HortiDaily Newsletter | Friday, February 23, 2024

Growing coffee in cell culture: the future of your morning cup?

Believe it or not, you can cook up a soup to have coffee powder, package it, and sell it to consumers. All you need to do is a bioreactor and a bit of…

Jasen Zhang, Naltsen:

"Support and protect strawberries the right way with truss tape"

Soft fruit cultivation involves numerous details that significantly impact overall production, as emphasized by Jasen Zhang from Naltsen, who is an…

Statement from Troy McClellan, President, AgriFORCE Solutions:

"I did not resign"

AgriFORCE Growing Systems, Ltd. submitted an 8-K on January 30, 2024, to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), stating that on January 24, 2024, Troy McClellan,…

China: Fulco Wijdooge to manage Lumiforte's newly opened Shanghai office

On February 1, Lumiforte has opened a new office in Shanghai, China.The opening comes when, according to Lumiforte, the Chinese horticultural sector is…

Gizem Demirhan joins Phormium Turkey's customer service team

For more than a decade, Phormium has had a customer base in Turkey and surrounding countries. The woven climate screens from the Belgian manufacturer…

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Hort suppliers run for charity

Once again Genesis Horticultural Solutions Director (Tony Bundock) and his fire brigade colleagues are rolling up their sleeves to run in the Melbourne Australia Royal…

Jacek Bursztynski, Syngenta:

"Turkish growers looking to export to Europe have to comply with European rules"

One of the main roles of a portfolio manager is to talk to growers and consumers in different markets to understand those markets. Jacek Bursztynski,…

The Netherlands:

Hoogweg Paprika Nurseries kickstarts the construction of a new facility

Recently, Hoogweg Paprika Nurseries has kickstarted the construction of a new facility. The new facility will be built in Marknesse (The Netherlands)…

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Malta: Tomato virus leaves farmers facing financial ruin

Farmers have expressed grave concerns about an imported virus spreading in Malta, which threatens to decimate the all-important tomato sector. Ruben…

4th edition Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge fully booked

Registration for the 4th edition of the Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge is closed. In the current edition, more than 20 teams will participate, there…

The Tomatina in Bunol:

Spanish tomato food fight fiesta makes a comeback

In Bunol, Spain, the Tomatina, an iconic tomato-throwing jubilee, marked its resurgence after a hiatus due to the pandemic. This event saw enthusiasts…

The latest beauty trend involves the use of broccoli to create fake freckles...

The latest beauty craze on social media is creating fake freckles using broccoli, a method that is gaining popularity due to its novelty and…

Duchy Brassica Trials Open Day and Conference:

"An opportunity to view the performance of new and current cauliflower genetics in-field"

Several brassica genetics were on display at the Duchy Autumn and Winter Cauliflower Trials Day and Conference, which was held in Cornwall earlier this…

“Vertical farming has proven itself capable of being the future of food”

"We take a holistic view of sustainability, delivering infrastructure solutions to some of the biggest environmental and social challenges we face;…

Historically high bell pepper market softening somewhat

There are a number of reasons why the supply has been less on bell peppers this season. Starting with the Florida growing region where its growth cycle…

Nigeria: Plateau ACReSAL greenhouse initiative to tackle land degradation, desertification

In tackling the challenges of land degradation and desertification faced by farmers and as part of efforts to enhance food security in Nigeria, the…

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Powdery mildew on rosemary

Powdery mildew is one of the more easily recognizable plant diseases. The fungus is seen on the leaf surface as a white powdery growth; however, it may go unnoticed on lower…

Evaluating vegetable varieties in the Caribbean

The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the vulnerability of food supply chains in Caribbean islands, especially for important commodities such as fresh…

US gardeners rush to snap up purple tomatoes pioneered in Norfolk

A genetically modified purple tomato first produced by Norfolk scientists nearly two decades ago has been enthusiastically adopted by home gardeners…

Ireland: Agriculture appeals review panel must be fair and independent

Addressing the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture on 'Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill…

Qatari farm welcomes Minister of Municipality to its facility

Agrico, a hybrid farm development company, showcased its solutions to His Excellency Mr. Abdullah Bin Hamad Al Attiyah, the Minister of Municipality,…

Port of Rotterdam in full transition in 2023

Last year saw major investment decisions that are contributing to making the port and the logistics chain to and from Rotterdam more sustainable. The…

Status of Andalusian greenhouse crops in mid-February

Producers in Almeria's pepper greenhouses continued uprooting the earliest plantations. The cycle of the peppers that were planted later will end with the…

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ICA Gruppen’s annual report 2023 is now available

Colruyt Group is committed to taking further action in support of the Belgian agricultural sector

Geoffroy Gersdorff (Carrefour Belgium): "We are stronger than we were a year ago"2024 is the year in which Carrefour Belgium returns to profitability,…