HortiDaily Newsletter | Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Photo report: global tomato conference

"No more business as usual in the tomato industry"

Are you packing your tomatoes in black or white? According to research presented at the Global Tomato Conference, the contrast of the black packaging…

What to expect?

"Over 525 stands at GreenTech Amsterdam"

GreenTech, the international horticultural trade fair, is set to experience significant growth this year with 525 stands. According to Mariska…

Drill deeper into your inventory management with ORP:

Is your Inventory and Production Planning system ready for the future, or is it time to upgrade?

Inventory management and production planning can be a challenging task for greenhouses and nurseries. However, switching to a new system can seem…

Delphy launches Delphy Germany

Delphy is launching Delphy Germany. With that, the company aims to further increase its market share in Germany. As an important first step, Delphy has engaged a new manager…

Syngenta launches 'ToBRFV Resistant' seal

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds is launching a “ToBRFV Resistant” seal to indicate Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) resistant varieties. The seal symbolizes…

New strategy identified to curb Fusarium

A scientific study uses genetic manipulation techniques to reduce the virulence of Fusarium oxysporum, one of the most important pathogens in the…

Sustainable growing media for CEA

"It is important to understand what type of system the grower is using. Jiffy specialists work with growers to provide the best product for their crop,…

TSI Italia Open Day organized in Sicily

Shape and flavor of an Italian traditional tomato: pizzutello

Sicilian producers are very interested in pizzutello tomatoes by TSI Italia, especially since they follow the indications of their trusted traders to…

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UK: Government announces package support for British growers

Farmers will benefit from a commitment to protect their interests in future trade deals, support to boost domestic fruit and veg production, and new…

US (IN): Registration now open for upcoming Purdue Small Farm Education Field Day

Visit the Purdue Student Farm and connect with other small farmers to learn about topics like drip irrigation, organic pesticide options, high tunnel…

Major Turkish company started production in geothermal greenhouses in 60 hectares

A major Turkish company is establishing new soilless agricultural greenhouses that will increase the current agricultural production capacity of the country.…

First harvest for vegetable roots takes place in geothermal hydronic greenhouse in Ankara

The first harvest was made in the greenhouse where geothermal water was used for heating in the Haymana district of Ankara. In Haymana, the first harvest…

Adding a protective layer that protects the cultivation system, keeping hygiene

Metazet FormFlex introduces a new product, the "Second Skin," a specially developed plastic protective layer that completely protects the cultivation…

Tomato Ansal f1 might be a game-changer for Ugandan farmers

The tomato industry in Uganda has been growing steadily over the years, with farmers adopting new varieties to boost their yields and increase their income.…

Leon van Duijn withdraws as shareholder of PlantLab

"It was not an easy decision to take this step, as for me, as a co-founder for the past 13 years PlantLab was everything. As a person, I have a strong…

Bid online for vegetable machinery from Invicta Produce Ltd

Are you looking for equipment for your vegetable production plant? Industrial Auctions offers many for sale on their online auction in Ramsgate (UK).…

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US (CA): Dept of Pesticide Regulation awards $3,15M in research grants

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation has awarded $3.15 million in Research Grants to seven projects to support a statewide, systemwide…

The Netherlands Pavilion and Forum at 25th HortiflorExpo IPM Shanghai 2023

This April, the 25th HortiflorExpo IPM China was successfully held in Shanghai. HortiflorExpo IPM is Asia's leading brand exhibition of flowers,…

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UK: Double-decker bus to be transformed into greenhouse in Newcastle

A double-decker bus is being renovated and turned into a giant community greenhouse to provide fresh food for local residents and a food bank. The bus…

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Research project to explore 5G use in greenhouse industry

The suitability of 5G wireless technology used in the commercial greenhouse industry will be explored as part of a project involving the University of…

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From airline pilot to aquaponics farmer

The CEO and founder of Vital Veggie Garden - an agriculture and hydroponic fresh produce cultivation business - Michael Brooks, quit his job as an…

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China: Abundance of crops grow in arid Xinjiang desert

Agriculture enjoys a long history in Kizilsu Kirgiz autonomous prefecture, a prefecture that boasts abundant sunlight in northwest China's Xinjiang…

US (PA): In vitro diagnostics lab to add 32,000 sq. ft. predictive diagnostics innovation center

bioMérieux has signed a lease for a new 32,000 sq. ft. molecular innovation center at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia. In addition to supporting legacy…

Test before you taste

Recall on lettuce and spinach! These notices have become common across the United States. To protect consumers, produce is routinely tested for foodborne pathogenic bacteria…

Agriculture Workforce Coalition Releases Statement on the 'Secure the Border Act'

"Without reform, this provision will harm many labor-dependent family farms"

The Agriculture Workforce Coalition has released the following statement: ”The House has announced plans to move forward with H.R. 2, the “Secure the Border…

National Farmers’ Federation Horticulture Council announces Jolyon Burnett as next chairperson

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) Horticulture Council has today announced Jolyon Burnett as its next chairperson. The much-anticipated appointment…

Cesena Agricultural Cooperative (CAC) announces €18 million in investments

A 75-year history of seeds

Founded in 1948, the Cesena Agricultural Cooperative CAC celebrated its 75th anniversary on Sunday, May 7, 2023, with its annual financial statement meeting. The event was…

Francis Martos, of Natura DP:

"Italian pepper consumption on the rise in Northern Europe and Scandinavia"

The bell pepper campaign has come to an end in the province of Almeria. As already reported by the Prices and Markets Observatory of the Government of…

Italy:

Lubing GreenTec, a cooling system with plastic panels

Panel cooling systems are well known for greenhouse cooling and humidification, but plastic panels are relatively new. The most frequently asked…

‘Climate change will impact strawberry production in Florida’

Florida farmers play a critical role in food production for the U.S., generating over $7 billion in crops, especially during the winter months. Florida’s…