"it's time to let growers do what they do best"

Australian tomato industry seeks ToBRFV status change from 'eradication' to 'management'

Australian greenhouse tomato growers are calling for an urgent shift in the national biosecurity response to Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV),…

Photo report: InfoAgro 2025

The fifth edition of InfoAgro Exhibition, held at the Palacio de Congresos de Aguadulce in Almería last week, has drawn the attention from growers, suppliers, and technology…

LED grow light with fan guides researchers towards solution for uneven tomato coloring

In a recent trial with a lit tomato cultivation LED grow lights equipped with built-in fans have been used for the past few months. There is already…

From California sunshine to Michigan seasons:

Andrew Blume on Ceragen's mission to grow smarter

After a lifetime under the Californian sun, Andrew Blume, Business Development Manager at Ceragen, has taken a bold leap across the country to…

Greenco recovery:

“Five years ago, we’d not have thought we’d end up here”

These days, it is not only Tommies tomatoes rolling over Greenco's conveyor belts. After a few tough years, this Dutch company, which celebrates the…

Practical tools for converting data into cultivation strategy

"If you don't have it, get it," say Ton Habraken from Svensson and René Beerkens from Hoogendoorn Growth Management. They're talking about net…

US (WY): A greenhouse with a musical connection

The Grateful Dead and fresh produce might not sound like things that go together. They do if you're in Sublette County, Wyoming. That's where a…

UK: Using a solar sensor to aid in the growing process

Recent research projects run by Dr E Thompson (University of Greenwich), the photovoltaics company Polysolar, and Hugh Lowe Farms in Kent, have been…

Green Crops and Giovanni Turrà collaborate in the leafy vegetable sector

"New life for agriculture in southern Italy"

A new strategic alliance is emerging in the European fruit and vegetable sector between Giovanni Turrà & C., a long-established Calabrian company…

Morocco becomes the worlds 3rd largest tomato exporter

Morocco has emerged as the world's third-largest exporter of fresh tomatoes, driven by robust demand from European markets and a strategic shift toward…

US (TX): Growers puzzled as strawberry season ends early

Looking across their once plump strawberry field, farmers Mike and Stephanie Hill now see strawberries ranging from unripe to shriveled after an early…

China and UAE launch smart farming hub in Abu Dhabi

Shouguang, a prominent city in eastern China recognized for its extensive vegetable production, is establishing a 100,000-square-meter smart agriculture center…

US: South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster joins Syngenta for facility opening

Syngenta has celebrated the grand opening of its new high-capacity biologicals production facility in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Joined by South…

“The Plant will facilitate innovation that is not only cutting-edge but also inclusive and scalable”

With nearly $1 million in Catalyst funding secured through the California Jobs First initiative, UC ANR Innovate, the innovation arm of the University…

Greefa marks 85 years in sorting technology

In 2025, Dutch company Greefa commemorates its 85th anniversary. Founded in 1940 as a small cartwright's workshop in the fruit-growing region of the…

NL: Students design agricultural tech based on space technology

Ten student teams remain out of the forty-four that started the ReThink Food Challenge. Each has developed a startup concept around the theme of space…

India: Monsoon's cause a rise in vegetable prices

The incessant early monsoon rainfall in most southern states has damaged vegetable crops, jacking up the prices of tomatoes 30-40% in the wholesale…

US (GA): Local cucumbers declared safe amidst salmonella outbreak

Georgia agriculture officials are reassuring consumers that cucumbers grown and sold in Georgia are safe to eat, following a nationwide recall…

L'Orto di Mimì ships packages all over Europe

Watercress gains popularity in Italy

"Currently, we have watercress in its entirety, including the stems, leaves, and flowers. Then, we will only sell it as stems and leaves. It is a…

UK growers respond to EU plant trade negotiations

The announcement of a new trade deal with the EU has been received by UK growers as a development with potential to reduce current trade barriers. Negotiations…

Penny Reidy - South Australian Produce Market

Good tomato supply at local greengrocers and independent retailers

There is a shortage of tomatoes in some of the major retailers in South Australia just now, but this does not seem to be the case in local grocers or…

How Desert Aire’s HVACD systems support consistency in vertical farming

Climate control is a frontline factor that can significantly impact crop health and yield. While conventional HVAC systems may suffice in standard…

Bangladesh: Using organic foods to aid health

When Farzana Karim, a Dhaka-based HR professional, developed chronic acidity, she tried everything from antacids to Ayurvedic concoctions. Nothing…

Viva Fresh Kosovo loan to acquire SPAR Albania

Lidl and Kaufland owner has generated sales worth €175.4bln in FY 2024

Slovenia: SPAR continues to roll out new initiativesSPAR Slovenia, in cooperation with Resman Plus d.o.o., opened a new franchise SPAR supermarket in…