HortiDaily Newsletter | Tuesday, March 11, 2025

From bare root to tray plants: "A game-changer for NZ strawberry growers"

After returning to New Zealand three years ago, Bert van Geffen and Brigitte van Zaal established Bert's Berry Farm to introduce tray plants to the…

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Indoor Ag-Con kicked off with golf event

'Twas the night before Indoor AgCon, and all through the Atomic Golf facility in Las Vegas, representatives of the horticultural industry gathered! We…

Green Gas & Liquids continues Frames renewable energy carbon capture and biogas treatment technology

New carbon capture project for Austrian tomato grower

Green Gas & Liquids, a young Dutch company founded in 2022, continues to provide carbon capture solutions tailored for the horticulture sector,…

Florida farms reduce water use by 25 percent with simple change

Lipman Family Farms wanted to mitigate flood risk associated with heavy rain on their 2,000-acre farm in Naples. So, Lucas Conran, general manager,…

US (NE): $15,000 grant for new greenhouse in North Platte approved

A hydroponics greenhouse is planned to be built this spring in North Platte to supply fresh produce to the area. Las Mañanitas Community Advocates has…

Another record broken

Photo report of Southern Exposure

From March 6 – 8, 2025 the Southeastern Produce Council (SEPC) held their annual Southern Exposure event, themed Produce Means Family. The theme was…

Morocco and France near tomato import agreement

A bilateral agreement between Moroccan and French tomato producers is anticipated in mid-March to regulate Moroccan cherry tomatoes in the French market. The…

Fruit & vegetable monitor Roamler:

Dutch peppers still scarce in German retail

"Every year, we see many companies announce their retail programs on LinkedIn and industry platforms to highlight the start of the Dutch season," said Christiaan Rijnhout of the crowd…

UK: Young NFU members tour Dyson Farming

Younger members from across the Midlands had a rare chance to tour Dyson Farming's impressive Nocton and Carrington sites in Lincolnshire during a…

Florida cucumber growers await word on tariffs to stymie imports

Growers are optimistic about the upcoming Florida cucumber season. "We're about halfway through planting for the spring season and everything is…

Turkey: Greenhouses in Çukurova region increasing production

Adana, as one of the provinces with high agricultural potential in Türkiye, hosts important projects to increase agricultural production. In this…

US: 6th edition of theGGSPro Technical Reference Guide now available

Griffin Greenhouse Supplies is introducing the 6th Edition of the GGSPro Technical Reference Guide—a resource for growers looking to optimize their…

US (CA): Riverside City breaks ground on Northside Agricultural Innovation Center

The City of Riverside broke ground on March 4 on the Northside Agricultural Innovation Center, which will demonstrate how sustainable,…

Jamaica: Growers face crisis as tomatoes rot in fields thanks to oversupply

Overripe tomatoes are rotting away on farms across sections of St Elizabeth, symbolising the crushing financial losses farmers are facing. Struggling…

Storage shortage and rising costs: Ukrainian vegetable prices under pressure

A third of the vegetables grown in Ukraine are at risk due to a lack of storage facilities. This is one of the key reasons behind rising vegetable prices, says…

US (OH): Date announced for OHCEAC's 4th annual conference

On July 16, 2025, the Ohio Controlled Environment Agriculture Center will host its fourth annual CEA conference, titled Advancement of High Quality…

UK: IAgrM announces date for 60th National Farm Management Conference

The Institute of Agricultural Management (IAgrM) has announced its 60th National Farm Management Conference, set to take place on 6th November 2025, at…

What are the benefits of adaptable plant growth chambers?

The field of agriculture and plant science research is constantly evolving to enhance our understanding of plants and address global issues such as…

India: Mokokchung women encouraged to embrace horticulture

Women in Mokokchung were encouraged to embrace horticulture and cooperative banking as tools for economic empowerment during an International Women's…

Looking at some of the opportunities and challenges of adopting technology in growing

Protected cultivation techniques have the potential to significantly enhance agricultural productivity and economic security, particularly for…

Certis Biologicals announces first registration of NemaClean in Europe

Certis Biologicals has announced the first registration of NemaClean, a new biocontrol nematicide formulated with the Purpureocillium lilacinum…

Developing a ray-tracing based irradiance model for agrivoltaic greenhouses

A key challenge in designing agrivoltaic systems is avoiding or minimizing the negative impact of photovoltaic-induced shading on crops. This study…

Improving the efficiency of tomato picking

Tomato is one of the most popular and widely cultivated fruits and vegetables in the world. In large-scale cultivation, manual picking is inefficient…

University courses to aid Nevada agriculture

To help provide education and support for Nevada's agriculture producers, associated businesses and others, the University of Nevada, Reno Extension is…

Using a disinfection system for more effective irrigation

Irrigation water quality is a key factor in the productivity and sustainability of any agricultural system. The presence of pathogens, biofilms and…

For 47% of respondents, the origin of vegetables no longer matters

Demand for greenhouse vegetables grows, but high prices remain a concern in Russia

A recent survey by Grodan, a producer of high-tech substrates for vegetable and flower cultivation, shows that demand for greenhouse vegetables in Russia…

"First organic cucumbers of the season harvested"

This year's first organic cucumbers have been harvested at Vitensa. Jaap van den Berg, Commercial Manager at Harvest House, accepted the first box from…

"More opportunities for horticulture in Moldova"

"The Netherlands has the expertise, technologies, and networks needed to support Moldova in improving the productivity and quality of its horticultural…

Stores reopen and deliveries resume after floods in Queensland and NSW

"After a difficult weekend for communities across South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales, easing weather conditions and updated advice from local…

"There is limited availability of product and stress on the part of distribution as not all orders can be fulfilled".

Hundreds of hectares of vegetables flooded in Murcia due to rainstorms

Twelve autonomous regions in Spain remain on alert due to storm Jana. Last Thursday afternoon, the rains were particularly heavy in Murcia, where…

Handpickd plans to enter Bengaluru market

HelloFresh finished the year 2024 with a strong financial profile

Dunnes top performer in Ireland as shoppers take advantage of promotions amid rising inflationLatest data from Kantar shows take-home value sales in…