HortiDaily Newsletter | Wednesday, September 4, 2024

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Researches on plasma activated water show promising results

A lightning in a bottle to boost horti crops

Imagine trying to catch lightning in a bottle—quite literally. That's what some modern scientists, including Nathan Eylands, an assistant professor at…

NL: Great Lakes Greenhouses partners with Signify

"Managing energy expenditures using custom light recipes"

Signify, has provided Great Lakes Greenhouses, North America's largest grower, shipper, and packer of hydroponic cucumbers, with the Philips GreenPower…

Tomato harvesting robot takes next step toward commercialization

Robot development company inaho Europe has been undergoing trials of its snack tomato harvesting robot for loose cherry tomatoes in the Netherlands.…

operating an international horticultural supplying company

"We salvaged the necessary electronic components and used them to equip our project as a temporary solution"

"Challenging times like COVID-19, transport ships getting stuck in the Suez Canal, vessels being attacked, wars, trade blockades, and so on—these…

Macpac welcomes new hires, Lloyd and Jim Kershaw

Macpac, a thermoformed packaging manufacturer, has welcomed Lloyd and Jim Kershaw to the business. The sons of owner and Managing Director, Graham…

Priva Partners with TriEst for Advanced Irrigation Solutions

"More of our clients show interest in protective structures as tunnels and greenhouses"

As interest in horticultural techniques grows among their clients, the North American company TriEst Ag Group has announced a partnership with Priva.…

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Municipal wastewater replaces fresh water need thanks to laboratory treatment

Regional conflicts over the utilisation of water resources are not uncommon and will be exacerbated by climate change and the increasing strain on…

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"Saudi tomatoes have received high prices in the European market"

In February of this year, Saudi hydroponic grower Dava exported tomatoes to the Netherlands, marking the first time Saudi tomatoes have been exported…

Busy first day at Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong

Today, September 4, marked the first exhibition day of Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong. More than 600 exhibitors from 38 different countries are…

UK: Weekly average wholesale market prices for fruit and vegetables

Green capsicum prices down by 35% compared to last week

In this week's average wholesale market prices of home-grown produce from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs the biggest decrease was in the…

Greenhouse CO2 use must and can be more efficient

Wageningen UR was commissioned by Kas als Energiebron (Greenhouse as Energy Source) to carry out research into various options for more efficient use of CO2 in…

AU: Unique climate creates opportunities and challenges for NT vegetable growing

The wet season extends from November to April and is characterized by cyclones and heavy rain events that make vegetable growing challenging. The peak…

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UK horticulture businesses hit with new Brexit inspection charges amid bio security concerns

UK horticulture businesses are facing new Brexit inspection charges amid concerns about biosecurity. These charges, known as the Common User Charge…

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Insights into Bactericera cockerelli and Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum interaction

This study reveals new insights into tissue-specific expression of the psyllid organs in the absence or presence of CLso bacterium in tomatoes and…

ORION Space Generation Foundation to launch seeds into Orbit for genetic experiments

Genesis SFL has announced a collaboration with the ORION Space Generation Foundation / ORION Űrnemzedék Alapítvány to conduct genetic experiments with…

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Juncao technology: Promoting cooperation between China and Africa

Juncao means "mushroom" and "grass" in Chinese. Its versatility is a key feature, allowing it to grow edible mushrooms, provide livestock feed, and…

US: The Aquaponics Source announces training courses

The Aquaponic Source is thrilled to announce open enrollment for their on-the-farm aquaponic training course. Over the course of two days, attendees…

New 3-in-1 precision handheld monitor launched

Bluelab launched the OnePen™, a 3-in-1 connected handheld device designed to elevate the efficiency and accuracy of plant monitoring. The OnePen…

$20M merger to create 'largest plant superfood ecosystem' in Singapore

Future Food Foundry (3F), a UAE-headquartered agri-food technology company, announced an investment in NextGen Farms (NGF) and Sustenir Group. This…

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Waste oil as a fuel source and a forecast on supply

A study was done to provide information on used oil as a fuel source, commonly known as waste oil. Waste oil has become a popular fuel source for…

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NL: Global teams tackle autonomous dwarf tomato cultivation in Bleiswijk

Excitement is mounting in the greenhouses of Wageningen University & Research in Bleiswijk: five teams from across the globe have embarked on the next…

US (NY): Finalists revealed for United Nations-led “youth ecopreneur” pitch contest

Eight youth-led start-ups with a focus on sustainability from Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and South America will take center stage as finalists of the…

Four alternatives to chemical soil fumigation tested

Problems with soil-borne pathogens in various crops have been increasing in recent years. With the elimination of chemical soil disinfectants or the…

Marc van der Knaap at work at SchermNed

Marc van der Knaap has been working at SchermNed since 1 July. "After a few weeks in my role as project leader foreman at SchermNed, I can say that my…

Foodiverse will surprise in Madrid with the latest additions to its range

Foodiverse, the European leader in the production of fresh, ready-to-eat, and ready-to-cook foods, will attend the 16th edition of the Fruit Attraction…

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UEFA deal for Lidl

Just Eat has announced a nationwide partnership with REWE Group

New Zealand: Commission report reveals major issues in supermarket industryGrocery Commissioner Pierre van Heerden said the Report painted a…

Last attempt to preserve the wholesale centre fails to gain majority - retailers launch petition

Cologne wholesale market to be closed in 2025

Cologne's wholesale centre in Raderberg will close for good at the end of 2025. An attempt by the SPD, Linke and FDP parliamentary groups to keep the…