HortiDaily Newsletter | Wednesday, March 20, 2024

"Our added value also lies in our commitment to innovation"

"From diffuse to AR to low-E glass?"

When the greenhouse construction sector faces difficulties, glass suppliers immediately feel the impact. "The market was down, but now it faring much…

Causes and solutions of botrytis in greenhouses: the case of basil

“There are various ways to fight botrytis, but prevention remains the most effective one”

Botrytis is a disease caused by a fungus called Botrytis Cinerea and it occurs in the form of gray mold. Botrytis affects different types of crops, it…

CAN: Lufa Farms opens its fifth rooftop greenhouse

Lufa Farms has opened its fifth rooftop greenhouse, perched atop the Marché Central Walmart and Decathlon in Montreal's Ahuntsic borough. Spanning…

Robot platform moves from row to row

At trade shows, the NXT-row robot platform from Metazet has been showcased several times, but logically, it doesn't get to move around much there.…

CAN: Over 115 visitors for ACT Summit

The 2024 Leamington Grower Summit was hosted last week by the ACT Group that includes Grodan, Philips LED Lighting, Priva and Svensson. More than 115…

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CAN: Concerns raised about Chatham-Kent development charges’ impact on local greenhouse industry

Concerns are being raised about the impact a new 10-year development charges bylaw will have on the local greenhouse industry in Chatham-Kent. At their…

The comparison between high-tech greenhouses and vertical farming

"Vertical farming is often seen as the future of food production. After all, in a closed environment, the climate is better controlled, and water can…

"Packaging market is evolving into the direction set by the European Commission"

The European packaging market is being pushed in a direction to eliminate the practice of greenwashing, says Jakub Wojtczak, COO of Polish packaging…

Flexible microclimate tech allows multiple herb varietals to be grown within a single greenhouse

Eden Green Technology launched its herb program, making it able to grow, package, and ship a full herb suite out of a single facility. The program…

Ruud den Boer, Oxin Growers:

"More and more contract agreements in sales of greenhouse vegetables"

Oxin Growers has kicked off the new greenhouse vegetable season. "Our acreage has slightly increased, but overall remained fairly stable," says…

UK: Horticulture included in latest phase of Energy Transformation Fund

Controlled environment agriculture specialists, Light Science Technologies, have welcomed the inclusion of the horticultural sector in eligibility for…

Biotalys and Novonesis parnter up to manufacture and sell novel bio-fungicide

Biotalys and Novonesis have agreed on a partnership that encompasses the production, global supply, and certain commercialization rights of Evoca Ng.…

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Does intellectual property in agriculture really drive up costs for farmers and restrict access?

Among the many misconceptions about modern agriculture, perhaps one of the most pervasive surrounds the role of intellectual property (IP) in plant…

US (NC): Kalmowitz’s support of horticulture at NC State Uni

Kathie Kalmowitz, Ph.D. '93 is a trailblazing College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Distinguished Alumna who values the opportunities she had during…

AgCulture awarded HortiQ certification

The HortiQ* certificate was awarded to the AgCulture team at last week's HortiContact show in Gorinchem in the Netherlands. Thanks to its recent, but…

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Turkey: Agricultural insurance pool pays out US$1.2m for tornado damage

The Agricultural Insurance Pool, has paid out $1.2m to greenhouse producers in the southern province of Antalya whose crops were damaged by a recent…

Vertical Harvest

US (WY): Vertical Harvest serves its community in more ways than one

"The way we farm and distribute food is a social justice issue, a public health issue, and an economic resiliency issue," Nona Yehia said. Yehia is the…

China: aquaponic factory aims to contribute to rural revitalization

The rapid development of new-generation information technologies, such as big data and artificial intelligence, is bringing deep changes to traditional…

Bayer AG and Lavie Bio continue for second year of biofungicides validation

Lavie Bio Ltd. extends its joint validation trials for its bio fungicides, which were conducted by Bayer AG after first-year laboratory and greenhouse testing.…

Russian vegetables often arrive in Latvia through Poland

Russian vegetables often arrive in Latvia through Poland, negatively impacting local farmers. Roland Feldmanis, CEO of the Latvian Association of Agricultural…

GrowGeneration expands in Washington with new buyout

GrowGeneration Corp. GRWG recently announced the acquisition of Washington-based Hoagtech Hydroponics. This deal, which marks the company's 13th…

The Environment, Conservation, and Cover Crop Seed Resource Guide is updated

The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) updated its Environment, Conservation, and Cover Crop Seed Resource Guide guide. This guide aims to assist…

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Greenhouse utilized to boost agricultural production in NE China

The city of Jiamusi in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province is taking advantage of greenhouse farming to boost agricultural production efficiency.

Third cohort of Arab women scientists graduates from ICBA’s regional fellowship program

Today, the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) organized a special ceremony to celebrate International Women's Day and the graduation…

Andrés Góngora, from COAG Almería: "This is not the first case, and we strongly fear it won't be the last"

"New health alert for Moroccan peppers reported in France"

The Agricultural and Livestock Organizations Coordinator (COAG) of Almeria has denounced a new health alert reported in France concerning Moroccan…

India: Tomato prices surge in Dharmapuri region due to low arrivals

In a recent market trend observed in Dharmapuri, a hub for tomato trade in India, there has been a notable spike in tomato prices. The escalation in prices is…

In 2023, the value of Italian fruit and vegetable exports increased by 9.1%

In 2023, the value of Italian fresh fruit and vegetable exports amounted to 5,780 million euros, i.e., 9.1% more than the nearly 5,300 million euros achieved…

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US (WV): Federal funds to expand greenhouse production for use in local restaurants

Federal funds from the Department of Labor totaling $750,000 will expand greenhouse production and landscaping workforce training in Summersville. The…

House of Representatives wants tax increase:

NL: Large-scale water consumers pay hardly any tax

This year, the treasury is missing out on approximately 107 million euros due to companies paying significantly less tax on their drinking water consumption…

Latvian officials find Polish cucumbers sold as Latvian in Maxima

Following a complaint, the Latvian Food and Veterinary Service (PVD) conducted an inspection at a Maxima supermarket on Grostonas Street. The inspection…

USDA

USMCA seasonal perishable products weekly update:

Asparagus from Mexico continues to see more supply than demand

Asparagus from Mexico crossing through Calexico, California, and San Luis, Arizona and Arizona, continues to see more supply than demand. The good news…

Christian Bünnemeyer, Rubetrans Logistics & Co.:

"In addition to using LNG, we are now also deploying our first electric trucks"

Through the gradual expansion of its service range to include cross-docking and storage, Rubetrans has become one of the leading logistics providers in…

Irénke Meekma named new CEO of RedStar

RedStar has appointed Irénke Meekma as CEO, effective March 4. She succeeds Peter Kalden, who held the position in addition to his original role as Chief Financial Officer. Meekma brings extens…