"Mexican industry will keep growing as long as North American purchasing power keeps increasing"

Mexico's agricultural market has long been recognized for its significance, particularly in supplying the North American market with fresh produce. The…

Chris Vaos, HortGrow:

Helping growers see the value of sustainable and fair-trade practices in coco coir production

"In traditional horticultural crops, like tomatoes or berries, there is already a focus on the origin of the coco: is it sustainably produced and are…

Sino-Dutch collaboration nails down airflow at Horti Innovation Center

Vostermans Ventilation, via its Chinese dealer Changzhou Dingdian, has contributed to one of the world's most advanced horticultural greenhouses. A…

Antonio Bolla (Agribolla) on Evja's Decision Support System

"We manage crops perfectly thanks to a patented DSS"

"We have reached the third generation and will soon celebrate our 70th anniversary. We integrate tradition and innovation to use resources correctly and conscientiously," explains…

Darryl Di Milo joining RZH Canada

RZH Canada LTD, one of the dealers of Rijk Zwaan in Canada, is pleased to announce the hiring of Darryl Di Milo as sales representative for the…

Plants in second phase of semi-closed greenhouse Cuihu Project

Kingpeng started construction of the second phase of the Cuihu Smart Agriculture Innovation Center in July 2023, and first plants went in last week, on…

Albotherm and Lumiforte to collaborate to explore the potential of a seasonal, heat-activated shade coating

Albotherm Ltd, a UK-based advanced materials startup, and leading Dutch horticultural coatings manufacturer Lumiforte announce their collaboration.…

Meyer zu Bentrup Gartenbau KG

Vegetable grower Mark Meyer zu Bentrup from Bielefeld:

'Current cucumber prices significantly firmer and more stable than last year'

In the greenhouse of the Bielefeld family business Meyer zu Bentrup, the cucumber and tomato harvest is now in full swing. Since week 17, markets have…

Hort Americas partners with Meteor Systems to distribute HDPE floating rafts in North America

In a move to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of horticultural practices, Hort Americas announced today an exclusive partnership with Meteor…

"AI makes working in horticulture interesting for young people"

Hidde Preidel is still studying Horticulture and Arable Farming at the HAS green academy in the Netherlands. Since the start of this year, he has been…

Sappi Southern Africa launches aquaponics venture

Amidst the rising unemployment rate among our country's youth, Sappi has directed its social impact efforts toward initiatives that empower young…

"The crisis is real, and it is getting worse"

Hort Connections 2024: Increasing fruit and vegetable consumption is vital for industry

One of the key messages on Day 2 of Hort Connections 2024 was that the Australian fresh produce industry needs to work together to improve consumption.…

How can natural enemies become even more effective?

Growers have been able to use natural enemies in the fight against pests for decades. But in some cases, these biological control agents are not…

Empowering growers with research-driven strategies and solutions

The increase in challenges growers face is never-ending. From the new thrips invasion, to disease management, to water and nutrition of crops, AFE is…

Dian Smith joins Ludvig Svensson North America as general manager

Dian Smith has been appointed as the new General Manager of Ludvig Svensson North America, effective June 3rd. Dian is an accomplished, hands-on,…

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Nigeria: Group trains 60,000 Kano grower in control of tomato diseases

HortiNigeria has trained 60,000 farmers in modern pest control to combat plant diseases in Kano State. The Sector Coordinator, Business linkage…

Edible roses are grown in the Chinese city of Anning

In Anning City, Yunnan Province, Southwest China, the industry of growing edible roses is thriving, and various products are made from their petals. This is…

Enabling more Kenyan exports such as flowers and vegetables

Brussels Airlines resumes direct flights to Nairobi

After a hiatus of nearly a decade, Brussels Airlines has reinitiated its direct flight service to Nairobi, Kenya, signifying an expansion in its…

NL: Biodiversity with 'ecological rafts'

On May 27, a study by the Fieldlab voor Biodiversiteit en waterkwaliteit (a fieldlab on biodiversity and water quality) has started. In the pond in…

Decline in horticulture production in Uttarakhand due to global warming

Uttarakhand has experienced a significant reduction in horticulture production over the past six years, with a 54% decrease in the cultivation area…

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Growing rural prosperity

Visualizing U.S. agricultural exports as a share of production

U.S. agricultural exports are a critical source of farm income. The USDA Economic Research Service estimates that on average 23 percent of the output…

Vegetable prices in Punjab hit six-year low

The Information and Culture Minister of Punjab, Azma Bokhari, reported a significant reduction in vegetable prices across Punjab, attributing this trend to the…

Shift in fresh produce dynamics in the United States

In the United States, there has been a notable decrease in the production of fresh fruits and vegetables, with reductions of 10% and 23.1% respectively…

Spain: Sentence for illegal cultivation of protected tomato varieties

Criminal Court number 5 of Almeria has convicted the manager of a nursery in El Ejido for illegally using three protected tomato varieties without the…

Australia's horticulture's consumer data revolution unveiled

In a hallmark move, Hort Innovation is opening access to the latest, most comprehensive Australian fruit, vegetable and nut consumer data available…

Q1 2024 national freight market overview

Several factors contributed to declining U.S. truck freight levels in first three months of 2024

The truck freight market continued to underperform the broader economy during the first quarter. This is reflected in the U.S. Bank National Shipments…

Soggy soil sinks strawberry season in Quebec

Marketed production of strawberries sagged in the spring and summer of 2023, as a result of soggy soil in Quebec, home to almost half of Canada's…

Agreste

“Stable French strawberry harvest, but late start to the campaign”

"As of May 1st, 2024, French strawberry production was estimated at 76.3 million tons for the 2024 campaign. Production is expected to be similar to…

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Ruby® raspberries receive highest accolade at the International Taste Institute Awards

As BerryWorld celebrates its 30th anniversary and its 17th International Taste Institute award win, the team were delighted with the news that three…

Pairwise develops first seedless blackberry with CRISPR technology

Pairwise, a company specialised in genetics-based innovation in food and agriculture, has developed the world's first seedless blackberry. Created using the…

Hort Innovation sets ambitious $500 million goal for Frontiers R&D

Hort Innovation has announced an ambitious goal to invest an additional $500 million over the next decade in research and development to bolster…

Jordan government hopes to lower lemon prices via imports

Agriculture Minister Khaled Hneifat revealed that Jordan's daily lemon production stands at 60 tons, against a market demand of 200 tons. To bridge this gap,…

Ontario strawberry growers ask for more provincial support

Growers in Southern Ontario have begun harvesting field-grown strawberries. "This means fresh strawberries are already coming from the Niagara region…

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Heura is launching at Esselunga and strengthened its partnerships with Waitrose and Jumbo

SPAR Denmark continues to expand its network in 70th anniversary year

India: Swiggy Instamart's new ad comes with the aroma of mangoesSwiggy Instamart CEO Phani Kishan took to the social media platform X (formerly…