US (VA): Alliances and innovation headline 2nd annual edition of CEA Summit East in Virginia

Building alliances, sharing information, and forging new connections were key themes that drove the September 19-20, 2023, edition of the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Summit East held at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) in Danville, Virginia. Co-hosted by Indoor Ag-Con…

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LeafSpec named finalist for round five of $3 Million Grow-NY Global Food and Agriculture Business Competition

Empire State Development (ESD) and Cornell University’s Center for Regional Economic Advancement (CREA) have announced the 20 finalists selected to take part in year five of Grow-NY, a food and agriculture business competition focused on enhancing the emerging food, beverage, and agriculture innovation…

Training on microgreen farming

Just under three weeks remain to register for the live and online training to become a professional local microgreens farmer. InstaGreen will offer on-site training that is unparalleled and built on knowledge, skills, techniques, and processes developed during all the years they have been running their own microgreen farm in…

How to master your hygiene protocols

Do you want to know how to perform a risk analysis concerning your hygiene measures? On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, Royal Brinkman will host a webinar in which specialists explain how to protect your crop against pests and diseases during the growing process. Are you interested in mastering your hygiene…

Over 200 visitors during the 'Open Energy Day' at Trias Westland geothermal project

How does geothermal energy work, how hot is the pumped-up water, and what technology is needed for it? These are some of the questions asked by more than 200 visitors during Trias Westland's Open Energy Day. The day took place on the third Saturday of September. Tour of the wellsTrias Westland's geothermal…

US: Semifinalists announced for $1 million Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge

Semifinalists for the third annual Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge have been announced, and 38 teams of innovators will now vie for a part of $1 million USD…

New York Produce Show and Conference welcomes floral exhibitors again on December 6

Floral industry companies again have an opportunity to show what’s blooming at the New York Produce Show and Conference on December 6 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. Hosted by the Eastern Produce Council and Produce Business magazine, the three-day event (with conferences taking place on the day…

Dutch Chili Fest brought the heat to Eindhoven

Sunday, September 17, the 11th edition of the Dutch Chili Fest took place in Eindhoven and plant nutrition company Canna was also present again this year with their stands as they sponsored the event for the eighth year in a row. "We have actually been participating since the first edition of the…

Photo report: British Tomato Conference

Not a single tomato could be found at the British Tomato Conference, which took place yesterday in Warwickshire. There was no decorative British tomato flag, no new varieties shown by breeders, and even the lunch was completely tomato-free. This is exemplary of how the fear of the Rugose virus has…

'Women in CEA' kicks off at VertiFarm

“Women in CEA” (WiCEA) is a women-led group focused on uniting women across the CEA industry through online and in-person networking and educational events. With a vision for…

The industry looks to the future

For the 13th time, representatives from the fruit and vegetable industry met at the German Fruit and Vegetable Congress at the Congress Center in the city of Düsseldorf. The event was again organized by GS1 Germany, Agrarmarkt Informations-Gesellschaft mbH, and Fruchthandel magazine. Over 400 visitors attended the event. Click…

NL: Kids festival Wageningen University & Research in Bleiswijk

On Saturday, October 7, Wageningen University & Research, Glasshouse Horticulture business unit in Bleiswijk, will open its doors to children and their parents. In cooperation with greenhouse companies, the Municipality of Lansingerland and Wageningen University & Research are organizing the Horti…

British Tomato Conference kicks off

"If the past four years have taught us anything, it is the importance of fostering collaboration throughout the entire supply chain," remarked Paul Falkner, Treasurer of the Tomato Growers' Association and Head of Sales at EVG, during his opening speech at this year's British Tomato Conference. He…

10th International Propagation Seminar sheds light on sustainable, soilless growing

On Wednesday, September 20th started the 10th International Propagation Seminar. It’s organized by Grodan. This year it was located at Bilderberg Europa Hotel Scheveningen in the Netherlands. Andrew Lee and Gonneke Gerkema opened the event. They had a short look to the launch during Greentech of…

US: CEA Summit kicks off in Virginia

CEA Summit East, co-hosted by Indoor Ag-Con and The Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Innovation Center, a partnership between the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences at Virginia Tech, the Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center, and the Institute for Advanced Learning…

University of Florida greenhouse climate management starts October 1

A new Climate Management online course has been added to the award-winning Greenhouse Online Training series offered by the University of Florida IFAS Extension (UF). Climate Management will take your environmental control knowledge to an expert level and help you produce crops under optimal conditions.…

Seed to food chain in focus at Horti Agri Next MEA 2023

The horticultural sector is gearing up for transformation at an unprecedented pace. Against this backdrop, Horti Agri Next MEA 2023 (HAN MEA) is poised to emerge as a pivotal event within the Abu Dhabi Agriculture Food and Security Week. Scheduled for November 20-22, 2023, at the ADNEC Venue in Abu…

"The necessary resources can be managed more easily in cooperation than on a stand-alone basis"

As a European exchange platform for producer cooperatives and other representatives of the fruit and vegetable sector, ICOP has become an indispensable date in the annual calendar over the years. We spoke to the organizing team of gfa -consulting gmbh, based in Weiz, Styria, about the supporting program…

Turning underutilized urban properties into productive farm spaces

In this episode of the Goodness Exchange, Christian Heiden, Founder and Director of Innovation for Levo International, talks about the history of Hydroponics, highlighting its evolution from ancient Egypt to modern innovations, with a focus on simplified Hydroponics as a user-friendly approach to sustainable agriculture. Levo is working to turn underutilized ur…

Growing Change project helps growers navigate governmental Resource Management Regulations 2023

The Growing Change project helps growers navigate the government's Resource Management (Freshwater Farm Plans) Regulations 2023, which aim to address the decline in New Zealand's freshwater quality. Freshwater farm plan regulationsThe 2023 Freshwater Farm Plan regulations have taken effect (from 1 August…

Organic Grower Summit 2023 features AI-themed session

The explosive interest in artificial intelligence (AI) in agriculture continues to impact all facets of the growing process—from crop-yield predictions to soil monitoring to autonomous robots. "Unlocking the Value of AI on the Digital Farming Journey," the second-announced ed session for Organic Grower…

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Vertical Farming World Congress is nearing

Industry players in the vertical farming industry will be descending on London from October 9 to 11 for the 4th Vertical Farming World Congress. Meeting close to the Tower of London, the Congress will not only focus on market trends, new technology and product innovation, it will also address the many…

Call for participants for Viva Fresh’s Fifth Annual Clean Eating Challenge

The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) proudly invites industry members to apply for this year’s challenge, which will kick off in mid-October and culminate at the…

Digital knowledge platform launched

Plant Empowerment has launched a brand-new online learning platform on which interested parties can access a variety of in-depth knowledge through webinars, online courses, live workshops, e-books, and more. These resources have been developed by a multidisciplinary team of specialists. This helpful, new…

Photo Report: Asia Fruit Logistica 2023

Asia Fruit Logistica took place in Hong Kong again for the first time since 2019. It was deemed a success by many exhibitors and attendees despite closing a day earlier due to heavy rain and flooding in the city. Click here to see the photo report. More than 700 exhibitors from 42 countries and regions showcased…

Growing to a new future of food: investing in our planet

As the global community becomes increasingly aware of the importance of sustainable agriculture, EatThis., together with Tomatoworld and Gakon Netafim, jointly organize a webinar that delves deep into the innovative projects shaping the future of green technology in the food sector. Scheduled for…

Dutch grower holds Dinner in the Sky with spectacular aerial view of greenhouses

Last week, Looye Kwekers invited guests to a high-end dinner, literally and figuratively. Customers from the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany, as well as influencers, the press, and winners of its consumer campaign, were hoisted up - divided into six rounds - via a platform attached to a crane. They…

New technologies to help Canadian growers deal with surge of price of inputs

"The consumer demand for year-round produce has fueled increase in winter production, and the projected growth rate for the next decade is 5% annually, but the surge in the price of inputs has increased the cost of production significantly", says Dr. Fadi Al-Daoud, Greenhouse Vegetable Specialist with…

Poland: Preparations for 14th edition of the Fruit and Vegetable Market (TSW) started

On January 17-18, 2024, the 14th edition of the Fruit and Vegetable Market (TSW) will take place on the premises of the largest exhibition center in Poland. TSW is the largest industry event in Central and Eastern Europe, bringing together fruit and vegetable producers. "It is an excellent opportunity to…

Due to heavy rainstorms in Hong Kong, Asia Fruit Logistica remained closed on final day

Hong Kong is currently being impacted by heavy rainstorms. As a result, Asia Fruit Logistica could not open this morning as planned. The official Warning Signal of a "Black Rainstorm" had been raised by local authorities, indicating heavy rainfall that has already occurred or is expected to occur across…

Chinese exhibitors return to Asia Fruit Logistica

Asia Fruit Logistica has started with a return to the location in Hong Kong rather than Bangkok, Thailand. For the first day, it seemed to be a very busy one, with exhibitors being pleased about the amount of traffic from Asian buyers at their booths. Chinese exhibitors return to the trade showLast year,…

Technical students visit HilverdaFlorist, Bunnik Bromelia, and Bosman Van Zaal

Over 70 students from the technical courses of the MBO Westpoort College from Amsterdam visited two horticulture companies and a technical supplier to the horticulture sector on Thursday, August 31, 2023. HilverdaFlorist from de Kwakel, Bunnik Bromelia from Kudelstraat, and Bosman van Zaal from Aalsmeer…

UAE: AgraME event to showcase solutions to region's food security problem

Innovative crop technologies that could revolutionize the Middle East’s agricultural landscape will be showcased in Dubai this October at AgraME, the region’s largest and most advanced agriculture event taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from October 9-10. AgraME, which is organized by Informa…

Denso and Certhon plant symbolic seed during celebration of collaboration

To celebrate the closing of the Certhon acquisition by Denso, a seed symbolizing a fruitful future was planted under the watchful eye of all employees and a number of guests. It is a milestone for the family business, and Certhon CEO Lotte van Rijn knows how to articulate it: "Certhon and Denso share the…

Leafy hydroponics event announced

On September 5, the Leafy Hydroponics Seminar takes place in Hong Kong and looks at the latest trends and technologies in the fast-growing leafy hydroponics sector across Asia-Pacific.Speaker line-up of Rijk Zwaan's Leafy Hydro SeminarThe Leafy Hydroponics Event focuses on three core areas, including…

Asia Fruit Logistica ready to reunite global trade

More than 700 exhibitors from 42 countries and regions are set to showcase their offerings at Asia’s premier fresh produce trade show. Asia Fruit Logistica is gearing up to bring the global fresh fruit and vegetable business together next week as it returns to its long-established location in Hong Kong.…

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Annual 'Tomatina' street battle took place in Spanish town of Buñol

Approximately 15,000 people, including many tourists, pelted each other with tomatoes as Spain’s annual “Tomatina” street battle took place in the town of Buñol. Workers on trucks tipped 120 tons of overripe tomatoes into the main street of the town for participants to throw. Buñol is located in a tomato-producing region. The…

US (ND): NDSU sets fruit, hemp, and vegetable field day

The North Dakota State University (NDSU) Department of Plant Sciences will host a fruit, hemp, and vegetable field day on September 7 at the NDSU Horticulture Research Farm and Arboretum located between Absaraka and Amenia, North Dakota. The field day will begin at 4:30 p.m. “This event will showcase some…

CAN (QC): Come join the Grower Summit in Saint Hyacinthe

The ACT group, a collaboration of five industry-leading providers, are teaming up to offer Quebec growers an opportunity to gather and learn about new trends in greenhouse production at the Quebec Grower Summit. The Quebec Grower Summit, a half-day in-person event in Saint Hyacinthe, QC, will be hosted…

US: Virginia secretary of agriculture and forestry Matthew Lohr to kick off CEA Summit East 2023

Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Matthew Lohr will lead the opening morning keynote address for the 2nd annual edition of the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Summit East, September 19-20, 2023, at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) Institute Conference Center…

US: Scholarship applications for hydroponic education at schools across Northeast US now accepted

In celebration of back-to-school season, Oishii, a vertical strawberry farm, has teamed up with Next Generation Harvest Foundation to bring hydroponic gardens to eight…

Managing equipment to prevent virus transmission in greenhouses

Friday, September 8, at 10 a.m. Central Time (CT). Tomatoes grown in commercial greenhouses are vulnerable to many viruses, such as brown rugose. Managing the risks involves using a combination of preventive measures, sanitation practices, and monitoring techniques. During this 45-minute webinar, you’ll…

Japan: Bridging the gap between vertical farming academia and the industry

"It's our first international symposium to jointly think about the future of vertical farming and how the technology can be integrated. On top of that, we will be addressing technological challenges through workshops and more. It's really about bringing together academia and industry players sharing…

IFPA Washington Conference to address pivotal policy issues

A Farm Bill set to expire in September, Congress looking to cut $1 billion in fresh fruit and vegetable investments, Congress on the verge of considering several agriculture…

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Field day to shows how to implement IPM

Vegetables NZ, in combination with A Lighter Touch and Plant and Food Research, is hosting several practically focused field days to familiarise growers and crop advisors with implementing an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach to vegetable production. Topics will include crop monitoring,…

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CAN (ON): GLASE to hose summit on greenhouse energy efficiency and profitability

The Greenhouse Lighting and Systems Engineering (GLASE) consortium is hosting an in-person summit in Leamington, ON, Canada October 25, under the theme of Greenhouse Energy Resilience: greenhouse efficiency and profitability in a world of increasing energy prices. The summit will consist of presentations…

Two weeks left to apply for the Vertical Farming World Awards

Just over two weeks remain to put forward your entries for the third annual Vertical Farming World Awards! Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to participate in the…

Athlete, activist, entrepreneur headlines IFPA global show women's breakfast

Insights from Allyson Felix, the most decorated American track and field Olympian, entrepreneur, and founder of Saysh, will bolster the produce and floral industries’ support…

UK: 4th annual Vertical Farming World Congress taking place in London

Bringing together vertical farming operators, investors, suppliers, and customers, this 4th annual Vertical Farming World Congress is designed to help develop and advance the sector’s future. Join the Vertical Farming World Congress 2023, from 9 to 11 October, at the Leonardo Royal Hotel London City in…

New Zealand: Agritech recognizes two industry champions in a night of celebration

AgriSea CEO Clare Bradley received the prestigious Robin Davidson Memorial Award at a recent AgriTech New Zealand event hosted at Parliament by Minister Luxton. The award celebrates the work of individuals in the agritech industry who represent good citizenship through collaboration, collective action…

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UK: Collaborative opportunities with the Netherlands to deliver AI-centered solutions in ag

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Agriculture & Controlled Environment Agri Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP) with the Netherlands is a funded offering organized by Innovate UK as part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and delivered by Innovate UK EDGE to help innovative UK businesses…

VertiFarm to present equipment innovation, know-how and solutions for cultivation

Following its début, VertiFarm will be back from September 23 to 28 with a detailed range of products and services for decision-makers and players in the agriculture, food, and pharmaceutical industries. Visitors will discover new approaches and fresh ideas for one of the global challenges of our time:…

15th annual AMHPAC convention draws national and international produce leaders

From August 23 to 25, AMHPAC’s annual protected horticulture convention will take place in Cancun, Mexico. In its 15th year, the organization takes the opportunity to celebrate this anniversary with all attendees and analyze the current situation of the fruit and vegetable industry, as well as the risks…

Where do CEA and vertical farming fit within the food security puzzle?

"A stable, healthy, and resilient food system needs to be at the forefront of all key stakeholders in order to address the issue of food security. Technology provides speed and scale, precisely where CEA and vertical farming is able to very quickly answer the demand for quality and consistency,…

Live training session for Priva Connected users

Designed to improve user management for Priva solutions, a newly announced instructor-led training session promises to equip attendees with valuable insights and skills. Hosted by Priva Academy, this event is set to take place on August 16th, 2023, at 10 AM PST / 1 PM EST. This Priva Connected live…

2023 British Tomato Conference scheduled for September 21

It's that time of year again when the British Tomato Growers' Association is building up to their annual conference! "We're excited to invite you to immerse yourself in the…

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NZ: Horticulture Conference Week is a wrap

NZ industry's inaugural Horticulture Conference Week (31 July to 4 August) was a rich smorgasbord of content relevant to the entire industry in the context of the wider food and fiber sector and its dynamic nature. While themes were familiar – the environment, workforce, regulation, rising costs,…

Turkey: Antalyan greenhouse show Growtech sells out

The 22nd edition of the Growtech exhibition, a prominent event in the Turkish greenhouse industry, is set to take place from November 22 to 25 at the Antalya ANFAŞ Expo Center. The organizers now share the event is fully booked, six months ahead of its opening, reflecting the substantial interest from…

Annual IFPA Conference: Every session aims to be a dialogue

From August 1 to 3, leaders from every segment of the produce supply chain will convene at Cape Town's Century City conference center for the International Fresh Produce Association's Southern Africa Conference, the largest fresh produce conference and trade show in the region. IFPA's country manager for…

Short course on vertical farming systems

Learn all the important aspects of growing plants in vertical farming systems. From hydroponic growing system selection, use of artificial lighting, and environmental control…

Photo report: Protected Cropping Australia 2023 Conference wraps up a successful event

The biggest-ever Protected Cropping Australia (PCA) conference has wrapped up in Brisbane after presentations from around 80 speakers throughout the four-day event. The peak industry body says more than 600 people registered for the conference, with more than 200 growers, and there were also more than 90…

Photo report: Cultivate in 200+ photos

It's summertime at HortiDaily, but before we take our annual break, we want to share the Cultivate photo report with you. The event and trade show took place earlier this week, and as we've mentioned earlier, there's a lot going on in North America. The trade show also functions as one of the meeting…

"The world is crying out for our product, we just have to work out how to get it there"

There is plenty of demand for Australian-protected cropping exports, particularly in Asia, but there are several challenges surrounding supply, according to the peak industry body. Executive Officer Sam Turner told the PCA Conference in Brisbane that it is important that people within the industry think…

US: 12th Annual Aquaponics Conference held in Albuquerque

Albuquerque, New Mexico, is the place to be when the 12th Annual Aquaponics Conference hits town from September 15 through 17, 2023. With more than 60 speakers, 15+ vendors,…

Cultivate comes to an end

It’s a wrap! Yesterday in Columbus, Ohio, the Cultivate was concluded. Both the knowledge sessions and the trade show were well-visited, and despite numerous challenges, there were positive vibes in the industry. This Friday, we’re publishing a photo report filled with all the latest news from the industry. For today, here’s a…

How vertical farming can play a major role in growing Australia's agricultural footprint

Despite Australia's record for being a leading food producer already, vertical farming can become an important piece of the nation's agriculture puzzle, according to a leading international agritech innovation company. Speaking at the Protected Cropping Australia (PCA) conference in Brisbane, Chris Horne…

Labor named biggest challenge for North American growers

When engaging with growers and suppliers at the Cultivate show, it becomes evident that labor is the primary hurdle currently faced by the horticultural industry, leading to a high demand for automation solutions. "The younger generation seems to have little interest in the horticultural industry and is…

UAE: World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit launched in Dubai

With food security top of the agenda as COP28 in Dubai is approaching, how can we harness the power of agri-tech to boost domestic food production in countries across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia? The World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit is coming to Dubai in 2023 to showcase technologies that…

Another successful Organic Produce Summit in the books

Last week's Organic Produce Summit in Monterey went by in the blink of an eye. As always, it was a jam-packed event that kicked off with Field Tours and an opening reception on Wednesday, July 12. Educational sessions and an afternoon tradeshow were on the program for Thursday. "I like how you have an…

Record numbers set to attend Protected Cropping Australia conference 2023

The biggest-ever Protected Cropping Australia (PCA) conference has begun in Brisbane with the launch on Monday, as the industry looks to discuss ways to capitalize on global growth. Executive officer of PCA Sam Turner says it is exciting that around 600 people are registered for the conference, and more…

Cultivate 2023: Suppliers look for North-American growth in 2024

Horticultural suppliers at Cultivate have certainly noticed a temporary setback in the industry, but they remain optimistic about a market recovery in the fourth quarter of this year and anticipate continued growth in 2024. The trade show, which began this weekend in Columbus, Ohio, features over 650…

Finding funding for CEA in a challenging economic environment

"What we're seeing now in the industry is not unusual. A lot of capital has come in for companies that raised a lot of money at very high valuations at a time when general markets were really strong. The only challenge that most companies yet have to be is positive unit economics. However, that makes it…

The importance of climate and context in tomato production

Building on presentations at the Global Tomato Congress and CEA 4.0, a new webinar from WayBeyond will challenge the singular focus on achieving high-yield prediction…

JPFA launches International Symposium on Plant Factory

Toward a sustainable future. The JPFA aims for open discussion and international co-creation on various issues during the International Symposium on Plant Factory held on…

Exhibit space sales open for CPMA 2024

Exhibit space sales for the Canadian Produce Marketing Association 2024 Annual Convention and Trade Show (CPMA 2024) are now open. CPMA 2024 will take place April 23-25, 2024, at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia. The upcoming event will feature over 600 booths representing…

The ∑-Grow Inside panel wondered: How do we keep cities livable?

The fifth ∑-Grow Inside webinar on Tuesday, June 27, focused on food-producing circular cities. Worldwide the migration to cities is enormous. The UN predicts that by 2050 three-quarters of the world's population will live in cities. How do these cities remain livable, and how are the citizens provided…

“Helping growers overcome growing media challenges”

Jiffy is a global supplier of growing media using renewable resources and bio-based materials whose product range covers a broad spectrum of growing solutions. Jiffy's products are designed to work together, eliminating the need for complex adjustments or modifications. This is meant to streamline the…

"We're presenting the ultimate climate control and energy saving tool"

"Reducing the energy footprint of commercial horticulture was and remains one of our main goals as a company." Says DryGair VP Ziv Shaked. "When we started in 2010, we identified the inefficiencies in common humidity control practices and knew our solution could save a significant amount of energy. What…

VertiFarm to present equipment innovation, know-how and solutions for cultivation

Following its début, VertiFarm will be back from September 23 to 28 with a detailed range of products and services for decision-makers and players in the agriculture, food, and pharmaceutical industries. Visitors will discover new approaches and fresh ideas for one of the global challenges of our time:…

5th Annual Chef Invitational Top Chef winner named

California Giant Berry Farms announced the winner of the 2023 Chef Invitational, Steven Halliday from Gordon Food Service. Halliday won the title of California Giant Berry Farms’ Top Chef with Red Thai Berry Chicken Curry with Blueberry Lemon Rice. Judged against the criteria of best overall appearance,…

Organic and fresh-cut vegetables on display

Lipman Family Farms will exhibit in booth #511 during this summer's Organic Produce Summit, where it will showcase its Grown True organic vegetable line of tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchinis, peppers, and green beans. "Our organic vegetables are picked fresh from our fields for consistent quality and taste,"…

Seed Meets Technology 2023 program

Vertify, the Dutch research center, usually hosts Seed Meets Technology in week 39. This year, the seed specialists event takes place from September 26 to 28. Along with numerous exhibitors, there is also a program of speakers and presentations. The program is now available to those already curious about…

Wimbledon serves bigger strawberries, but the price has not changed

Inflation may be driving up food prices, but at Wimbledon, sports fans are set to still pay just £2.50 for a punnet of the delicious fruit (with cream). For the last 13 years,…

Two million strawberries to be delivered to Wimbledon

Some two million strawberries are to be delivered to the All England Club during Wimbledon, and this year's crop have had ideal growing conditions. The lack of spring frosts…

Ready for Cultivate'23?

Next week, the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH, will open its doors again to Cultivate'23. After the educational sessions and workshops, starting on Saturday, July 15, the tradeshow will take off on Sunday, July 26, after the keynote presentation and will run till Tuesday, July 18. Hosted by AmericanHort, more…

Showcasing innovative lighting solutions at Greentech 2023

At the recent Greentech 2023 conference, PrefandLED made its mark. The annual event serves as a platform for companies to showcase their latest technological advancements and sustainable solutions, and PrefandLED definitely measured up to that expectation with their lighting products and forward-thinking…

Siemens Smart Agriculture targets China's horticulture base

Recently, the 'Siemens Smart Agriculture Planting Industry Summit' was held in Dezhou, Shandong province. The delegation visited the Smart Agriculture Industrial Park to explore and understand the application of the greenhouse control system based on the Siemens Totally Integrated Automation (TIA)…

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The photo report of the Indoor AgTech

There's no doubt that the CEA sector is going through a lot these days, but there was barely a sign of that at the Indoor AgTech. When asking around on the exhibitor floor, numerous projects came by. Various greenhouse and vertical farming companies set their eyes on the North American market, and…

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Program for Seed Meets Technology announced

From September 26 to 28, 2023, the ninth edition of Seed Meets Technology will take place right in the center of Seed Valley. With only a few weeks to go, it's time to inform you about the inspiring program of our ever-growing event. The program for 2023 consists of dozens of lectures, fascinating…

Tomato Excellent, a Grand Gala event for tomatoes in Sicily

Tomato Excellent, the contest that focuses on Sicilian fruit and vegetable specialties, is back. Now in its fourth edition, the award invented by the event's patron, Rosario Sallemi, was held in Ragusa at the Donnafugata Castle, a location that perfectly combines the themes of agriculture with those of…

Italian varietal innovation showcased in Netherlands and Spain

In June, the CIV-Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti proceeded with its continuous updating and sharing of information with other European operators by participating in events such as the "Delphy ISFC Field Day" in the Netherlands and the Congress of Red Fruits in Spain, with the aim of growing and creating new…

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Indoor AgTech, bigger than before

There's no doubt that the CEA sector is going through a lot these days, but there was barely a sign of that at the Indoor AgTech. When asking around on the exhibitor floor, numerous projects came by. Various greenhouse and vertical farming companies set their eyes on the North American market, and…

Growers no longer afraid of bugs, now just finding the best balance

Greenhouse horticulture is on a journey towards resilient cultivation with more biodiversity. The time that journey takes is different for each grower. The challenge is to link as many possible paths as one can to lay a broad foundation. This is how Helma Verberkt of Artemis summed things up Thursday…

Webinar: Growing media and nutrition

Join the Garden City Plastics team and partners for the ‘Workshop Series’ titled ‘Growing Media and Nutrition.’ This is your opportunity to attend this free workshop and take…

IFPA opens registration for 2023 Washington Conference

Hundreds of leaders from every segment of the produce and floral industry will convene to advocate for key public policy issues at IFPA's 2023 Washington Conference, September 12-15, at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, DC. "With our impact on the economy and the health and well-being of consumers, IFPA…