomatoes earn Good Housekeeping’s 2024 Best Snack Award

Nature Fresh Farms is proud to announce that Hiiros Tomatoes were named a winner in the 2024 Good Housekeeping Best Snack Awards as "Best Snacking…

Robovision raises $42 million

Robovision has successfully raised $42 million in its latest investment round. The funding round will help accelerate Robovision's US expansion, fostering an improved local presence…

Russian Government approves duty-free import of up to 100,000 tons of tomatoes until May 31

The Russian government has approved a resolution exempting the import of up to 100,000 tons of tomatoes from customs duties until May 31, 2024. According to…

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Opportunities for organic agriculture in Uganda

Under the "Kansen voor Morgen" program of LNV, Wageningen Environmental Research conducted a study on the opportunities for organic agriculture in…

Zeljko Kosanovic appointed as acting CFO at Signify

Zeljko Kosanovic has been appointed as acting Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Signify, with effect from April 1, 2024. Kosanovic replaces Javier van…

CAN (ON): Center for horti innovation to put dynamic LEDs to the test

The Center for Horticultural Innovation, a division of South Essex Fabricating (SEF), will be conducting strawberry trials in their experimental…

Lithuanian vegetable market faces challenges from Russian produce

In Lithuania, there is a growing concern among vegetable farmers regarding the influx of Russian-grown cucumbers and tomatoes. These products are…

Students conduct research for the business sector

"When we realized that they took us very seriously, it became a lot of fun"

On Monday, March 18, 2024, Jian, Lianne, and Manuela, students of the Cultivation & Technology program, harvested this year's first peppers in the…

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Waitrose will cut the price of over 200 weekly shop products

Rohlik bucked industry trends and saw another strong year in 2023

Billa Czechia appoints Marek Doležal as new CEOBilla Czechia has announced the appointment of Marek Doležal as its new chief executive officer. In his…