HortiDaily Newsletter | Thursday, April 25, 2024

French grower transforms greenhouse by raising it 1,5 meter

Building a greenhouse takes several months, but raising the height of a greenhouse can be accomplished within a few weeks. This is what French tomato…

US (CA): Revol Greens to repurpose California greenhouse

Revol Greens is planning to repurpose its California greenhouse as part of a consolidation and re-balancing of greenhouse operations across its…

CAN (ON): Construction of 2 greenhouse projects has started in Leamington

Universal Fabricating Inc. with their headquarters based in Kingsville Ontario and their USA factory based in Sunman Texas, has started construction on…

Emilio Jesús López, from Caña y Retama S.L.:

"It is not the only pest we are facing, but it's one causing us the most headaches"

At this time, Almeria's tomato campaign seems to be reaching its final stages in many farms. "At Caña y Retama, we specialize in organic tomatoes, with…

"We can harvest this variety for the rest of the year, from April until October"

For many years Dutch strawberry growers have been pioneering advancements in strawberry production, harnessing the power of glasshouse cultivation to…

Philips Horticulture:

“There are numerous opportunities for product range and market expansion"

"We invest structurally in researching crop optimization using Philips LED technology. This is done in the Philips GrowWise Research Center in…

Jaco de Vries and Ronald de Vreede from Houweling Horticulture on microplastics:

"Did you know that each of us inhales, eats, and drinks at least 100,000 plastic particles per year?"

Microplastics are tiny plastic fragments measuring less than 5 millimeters. These minuscule particles end up in the environment and accumulate there.…

Bio.Fru.Pro prioritizes quality and environmental protection:

Seasonal kickoff for regional organic tomatoes

The Organic Fruit Vegetable Producers Association announces the start of the harvest for domestic and regional tomatoes from controlled organic…

Gardin:

Tackling the challenge of LED optimization

Growers are in the dark as to how best to control their LED lighting. There is currently no consensus on the optimal spectrum for plant growth of any…

Philippines: Dept of Ag to develop smart farming communities in Cagayan Valley

The Department of Agriculture (DA) Regional Office 2 recently trained agricultural extension workers, municipal agriculturists, agricultural…

Chef partnership champions sustainable agriculture

Windset Farms® is unveiling its partnership with renowned Canadian culinary talent Chef Ned Bell. This collaboration will champion sustainable…

US: Why urban farming captivates K-12 students

Urban farming, traditionally seen as a method to combat food deserts and promote sustainability in city landscapes, has rooted itself within a novel…

US (OH): Cincinnati Zoo pilots container farming to feed giraffes, manatees

The Cincinnati Zoo is finding a new, more sustainable way to feed its animals. It used to have to ship lettuce from Western states like California and…

The potential of insects as an alternative source of protein

Can the industrial breeding of insects as animal feed contribute to feeding the growing world population? The Inhouse Farming - Feed & Food Show, which…

Local cucumbers will arrive later than usual in Moldovan markets this year

Cucumbers will arrive later than usual in Moldovan markets this year due to a delay in the first harvest caused by recent low temperatures, despite their…

West Africa’s struggle with currency devaluation and food insecurity

Global food systems face a triple challenge: ensuring food- and nutrition security, promoting environmental sustainability, and fostering economic…

Rob Hanifin appointed as Product Specialist for Climate Screens at Ridder North America

Rob Hanifin as the new Product Specialist for Climate Screens at Ridder North America. Based on the US East Coast, Rob will support growers across…

Looking at vegetable supply chain issues in Bangladesh

The supply chain for vegetables in Bangladesh has been highlighted for its inefficiencies and exploitative practices, according to an investigation by…

“The crème de la crème of South African tomatoes just aren’t there”

Tomato volumes at the Johannesburg fresh produce market are significantly lower than last year during this period, with a concomitant rise in prices.…

Erwin Savenije of Emsland Gemüse on the tomato market:

"Good prices for cherry tomatoes, however, price increases for vine tomatoes prove more challenging"

In the combination greenhouse of Germany's Emsland Gemüse, part of Emsflower, April marks the annual crop rotation season. Not only were the first…

Robert van Ooijen, Van Ooijen Vegetables and Fruit:

"Lettuce varieties worth little this year, tomato prices fell last week"

It took a while for this year's strawberry supply to increase at the Belgian auctions, says Robert van Ooijen of Van Ooijen Groenten en Fruit. He makes…

GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS GmbH - Brian Windsor:

GLOBALG.A.P. standard allows more room for farms’ own stories

Attendees at last week's South African stop on the GLOBALG.A.P. Tour heard from a senior technical expert on GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Fruit and Vegetables…

Australia’s Fresh Produce Markets returns as Hort Connections trade show sponsor

Hort Connections is proud to announce the return of Australia's Fresh Produce Markets, a collaboration between Fresh Markets Australia (FMA) and the…

"Solar energy generation should not come at the expense of cultivation"

Enforcement against 'elevated solar field' on greenhouse initiated

Glastuinbouw Nederland has submitted an enforcement request to the municipality of Venlo against an elevated solar park in a greenhouse horticulture…

PACA updates from USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Prometo Produce Corp. satisfied a reparation order for $15,400 issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities…

Dreamstime

Sainsbury's forecast strong profit growth in its new financial year

The HelloFresh Group delivered its highest ever quarterly revenue

Italy fines Amazon 10mln euros for alleged unfair commercial practicesItaly's antitrust authority has fined two subsidiaries of Amazon a total of 10mln…