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Indoor Ag-Con: Capital recalibrates as CEA enters next phase

“One of the brutal shocks in the last five years was realizing this is farming, not a tech business model"

Root zone as core focus in naturally ventilated Indian hydroponic lettuce

There's a chance for more flooding in Portugal by the end of the month

"At first glance, the damage is extremely heartbreaking"

‘The perfect balance between people and AI at Árpád’

from TUCO pioneer to indispensable force:

Leo van der Hoeven celebrates 50 years at Hoogendoorn

Mexico hits peak supply on bell peppers

2026 PAC Global Awards

Canadian greenhouse grower recognized for revitalized brand and packaging

Israel: New R&D field for berries open for visitors

Sector | Greenhouse expansion projects

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China: Kingpeng convenes grand 2026 annual Work Conference & Staff Congress

Geothermal greenhouse projects highlight Turkey’s growing focus on EU tomato exports

25 acres greenhouse project in Georgia USA well underway

Vegetable production under lighting technology in Minsk

Combining Dutch greenhouse technology and food retail in one project
CGS webinar March 5

Glazing, crop economics and capital discipline: Greenhouse investment in 2026

Ghana promotes greenhouse farming to reduce climate risks

Sector | Cultivation

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Mexican blueberry growers boost yields with new genetics and hydroponics

Are additives in plastic sheeting impacting the pollination of horticultural crops in Almeria?

Reduced thrip pressure is beneficial side effect of retractable roof greenhouse

Dutch tulip grower produces its own green hydrogen

Iraq: Rising salinity and heat push Basra to grow date palms indoors

Buying trends around Canadian hydroponic lettuce
Eeki Foods, India:

Managing genetics, climate, and physiology for high-performance greenhouse vegetable production

Sector | Technique

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Metazet presents new TubeRaiser tube rail lift at HortiContact

Greenhouse digitalization moves at different speeds, but with a shared goal

Assisted pollination gains traction as technical support in challenging conditions
Cropshader launches at Fruit Logistica, Berlin

New bio-stimulant shields fruit trees from UV damage
Initiatives like plasma-based natural lighting systems intended to supplement or replace conventional greenhouse lighting

The combination of regenerative food forests and CEA starting in Southern Oregon
Managing pest and disease pressure in Nigeria’s CEA vegetable production:

“Pests become a serious problem only when plants are already compromised”

HortiDaily mobile app launched today!

Sector | Climate

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“This weather causes us despair. We don’t know when we'll have enough strawberries”
The testimony of operators and trade associations

Unrelenting bad weather in Calabria: Flooded fields, torn greenhouses, and crops at risk

North Island storms damage berry tunnels at NZ farm

First reports after the passage of storm Nils

Florida freeze hurts Asian vegetable crop ahead of Lunar New Year
Jonathan Vandesande, FMB: “Cucumbers will remain a luxury product for now”

"Severe weather in Spain pushes cucumber prices to unprecedented levels"

Abrupt end of season for many Moroccan soft fruit growers

Sector | Company News

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US: New Regional Sales Manager announced by P.L. Light Systems

CLCircular obtains B Corp certification

Employees continue CleanLight with successful restart

Mexico: AI Solutions Specialist for Source.ag

Launching a 3-hectare high-tech lettuce greenhouse project in Newberry Florida

The Giumarra Companies announce CEO, CFO appointments

DryGair & CTIFL partner for 3-year cucumber trial in France

Sector | Grower in the Spotlight

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Chinese astronauts to expand in-orbit menu as space-grown tomatoes ready for harvest

Kenya: A greenhouse bet in the Rift Valley

Australia: Expressions of interest open for Apex Greenhouses demonstration glasshouse facility
Morris Peters, Witkamp:

"Strong start to the Dutch mini cucumber season"

US: Growing 25,000 square feet of produce 8,000 feet above sea level
Jan-Willem Doelman: "I consciously choose not to work for a mega-company"

Courgette harvest starts a month earlier
Soft fruit grower Gijs Hoogendoorn on severe weather in Portugal:

“The chances of the reservoir filling were as slim as an Elfstedentocht in the Netherlands”

Sector | Crop Protection

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Using a wax coating to keep crops safe from disease

Researchers lead the way on nature-based integrated solutions to fight Xylella

Deploying generalist predators to reinforce aphid control

NL: Biological pest control used in 94 percent of greenhouse cultivation

Mycotal now registered in Germany: "reliable whitefly control even at low temperatures"

Brazilian summer tomato crop under disease pressure

Preventing pests with chromatic traps

Sector | Market Information

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Good supply of cabbage leading up to Saint Patrick’s Day

Iraq completes first maritime export of locally grown tomatoes

Greenhouse complexes begin new cucumber harvest cycle in Ukraine

Cucumbers in Russia surge 111% in three months

Russia's FAS sends inquiries to retail chains about prices for cucumbers

Vegetables New Zealand urges food supply focus in planning reform
Tensions have resulted in increased imports from Europe

Canada’s produce exports witness a boost due to limited supply and high prices in the U.S.

Sector | Energy

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NL: Screens show the greatest potential to steer greenhouse industry towards climate neutrality

NL: Geothermal energy company delivers heat to Westland greenhouse growers

Four Dutch growers unite energy activities

Horticulture plays an important role in testing techniques for energy storage
demonstration in Monster greenhouse

Research on greenhouses as an energy hub

£2 million collaborative project to scale low-emissions greenhouse technology for UK growers launches

Iceland: Using geothermal energy to produce cucumbers, tomatoes

Sector | Fertilizers

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Seaweed as a low-risk step towards more resilient crops

Latest EU Commission figures reveal that fertilizer imports have dropped by 80%

Griffin Greenhouse Supplies appointed U.S. distributor for Biota Nutri fertilizers and biostimulants

Second generation of macroalgae and micro-organism-based biostimulants

DCM becomes first Belgian producer with European D1 certification for organic fertilisers
Updated reference for fertigation practices: Nutrient Solutions for Greenhouse Crops v5

"Growers work with a single recipe for a season, while the crop's nutritional demand is changing"

"The days of blanket fertilizer applications are long gone"

Sector | Breeding

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CapGen Seeds strengthens pepper range with Vigilante for late cycle plantings
Tomer Biran – 360 Argus

Protecting varietal IP using proactive prevention rather than purely reactive enforcement

Large scale genetic variation reshapes cucumber evolution and opens new paths for breeding

Four precision breeding projects win major funding to support UK agriculture
FruitMasters and BrightBerries unveil new name for Rubin raspberry

Yumio raspberry aims to set a new quality standard

LNZ Group produces berry planting material in its own biolaboratory
Mariana Ochoa Cordero, of Berryum:

"Varietal adaptation is essential to remain competitive in international blackberry markets"

Sector | Product Info

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Putting premium berries in the spotlight
Design and utility patents pending in Canada and the US

Rethinking the net pot: Improving cube stability and root handling in NFT systems

Approach to salad development highlighted

Bite-sized cucumbers launch in redesigned retail packaging

Pop Its snack cucumbers tap into demand for true bite-sized convenience

Taking in tomato category developments

New high density float for horticulture introduced

Sector | Open field vegetables

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New campaign launched honoring field-proven varieties for growers
Anthony De Ieso - Thorndon Park Produce:

"It takes a lot of work and investment to get a good crop when it is hot"

"Promoting sustainable agriculture is about helping growers build a resilient and profitable system”

“Newer Indian okra varieties target UK and North America”

India: Making the journey from the plastic industry to strawberry growing

Fungus resistant varieties proving popular in celery market

Vegetable transplant technology launches in California

Sector | Substrates and starting materials

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Biochar gains ground in Spain as a regenerative soil amendment with agricultural and urban uses

"Coir substrate demand matures as technical specs drive yield gains"

Azura wants to develop an alternative to coconut fiber and is launching biochar production

Scaling Quebec herb production through advanced greenhouse management

NL: Improving substrate production with a new mixing line

India trade deal benefits US growers

Nigeria seed firm launches tomato and pepper processing facility

Sector | Organic cultivation

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Álvaro Barrera, Ecovalia:

"The organic sector isn't worried about South American products entering Europe"

EU starts discussions on updating organic farming regulations

Indian man teaches himself organic cucumber growing techniques from YouTube videos

India: Jammu and Kashmir Agriculture Department pushes for 100% organic vegetables

US (NY): ‘Galaxy’ of grape tomatoes shines with three new varieties
Switzerland:

Organic cucumbers cheaper than in the previous three years

The Netherlands continues to adhere to 15% agricultural area being organic by 2030

Sector | Today on social media

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Bigrow Substrates India

Tim Van Hissenhoven

Richard Pearce

Tom Murray

“Many growers were cautious about making the switch”

Sector | Food Safety & Sanitation

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18 tonnes of Turkmen tomatoes blocked in Orenburg region over quarantine pest

New food safety laws for berry, leafy vegetables, and melon growers

Russia continues tomato imports amid phytosanitary findings in February

Contaminated dill incident repeats in Moldova as 15 t of imported herbs are destroyed

“If Canada’s Destination Inspection Service closes, we destabilize the market and create long-term reputational damage”

Pakistani tomato sector faces heavy metal pollution risks

Canadian Food Inspection Agency plans on discontinuing their produce inspection services

Sector | Events

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Indian University to host three-day vegetable research program for scientists, growers
Indoor Ag-Con 2026 CEA Alliance keynote:

The North American retail mandate: Stability and operational discipline

Photo report: Indoor Ag-Con 2026
green light coming?

Indoor Ag-Con: Cautious optimism, sober energy

Fresh India Show 2026 attracts higher overseas interest amid India's FTAs
12-14 March, Yashobhoomi, New Delhi

Preparing European suppliers for long term entry into India

CEA Awards handed out at Indoor Ag-Con

Sector | Labor and automation

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Koidra reflects on KoPilot

Measuring improvements in smart growing across 2025

US: AmericanHort joins Amicus Brief to defend H-2A wage reform, as workforce concerns loom large for growers
Möbius and Heliovision to host webinar on 24 March

"AI helps growers predict precisely when their produce will be ready for market"

AG Group Europe strengthens its commitment to agricultural robotics for intensive horticulture
Combining greenhouse cultivation with outdoor cultivation becomes possible

Labor management system even more widely applicable after update

CAN: Ontario growers support scholarships for children of Jamaican seasonal workers

"We develop AI-based solutions for growers and nurseries"

Sector | Retail

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Snappy Shopper has announced a strategic partnership with Empros Retail

Lidl is introducing a new national store concept in the Netherlands
Tesco: Kids Pick ‘n’ Mix includes a sandwich, a drink, two snacks and a piece of fresh fruit

Carrefour closes 2025 with mixed results
Trend for natural plant-based foods is being noticed at Tesco

Morrisons partners with Kellogg's: Free apple or banana
Uber plans European expansion in food-delivery push

Beet It has recorded its most successful year to date
Nuremberg Wholesale Market:

"With targeted investments, full capacity utilization, and a clear strategy for the future, we are well equipped"
Aldi is set to invest over £300mln in upgrading and extending existing UK stores in 2026

Japanese supermarket chain has opened its first branch in Thailand
S Group: Operating result remained strong and a record amount of bonus was paid out

Carrefour sells Romanian operations

Sector | Lighting

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Nature's Miracle partners with Megaphoton to offer Made-in-USA grow lights

"This will reduce uncertainty regarding tariffs and logistics associated with overseas sourcing"

Supply instability and rising standards fuel investment in lit greenhouses
with Netvion’s Smart Controls System

Large Dutch greenhouse grower turns energy volatility into opportunity

Exposing tomatoes to red light alone works better than first thought
GreenFingers: light control operating without grower input

Adjusting light output without manual intervention
OHCEAC & WUR:

Connecting research and practice at the 2nd annual CEA Leafy Greens Network Event

Selecting the right lighting for a 12-acre expansion in vine-crop propagation

Sector | Irrigation

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How to estimate water savings in hydroponic strawberry cultivation using gutters and Spacers

Drone data improve yield and water use for high value horticultural crops

Hydrogen-rich irrigation systems shows promise for greenhouse crop performance

Using drip irrigation to change Zambian horticulture

Mexican border water scarcity challenges nearshoring

Tomato cultivation using purified process water from vegetable processing: EC control challenge

New generation ultrafiltration units for sustainable and reliable water treatment

Sector | Medicinal production

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BotaniX’s Yishai Nissan on how vertical farming unlocks the full potential of medicinal plants

“Growing great plants is only half the battle, keeping their natural power intact is what matters”

Sector | Post-harvest & Packaging

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Thermoforming manufacturer upgrades production facility

Elburg-Smit achieves BRCGS packaging materials certification
Cartonpack Group: "A more cautious edition in Berlin, yet with quality contacts"

Hybrid packaging, snack formats, and 'PPWR ready' solutions in the spotlight

Reusable packaging platform promises up to 70% savings in packaging costs
Troy Cleaver - Tomra:

"The 5S Blueberry is the realization of everything we learned in ten years"
Cutting excess weight saves thousands in tomato packing

AI quality control gains ground in Dutch tomato packing
Argos Packaging introduces norifresh and new BOPP film

Two innovative films for fresh produce packaging

Sector | Education and research

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A complete gene expression atlas sheds new light on plant evolution

US (ND): Exploring colocation of a data center and year-round food-producing greenhouses

An “electrical” circadian clock balances growth between shoots and roots

Low-heat, full-LED trial on track to achieve higher yields and better quality in larger truss tomatoes
Agromethod Labs and CITEVE test hydroponic pilot in Portugal

“We spent two years defining the optimal growth conditions for cotton”

Australian research discovers that moving biopesticides through plants opens new opportunities

New genetic map reveals 171,892 structural variants in cucumbers

Sector | Cartoons

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Domino’s seeks Vatican forgiveness for pineapple pizza

UBC unveils world’s first mushroom-powered waterless toilet

Man sets world record by eating 85 ultra-hot 7 Pot Primo peppers

Sector | Logistics

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Hapag-Lloyd to acquire ZIM in US$4 billion deal

Rwanda launches direct air cargo exports for fresh produce

Storm Kristin hits Almeria as weather disrupts harvest and logistics

Japan launches rail-air export service for produce

Rwanda launches fresh produce air cargo exports

Ethiopian Airlines marks groundbreaking of Bishoftu International Airport Construction
Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, National Assembly... 100 tractors in Paris

France-Spain highway closed: Traffic at a standstill

Sector | Management and funding

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Nigerian government plans to eradicate growers losses from tomato disease

Kafkaesque situations in Flemish horticulture

Bloemteknik receives £700k funding to accelerate autonomous greenhouse growing

Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies rose 46% in 2025

Ukraine announces government grant support for greenhouses, horticulture industry

Polybee raises $4.3m to automate yield forecasting and pollination

Ireland: Dr Owen Doyle appointed as Chairperson of the Horticulture Education Leadership Group