HortiDaily Newsletter | Tuesday, October 3, 2023

La Serra succesfully fights Rugose infection:

"Do not attempt to clean an infection yourself"

What if your brand-new greenhouse gets infected with rugose? That's what happened to the team at the UK greenhouse company La Serra. "At first, we…

Growtec opens North American office

Quite some festivities are planned this week during the Canadian Greenhouse Conference, but the team at Growtec has already started. Last week, they…

Cielo Vista Farms grows new Enza Zaden cucumber variety:

"It upholds downy and powdery mildew better than any other cucumber variety"

Enza Zaden is introducing their newest cucumber variety: E23B.2448, a mini cucumber that's notably strong against powdery mildew (Px) and cucumber…

Saving energy in the greenhouse with the AC foil program:

Creating an active climate with less energy

At VOF van Winden, Harry van Winden's company, they started using the anti-condensation foil (AC foil) from Oerlemans Plastics Horticulture for their…

Koen Vangorp, Mechatronix:

"Looking to open our North American operations early next year"

As Mechatronix gears up to launch its North American operations in January, its participation in the Canadian Greenhouse Conference represents a small…

Evja closes a 4.2 million euro investment round:

"We are ready to expand into major international produce markets"

Italian agri-tech startup Evja recently closed a € 4.2 million Series A round led by Cdp Venture Capital through its Italia Venture II fund, SEFEA…

Using ionization in your greenhouse: "Dare to take that step too"

If it works in hospitals, why can the greenhouse horticulture sector also not benefit from ionization? That baffles Inventor Aad van der Starre. Google…

Low-chill strawberry varieties produce more with less energy

Traditional strawberry varieties for the greenhouse have two significant production peaks. To achieve this, the plants need a cold period in winter and…

After-summer drinks at Ridder

Not because you have to but because you can. Last Friday, Ridder had a treat. More than 200 customers and suppliers were welcomed at the company in Maasdijk. The weather was…

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China: Blossoming agricultural cooperation along Belt and Road

September marks the harvest season not only for farmers but also for Youssef Elkorma, who recently concluded a three-day business trip to Pingluo…

Organic Grower Summit:

Regenerative agriculture and what it means for organic

'Regenerative agriculture' is a fast-growing term helping reshape how food is grown, but what does it mean for the organic fresh produce industry? A…

Philippines: Farmer makes it big with lettuce

In a country where agriculture plays an important role in ensuring food security and driving economic development, programs that support and empower…

Growcoon officially approved for organic cultivation in Spain

The "OK Compost" certificate confirms the high environmental compatibility of Growcoon. After decomposition, nothing remains except water and CO2.…

CAN: Container farmer receives Kosher certificate

Reena, in collaboration with Growcer, an Ottawa-based container farm manufacturer, received a COR (Kashruth Council of Canada) certificate, marking a…

US: USDA announces availability of inflation reduction act funding for climate-smart agriculture

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making funding available for agricultural producers and forest…

Fruit and vegetable growers welcome release of positive temporary foreign worker employer compliance statistics

The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association (OFVGA) welcomes the release of findings by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) from…

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Trinidad and Tobago: Family, children’s home receives donation of hydroponic towers

Officers of the Eastern Division Community-Oriented Policing Section (COPS) and the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) are working to improve and sustain…

Barbados: 12 growing towers gifted to research institute

The Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator (CCSA), through funding from Sony Music Global Social Justice Fund and the support of agriculture technology…

Sustainability in focus: CHAP’s crop research track sprayer

Climate change and its devastating effects on our environment pose a serious threat to agricultural production worldwide. Extreme climate-driven…

CAN: Greenhouse manufacturer and agtech create alliance

A construction manufacturer of greenhouses has created an alliance with an agtech and supplier of patented hydroponic farming systems. Sprung…

Ireland: “I don’t know if we’re doing it as well as others, but there’s certainly an appetite for it"

Revolution Farm & Kitchen, a modest venture whose own growth was nourished in a side room of a Dublin house, has now joined forces with UCD Innovation…

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US (CT): Torrington hydroponic farm's produce sold around state

New Opportunities CT Food for Thought's hydroponic farm is growing steadily with more customers and plans for more greenhouses. The indoor farm on…

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US (NC): Extension tests new tomato varieties

Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables and the pride of many gardeners in North Carolina. As many of have discovered, pests and diseases can…

Anglo-Mexican collaboration launches raspberry varieties in Mexico

NIAB and Viveros de Excelencia S.A. de C.V. (VIVEX) have announced a new deal to support the growth of the raspberry varieties Malling Bella® and…

Partnership formed to provide robotic mushroom harvesting for drawer system

Mycionics, a robotic technology firm, and Christiaens Group, a supplier of farms and equipment to the global mushroom industry, have signed a…

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Florida Tomato Exchange:

"FPAA cites misleading study to distract from Mexican dumping"

Last week, the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA), which represents importers of Mexican tomatoes, used a misleading study to distract…

USDA

U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement seasonal perishable products - weekly update:

Mexico crossings of asparagus through Arizona, California, and Texas expected to remain the same

Seasonal changes have led to a shift in the commodities of interest for this report. Asparagus has replaced blueberries, as the number of growing areas…

Paco Gómez, manager of Agroejido: “If we still have these prices by October 1, the extension of the rule will be implemented”

“The campaign is ending in the Netherlands, which is offering lower prices that are affecting those of Almeria cucumbers”

Prices in Almeria's auctions still show a worrying downward trend for some products, especially cucumbers, but also zucchini, whose prices at the start…

"Dutch greenhouse horticulture tax measures law goes too far"

The Dutch 'Tax Measures for Greenhouse Horticulture Act' presented in the recent State of the Nation address goes too far. So says Glastuinbouw Nederland,…

"Start managing your own energy now"

Cooperation to supply complete battery systems

Hermans Technipower, part of Hermans Energy Solutions and GivEnergy Europe, will supply an energy storage system with smart control for fast charging.…

Spanish pepper exports achieved record revenue despite the fall in the export volume

Spain has exported a total of 774.97 million kilos of peppers between the 2020/2021 campaign and the 2022/2023 campaign that has just ended, i.e., 9.17% less…

USDA

U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement seasonal perishable products - weekly update:

Retailers are filling up their bins with fall favorites

This week, we saw much of the summer produce go by the wayside as retailers filled up their bins with fall favorites. As inflation continues to show…

H2Orto by Fri-El: geothermal energy and photovoltaic to collect rainwater

Snack cucumbers to become available over the next few months

"We have started to grow a new product - snack cucumbers, which we will produce thanks to an agreement with Italian and foreign operators," announces…