GreenTech day 2 update

The second day of GreenTech is on and today is, as expected, a super busy day. The organisers paid extra attention to inviting the Dutch growers as well, and combined with…

More opportunities for automation as Australia’s greenhouse sector grows

“We have a lot of artists working for us; magicians with razor blades”

Based in Queensland, Wide Bay Seedlings specializes in producing seedlings mainly for open-field crops such as tomatoes, watermelons, and capsicums.…

Using 50% less energy for disinfection

Van Dijk Heating is launching its upgraded Ecoster E drain water disinfector at GreenTech Amsterdam 2025. With new technology, this electrically…

New GroSens API puts root zone data at growers’ fingertips

Grodan has introduced the GroSens API. The GroSens API complements GroSens Suite, Grodan's highly accurate and reliable solution for monitoring the…

Marcel van der Pluijm, Feeling Fresh:

"Year-round supply of Mexican peppers under Lissy's brand for North American market"

For years, Mexican pepper growers have been key suppliers to the North American market alongside Canadian growers. From the Netherlands, Feeling Fresh…

Former dairy farmers fully enjoy strawberry cultivation: "We're having even more fun with it than last year"

Leonie, a new professional strawberry grower, came remarkably close when she predicted the first harvest of 2025. On May 1st, Kwekerij Bosch harvested…

"Demand for multi-colored small tomatoes growing rapidly"

In recent years, small tomatoes have been consistently popular in the Chinese market due to their broad appeal, convenience, moderate pricing, and…

Totam Seeds B.V. to be integrated into newly formed integrated entity

Mitsui & Co., Ltd. has announced the integration of Totam Seeds B.V. into the newly formed entity that is being established through the integration of…

Italian Gentile Group: Summer berries production in full swing

"Raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries grown at high altitudes to meet all commercial expectations"

The small fruit segment continues to grow at a fast pace in the European fruit and vegetable landscape. Raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and…

From seeds to smiles: a successful greenhouse project in Slovenia

The start of lettuce production in a new high-tech greenhouse marked a major milestone for Panvita, one of Slovenia's leading sustainable food…

US (FL): UF Digital Twin technology simulates strawberry farm, boosts AI tools and cuts costs

While strawberry production runs from November through April in Florida, digital twin technology lets scientists simulate the growth of the fruit…

Qater claims growing self-sufficiency in cucumbers, tomatoes and eggplants

Qatar has achieved a milestone in food security as local production of key vegetables covered up to 98% of market demand during peak harvesting months.…

Kyrgyzstan trials high-income crops for farmers

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry Bakyt MLVVNTorobaev instructed seed-growing farms…

New pearl-sized organic snacking tomato hits the market

Wholesum has launched its new snacking tomato, Lil'Ones. Smaller than the average snacking tomato, these pearl-sized tomatoes are bursting with flavor.…

Mexico blueberry sector faces tariffs, seeks stability

The 36th International Blueberry Seminar 2025, held in Guadalajara's Hard Rock Hotel, convened industry leaders to deliberate on strategic responses to key…

Natural solution extends blueberry shelf life and quality

Saniblues, a new natural post-harvest treatment developed in Spain, is showing promising results in improving the shelf life and quality of blueberries during…

Kathmandu tomato prices up 85%

The wholesale market in Kathmandu Valley reports a sharp increase in tomato prices due to constrained supply. Tomatoes from Nepal have surged by 85.71%, now trading at approximately…

Food technology center launches facility to support freezing, processing, and storage innovations in Tashkent

Air Products, a global industrial gas company, opened the Center for food freezing, processing, and storage technologies in Tashkent. Located at the…

Production of local vegetables declines in Singapore

In Singapore, the local production of vegetables and seafood continued to fall in 2024, while egg yields grew, according to a report released by the…

Organic greens blends in the spotlight

Olivia's Organics is attending the upcoming Organic Produce Summit (OPS) in Monterey, California July 9-10 and sharing details about its approach to…

CAN: Lakeshore continues effort to restrict commercial greenhouses

Lakeshore is continuing its quest to limit large-scale greenhouse operations, though its mayor acknowledges the industry can't be barred completely. At…

CAN: Village Farms International regains Nasdaq compliance

Village Farms International has announced that it has received formal notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market informing the Company that it has regained…

Post-harvest solutions for CEA leafy greens

Whether cultivated in greenhouses, vertical farms, or through hydroponic, aeroponic, or aquaponic systems, controlled environment agriculture (CEA)…

Looking at the effects of staking techniques on growth and yield of tomato varieties in northwestern Ethiopia

Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicon L.) is amongst the most important fresh vegetables used worldwide. Growth and yield of tomatoes are constrained by a lack…

Native bacteria from a Mediterranean greenhouse associated to soil health

This study, conducted over two consecutive seasons in an organic-certified Mediterranean tomato greenhouse, aimed to assess the dynamics of soil…

Namibia’s green hydrogen scheme grows veg in the desert

Researchers in Namibia are growing vegetables in the desert using fertiliser made from green hydrogen, in a project pitching to be Africa's first Net…

“After 35 years, I am still impressed with the products our broccoli breeders create”

Creating high-quality heads is paramount when breeding broccoli. "We breed for many different climates and regions with varying conditions," says Matt…

Jan van Genderen lunches with royal couple during 'outstanding achievers lunch'

Last week, 28 Dutch individuals who have made notable achievements were invited to a special lunch at Paleis Noordeinde. These guests have recently…

Covent Garden marks 50 years with The Garden Wall

New Covent Garden Market has unveiled The Garden Wall, a commemorative installation celebrating the 50th anniversary of the market's relocation to Nine…

Greenhouse project launched in Burlin district through Batys AgroHub

Ten growers in Kazakhstan's Burlin district have built greenhouses as part of the Batys AgroHub initiative, a program to support local agri-entrepreneurship.…

Estonia's vegetable self-sufficiency declines

Approximately 30 per cent of the vegetables consumed in Estonia last year were sourced domestically, according to Statistics Estonia. This marks a decline from…

Cibus: Acquisition of a grocery store in the Netherlands and one in Denmark

Carrefour Spain aims to open at least 100 stores this year

Żabka appoints Adam Manikowski as CEO of Polish businessŻabka has appointed Adam Manikowski as the chief executive officer of the Żabka Polska business…