HortiDaily Newsletter | Tuesday, April 23, 2024

NLight:

New Dutch lighting company aims to "LED the way"

Plenty of industry giants already walk the horticultural lighting space, but new players still appear. NLight has been around for some time, but is…

Grower uses data to up tomato game

Vereijken Kwekerijen, which is spread across seven locations over a total of 60 hectares, boasts quite the take on autonomous cultivation. The role of the…

UV-C air disinfection in pepper packing hall:

“I have never had issues with mold again”

In a large packaging facility in Berkel en Rodenrijs, now that the season is in full swing, a large number of peppers are being packaged daily.…

Greenhouse horticulture is taking an important step in energy transition by capturing CO2 from outside air

The greenhouse horticulture sector is conducting research into how the CO2 needed to grow plants in greenhouses can be captured from the outside air.…

Australia: Hydroponic Farmers Federation met at Brinkman's Braeside offices

Hydroponic Farmers Federation recently held their official AGM/Grower Day at the Brinkman Australia Braeside offices. As with HFF policy - scheduled…

A Dutch idea inspires Kenyan plant nursery

Through a video connection, we can watch the hustle and bustle of seeds being sown, young plants being packaged, and charts full of plants ready to be…

Researchers explore sensor multiplexing for real-time decoding of different plant stresses

Researchers from the Disruptive & Sustainable Technologies for Agricultural Precision (DiSTAP) Interdisciplinary Research Group (IRG) of Singapore-MIT…

Wind energy v. solar energy: Which is a better renewable for your production?

Choosing to power your commercial farm with renewable energy is an excellent way to save money and lessen your carbon footprint. Two types of…

Younger generation boosts radish cultivation at Ortolanda in Italy

After more than 20 years of cultivating radishes in Italy, Willem-Jan Coolbergen of Ortolanda Borgo-Grappa has recently been increasingly contemplating…

Plant Empowerment Foundation celebrates 5th anniversary during Empowerment Day 2024

The Plant Empowerment Foundation celebrated its 5th anniversary on April 19 at the PLSTK café in Hoek van Holland, the Netherlands, during Empowerment…

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Polyploidy in vegetables: Exploring genetics for crop evolution and breeding success

A research team has elucidated the role of polyploidy in the evolution and breeding of vegetable crops, leveraging advanced sequencing technologies to…

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Influence of climatic factors in greenhouses on hydroponic tomato's characteristics grown during summer

The cultivation of cherry tomatoes during the summer season poses significant challenges concerning growth, yield, and development. Cultivating cherry…

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Malta: Clay-based irrigation technology being tested in Gozo could slash water use

An innovative irrigation method being tested in Gozo by local scientists could drastically reduce the amount of water needed to irrigate plants and…

Vegetable cultivation greenhouse nearing completion in Vinnytsia region, Ukraine

In the village of Vinnytsia region, Ukraine, the construction of a 16,000-square-meter greenhouse is nearing completion. Owner Alexander Hudyma disclosed that…

How hydroponics turned a grower's life upside down

A couple of years back, while switching channels, Dheeraj Verma came across a television program that showcased how Israel has pioneered hydroponic…

Braga Fresh COO named Ag Woman of the Year

Colby Pereira, chief operating officer of Braga Fresh, received the Grower-Shipper Foundation Ag Woman of the Year award. The Agricultural Woman of the…

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Vegetable sci & tech expo attracts visitors in east China's Shandong

The 25th China (Shouguang) International Vegetable Science and Technology Expo kicked off here Saturday, May 27 and will last till May 30. Covering a…

Growing fodder in hydroponics amidst fodder shortage

On a sweltering April afternoon, Mahesh S., a 28-year-old dairy farmer from Kempanapalya village in Karnataka, lifts a damp jute bag covering a green…

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Optimal spacing determined for grafted 'Primo Red' high tunnel tomato

As the global demand for high-quality tomatoes continues to rise, researchers have unveiled findings on the optimal spacing of grafted "Primo Red"…

Australian farmers urged to consider their data security

The National Farmers' Federation has warned the farm sector will be exposed to disruption unless farmers take an active interest in how their data is…

New Zealand agri sector is on the path to enhanced productivity

In 2023, New Zealand's primary sector was responsible for exports totaling $56 billion, demonstrating significant productivity improvements over the…

California acts to halt Kings County’s groundwater overpumping

Kings County growers will face millions of dollars in fees and a mandate to report groundwater pumping after California officials voted unanimously to…

In the Spring Memorandum:

NL: Cabinet seeks funding from greenhouse horticulture

A further 22.4% increase in the energy tax rate on gas starting from 2025. That's one of the plans the outgoing government has announced in the Spring…

NL: Tide turns for tomato prices in March

Tomato prices in the Netherlands saw a slight increase in March. However, the prices remain similar to February, lagging behind the high prices recorded in…

"CO2 emissions per fruit and vegetable product on Albert Heijn's shelves"

Supermarket chain Albert Heijn is eager to collaborate with suppliers to advance towards more sustainable production practices. This initiative particularly…

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7-Eleven accelerating entry into Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa

An example of the Circular Economy: Mercadona's green crates for fruit and vegetables

Juan Manuel Morales re-elected as EuroCommerce PresidentMembers of EuroCommerce, the European association for retail and wholesale, have unanimously…