HortiDaily Newsletter | Thursday, October 26, 2023

Photovoltaics over tomato crops:

"We remove the thermal radiation by turning it into green energy"

In the realm of very cool greenhouses, here's a Swiss facility we would like to show you. At this location, Voltiris harnesses energy using spectral…

Singapore: Aquaponic grower settles on substrate to boost production

“I soon realized that medium selection is the most important thing to keep your seedlings healthy,” says Yongjin Oh, President of Farmers F.D. Oh’s…

Toyesi launch:

Heat pump technology in standalone air handling system

Despite the protection a greenhouse offers growers over outdoor farming, managing greenhouse temperatures has been a long-established battle.…

Two-acre research facility realized in Ruthven, Ontario

A branch of JEM Farms, HORTECA is a new two-acre research facility dedicated to showcasing the latest green technologies in joint ventures with…

Italy: ToBRFV virus officially confirmed in Sardinia

The Regional Department of Agriculture has announced that the presence of the ToBRFV (Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus) virus is confirmed in Sardinia. Therefore,…

Arjen van Dijk says goodbye to NPI and hello to Ridder

After nearly a quarter-century of dedicated service with NPI, Arjen van Dijk is embarking on a new adventure. His first day at the Ridder office will…

Patrick Groeneveld as managing director of Horticoop

Effective November 1, 2023, Patrick Groeneveld has been appointed as Managing Director of Horticoop. With Patrick Groeneveld at the helm, the…

"The system's versatility and scalability ensures optimal performance for any grower"

In the world of horticulture and agriculture, creating the ideal environment for plant growth is crucial. One key aspect of achieving this is using a…

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New Zealand: Tomato picker happy with job's pay

Throughout the years, you've probably heard how much fruit pickers at the farms in Australia or New Zealand make in a month, and most of them earn more…

Geothermal greenhouses in Turkey could revolutionise the industry

Geothermal energy is rapidly revolutionizing agriculture in Turkey, leveraging its leading position in Europe with over 1,500 natural geothermal outlets. Ali…

Ashdod Port: first war-related surcharges announced

Israel's Ashdod Port, one of the largest ports of the country, is continuing to operate normally despite the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas,…

Tomato prices in Ukraine are already higher than last year and continue to rise

Last week, greenhouse facilities in Ukraine began to increase selling prices for tomatoes, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. Market…

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US: Sustainable ag coalition praises the Supporting Urban & Innovative Farming

Representatives Alma Adams (D-NC-11), Shontel Brown (D-OH-X), Barbara Lee (D-CA-12), Jonathan Jackson (D-IL-1), Nikema Williams (D-GA-5), Eleanor…

December 7-8, 2023:

US (TX): 5th CEA Conference held in Dallas

The Texas A&M AgriLife, the Dallas Center, is hosting the 5th Annual CEA conference in Dallas. The event will take place from 7-8 December 2023,…

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France: Farmer makes €1000 a month selling herbs on the side

At the foot of the Auvergne volcanoes, cilantro, dill, fennel, and tagetes are growing inside a container farm in Limagne, made possible by software…

Organic Grower Summit 2023:

“The State of Organic Growing" keynote presentation

Leadership from three progressive organic growing operations have been confirmed as panelists for the second of two keynote presentations at the…

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US (CO): Young innovators can help Colorado ag overcome climate change

As the weather cools and leaves turn, many young people go back to school to learn, research, and continue with their studies while other researchers…

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US (MT): St. John United inaugurates Urban Horticulture Education Center greenhouse

St. John's United is extending its mission into downtown Billings. This expansion is marked by the grand opening of the St. John's United Urban…

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Iceland uses geothermal energy for heat, electricity, and cucumbers

Geothermal steam from deep below the ground in Iceland is being used to warm houses, offices, and even greenhouses to grow vegetables, including…

VBT week 41 figures:

Belgian strawberry and tomato prices rising

Both loose tomato and TOV average prices rose sharply last week at the Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives Association's auctions. Cucumber prices fell for the second consecutive week, whil…

Hidden in a shipment of fresh jalapeño peppers:

CBP officers seize over $10 million in methamphetamine at Pharr International Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the Pharr International Bridge this week seized $10.7 million in…

As successor to Floriade in Almere:

Qatar organizes world horticultural expo, Expo 2023

Although huge investments have been made in promotion, it is proving difficult to attract visitors. Last year, everything in Qatar was focused on the World…

Benny Cuypers, BelOrta:

"Spanish supply will begin putting Belgian tomato prices under pressure this week"

The Belgian greenhouse vegetable season is slowly coming to an end. The switch to lit cultivation is underway, so volumes are generally slightly lower these…

"In 10 years, quality water might become the 'new gold'"

Tomato grower Johan Van Bulck was recently interviewed by Boer&Tuinder because of the 60th anniversary of the Proefstation voor de Groenteteelt (Experimental…

New celery snack launched

Duda Farm Fresh Foods introduces their new Dandy® Snacking In A Snap! ™ product line with the unveiling of the inaugural product, celery dippers™, at the Global Produce and…

Dutch cooperative takes step in Spanish product cultivation and marketing

In recent years, Kompany, a Dutch cooperative, took strategic steps to ensure it could supply its customers with fresh cucumbers year-round. That resulted in a…

IFPA honored women’s award winner at global show breakfast

International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) announced that the 2023 winner of the Frieda Rapoport Caplan Women's Catalyst Award is Raina Nelson, president…

Italy's Agricooltor looks to the future:

"A business model for the delivery of a fresh produce with the roots intact to end consumers"

Climate change, global warming, and water scarcity are forcing us to rethink the technological agenda. Aeroponic agriculture is an innovative growing…

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HelloFresh records highest average order value to date

Morrisons is making its most popular medium pumpkins available for just 75p this year

Easy access 'palengke'- fresh produceFamilies can eat healthier while making a difference for the farming community by choosing affordable,…