HortiDaily Newsletter | Monday, February 5, 2024

Nick Boelen joins Four Growers:

"Automation can make local cultivation more attractive"

"Last summer, the Four Growers harvest robot reached the point where it operates as quickly as a human. With such speeds, the business model for…

"A healthier plant is less susceptible to diseases"

Cultivation plan prevents doubts about early setting and (too) high plant load in spring

Things are never as simple as they seem. In 2022 and 2023, several growers suffered plant loss during the summer period, sometimes due to Pythium but…

René Polak, Sales Director Horticulture at Ushio:

"The exclusive focus on LED lighting has leveled off"

For some time now, the near end of HPS lamps has been conjured up, but the opposite seems to be the case, says René Polak, Sales Director Horticulture…

Azienda Poggio del Cardo:

Brackish water contributes to the intense flavor of tomatoes

Soilless cultivation helps prevent all those soil-borne pathogens that can affect yields. That is why Vincenzo Di Natale, administrator of Poggio del Cardo - a company with a long-stan…

CAN (ON): Mini-cucumber trial with fixed far-red and dynamic lighting at Kingsville-based grower

Recent advancements in greenhouse technology have sparked considerable interest among growers, especially regarding the use of far-red light in crop…

Spanish strawberry season starts at Special Fruit and Van Dijk Foods:

"Despite ever-growing challenges, Spanish strawberries retain their market position"

December was marked with somewhat less-that-desirable Dutch and Belgian strawberries, and some described Moroccan and Egyptian strawberries' quality as…

Arthur van den Berg from Glastuinbouw Netherlands:

"The advantage of a water coach for growers is that there's someone to provide oversight and reflection"

Glastuinbouw Nederland has introduced the concept of the water coach as one of the final steps towards improving the quality of surface water. The WFD…

Jan van Bergeijk: "If it doesn't rain substantially, things will get very tense"

Some Spanish soft fruit growers face 50% water cut

Water shortages are proving significantly challenging for the soft fruit sector in the Spanish province of Huelva. "If it doesn't rain substantially…

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CAN (ON): Leamington greenhouse light bylaw can’t deliver 'complete darkness', says mayor

Despite the majority of greenhouse operators complying with Leamington’s rules to quell light pollution, the town’s mayor said the luminous night glow…

US: CEA Alliance members march on Washington, DC to support indoor farming

More than 30 members of the CEA Alliance came to Washington, D.C., January 30-31 to educate members of Congress and the Administration about the…

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The effect of environmental sustainability orientations and entrepreneurial orientations on the performance of greenhouses

This research aimed to explore the effect of environmental sustainability and entrepreneurial orientations on the performance of greenhouses in Iran.…

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Italian scientists have tailored iodine and potassium content of radishes, peas, rocket, and chard:

Microgreens made to order

In a significant development for personalized nutrition, researchers in Italy have cultivated microgreens with bespoke nutritional profiles to serve individual dietary…

Eco-friendly technology derivation and planning for rooftop greenhouse smart farm

Rooftop greenhouse-type smart farms are a promising solution to the climate and food crises because they can utilize waste heat and CO2 from buildings…

UK: Petition filed to wind up Smartkas Limited

UK business gas and electricity supplier United Gas & Power has filed a petition to wind up UK vertical farm Smartkas Limited. United Gas & Power says…

Meeri Utti

No disparity between vertical farms and greenhouses:

-40°C in Finland: Power blackouts cost indoor growers €200.000+ per day

In the freezing landscapes of Lapland, Finland, where extreme conditions are a constant challenge for farmers, choosing greenhouse farming or vertical…

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New CEA farm management tool to be unveiled at Indoor AgCon 2024

"We are streamlining farm management and increasing productivity to address farmers’ real needs”

AmHydro and Ryzee are jointly developing an all-in-one farm optimization platform, designed from the ground up to address pain points that growers deal…

US (NY): Queens middle schoolers branching out with hydroponics

Students at St Matthias Catholic Academy in Ridgewood, Queens, are getting psyched about science. They're learning about food growth, sustainability,…

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Palestinians go hydroponic in Jordan’s ‘Gaza camp’

In the crowded Jerash refugee camp, hydroponic horticulture allows residents to grow their own crops efficiently in an arid country – and provides a…

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Highly volatile defences of tomatoes could be the missing link to cleaner agriculture

Have you ever wondered about that sharp, green note that hits your nose when you mow the lawn or cut flower stems? Those are green leaf volatiles, or…

How greenhouse cucumbers are heating up the Ukrainian market

The prices of greenhouse cucumbers in Ukraine are rising again, as EastFruit analysts report. The market participants explain this trend by the growing…

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Serbia: First results of agriculture census show major shifts

The Statistical Office of Serbia held a press conference to present the first results of the agricultural census conducted in the country last year.…

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China: Xi pays visit to grassroots officials, residents and greenhouses in Tianjin ahead of Spring Festival

President Xi Jinping visited primary-level officials and residents in Tianjin ahead of the Spring Festival. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist…

Climate change influences horticulture in Hungary: new crops emerge, tomato prices drop

Climate change is reshaping Hungary's horticulture, with new crops such as figs, kiwi, and sweet potatoes becoming increasingly feasible, says Ferenc Apáti,…

TaMi Automatics

Greenhouse simulator now intergrated with Priva Compass

TaMi Automatics introduces an updated greenhouse simulator. This simulator with upgraded functionality is integrated with the latest version of Priva…

US (NY): Rob Laing bids farewell to Farm.One

"As of February 2024, I'm leaving a happy and growing Farm.One, and I'm looking back to say "Thank you!" to the huge team of folks who support us,"…

Uzbekistan boosts fruit and vegetable exports

Uzbekistan has witnessed a substantial surge in the export of fruits and vegetables. According to a report from the Agency for Statistics, Uzbekistan exported…

Practically no one has been harvesting and the processing plants have halted their operations:

15,000 people protest in Seville over the water crisis in Huelva, as the sector comes to a standstill

Huelva's agricultural producers have protested in Seville to demand the necessary water infrastructure. Around 15,000 people have taken part in the…

"We aim to showcase our expertise in customs management and logistics in Almeria":

New Partida Logistics branch opens in Almeria

Recently, the customs agency Partida Logistics, based in the Spanish municipality of Algeciras, has opened a branch in Almeria to be able to work…

PGI Tomate La Cañada will promote the differentiated quality of its tomatoes in the markets

Different Spanish companies with a long track record in the horticultural sector, such as Biosabor, CASI, Agroponiente, Vegacañada, and Zoi Agrícola,…

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Supermarket wholesaler Metcash said it entered deals to acquire 3 businesses

Asda will open 110 Asda Express convenience stores in February

Alibaba considers sale of consumer assets, including Freshippo, RT-Mart - sourcesChinese internet giant Alibaba Group is looking to sell a number of…