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Successful spinach cultivation on gutters

Last year, excessive rainfall ruined the spinach harvest season and left shelves bare of the leafy green across Europe. One place that did not run out…

how micro organisms help crops grow

"Bacteria are not Pac-Man, they don't just eat things"

For growers it is important to understand that plant nutrition isn't just about what nutrients are provided; it's about what nutrients the plants can…

"As it is going now, this gem grows bigger every year"

Westland Seeds prepares for a future without Wim Grootscholten

"Wow, these bell peppers are stunning," says Wim Grootscholten as he walks into the greenhouse at Westland Seeds in his shorts. Known as 'Wim with the…

CAN: Westbrook Greenhouse Systems appoints new Director of Venlo Sales

Westbrook Greenhouse Systems has appointed Andrew Schooley as Director of Venlo Sales. Andrew brings a lifelong connection to the greenhouse industry,…

BioSpun™ by Ahlstrom:

A sustainable, breathable, and durable alternative to fossil-fuel based plastics

Sustainability is essential, and in this field of expertise, Ahlstrom is charting a new course with their BioSpun™ PLA crop covers. "At Ahlstrom, we…

NL: Transforming crop protection from reactive to preventive

Royal Brinkman and ViewNetic have announced a new commercial partnership. Together, they are introducing an intelligent solution that shifts crop…

Masato Fujisaki, Les Légumes de Masato

Asian vegetables grown in France

Kidney beans, water spinach, Malabar spinach, komatsuna, Japanese turnips, daikon, and pak choi. In Blois (Loir-et-Cher department), Masato Fujisaki is determined to make…

Annual Leamington Greenhouse Competition winners announced

The 18th Annual Leamington Greenhouse Competition took place last week in Leamington, Ontario. With over 190 product entries from the region's leading…

US: UC Davis, Eurosemillas end partnership

The University of California, Davis and Eurosemillas, S.A. have amicably agreed that Eurosemillas will no longer serve as the master licensee for UC…

Skytree Stratus selected by Forschungszentrum Jülich for Power-to-X research project

Direct air capture takes on the desert in next-gen clean fuel project

Skytree has been selected as a core technology provider to Forschungszentrum Jülich for a groundbreaking Power-to-X pilot; a process that transforms…

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June 12 & 13

Live demo's of tomato harvest robot inaho at Tomatoworld

inaho Europe B.V. is demonstrating its completely redesigned harvesting robot for snack tomatoes live at Tomatoworld in June 2025. To celebrate the…

European Commission orders emergency support of €15 million to growers in Czechia, Slovenia and Germany

On Thursday, May 22, European Union Member States endorsed the Commission's proposal to mobilise €15 million from the agricultural reserve to support…

US (MA): Fresh fix on the way for greens that spoil too soon

You know that sad, slimy bag of lettuce shoved in the back of the fridge and eventually thrown in the trash? You're not alone. In a new national survey…

UK could see raise in fruit, vegetable prices soon

A variety of vegetables and fruits imported from outside the EU could become more expensive in the UK, following UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's…

South African cherry industry expands with new cultivars

Sweet cherries, though a relatively new addition to South Africa's agricultural landscape, are gaining attention due to the development of lower-chill…

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CAN: Manitoba strawberry growers prepare for warm season

Manitoba's strawberries are off to a strong start. Mulch removal started in the first week of May, according to crop reports from Manitoba Agriculture…

The key role of temperature in water monitoring

Water quality monitoring is a critical component for any operation dependent on clean, safe, and compliant water. Whether protecting public health in…

US (MI): Speaker, session submissions open for GLEXPO 2025

The Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market Expo (Glexpo) is a conference for fruit, vegetable, horticulture and farmer market growers to see and…

New study finds inverse relationship between calcium uptake and water soaking in strawberries

A recent study released by the Institute for Horticultural Production Systems at Leibniz University has uncovered a significant negative correlation…

Applications open for 2025 Horticulture New Zealand Leadership Program scholarships

Applications are now open for the 2025 Horticulture New Zealand Leadership Program scholarships. Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) is inviting…

China: Using agriculture to connect people to nature

As summer arrives, the Wanmu modern agriculture base in Dabu village in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region welcomes a steady stream of visitors…

India: Tomato prices rising due to rain

Tomatoes and onions are essential ingredients that add flavor to many dishes. From rasam to biryani, most recipes require these vegetables. People…

South Gyeongsang exports 3.2 tons of peppers to Philippines

South Gyeongsang Provincial Government, South Korea, initiated its first export of bell peppers to the Philippines, with a shipment ceremony held on May 13 at…

Italy's strawberry exports hit their lowest volume in five years, but revenues increased

"This campaign is unusual; sometimes we get excellent results and sometimes we get barely acceptable ones," says Carmela Suriano, a strawberry grower…

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From Poland to the Balkans: grower goes aeroponics cannabis for Germany’s market

Five years ago, Lukasz Pieniazek and his team were looking for a place to grow cannabis. His home country of Poland wasn't an option - at least not…

Colombia’s fruit and vegetable supply rises 12.4%

In March 2025, Colombia's main wholesale centers experienced a notable recovery in fruit and vegetable supply, with an overall increase of 12.4% compared to…

SEPC announces 2025 member scholarship recipients

The Southeast Produce Council is pleased to announce this year's SEPC Member Scholarship recipients. They are proud to award 41 scholarships ($61,500)…

Russian cucumber imports spark EU concerns

Poland's food-quality watchdog, IJHARS, reported that Russian deliveries in the first quarter were "significantly higher" compared to the previous year,…

José María Artero, manager of Solherbs:

"Spanish aromatic herbs are gaining ground in Europe, even in summer"

The Vega Baja del Segura region, which divides the Spanish provinces of Murcia and Alicante, is one of the best growing areas for aromatic herbs. While…

April frosts cost Ukrainian grower half of his strawberry crop

Farmer Anatoliy Burda from the village of Mohutne in the Kirovohrad region lost half of his strawberry crop due to April frosts. This early berry in…

Fruit Attraction 2025 reaches 90% occupancy

Fruit Attraction, organized by IFEMA Madrid and Fepex, will be held from September 30 to October 2 at the IFEMA Madrid venue. The fair's director,…

Māori horticulture sees growth in land use and output

Increased utilization of Māori land for commercial fruit and vegetable farming is observed, as detailed in a report by HortNZ. The "Snapshot of Māori in…

Pick n Pay expects to break even in 2028

Tesco: Watermelon pizza fun way to get kids to eat fruit

Farm fresh: Freshly's quick commerce bet on fruits and vegetables Indian quick commerce platforms operate on a two-step supply chain. First, they…

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