HortiDaily Newsletter | Monday, May 27, 2024

26th Hortiflorexpo China (IPM Beijing) grandly opened

On May 23rd, the 26th Hortiflorexpo China (IPM Beijing) was grandly opened at the China International Exhibition Center (CIEC) in Beijing. Due to the…

KUBO announces CO2-negative greenhouse

Remarkable news from KUBO. The greenhouse-building company claims to launch a revolutionary cultivation strategy: CO2 Negative Cultivation. "This…

27 May to 9 June

Celebrate British tomatoes with the British Tomato Fortnight

Each year British Tomato Fortnight is celebrated. This campaign promotes the humble, nutritious, delicious, and responsibly produced British tomato,…

work expense scheme for healthy employee lunches

Dutch greenhouse grower wins battle with tax authorities

Koppert Cress has won the battle in a long-running case with the tax authorities. The issue revolved around the work expense scheme in relation to…

Van der Hoeven and KUBO settle over semi-closed greenhouse patents

Van der Hoeven Horticultural Projects, Casey Houweling and KUBO have reached a settlement agreement on the semi-closed greenhouse patents. The…

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CAN: Grower repurposing Aurora Sun greenhouse wants tax-free farm status fast-tracked

The company repurposing the Aurora Sun greenhouse has requested they move more swiftly to the tax-free status afforded to agricultural facilities in…

Finnish grower and university launch strawberry R&D project

Robbe's Little Garden and the Metropolia University of Applied Sciences in Myrrmäki entered a joint research, testing year-round strawberry cultivation…

Damian Ikemann appointed Managing Director of Klasmann-Deilmann

Damian Ikemann has been appointed Managing Director of Klasmann-Deilmann GmbH. From 1 July 2024, he will be responsible for the growth of the…

Cherry and specialty tomato from the Netherlands are a positive exception

European tomato prices disappoint in April

The tomato dashboard monitored by the European Commission is flashing red for April 2024. Compared to the past five years, last month's prices have plummeted…

Delphy signs agreement with partner in Senegal

Delphy has signed an agreement with ENSA (École Nationale Supérieur d'Agriculture) in Thiès in Senegal. Since 2023, Delphy has been working intensively…

A meeting organized by Voltz Maraîchage and Pop Vriend

New spinach, lamb's lettuce and rocket ranges showed

Last month, Voltz Maraîchage and the Pop Vriend teams organized a start-up platform in France (Loire-Atlantique) on plots of land made available for…

New peat- and plastic-free pot made out of sphagnum moss

Jiffy is launching a new sphagnum moss peat-free Jiffy Pot. This latest member of Jiffy Pot range is free from peat and plastic. Ideal for hydroponics,…

US (MI): MSU hires new farm manager for Plant Pathology and Entomology Research Centers

A new farm manager has been named to supervise the Michigan State University Plant Pathology and Entomology Research Centers. Jared Andrews will direct…

Vineland

Technology roadmaps aim to drive opportunities within Canadian horticulture

Vineland, a research and innovation center, believes that roadmaps offer an opportunity to explore a spectrum of topics. Vineland undertook a number of…

Optimizing genetics to advance controlled environment agriculture

Texas A&M AgriLife is adding crucial expertise to help guide future innovations in controlled environment horticulture as the burgeoning field…

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India: PAU inks pact for marketing of patented hybrid hydroponics tech

PAU has inked a pact with LS Industries, Bairsen, in Solan for the commercialization of "Hybrid Hydroponics Technology with Improved Water and Nutrient…

Azerbaijan seeks Dutch expertise for greenhouse modernization projects

Azerbaijan is interested in attracting Dutch companies to modernization projects of local greenhouses, Shahla Balakishiyeva, Azernews reports, citing…

US (ND): Hydroponic strawberries growing at Baldwin Greenhouse

Baldwin Greenhouse and Nursery has a new hydroponic unit that's being used to grow strawberries. Hydroponic is a method of growing plants not in soil…

Iran: Greens and 1 million orchid seedlings at newly inaugurated aquaponics farm

Rama Agriculture and Industry Innovation Center, which is an aquaponics farm, was inaugurated in the Northern Iranian province by the Rouhollah…

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Diagnosing Verticillium Wilt in eggplant

Verticillium wilt has been reported in eggplant this summer. It is a common soil-borne fungal pathogen that once it has infested soil can remain for a…

UK: NFU secures greater support from Farming Recovery Fund

The government has listened to the NFU's call for greater support to help more farm businesses recover after relentless heavy rain and devastating…

Frank Mosterd en Arjen Bouma, Gilad Produce:

"Strong start for Dutch mini cucumbers, slight dip in pepper sales due to import offers"

The Dutch mini cucumber season at Gilad Produce kicked off in March. The company has been marketing the mini cucumbers under its own brand 'Cuckies'…

Israeli vegetable growers suffer from increased imports

The Israeli Ministry of Agriculture has reported that despite the intended goal of reducing living costs, the reform has resulted in increased prices and a…

Rachid Benali, president of COMADER

"Legal action has proved effective in preventing attacks on Moroccan trucks"

After a period of calm, attacks on Moroccan tomato trucks were again reported in France last week. In a press release, the Moroccan Confederation of…

New Fair Trade USA strawberry program launches

California Giant Berry Farms is proud to announce it is now a supplier of Fair Trade Certified strawberries. This initiative reinforces California…

USDA files action against two companies for alleged PACA violations

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against CFG Produce Inc. for alleged violations of the Perishable…

Dreamstime

FairPrice sells greens at low prices in six-month trial

Aldi has lowered the prices on over 45 fruit and veg products

Holland: Jumbo announces restructuring, downsizing on the cardsRetailer Jumbo is restructuring its organisation as it plans to focus on an improved…

The modernization of the greenhouse complex Bereście is coming to an end

Belarusian greenhouse complex will supply consumers with up to 2500 tons of winter vegetables

In May, the OJSC "Greenhouse Complex Bereście" will complete the modernization of greenhouse facilities covering four hectares of protected ground as part of…