“If I hadn't found a real solution for the 'Tuta', I would have considered giving up on tomatoes"

Tomato growers have been dealing with Tuta absoluta for years now, and it remains a concerning pest, as it can infest tomato plants at any stage of…

Mexico: Cucurbit growers discuss market challenges

"Today's growers need to achieve the highest production and the best quality to defend themselves in a highly competitive market, trying to ensure…

CAN: SEF announces RGC as exclusive construction partner

SEF has announced that RGC has joined them as their exclusive construction partner. The two companies have had an existing relationship for the past 25…

Singapore: Making strides with agrivoltaic-aquaponic synergies

"We've been working on creating a more commercially resilient and sustainable urban farming system that benefits farmers, our environment and our…

Robotic harvester revealed for greenhouse vegetables

Canada's greenhouse vegetable sector is booming but the cost and availability of human labor is a challenge across the sector. Harvesting is one of the…

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Switzerland:

"We have to make sure that we counteract the import of vegetables"

Christian Bassi's cherry tomatoes are more sustainable than imports, even in winter. Growing them in greenhouses significantly increases the yield.…

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"You need special techniques and AI to control all client sorting aspects"

There seems to be no stopping technological progress, and the fruit and vegetable sector, too, on both the cultivation and packaging fronts, is jumping…

NL: Pim is thirty and wants to continue with pak choi and purslane in new greenhouse

Next year, Pim van Wingerden's greenhouse will make way for housing via the Dutch space-for-space scheme. The thirty-something knew it was coming,…

Cornell study finds AI can slash indoor farming energy use by 25%

Integrating artificial intelligence into today's environmental control systems could reduce energy consumption for indoor agriculture by 25% –…

US: Bell pepper pricing to stay higher than normal for near future

Pricing on field bell peppers is anticipated to stay strong thanks to a variety of developments in pepper-growing regions. California: Production out…

Turkey dominates Georgia's tomato imports, accounting for 99%

From January to July 2024, Georgia experienced a 50% increase in tomato imports. According to data from the National Statistics Office of Georgia, the country…

Ukrainian greenhouse operators implement year-round conveyor system for growing three crops

Greenlevation Ltd., a greenhouse operation based in Ukraine, has introduced a year-round crop conveyor system to enhance labour efficiency and maximize…

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Growing food out of water in Bhutan

Like millions around the world, Kinley Wangmo and her family were left without a source of income during the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent…

Canadian combat ship to grow fresh veggies at sea

Federal Fleet Services has announced the acquisition of four AI-based Virtual Agronomist systems to grow and harvest fresh vegetables aboard the Combat…

AUS: "Componics model is community, complete, and then compost"

Just a short drive west of Inverell sits a property with aspirations to make sustainable, healthy eating attainable for everybody and to take that…

US: 'More affordable energy at a lower carbon footprint'

Climate Resources Group, a provider of energy efficiency solutions for indoor growers, is pleased to announce a partnership with NEC Financing…

Smallhold emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Smallhold Inc., a certified B-Corp specializing in organic mushrooms, has successfully emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with support from Monomyth…

Greenhouse-grown organic strawberries get a new look

Nature Fresh Farms is unveiling the new look and feel of its Little Obsessions™ organic strawberries. The berries are grown in the company's…

Celebrating 15 years in artisan lettuce

Tanimura & Antle is marking the 15th anniversary of its Artisan® Lettuce. "From the very beginning, our mission has been to bring the best of what…

Iyris and Hyma Plastic partner in Egypt

Iyris (formerly known as RedSea), a global AgriTech company focused on developing sustainable solutions for reducing heat in covered agriculture, has…

Singapore:

Former banker grows vegetables on walls

For Mathew Howe, a classic pesto recipe is not complete without pine nuts, garlic, extra-virgin olive oil and, most importantly, a healthy measure of…

South African school deploys aquaponics to explore Fine Bubble Technologies

A self-sustaining system that provides a sustainable food source and a hands-on learning tool was launched at the De Grendel School of Skills in…

M&S visits Hadlow College glasshouse

The Thanet Earth Centre of Excellence @ Hadlow College officially opened in June and aims to inspire and train the next generation of UK salad and…

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University of Miami taps into container farming

Step inside the world of sustainable agriculture and explore Hammock Greens' innovative, eco-friendly, hyperlocal farm nestled in the heart of…

Mexico

How to face the challenges of growing agricultural production

JD Agrokapital, a prominent agricultural company in Mexico, is focusing on innovation to enhance its crop yields and quality. Their Promo Dinámica farm…

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ISU researchers say they don't have to be

Harvesting crops and solar energy are often at odds

Under a clear, sunny sky in Ames, the chirps of crickets and chorus of cicadas create a soft background for the mechanical creaking of solar panels and…

NanJing Agricultural University and University of Connecticut ccollaborates in study

Keys to strawberry ripening revealed

Fruit ripening is a tightly coordinated process driven by both hormonal and environmental factors, yet the epigenetic mechanisms controlling this…

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How AI is helping green leaf quality assessment

In fresh produce, freshness is the cornerstone of today's supermarket offerings. It is known that consumers select supermarkets based on the quality…

Expanding Belgian strawberry grower uses UV robot and everbearers

Strawberry grower Hans Bevers from Rijkevorsel was one of the first strawberry farms to pioneer a UV robot for white disease control three years ago, reports…

Importing tomatoes or tomato picker?

Isn't it sometimes better to import tomatoes than to pick tomatoes? That question was asked by Joost Eerdmans of Dutch political party JA21 in a committee…

Study reveals that "Tuta absoluta" can transmit the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus

Recent research by Italian scientists published in the journal Entomologia Generalis has found that the Tuta absoluta pest, which plagues tomato crops in the…

"Fruits that were once exclusively imported can now be grown in China."

Asia Fruit Logistica 2024 Review: Chinese exhibitors increase by 12%, and single-product growers gain attention

Asia Fruit Logistica 2024, held in Hong Kong from September 4 to 6, attracted 280 Chinese exhibitors, marking a 12% increase from last year. Exhibiting…

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Campaign boosted fruit sales for Scottish retailers

Lulu Group aims to increase its food imports from India

Slovenia: SPAR reports 13.6% revenue growth in FY 2023SPAR Slovenia reported robust financial results in its financial year 2023 with gross turnover…