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US growers plan expansion, answering rising demand for local food

A couple of days ago, Chris Howard of Fuel Capital said, “Maslow’s hierarchy of needs has been inverted.” One minute our biggest concern is was whether LeBron can lead the…

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Stefano Hiwat, Gavita:

"For Russia, being self-sufficient is still on the agenda"

Starting a new job and finding yourself at home only three weeks later might normally mean you did not perform as planned – but that’s not what’s going on for Stefano Hiwat at…

Five reasons to go vertical

The rapidly increasing global population means you can be sure of two things: there’s a never-ending demand for food, and a rapid reduction in the availability of land on…

"Be sure of your traditional summer crop"

SEpalin is characterized by top production with intermediate resistance to cucumber green mottle mosaic virus. This has been demonstrated by extensive testing among growers in…

NL: Signify expands Philips certified horticulture partner network in Quebec

Signify has signed a partnership agreement with Dubois Agrinovation, allowing Dubois to provide Philips GreenPower Lighting to growers in the eastern provinces of Canada.…

Today's important COVID-19 news in the fresh produce sector

Corona-update: French supermarkets only want French vegetables

Several weeks into this unfortunate COVID-19 situation, New developments still arise. There are the French supermarkets, heeding the call for what Le Maire termed "economic…

"Our challenge right now is being able to get them here in time to start our planting season"

It’s always been important for us as farmers to get our crops in the ground on time in the spring. But it’s never been more important than it is this year when we are facing…

Marco Bergman, Harvest House:

"The Dutch bell pepper market has gone from stop-start to a stable jog"

Dutch bell pepper supplies started very calmly. It also seems they will not reach their peak very quickly either. This is according to Marco Bergman of Harvest House. "The demand,…

EU: New guidelines to ensure free movement of seasonal workers

The European Commission published new practical advice to ensure that mobile workers within the EU that qualify as critical workers in the fight against the…

Promising results in Integrated Pest Management in peppers in the Caribbean

The introductory trial of the Integrated Pest Management Program (IPM) in pepper cultivation in the Caribbean is obtaining promising results, according to Luis Espinoza,…

Special Climate

Why to use a greenhouse humidifier

Smart Fog makes commercial humidifiers for the food industry. These humidifiers produce micron droplets that sanitize a space without leaving behind moisture on surfaces. From…

Rise in fruit and vegetable prices the result of cold weather, Turkish traders say

As Turkey is implementing new measures to battle the coronavirus, it has closed down its borders to Iraq and Iran. This has negatively impacted some of Turkey’s fresh produce…

US (CA): COVID-19 travel restrictions complicate farm shipments

Border closings by some countries and travel restrictions meant to curb spread of the novel coronavirus have created less belly capacity on passenger airplanes…
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Effects of exogenous spermidine on root metabolism of cucumber seedlings under salt stress by GC-MS

To investigate the effects of exogenous spermidine (Spd) on metabolism changes under salt stress in cucumber roots, a gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) was…

US (PA): Harrisburg University still running aquaponics lab, donating produce during virus outbreak

While colleges and universities are shut down, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has one department still functioning. Their Aquaponics lab is still growing and…

Spring in the Royal Berry greenhouses

Spring is complete in the Royal Berry greenhouses. The early variety Malling Centenary is in full swing. Partly due to the good weather conditions, these strawberries have a…

Radish also hoping for uptick in retail sales

Radish supplies are coming back strong following a challenging winter. “We hit a bit of a rough period in the winter months due to some freezing temperatures in the Santa…

Oppy expands partnership with Perpetual Vegetable Co.

Seven years into their successful collaboration, Oppy has extended its partnership with British Columbia-based greenhouse grower Randhawa farms, owners of the Perpetual…

Fearing shortages, people are planting more vegetables

People still struggle to find food at grocery stores during this pandemic, but Jameson Altott is not as worried. He grows more than half the food for his family from his large…

Canadian Horticultural Council 2020 AGM recap

The Canadian Horticultural Council (CHC) held its 2020 Annual General Meeting from March 10 to 12 at the Westin Ottawa. The 2020 AGM theme was Healthy Plants, Healthy People.…

"Mold-free strawberries? Yes, please!"

How many times have you purchased a package of beautiful, red, ripe strawberries from the grocery store only to have them spoiled by gray fuzz a day or two after you get them…

CAN (ON): Ag Energy Co-operative partners with Hensall Co-operative

Ag Energy Co-operative are partnering with Hensall Co-operative to offer natural gas and electricity to their members. Hensall Co-operative is the 8th largest…

"Newly launched formula encourages root system"

Verano, a startup horticultural technology company, announced its first product called Thrivedo at Biocontrols USA Conference held in Portland, Oregon.…

Aptar presents anti-pathogenic food packaging solution

US-based Aptar Food and Beverage, a part of AptarGroup, has unveiled an anti-pathogenic packaging solution to protect fresh cut produce. The InvisiShield…

Spanish firm offers its ozone generators to help tackle COVID-19

The Valencian company Agrozono, leader in the application of ozone through localized irrigation for the regeneration of agricultural soils, has offered public…

AKON Robotics focuses on palletizing in confined spaces

"A robot will not get sick and is immune to viruses"

At a time when the coming shortage of employees is confronting companies with ever greater problems, another spectre has showed up: COVID-19. The virus is causing additional…

UK logistics industry calls for delay to Brexit

At this particular point in time, the UK logistics industry has urged the government to delay its departure from the European Union because it cannot prepare for Brexit while…

Spain

More than 30,000 hectares of greenhouses operate at full capacity in Almeria

The current health crisis in Spain has tested the strength and importance of the agricultural sector in Almeria, which is operating at full capacity. Work in the more than…

Norwegian wholesaler wants priority for Norwegian produce on shelves in times of crisis

Many Norwegian growers fear that the lack of seasonal workers will cause problems with crop work and harvesting. Solutions are now being worked on including, by making use of…

Jordanian Trade Ministry sets wholesale price ceiling for in-demand vegetables

The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply has set wholesale price ceilings for the vegetables most in-demand in the market due to “exploitation and deception…

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center to house 2,910 hospital beds

Home of the New York Produce Show turned into field-hospital

Every December, the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center is home to the New York Produce Show. Now, the center has been transformed into a temporary field hospital to house…

Australian growers ready to meet rise in fresh produce demand

There could be cautiously good news to the current COVID-19 situation, with many growers hoping Australian consumers will up their intakes of vegetables, nuts, fruit and…

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