HortiDaily Newsletter | Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Plant breeders struggle with new ToBRFV-resistant tomato varieties

ToBRFV-resistant tomato varieties are in full swing. This also means that propagators have more and more such varieties on their concrete floors. But…

Les Nouvelles Fermes farms in Bordeaux:

Things go swimmingly for French urban aquaponics farm

French urban aquaponic farms Les Nouvelles Fermes produces vegetables, herbs, and fish through aquaponics, using 10 times less water and 4 times less…

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Bördegarten takes over commercial cultivation of sea asparagus as of July 1

"We hope for an increasing popularity of Salicornia in all kitchens in Germany"

A project that is unique in Germany is now becoming part of Bördegarten: as of July 1, the Wimex Group company from Köthen (Saxony-Anhalt) has taken…

"Cultivate is focused on greenhouse operators and not ag-tech investors"

Reduced LED company presence at Cultivate

In previous years, Cultivate was adorned with a vibrant array of lighting suppliers, illuminating the paths with their shiny, bright, and purple displays.…

Cultivate comes to an end

It’s a wrap! Yesterday in Columbus, Ohio, the Cultivate was concluded. Both the knowledge sessions and the trade show were well-visited, and despite numerous challenges, there…

Micothon new insect vacuum machine for an Alstroemerias grower

“The desire and need for the most sustainable crop protection solution is urgent”

Since Micothon started developing vacuum solutions for insects, many growers have expressed an interest in advice and solutions. That turned out great…

Produce and dip snack packs hit the shelves

Taylor Farms has introduced its newest Snack Packs, bringing versatile flavors to the fresh snacking category. The packs are conveniently packaged and…

AgriForce restructures management, with new co-chairs and interim CEO

David Welch and John Meekison have been appointed as Co-Chairs of the Board of Directors of AgriFORCE. Additionally, Richard Wong, who currently serves…

Border controls, increased costs:

Even fewer EU tomato exports in 2023

The European Union is expecting stable fresh tomato production for 2023. There are more imports from countries like Morocco and Turkey, while exports from the…

Huelva's berry campaign has come to an end with 243,000 tons of strawberries, i.e., a 10% decrease in volume

Freshuelva has reported that the 2022-2023 campaign ended with a total production of 243,310 tons of strawberries, i.e., a 10% decrease over the previous…

A closer look at the U.S. side of the Tomato Suspension Agreement

The 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement continues to be under great debate amongst tomato growers and shippers on both sides of the issue. In this…

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Diagnosing pith necrosis in tomato

Symptoms usually begin to appear on random plants throughout the field as green fruit begins to mature. The bacterium (Pseudomonas corrugata) is…

Seed4Africa: Agritech capacity building and knowledge transfer in Africa

The project aims to enhance the professional profile of African VETteachers and trainers in the field of agriculture and rural developmentby offering online,…

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Belgium: Campaigners in Liège want all the region’s produce to be grown locally

In the Belgian city, a group of tireless activists have one life-changing aim: to ensure most of their food is local and organic. What can we learn? In…

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Kenya: Egerton University taps solar dryers to solve vegetable storage problem

Egerton University is promoting a new technology for preserving vegetable products pioneered by the university in partnership with Mukebo Self-Help…

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US (OH): Urban farm helps returning citizens flourish

Between recovery housing for returning citizens in Youngstown and a job training center for welding sits a green oasis – GROW Urban Farm. GROW stands…

Ten need-to-know facts about caterpillars

Butterflies and moths are found all over the world. Their preferred place to reproduce is in protected crops – after all, it’s usually warmer inside…

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US (PA): In its second season, Trailside Organic Farm is bustling

Trailside Organic Farm is in the swing of its second season growing fresh, organic produce for Cornwall Manor, a senior living facility in Cornwall,…

East West Seed Indonesia inaugurated a new research and development center

East West Seed Indonesia (EWINDO) inaugurated a 4,500m2 research and development (R&D) center at its office in Purwakarta, West Java. The facility,…

US (MI): MSU researchers receive NSF grant to address ‘Grand Challenge’ of plant biology

Michigan State University molecular plant scientist Dan Chitwood has received a $640,000 grant, part of a larger $1.5 million collaborative award from…

Amir Adamov, CEO and co-founder of Neolithics:

“Invention for instant fresh produce shelf life prediction and QC maximises value”

The next-generation remote sensing AI system from an Israeli technology company, Neolithics, provides comprehensive internal and external quality…

Reserve Bank of India's IDG wants to make the Indian rupee into a global currency

The IDG, headed by the Reserve Bank’s Executive Director Radha Shyam Ratho, wants invoicing and settling of international trade transactions in the Indian…

Cultivation, trade and breeding up for consolidation battle

It currently seems a little quieter in the field of mergers, acquisitions, and financial transactions in greenhouse horticulture, but appearances can…

Doubling of water basin Proefcentrum Fruitteelt

Proefcentrum Fruitteelt in Sint-Truiden has commissioned a new 2,000-cubic meter water basin, allowing rainwater to be used all year round to irrigate the…

Eliminate ToBRFV: Grower decides how tow cloths are disinfected

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority has published an amended Elimination Scenario for Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) in covered…

Labor shortages lead to fewer vegetables being grown in Estonia

Fewer vegetables are being grown in Estonia because farms lack workers. This has led to higher quantities of vegetables now being imported from abroad than…

Air Tanzania freighter to be used to export fresh flowers, avocados, fruits & vegetables and more

Recently, Boeing and Air Tanzania celebrated the delivery of the airline's first 767-300 freighter. The airplane arrived at the airline's hub in Dar es Salaam…