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Ben Ablewhite, Now Then Energy:

Understanding the energy landscape in the UK

Ben Ablewhite from Now Then Energy shared his insights on energy and agriculture, drawing from his diverse background in economics, and his years of…

Grafting skills explained at International Propagation Seminar

Grafting is an important step in the cultivation process of tomatoes and cucumbers. In the 1980s, rootstocks developed very fast because it was…

what’s behind incentives and rebates, and how to make use of them

“LED lights are cheaper than upgrading the grid”

"Financial incentives and rebates play a crucial role in lowering both CAPEX and operating expenditure (OPEX), allowing growers to enhance…

"Third pick from spring crop coincided perfectly with the summer home sales."

As of January 1, 2024, Mariska and Priscilla Haverkamp have officially taken over the Dutch family business from their parents. The sisters continued…

US (VA): White's Nursery & Greenhouses auction dates finalized

After nearly 70 years in the mid-Atlantic horticultural industry, White's Nursery & Greenhouses, Inc. is set to close its doors with a comprehensive…

multicolor and head lettuce

First winter crop for young grower couple

This year, young grower Mathias De Vestele, together with his partner Lore, started their hydroponic lettuce farm, Delova, in Pittem, Flanders,…

"GA-Clean effectively removes all contamination"

NL: Gutters properly cleaned of inorganic salts special focus during crop rotation

During the crop rotation growers can thoroughly clean their greenhouses and prepare them for the next crop cycle. In light of the upcoming crop…

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Dutch guests visit Polish greenhouses

Greenhouse production is an important part of the vegetable sector in Poland. It is also the sector where Dutch technology is a worldwide leader in…

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NZ: how to spot Pepino Mosaic Virus and ToBRFV

TomatoesNZ has continued to collaborate with MPI to maintain the embargo on imported Australian tomatoes. The period for importing tomatoes has now…

Understanding plant metabolism: a pathway to high-value cosmetics and nutraceuticals?

"Plants possess incredible medicinal and cosmetic properties. They often produce valuable molecules in response to various stresses, whether climatic…

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Prospera Active basil hybrids:

"Keeping the plants healthy during critical cultivation periods"

Summer is ending, and it's time to review the performance of the Prospera Active basil hybrids. "These varieties have shown strong resistance to basil…

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AUS: Jobs to be cut in midst of tomato virus outbreak

Major fruit and vegetable grower Perfection Fresh says it will cut a "significant" number of jobs, due to the impact of a virus that has been detected…

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Ukrainian farmers given UAH 1B so far in grants in 2024

Prime Minister Shmyhal announced the issuance of UAH 31.5 billion in soft loans and UAH 1 billion in grants to farmers in 2024. Support programs are in…

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NZ: University of Canterbury researching water purification in hydroponics

A new device that purifies water cheaply and efficiently could change hydroponic growing and make farming more sustainable in a rapidly evolving world.…

UV crop protection technology drives plant defences

As the range of available crop protection chemicals continues to decrease, growers are facing more challenges in maintaining the health and vigor of…

First shipment of GreenSwitch Potassium Sulphate departs Sweden for The Netherlands

Van Iperen International has announced the departure of the first vessel of GreenSwitch Potassium Sulphate (SOP) to The Netherlands from their partner…

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US (CA): Growers using urban farming methods more and more

Hydroponics, which is the process of growing plants without soil, is an idea that's been around for a long time. The legalization of marijuana has made…

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Grape tomato crop at its best after 9 months since planting! Very strong plants can be seen from the top canopy & highly generative as well! Grower told me still it looks a…

UC Davis enters into new strawberry license agreements

The University of California, Davis, has reached new agreements to license more than a dozen of its strawberry varieties to growers in countries across…

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US (CA): Five generations of farming shine through for family

FarmHER Kate Hitchcock specializes in growing Sweet Baby Broccoli in California's Salinas Valley, known as "The Salad Bowl of the World." She works…

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UK: Residents near Lancashire chemical plant told to wash produce

People living near a chemicals plant in Lancashire have been told to wash and peel vegetables from their gardens before eating them, while an…

EAD and ICBA forge new partnership to bolster Abu Dhabi's sustainability goals

In line with the UAE's Year of Sustainability and to ensure the best use of Abu Dhabi's natural resources, the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) and…

Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention 2025 dates announced

The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention (OFVC) is an annual 2-day gathering of horticultural crop producers involved in the production of fruits and…

US (VA): Plenty opens Richmond Farm

Plenty Unlimited opened the world's first farm to grow indoor, vertically farmed berries at scale. The Plenty Richmond Farm is designed to produce more…

Study: Unlocking genetic resistance to bacterial disease in tomatoes

Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato (Pst) is identified as the causal agent of bacterial speck disease in tomatoes. The Pto/Prf gene cluster from Solanum…

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US: NSHS's 2025 reveals proficiency testing program for laboratories

The National Seed Health System (NSHS) has announced the launch of its 2025 seed health proficiency testing program, designed to ensure the accuracy…

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UK: HTA calls for government support at 125 year anniversary

The Horticultural Trades Association is today celebrating its 125th anniversary at its annual Conference. "The association, which started in 1899, has…

Modiform's EcoExport packaging wins sustainability award at Four Oaks

Modiform has won the Sustainability Impact Award at the Four Oaks trade show for its ecoExpert online packaging. Modiform was the winner in the…

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“More and more farmers are turning to indoor farming and hydroponics, not necessarily out of choice, but out of necessity”

Consumer behavior around food production remains largely disconnected from how the food they consume is actually grown. "The majority of the market is…

NL: Modiform to feature products at GrootGroenPlus

Modiform is a firm specializing in systems for cultivation, transport, and packaging. These systems will be prominently featured at GrootGroenPlus,…

Increasing energy taxes affect payback period of sustainable energy innovations

Energy prices may be lower than during the height of the energy crisis, but energy taxes are increasing. This creates excellent profitability for…

TIC4BIO presents in Seville: a tool that could save up to 20% of irrigation water

TIC4BIO, a group focused on increasing the competitiveness of the organic agri-food sector in Andalusia, has launched an ICT tool that could reduce water…

Measuring moisture content in circular substrates

Peat is still widely used as a growing medium because of its favorable properties, but it is also a major source of carbon emissions when extracted and…

Organic ginger from Dutch soil

Sawari Fresh announces the launch of its first locally and organically grown ginger. "This milestone in Dutch agriculture combines sustainable growing practices with…

Abelardo Hernández, technical director of Proexport and coordinator of the Nitrosfera project:

"We plan to implement nitrogen fertilization strategies that complement the restrictions in place"

"This is the Nuves operational group. Nuves is an acronym for sustainable plant nutrition in Spanish (Nutrición Vegetal Sostenible). We called it like…

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Ahold Delhaize USA announces leadership changes at Stop & ShopAhold Delhaize USA has announced that Roger Wheeler, Chief Commercial Officer for Ahold Delhaize USA, has been…

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