HortiDaily Newsletter | Monday, October 14, 2024

Hagdorn Tomatoes starts with ProJoules

"We now talk about clear graphs and not just feelings"

In the middle of agricultural land in Eberdingen, Germany, stands 6 hectares of greenhouse. It is the only greenhouse in the wider area. "I can…

Greenhouse grown bell peppers from Colombia take volatility out of the market

While known for being a vertically integrated avocado company, GreenFruit is close to bringing a new offering to market: colored bell peppers. "This…

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Canadian Greenhouse Conference: it's tomato time

Happy Thankgiving! Or at leat to Canada. Because of this holiday, and of course Columbus Day, we'll publish the photo report of the Canadian Greenhouse…

Australia: Cutting down on labour costs with automated beneficial insects dispenser

Like any soft fruit grower, Berry Sweet – based in Bullsbrook, Australia – was facing high labour costs. Purchasing an Entomatic™ is proving a…

Singapore: $14M farming complex to produce 30t of veggies monthly

Artisan Green is adding a bigger, better farm to its stable come 2025. The local vegetable farm's new 2ha site – the size of around three football…

Kenya: Biota Nutri announces calcium, iron trial results

Biota Nutri has announced the results of its recent trials in Kenya with Biota Calcium and Biota Iron, carried out by its partner Koppert Kenya. Charles…

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Desert greenhouses help to transform North-West China

Truss tomatoes grown at a smart greenhouse of Runtai Smart Agriculture Industrial Park in Kokdala city, Xinjiang have helped the local community gain…

Adding greenhouses: Traditions Apiary and Produce looking to double size of business

Located just outside of Coleman, this fast-growing business provides fresh produce to a community lacking access to local fruits and vegetables.…

“We are now down to €1000 per m2 in our farms”

"We've always been about producing tasty, healthy, and affordable products," says Ard van de Kreeke, Founder of Growy, a vertical farming business with…

US: UF/IFAS conducts survey to find damage of Hurricane Milton

University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Economic Impact Analysis Program (EIAP) is surveying losses and damages…

Big news in sight for the berry sector

In 2024, Molari and G-Berries have embarked on several projects with several innovations and sustained efforts in terms of business investments. The…

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“Accurate and timely information can help us to organize the transport process more efficiently”

"Logistics has become more complex for all parties involved. We see more volatility, which comes with higher risks and costs. It also means that…

Brassica supply could tighten due to Diamondback Moth

Brassica crops in California's Central Valley are contending with the Diamondback Moth. "It has really hit California pretty hard and it goes after…

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FR: Micropep discusses the promise of peptides following funding round

Finding crop protection products that have the efficacy of traditional chemicals with the environmental footprint of a fully natural solution is no…

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UAE officially launches "Plant the Emirates" campaign

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the "Plant the Emirates" national…

Topar greenhouses in Kazakhstan expand production

In the Abai region of Kazakhstan, the Topar greenhouses are advancing their modern production of fresh vegetables and greens by utilizing cutting-edge…

Introducing Shake & Snack grape tomatoes

Windset Farms® is introducing the new "Shake & Snack" package–8oz clamshell containers featuring a unique pop-open lid for convenient delivery of the…

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Australian greenhouse owner works to bring food to remote communities

Kelly McJannett has witnessed firsthand how difficult it is to get fresh food to remote Indigenous communities and the problems this can cause. Working…

Vegetable-themed buns at swish rolls bakery in Singapore

Swish Rolls bakery in Singapore has launched limited-edition vegetable-shaped buns, available until November 10, 2024. The buns resemble vegetables…

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2024 has seen huge harvests of record breaking fruit and vegetables

A cornucopia of 12 record-breaking fruit and vegetables were unveiled at this year's UK National Giant Vegetables Championships held in Worcestershire,…

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India: Government taking initiative to eradicate winter food shortages

The government has taken several initiatives to eradicate the shortage of vegetables and fruits during the winter. Due to health benefits and…

US (MA): New tool from UMass helps farmers make choice on agrivoltaics

The dual use of land for agriculture and solar energy production, known as agrivoltaics, presents a new opportunity for farmers, but whether it makes…

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Study: Intelligent robotic systems to detect tomato leaf diseases in greenhouses

The development of soft computing methods has had a significant influence on the subject of autonomous intelligent agriculture. This paper offers a…

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CAN: Grower encourages food security through free produce

Sambaa K'e has taken a head-on approach to food security by supplying free, local, organic produce to residents. For some, this has brought connection,…

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Study: Population dynamics of fungi in Dutch rotation systems

Crop residues colonized saprophytically by necrotrophic plant pathogens are an important primary inoculum source for epidemics of foliar diseases.…

U.K. postpones post-Brexit border checks implementation

The U.K. has once again deferred the introduction of its post-Brexit border controls, citing unpreparedness in the requisite technology. This postponement…

UK food sector crisis: rising insolvencies and job losses highlight deepening challenges

Lincolnshire's QV Realisations, a member of the AH Worth Group specializing in potato packing and processing, announced its closure in June, leading to the…

Moroccan agricultural exports to the EU have grown by 5%

Moroccan fruit and vegetable exports to the European Union, especially of tomatoes, berries, and citrus fruits, have increased by 5% exceeding 1.5 million tons…

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SPAR Croatia opened its new logistics centre

Sainsbury’s Lab store in Cobham offers more fruit and vegetables

Italy: Crai introduces new business model focusing on proximity, sustainabilitySpeaking on the occasion of the presentation of the company's first…