wider range of materials to choose from

Roof suspension system designed as retrofit for existing A-frame greenhouses

Allowing the installation and replacement of film panels without having to walk through the cultivation area is one of the key features of Novavert's…

Cultivate'25 kicks off!

Cultivate'25 kicked off yesterday in Columbus, Ohio. The first day saw relatively light foot traffic—a quiet start that's not unusual for the show's Sunday opening. As in…

From 38 to 32.5 degrees:

NL: Cooling the greenhouse with high-pressure misting

The weather has been warm lately—just like earlier this year—and more is expected in the coming weeks. Temperature data from recent years, along with…

Automated greenhouse roof cleaning regardless of gutter size

Regardless of gutter size, growers can now benefit from automated greenhouse roof cleaning, as Besseling Techniek has introduced the Roofmaster…

Other solutions proposed over U.S.- Mexico tomato tariff discussion

The United States terminated the 2019 U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement on July 14, a decision that will impose a 17.09 percent tariff on fresh…

Launched at Cultivate

Gray Air Trays recyclable using standard near-infrared (NIR) sorting

The Air Trays® are well-known in the industry and have been highly popular among growers. Traditionally produced in black, posed a challenge in recycling facilities due to their inabi…

New fertigation system announced

"We've worked with growers long enough to know what slows them down"

Hort Americas is now offering early access to the Voeks Dose1.0, a fertigation system designed to eliminate the complexity and limitations that come…

NL: Using surface water as irrigation

Around the world, the availability of clean irrigation water is under increasing pressure. In many regions, rainwater is no longer sufficient, and…

UK: Sussex grower honored for year round strawberry production

Sussex-based grower The Summer Berry Company (TSBC) has been awarded the Business Diversification Award at the 2025 Sussex Chamber Business Awards. The…

Sea urchin biostimulant as a highly effective growth enhancer

'We've been looking at the impact of our urchin biostimulant on lettuce for 67 days now,' says Abirami Ramu Ganesan, a research scientist with NIBIO,…

UK: M&S announce new projects to aid in Net Zero goals

Marks & Spencer has announced projects to support its journey to net zero by 2040. With targets now revalidated by the SBTi, M&S has a clear glide path…

US: Advancing organics through tomato research

This article is written by Dr. Dilip Panthee (pictured right), Associate Professor, Tomato Breeding and Genetics, Horticultural Science, North Carolina…

South Korea lags behind Japan in smart farming adoption

South Korea's adoption of smart farming technologies remains low, with only 6.8% of farms using such methods as of last year. In contrast, Japan's adoption…

AI spraying cuts tomato herbicide use by 71%

New research from the University of Florida shows that targeted weed-spraying technology can reduce herbicide use in tomato farming by 71%, while also cutting…

Berge Bulk harvests 1.2 tons produce via shipboard hydroponics

Berge Bulk has integrated hydroponic cultivation aboard its vessels, achieving a harvest of over 1.2 metric tons of produce by 2024. Launched initially in…

How the evolution of tomatoes left them vulnerable to pests

The wild tomato was once a small, hairy, green fruit. Unattractive, not only to humans but also to insects. The thick layer of hair kept insects and other…

Kenya: Using breeding to create healthier vegetables

Under the Food Frontiers and Security Program (FFSP) the International Institute of Agriculture (IITA) together with the World Vegetable Center have…

Examining the growth of cowpea microgreens under various intensities of LED lighting

Cowpea microgreens (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) are nutrient-rich foods with high nutritional content. The objective of this research was to ascertain…

WaterMed CEO, Gilbert Bell:

“We’re putting medical-grade water tech into the hands of growers”

A water purification technology originally developed for medical use is now finding fertile ground in South African agriculture, with significant…

Philippines: HSBC funds grower push push for smallholder climate resilience

In a multi-sectoral bid to develop agricultural cooperative-based models for resilient rural livelihoods, HSBC Philippines has provided philanthropic…

Greece: Agrivoltaics 2025 Conference announced

HOPE-A and the Nanotechnology Lab LTFN | COPE-Nano have announced the Agrivoltaics 2025 conference, held in conjunction with the 15th International…

US: New South Western Sales Manager announced by Fine Americas

Fine Americas has appointed Donette Faulk as Sales Manager for the Southwest United States. Donette brings more than 30 years of experience in…

Russia launches first breeding center for subtropical crops in Sochi

In Sochi, the Subtropical Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences (SSC RAS) has launched a project to establish the country's first breeding and…

Ethiopian Airlines announces passenger service to Vietnam

Ethiopian Airlines has announced the commencement of its new four-times-weekly passenger service to Hanoi, the vibrant capital of the Socialist…

UF/IFAS to offer course on advanced irrigation management

The University of Florida IFAS Extension is launching a new professional development course for greenhouse, nursery, and CEA staff. Attendees will learn to…

Characterizing SSR markers for genetic application in blueberries

Blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) are small fruit crops native to North America but grown commercially in several countries. There has been a steady…

Enza Zaden to host discovery field days in September 2025

Enza Zaden will organize its annual Discovery Field Days in September 2025, with events scheduled across multiple European locations including the…

Parkside: Riverford’s root vegetables remain fresh throughout the journey from farm to doorstep

Spanish supermarket chain aims to open 300 additional stores by 2029

Holland: Former Albert Heijn manager becomes temporary marketing director at JumboMarketing director Jorieke de Vries announced she was leaving Jumbo…