HortiDaily Newsletter | Wednesday, June 12, 2024

GreenTech Amsterdam well underway

Goodmorning GreenTech! Or, by the time the newsletter is sent out, good afternoon GreenTech! The second day of the show is in full swing and we're…

Sauna treatment for strawberries grants a clean start

By applying a special temperature treatment using aerated steam to slightly tease strawberry plants and stems, it is possible to produce disease-free…

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Pauline Dittmeyer at the start of the French blueberry harvest

"By combining tunnel farming with frost candles, we achieve good results"

During week 22, the first blueberries of this season were harvested at Dittmeyer's plantation in the southwest of France. According to initial…

US (NY): Unassembled cannabis greenhouse remains unsold

A 6.88-acre glass Venlo Greenhouse, never assembled. That's what a remarkable advertisement read on a U.S. auction site in January. "Previously owned…

The BoD of Club Candonga makes its considerations regarding the season

"Many want to go back to growing Sabrosa-Candonga"

We can say that the harvesting and commercialization of Candonga Top Quality® strawberries are over."The campaign ended a few days ago for the great majority of our 24 producers, and it…

The rise of the far right in France and its implications for Murcia's agriculture

The rise of the far right in the European Union, especially in countries that are important markets for fruit and vegetable products, represents a growing…

Oreon introduces hybrid cooled LED fixture

Oreon has introduced its hybrid cooled COMMANDER for greenhouse farming."The COMMANDER responds to the demand for Oreon's quality fixtures without…

Taiwan: Controlling bacterial wilt in tomato with hybrid eggplant rootstocks

In Taiwan, bacterial wilt is estimated to cause losses of more than US$12 million annually. This devastating soil-borne disease is caused by Ralstonia…

Cutting through the noise of indoor strawberry farming

"I found that people didn't know much about both hydroponics and strawberries. There's a gap in training for early career researchers and technicians,…

WUR and G-Star develop trousers made from Dutch-grown cotton

Wageningen University & Research and clothing manufacturer G-Star have jointly developed a pair of trousers made entirely from cotton grown in Dutch…

Belarus

Brest region greenhouse complex produces about 15,000 tons of indoor-grown vegetables annually

In the Brest region of Belarus, a greenhouse complex produces about 15,000 tons of indoor-grown vegetables annually, according to the main trade and services…

Poland: Water basin for tomatoes greenhouses

The weather conditions in southern Poland were favorable, so the NPI welding team traveled there to line a basin. The basin, a newly dug basin, belongs…

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Vacuum machine targets whitefly pests on greenhouse tomatoes

It might be tiny, but the sweetpotato whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) is an agricultural pest that packs a punch. It's even attained notoriety as one of the…

New dynamic grow light solution launched for CEA

Photosynthetic, an agricultural lighting solution provider, is announcing a new dynamic grow light specifically developed for the CEA industry. This…

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Delphy tests 'local' potting soils in the CloseCycle project

The European Interreg project CloseCycle began this year with the goal of bringing parties together to work on closed cycles. Delphy will conduct…

Underground drip irrigation systems to be showcased at GreenTech

The company presents its agricultural solutions at the international agricultural technology fair held in Amsterdam. Caudal is participating this week…

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CAN (BC): North Saanich looking at building food hub and greenhouse

At the urging of Mayor Peter Jones, North Saanich is looking into establishing a 5,000 square foot food hub and 10,000 square foot greenhouse on…

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US (ME): New greenhouses at Spruce Mountain Elementary School in Jay enhance outdoor education

On Thursday, May 30, staff at Spruce Mountain Elementary School shared information with Maine Department of Education Office of Innovation officials…

NL: 45 helpful citizens help retract basin tarpaulin at grower's premises

On Tuesday morning by Broersen, with the help of 45 men and women, the canvas was laid in the basin. They responded to an appeal posted on Facebook…

"Also more thrips, further research needed on risks"

NL: Biodiversity around greenhouse enhances natural pest control

The number of natural predators around greenhouses significantly increases relative to standard verges with short-mown grass. The bushes, trees, and flower…

Despite reduced precipitation, March rains benefitted all kinds of vegetables

Morocco's agricultural reservoirs at 30% full compared to last season

Morocco's agricultural reservoirs have a capacity of approximately 4.16 billion cubic meters as of May 31, 2024, reflecting a 30% filling rate compared…

Heatflation in the Middle East is affecting food prices

In Iraq, the daily consumption of tomatoes makes the population sensitive to price fluctuations. Kholoud Salman, an Iraqi journalist, reported a…

Strawberries Raspberries of France

French strawberry sector is calling on consumers and supermarkets to get ready for production peak

With a production peak expected this week, the Strawberry Raspberry of France association is calling on consumers and retailers to support the sector.…

Scottish strawberries take centre stage at Wimbledon

Asda has formed a partnership with Stewarts of Tayside, a Perthshire-based grower, to distribute 5.3 million Scottish strawberries across the UK for the…

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SPAR Group reported a 7.6% decline in half-year earnings

Lidl retained its position as Romania's leading food retailer by revenue in 2023

Belgium: Despite sharp rise in profits, Colruyt remains cautiousColruyt Group's revenue rose by 11.9% to 10.8bln euros last financial year. Operating…

How produce displays drive sales and create a shopping experience

This time of year, cherries, stone fruit, and melons are the most popular items for produce displays. "We have built some great displays so far with…