HortiDaily Newsletter | Monday, June 23, 2025

from cowboys to standard: 15 years of LED lighting

“Intensities and DLIs to rise, dimmability will be standard, tunable will become more economically viable”

In the early days of LED lighting in leafy greens, it wasn't uncommon to be labeled a cowboy. That's how Arnold de Kievit, International Sales Manager…

Photo report of the 10th International Berry Congress in Huelva

The 10th edition of the International Berry Congress came to a close on June 19 in Huelva, Spain, with a very positive balance. Over the two days of…

Royal Berry buys Wijnen Square Crops

Dutch berry grower adds another 18 ha and reaches 75 hectares

Starting December 1, 2025, Royal Berry will acquire the greenhouse horticulture facility in Egchel from Limburg's Wijnen Square Crops. This takeover…

North American growers visit Dutch greenhouse industry

On the Friday following the Greentech, Prins Group, in partnership with Prins Greenhouses and Prins USA, hosted its very first Grower Day event…

Marco Bergman (Harvest House) on the pepper market:

"High yields, minimal quality issues, and strong market demand"

"The start of the pepper season was promising, with firm prices due to lower availability of Spanish peppers. The switch to Dutch products happened…

also new: continuous insight into assimilate balance

Harvest forecast adjusted daily with new software

The horticulture industry is undergoing significant transformation, increasingly integrating AI software into its operations. According to Rien Kamman,…

Mexico: New General Manager appointed for Gestiriego

Gestiriego has appointed Sacha Koessler as the General Manager of its Mexican branch. Hailing from Luxemburg and with 12 years of presence in Mexico,…

Technological innovations for growers put in the spotlight

To bring the goals of The First Sustainable Generation's manifesto to life, new innovations are essential. Annie van de Riet, Chair of AVAG, emphasized…

New Zealand: RMA reform proposals could boost horticulture and vegetable growing sector

Horticulture and commercial vegetable growers in particular stand to be major beneficiaries of radical proposals by government to make sweeping changes…

New exclusive Demtec dealer for Oceania

TTA-ISO is now the exclusive dealer of Demtec in Oceania. This partnership brings Demtec's trusted potting machines and handling solutions closer than…

Using AI and computer vision to collect data and generate actionable insights for growers

"Currently, there is no single way or method to measure the spraying process in greenhouses from beginning to end," said Omer Alon, Co-Founder and CEO…

Ghana: Horticulture "key" to inclusive growth of economy

Fidelity Bank Ghana has once again positioned itself at the forefront of Ghana's export-led growth agenda, with a strong call for cutting-edge…

Breaking down the reasons for pathogen resistance in crops

Pest or pathogen resistance is increasingly becoming a significant challenge in agriculture worldwide. Resistance happens when a pest or disease builds…

Thailand: Rooftop garden delivers organic produce and savings

Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld has launched a rooftop organic garden initiative to promote from farm-to-table concept and…

Data tools replace Excel as compliance tops €50 billion

The fresh produce industry has reached a significant milestone in its digital transformation, as compliance platforms now manage more than €50 billion…

Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan explore direct fresh produce trade and joint logistics hubs

Kazakhstan's Mangystau Region and Turkmenistan's Balkan Province are expanding agricultural cooperation under a 2025 trade agreement. One priority is the…

Ukraine: Strawberry, raspberry production damaged by freezing weather for a second year

After the full-scale invasion began, the berry cultivation enterprise moved from Kharkiv region to Malynska community in Zhytomyr region. Currently,…

Seed company signs distribution deal for UK, Ireland

Independent vegetable seed company Tozer, has announced a new strategic partnership with French breeder OBS (Organisation Bretonne de Sélection),…

Looking at the needed requirements to sell fruit and vegetables in Europe

The European fruit and vegetable market is very competitive. Growers must meet several requirements to export to this market. These can be rules from…

Nepal: Fully organic produce collection center launched

A new agricultural produce collection and market center has been launched in Panchkhal Municipality—long known as a major hub for food and vegetable…

Thailand: Government launches efforts to aid growers hit by Cambodian ban

Sub Lt Jakkra Yodmanee, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce, said on Saturday ( June 21) that Thailand is working to mitigate the…

Using organic potting material to enhance greenhouse cucumber production

Cocopeat is among the most frequently utilized substrates in soilless farming. Nonetheless, the extraction of Cocopeat generates a detrimental carbon…

Ambitas' Martin Balaz:

"We design with reusability and long-term adaptability in mind”

From in-store display units to compact production systems, Slovak technology company Ambitas has focused on building vertical farms that balance…

Building a daily hydroponics podcast that’s all signal, no noise

“Insights per minute is the most valuable metric a podcaster should be concerned with”

When Dr. Russell Sharp, Managing Director of UK-based Eutrema Ltd, set out to publish a hydroponics podcast every day of 2025, many doubted it could be…

Uzbekistan’s carrot and cucumber exports in Q1 2025

According to the National Committee on Statistics, Uzbekistan exported 17,100 tonnes of carrots in the first quarter of 2025, amounting to $3 million. The…

National Retail Report - Specialty Crops:

Seasonal events boost summer produce ads

Retailers highlighted seasonal celebrations such as graduations and Father's Day this week by promoting a wide range of festive produce. Both…

Moldova boosts berry production and consumption amid export growth

Since 2015, berry farming has become one of Moldova's most promising agricultural sectors, according to Veaceslav Ioniță, an economic analyst at IDIS Viitorul.…

Tomato prices rise amid supply disruptions

Fresh tomato prices have climbed, reaching an unprecedented high for consumers in Australia. The country's primary supermarket chains have cited supply…

Levantia Seed offers high-performing rocket and pumpkin varieties

Summer sowing - how to successfully cope with stress

We all know summer is a crucial season for horticulture, but also one of the most complex as the high temperatures, water stress, pathogens becoming…

Mega ships gradually return to Suez Canal

Admiral Ossama Rabiee, Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), announced the beginning of a new phase in the restoration of mega container ship…

Event recap video for TomatoTech Innovation Summit

Imagine an event that brings together technology and tomato experts right in the heart of Westland's greenhouses, featuring live demonstrations of…

Magnum is shutting down operations in Uzbekistan

Brand-new celebration of Scottish-grown berries

Spain: DIA seeks growth with renewed board, fresh capital, new logistics hubRetailer DIA has announced key changes to its board of directors, designed…