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Kasia Kaczmarek, Axia Vegetable Seeds

Breeding rugose resistant pink tomatoes for the Polish market

Den Berk Délice opens first in-house greenhouse in Morocco

BonHydroponics aims to produce 1.2 million heads of lettuce annually in the Antilles

Koppert on sustainability list with Greenpeace

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New polyploid hybridization grafting process

Mustang Demolition rolls 836 km of cultivation gutters

Els van Herpen, ZON:

"When Spanish product prices were under pressure, scaling up supply was not advisable"

Sector | Greenhouse expansion projects

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UK: Newly completed greenhouse set to be used as a research facility
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Geothermal glasshouse under construction in Lincolnshire

NL: Koppert Cress begins construction for newest greenhouse

New 1.5 million square foot greenhouse opens in Lorena, Texas

US: Vote to happen soon on 1.5M-square-foot hydroponics facility

Dutch cucumber and tomato grower expanding

Saudi Arabia: First climate resilient greenhouse opened in Oxagon

Sector | Cultivation

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Agri-food sector needs to work on Due Diligence, says WUR
Scandinavia visits:

Norway: “Promoting longer root systems, increases the plant's ability to take up nutrients and water”

Indonesia: Deputy Agriculture minister aims to boost food security
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Uganda: Making strides to seed self-sufficiency

UK: Growing to Love campaign to return in 2025

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

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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US: Board room changes announced by ZAG Technical Services

Arjan Zwinkels joins CH2O board of directors

Three produce companies join forces to fight food waste

US: Frutura announces new berry division

US: Partnership aims to bring automated work to more growers
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UAE: Silal, Bayer sign memorandum of understanding

US: New interim chair for UF/IFAS agricultural and biological engineering department

Sector | Grower in the Spotlight

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Producing new cultivation gutters and installing them
Patrick Larrère, Fermes Larrère

Ginger grown in the Landes
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US: Growing from a vegetable stand into a big business
USDA

USDA energy grant enables grower to keep things going year round
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US (FL): Citrus nursery expands into vegetables, greens, herbs, and flower products
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Qatari school celebrates rooftop vegetable garden
Listening to the chef

Salad grower in Aruba encourages young people to set up their own cultivation projects

Sector | Crop Protection

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Dr Vernon M. Steyn - Insect Science

Mind control over insects

Alarming study on the impact of EU's ban of active substances on Moroccan agriculture
Aphids still seem to be the culprit

Transmission of CABY virus from reused substrate slab 'unlikely'

The importance of portfolios in the fight against Bremia

How ToBRFV reshaped the tomato market in Mexico
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New "Entrapment" plant protector registered by EPA
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Fighting bugs with genetically engineered bugs

Sector | Market Information

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VBT figures week 49

Auction prices for exposed crops of tomato, cucumber and strawberry meagre
Fresh Supplier Bonaire:

Few fruits and vegetables on shopping lists in Bonaire

Vegetable prices rise in Russia, cucumbers see highest increase
ROOS Agentur für Markenaktivierung
Sustainable advantages of growing in solar greenhouses

More harvest, less resource consumption

More demand for Turkish strawberries this season
Dreamstime

Spain imported €18 million worth of courgettes in the 2023/2024 season

Greenhouse farming in Antalya boosts Turkey's fruit and vegetable exports

Sector | Energy

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Westland now reaping benefits of early electricity grid upgrade
Puutarha Timo Juntti Oy, Finland:

"With the right technology, greenhouses can become energy producers"

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

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: Webinar to explore how to adapt cucurbit crops for northern climates

'Supersonic' strawberry ready for market

RedStar launches Mayra beef tomato
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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

Sector | Product Info

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“Having well-maintained and effective screening systems in place cannot be overstated”
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NL: App aims to make growing process more efficient

Lower cost retractable roof systems protect crops from heat, rain, wind and insects

Source API for harvest launched
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Using Predictive Weather to aid greenhouse growers
Termotecnica Pericoli

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

New product lines unveiled to aid growers

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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Substrate sensors calibrated for organic substrate
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
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
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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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Heavy interest in coco grow cubes for the future

Dutch Plantin
Tomato trials for the Thai market

Wim Damsteegt
Harnois project in Central America

Corenthin (Felix) Chassouant
1.5-hectare hydroponic greenhouse expansion in Zdunów

Viemose DGS

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

Sector | Food Safety & Sanitation

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Precision work in disinfection at Tomato Masters in Deinze

US: Keeping lettuce safe amidst recalls
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Study looks at the effects of low pesticide usage in vegetables
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Helping organizations understand PFAS risk through data

Blockage-free drip lines thanks to favorable biofilm

US: FDA issues update on salmonella outbreak

US: AGEYE receives investment from Mann+Hummel

Sector | Events

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Special recognition for innovations by Koppert Cress and Lely in the agricultural sector

Theme square 'Power of Plants' opened at World Horti Center
Australia:

National Horticulture Roadshow makes stop in Warragul
Crop consultants visiting South Africa:

'Land and property are still relatively cheap, but prices are rising fast'

NL: Date announced for 4th Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge awards

Photo report: Food Africa 2024 in Cairo, Egypt
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Women in Agriculture conference held in Poland

Sector | Labor and automation

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15 years of VieTech, customization with machines

"Grateful for the role we have in the market"

More than €2.5M for AgriRobot latest round of funding

UK recruitment agency loses license over worker exploitation allegations

Removing human errors from tomato growing
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Harassment and violence in the workplace
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A look at how AI is helping growers to adapt
Sign up for AgBio 2025, Bangkok

A look at how AI is rewriting crop genetics

Sector | Retail

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Applegreen is bringing partnership with M&S Food to Northern Ireland

Carrefour’s first 24/7 express delivery service in Dubai
NIQ: Marks & Spencer's food business has entered Christmas trading with momentum

Increased competition in the Belgian food market continues to hamper Colruyt Group
Spar Hungary: Milestone opening of 300th independent retailer operated store

Monoprix plans to make its debut in Egypt next year

New festive tomato constellation blend ready for the holidays
Dreamstime
Lidl has opened six state-of-the-art stores nationwide

Woolworths New Zealand: 100th store
Dreamstime
Gruppo Selex achieved a turnover of €21.1bln in 2024

Aldi will slash prices on its festive veg staples to just 15p
Snappy Shopper has announced a major expansion of its partnership with One Stop

Brussels sprouts, carrots, parsnips, white potatoes, swede, white cabbages and red cabbages just 15p at Sainsbury’s

Sector | Lighting and technique

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To dim or not to dim: Understanding DLI
Scandinavia visits:

Norway: “We’re using this trial to showcase the benefits of dynamic lighting”

CAN: A new glow to organic farming
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US: Adding efficiency and durability to lighting

"Ask for the light degradation when you consider investing in LEDs"
Slamotra upgrades LED lights

"Innovation has caught up with us"

What's behind the increased efficiency in LED lighting?

Sector | Irrigation

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Achieving water sustainability at a lower cost
Supply can't really grow anymore

Dutch economists: Demand for water must come down

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

Sector | Post-harvest & Packaging

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Ulma Packaging expands in Sweden with acquisition of PackDesign AB
From an Italian company in the Emilia-Romagna region

Pre-owned fresh-cut range equipment for sale

A biodegradable "supramolecular plastic" that dissolves in water
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AUS: Lockyer Valley Foods launches $50M Series A funding for new facility

AI able to quadruple cucumber's post-harvest lifespan
REV Packaging Solution

New netting machine for bulk products
Sebastiano Candiano - Fratelli Candiano

A specific and exclusive sorter for courgettes and cucumbers

Sector | Education and research

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Study examines how to boost tomato health

Looking at the science behind tomato branch control

Experts reflect on stone wool lettuce trials

Study examines growth and halotolerance of hydroponically grown cherry tomatoes

Twin technology providing growers with greater data insights
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US: MSU offering free online course for pollinator protection

Cryopreservation as a solution to supply issues

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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"Over the years, we’ve experienced very few lows"

Gerard Kempen: 60 years as managing director of Kempen Transport
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

Sector | Management and funding

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Ireland: Innovation schemes launched to support horticultural innovation

CAN: $200,000 donation made to Assiniboine College

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

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