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"Ask for the light degradation when you consider investing in LEDs"

NL: Nico van Vliet waves goodbye and looks back at his career

Germany: The critical role of skilled labor in high-wire crops

UK: Growing to Love campaign to return in 2025

Bom Group signs deal to develop greenhouse training center in China

Product security benefits lit cucumber cultivation

Sector | Greenhouse expansion projects

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UK: Kew Botanical Gardens unveils two new glasshouses

Philippines president inaugurates new greenhouse facility
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US (CO): School adds new greenhouse to add more produce

UAE: AJBWC completes its second plastic greenhouse
Cooperative Sant'Orsola & University of Wageningen (Netherlands)

A new type of greenhouse for the cultivation of small fruit

NL: Hazera opens new research and development greenhouse
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US: High school celebrates new greenhouse with ribbon-cutting ceremony

Sector | Cultivation

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Japan: In-office strawberry cultivation gaining traction
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Researchers examine water retainer's effects on tomato seedlings
crop rotation at Mularski

“The last two seasons have been better than ever”

Kenyan growers featured on TV make appeal for sustainable farming
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US: APHIS issues review of genetically modified foods

Examining the importance of airflow in plant growth
Grower Victoria suffers losses in battle with Vitmark Ukraine

Nearly million-dollar tomatoes perished in Ukraine

Sector | Technique

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"We deliberately looked outside our own sector"

Thermal heat storage and maximum dehumidification in soft fruit propagation

A guide to CEA strawberry cultivation
Bayer, Orbia Netafim expand collaboration to advance digital farming technology

HortiView to simplify primary data collection
Raquel Peregrín, of Ritec:

"A unique model in hydroponics for the production of strawberries for the United States"

First insights on deployment of CO2 from capture plant in cucumber cultivation

Growing eggplants on Reunion Island

Measuring photosynthesis efficiency without physical contact with a plant

Sector | Climate

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India: Rain pummels flower, vegetable traders
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Philippines: Stabilizing vegetable prices expected in December after typhoons

Floods hit western US; asparagus and avocado markets adjust to shifting supply
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US: Warm weather will hinder tulip and strawberry growth, says grower

How storms on Thanksgiving week may impact produce
"We are moving into foreign markets"

Camone tomato available in two packs, one of which is private label

NZ: Understanding the recovery process of soil

Sector | Company News

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"Twinning Project" aims to improve GMO legislation in Ukraine

Edwin van der Knaap and Anton Klunder joins Gentle Green

eDoDigital, GreenMatch, and Dataresultz unite to launch Fresh IQ
German horticulture specialist:

Thomas Bauer on the job at Hortilife

John van Heijningen appointed as new chairman of Oxin Growers
Frans Timmers and Inge De Clerck founded Pienter to provide strategic sustainability advice

"Sustainable business goes beyond just installing a bee hotel or putting solar panels on your roof"

NL: Ridder announces partnership with Navus CEA

Sector | Grower in the Spotlight

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US (NM): "Aquaponics evangelical" recognized as someone who made a difference in2024

US (NC): Utilizing hydroponics for urban areas
Scandinavia visits:

“Sometimes you can get paid for using electricity, other times you have to pay 2 NOK per kWh”

US: Fresh hydroponically grown food a hit at Thanksgiving
Chuck Tryon, Bushel Boy Farms:

“Our agricultural workforce crisis has reached a critical point”

Mexico: Unlocking more efficiency and control
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US: High schoolers dive into aquaponics

Sector | Crop Protection

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The importance of portfolios in the fight against Bremia

How ToBRFV reshaped the tomato market in Mexico

Examining the reality of growing with ToBRFV
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New "Entrapment" plant protector registered by EPA
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Fighting bugs with genetically engineered bugs

Strong roots and stable evaporation keep pepper plants resilient
Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge

A focus on biological crop protection

Sector | Market Information

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Jan van Bergeijk - Plusberries

"Raspberry prices under pressure, strong demand for blackberries, and steady pricing for strawberries"
Ramon Oudhaarlem - DeliNova (Curaçao)

"The Netherlands remains our preferred source for fresh produce imports despite the distance"
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Australia: Farmers face crisis as tomato prices plummet
Wilco van den Berg (GroentenFruit Huis) on French import strawberry boycott:

"Juggling numbers"
“We lost days, but not clients”

“Tomato exports will multiply as of December 15th”

Rent in produce requires written agreement, court rules
Pietro Bastiano - Fe.Vi Frutta

The strawberry market is looking more positive

Sector | Energy

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Sustainability through the combination of hydroponics and data centers
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China: New era of electricity ushered in for Turpan Flame Mountain greenhouse
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Study reviews solar energy applications in agriculture

Looking at the role of hydrogen in horticultural energy supplies

Finding the correct heating techniques in greenhouses
New CO₂ heat pump system for Van Lier Nurseries, NZ

“We had six months to find a viable alternative”
Scandinavia visits:

Norway: No-venting in greenhouse pushes tomato yield to 160kg per m2

Sector | Fertilizers

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How biofertilizers aid in agriculture
Lualtek

Sensors 4.0 for saving on fertigation
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Combination of fertilize and herbicide aids in open field tomato growth, says UF/IFAS
Using fish waste as fertilizer,

Aquaponics as a sustainable alternative
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Tensions in Middle East cause fertilizer market fears

"Our new Biota Phos shows the true value of circular fertilizers"
Abelardo Hernández, technical director of Proexport and coordinator of the Nitrosfera project:

"We plan to implement nitrogen fertilization strategies that complement the restrictions in place"

Sector | Breeding

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US: Gene drive reverses insecticide in pests - before disappearing

US: New tomato varieties announced

Examining the factors that promote cold-tolerance in woodland strawberries

Disease resistant varieties in the spotlight in Antalya
Francisco Bermúdez, CEO of Beyond Seeds:

Chocolate concept expanding with a new eggplant
Mexico:

Two new Hazera varieties at trade show
Open day for a new type of cherry tomato

Abiotic resistances are crucial in greenhouse tomato cultivation

Sector | Product Info

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Termotecnica Pericoli

“Our new fan follows the highest energy efficient standard on the market”

New product lines unveiled to aid growers
Data sources combined

NL: Grower tracks plant growth curve in new data portal Sendot

"Saving energy will be much easier with dehumidification"

Examining the problem of nozzle clogging in horticulture

Dealing with mold in your crop

Sandwich panels with waterproof coupling

Sector | Open field vegetables

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Bonduelle Group:

Business activity slightly down on Quarter 3 in a climate of constrained consumption

Sector | Substrates and starting materials

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Kekkilä-BVB

New wood fiber investment

Protecting the root system with an expanded barrier against pathogens
ABZ Seeds, Hortiland

Strawberries from seed successful in Greece

US (OH): Precision substrates aim to ease growing challenges

Norwegian company receives €1.2M in funding for growing medium

COP29 Agriculture Day highlights seed sector's role in tackling climate change
The BioRavi mulch produced by the Ravenna-based company Raviplast

A new biodegradable and compostable sheet for the 2025 campaign

Sector | Organic cultivation

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Kazakh farmers to gain easier access to EAEU markets for organic products
Ontario's 2024 Organic Market Report released

"Ontario's organic market continues to see robust growth"

On-the-vine snacking tomatoes now offered as organic

NL: Global teams tackle autonomous dwarf tomato cultivation in Bleiswijk

"True authentic Japanese wasabi history and culture from local producers could be just around the corner"

Ukrainian farmers are offering organic produce amidst the war
“a breakthrough for organic growers in North America"

On-farm bioreactor enables conversion of residual proteins into liquid organic solution

Sector | Today on social media

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Successful cultivation of strawberries with Nexsel grow lights

Vishal Bhosale
The start of a high tech farming business in India

Fragaria
Last pick before cleanup!

Johny Shajahan

Thriving tomato plants
Entomology🐛 Plant pathology 🌿 Biological control 🐞 Hydropony 🍅 Fruit gorwing 🍏 Professional in plant protection. Speicalization on free from pesticide residue growing and biological pest control.

Václav Psota

WA3RM AB
Chief Growing and R&D Officer at Little Leaf Farms LLC

Pieter Slaman

Sector | Food Safety & Sanitation

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US: FDA issues update on salmonella outbreak

US: Food products recalled in Connecticut after listeria contamination
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Pesticide exposure can lower male fertility, study finds
The ban includes tomatoes, peppers, and fresh melons

Russia imposes temporary import restrictions on fresh produce from Kazakhstan

BioSafe Systems gets EPA registration for SaniDate WTO

Australian drop in vegetable consumption and the negative impact on farmers
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Malaysia: Court fines hypermarket for pesticide fueled aubergine

Sector | Events

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Registration open for GreenTech Americas start and scale-up challenge
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CAN: Webinar aims to aid growers in using Ontario's Crop Protection Hub

Webinar to shine light on Quebec horticulture
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US: CDFA to hold training workshops in Deccember

WUR research aims to develop AI solution for greenhouse climate control
AAB autumn meeting

Future of horticulture discussed

HortEx Vietnam to return in 2025

Sector | Labor and automation

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Researchers from the Basque Country developed a robot to harvest strawberries

Australia: $52M investment to spearhead automation efforts

"Our mission is to have a Bold solution in every greenhouse in North America"

US: másLabor announces new CEO
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US : IFPA supports court decision to grant stay on labor law
Who harvests the vegetables from the fields?

"Planned deportation of immigrants following Trump victory could harm economy"

CAN: Using automation as a solution to labor shortages

Sector | Retail

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Dreamstime
Migros Zürich has set its German subsidiary Tegut a deadline until the end of 2026

A new Enterprise Agreement at Woolworths Group’s HCFDC has been agreed by the team
Tesco Ireland has opened its 180th store

Just Eat Takeaway.com will proceed with its intention to cease operations in France
REWE Group reports the opening of the 400th PENNY store in Romania

Lidl: 700 stores in Spain
Shoppers are more likely to pick up an individual banana if there is an appeal to empathy - Study

Greenfood: First time the group is establishing its fruit and vegetable offering in Norway
Tesco Christmas centrepieces "that really do make vegetables the star of the show"

In the festive month, Colruyt sells an average of 400 tons of fresh mushrooms
Dreamstime
Allplants is seeking a rescue deal after calling in administrators

ALDI Nord is offering an exclusive apple variety
Dreamstime
Tesco is planning another 150 Express stores in the next three years

Aldi Ireland has reported higher sales figures

Sector | Lighting and technique

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Slamotra upgrades LED lights

"Innovation has caught up with us"

What's behind the increased efficiency in LED lighting?

CAN: Finding the ideal lighting solution as a first time grower

CAN: Using Ontario's rebate system to your advantage
Sven Sigg AB

Even more light to combat Finlands dark hours

NL: Cucumber lighting trials to start soon

Tomato growers embrace full LED lighting

Sector | Irrigation

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Using a reinforcement ring to aid water tank stability
A time-saving tool developed in Italy by SR Innovative

System for securing irrigation hoses in place is now ready for export
Further development of nanobubbles pays off for growers

"24/7 year-round stable efficiency at lower energy costs and lower investment"

NL: Water pricing works only to a very limited extent for water conservation

Different watering systems needed thanks to climate change

Smart cucumbers: Students let plants regulate their own water
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USDA releases 2023 irrigation and water management data

Sector | Medicinal production

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"Indoor crops could be key for future food security"

Sector | Post-harvest & Packaging

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Kühling Fruchthandel KG celebrates 25th birthday, expands range of services

"We want to be ready for immediate delivery when the industry switches to sustainable packaging"
Kees Heeren (BerryWorld) on digital shipper platform Shypple Fresh

"All our boat arrivals are now visible on one screen"

Sharpak and WB Chambers launch recyclable berry packaging with 17% less weight

"Sea freight costs surge as demand for disposable temperature and humidity data loggers remains high"
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Study examines the use of tea tree oil in fruit and vegetable preservation

Dutch application approved for EU soft fruit promotion campaign
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US: Marketing assistance program for specialty crops announced

Sector | Education and research

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Researchers reveal the maturation mechanism of white strawberries
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Research examines the color of bell peppers

Secrets of photosynthesis revealed by plant DNA

Kentucky State University students complete urban agriculture project

Zambia: Using climate-smart agriculture to strengthen research

Sequence variants unveiled as key to plant trait regulation
China:

Launching aeroponic research to sustain potato production

Sector | Cartoons

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Frustrated resident throws rotten produce at noisy cars

Chinese university’s admission letter can cut fruit

Most Aussies struggle to define a vegetable

Couple surprises wedding guests with fresh produce souvenirs

Building structures inspired by fruits
Pepper bouquet well-received

That's hot!

Viral photo: "Angry Woman" at Bengaluru vegetable market

Sector | Logistics

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Alain Tulpin - Tulpin Group

"Massive Chinese e-commerce disrupts aviation market"

NL: Freight Line Europe and Transportbedrijf Joh. van der Haas join forces

Red Sun Farms expands distribution center in Calgary, AB

North Carolina pilot reduces cabbage shipping costs with electric refrigeration

Complications in large distribution logistics platforms in Valencia

NL: H.Z. Logistics acquires transport business from Koeltrans Angeren

Four out of five cargo flights from Greece to Middle East have been suspended

Sector | Management and funding

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US: Nene Park Trust gets over $7000 in grant

Turkish geothermal project receives $30M in funding loan
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Indian government, Asian Development Bank sign $98M loan to promote agriculture
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Dutch Research Council gives €19M in grants to AI consortium
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NL: Roundtable discussion looks at market opportunities in Egypt

US (NY): Indoor farm is a "success" but enough to find a buyer?

US: $318M loan for Farmer Mac