HortiDaily Newsletter | Wednesday, October 2, 2024

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US (OK): Peoria Tribe breaks ground on 35000 foot greenhouse project

The Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma will begin construction of a large, 35,000 sq ft greenhouse facility this Fall as a strategic next step towards…

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Ontario Plants Propagation opens new facility

Next week, Ontario Plants Propagation will open its new state-of-the-art facility in Glencoe, Ontario, Canada. To celebrate the unveiling of the new…

Technology advances for Ethiopian soft fruit production

Recent field days, hosted by Zuqualla Horti PLC in partnership with Flavo Plants, Resilience, and Meteor Systems, highlighted a state-of-the-art…

"Our new Biota Phos shows the true value of circular fertilizers"

Biota Nutri is proud to announce the launch of its new sustainable phosphate product, Biota Phos. Made from plant waste streams, Biota Phos is 100%…

Discuss energey-efficient dehumidification at the Canadian Greenhouse Conference

High energy costs, discussions of carbon emission regulations, and the widespread shift to LED lighting have been pushing many greenhouse growers to…

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The benefits of crop diversification

"After last year's table tomato season, which ended with prices as low as €0.30-0.40/kg (at least between April and May) for cherry tomatoes, we opted…

Cualin Quality redesigns its Divino Imperial, Divino Supreme and Divino brands

"Cherry tomatoes on the vine have great potential to continue gaining market share"

After implementing improvements in their cultivation and management techniques that will allow them to improve both the quality and quantity of the…

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UK: Government introduces legislation to support precision breeding.

The UK Government has announced new laws to support precision breeding technology which will increase food production, reduce costs to farmers, and…

Murcia continues to be Spain's second-largest pepper-producing area

The Region of Murcia's pepper season, which took place between March and August, was very positive as the production volume, quality, and sales figures…

Trio of tomatoes on the vine makes debut

NatureSweet is unveiling its latest varietal, D'Vines Medley. This collection of red, orange, and yellow greenhouse-grown cherry on-the-vine tomatoes…

Brazil: Growing peppers during uncertain weather

Taguaí, Brazil, is characterized by its high temperatures, cloudy days, and frequent rains. To face these weather conditions, greenhouse growers in the…

US (SC): Integrating technology for sustainable farming

Tractors and plows have long been key to growing crops, but a leading researcher argues that the next generation will need to add to that list solar…

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CAN: Big rise in capital for Vision Greens

Vision Greens announced the value of its second capital raise at $18M. The raise is comprised of $10M in equity and $8M in debt capital supplied…

Mating disruption of the tomato leafminer on greenhouse tomatoes

In Spain, researchers have explored mating disruption as a strategy within the integrated management system targeting the tomato leaf miner, Tuta…

US (PA): Dan Schantz Greenhouse to stay open under Herr family ownership

Dan Schantz Greenhouse will not be wilting on the vine. Lancaster-based Herr's Fruit Farm has been operating the greenhouse and farm market since the…

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Study: Effects of different straw breeding substrates on tomato growth

Traditional substrate cultivation is now a routine practice in vegetable facility breeding. However, finding renewable substrates that can replace…

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Japanese growers struggle to rebuild after brutal rainfall

Heavy rainfall last week in the city of Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, has dealt a severe blow to local agriculture. Fields that had recently…

US (PA): Zionsville greenhouse up for auction

Max Spann Real Estate and Auction Company has announced the upcoming online auction of a 95 +/- acre preserved farm greenhouse facility with 16 acres…

Hungry EcoCities announces 2nd call winners

EatThis. is involved as a knowledge HUB within Hungry EcoCities, a project that receives funding from the European Union's Horizon Europe research and…

Canada: UFV Chilliwack to host Agriculture Alumni farmer's market

There are a few things Renee Prasad loves more than reconnecting with UFV's agriculture alumni. So many students have graduated from the university and…

Uzbekistan to ban fuel oil for heating and electricity production by 2030

Starting in 2030, the use of fuel oil for heating and electricity generation will be prohibited in Tashkent and the surrounding areas of the Tashkent Region,…

Singapore: Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit to return in November

Dr. Koh Poh Koon, Senior Minister of State for the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment will open the summit, addressing the audience of…

US (IN): Anu takes home $20000 in pitch competition

Anu won first place and $20,000 among 10 small businesses at the national SCORE 60th Anniversary Pitch Competition in Des Moines, Iowa. SCORE, or…

UK: OMEX announces new District Sales Manager for Scotland

Mark Paton has joined OMEX as District Sales Manager for Scotland. He'll be working with new and existing customers to plan the most effective liquid…

Sormac to showcase precision vegetable processing technology at a double round of shows

Sormac will be showcasing its vegetable and fruit processing equipment at a double round of shows this autumn in the US. Beginning with the Global Produce and…

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New brand for warehouse and distribution industry

Cimcorp Group, a large player in logistics automation, launched its new brand, Dreamfield. Designed to enhance efficiency and profitability within the…

Virus-hit tomatoes are safe to eat according to food authority

In the wake of the tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) affecting crops in South Australia's Northern Adelaide Plains, Food Standards Australia New Zealand…

Southern Europe's solar greenhouses feed more than 500 million people every year

Southern Europe's solar greenhouse 2024/2025 season has started with the marketing of peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, and aubergines. During…

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Salling Fondene has acquired 100% ownership of Salling Group

Solucious to acquire 100% of the shares of Délidis

Holland: Retail turnover up by almost 2% in AugustStatistics Netherlands (CBS) reports that retail turnover was 1.8% higher in August 2024 than in…