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photo_camera Photo report: Sival 2026

Dr Estelle Kempen on scientific greenhouse trials and her role in helping to establish Delphy South Africa

A grower’s guide to 2026 North American rebate programs for greenhouse new builds and retrofits

Rusty gutters undergo renovation with special coating

Erfgoed announces new agent in Germany

SAP and Syngenta announce partnership to scale AI-assisted agriculture

Sector | Greenhouse expansion projects

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NL: Large-scale vegetable cultivation moving south from Westland

Exotic fruits in Kazakhstan transition from experiment to everyday agriculture

New greenhouse in Petropavlovsk begins cucumber harvest

First smart greenhouse in Kyrgyzstan nears completion in Osh

Taiwan: HAWE resumes work at Sun Sing Garden

Almería know-how shapes the nodernization of greenhouses in Northern Chile

Large greenhouse project expands vegetable production in Shymkent

Sector | Cultivation

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From soil cultivation to multiplying production: the evolution of hydroponic strawberries in Uruguay

Donggang anchors China’s largest strawberry production base

A tomato grower in Spain gets 20% more yield thanks to a double-layered greenhouse

Export potential and economic impact of Tajikistan’s lemons

The effect of light intensity on the photosynthetic parameters of tomato rootstocks

Argentine researchers publish detailed guide to blueberry floral stages to improve production

Bayer introduces new commercial strawberry variety

Sector | Technique

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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!

Argentina develops a compact hydroponic system for domestic food production

“An oversized root system uses more water and fertilizer without increasing yield”

“There is a visibility and predictability gap in India’s controlled-environment farms”
The Fattoria Cotti experience: watch the video!

The benefits of ozone in the cultivation of processing tomatoes and basil

Sector | Climate

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Tajik farmers adapt agriculture to climate change

Greenhouse damage or crop damage: a dilemma when snow is on the greenhouse roof
LIFE-ACCLIMATE addresses the need for sustainable and climate-resilient practices

Adapting greenhouse horticulture to climate change
DryGair CEO on 2026 vision:

"Turning grower challenges into operational control"

Albanian agriculture ground to a halt by post-flood freeze

Andalusia has distributed 37.6 million euros in DANA aid

Storm damage hits as cold weather slows Spanish supply and pushes cucumber prices up

Sector | Company News

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Take Root Bio expands partnerships, pilots tests on slurry-to-water and peat-replacement pathways

“Biosphere thinking turns agricultural constraints into system assets”
Growcer systems anchor an accessible indoor farm in Nova Scotia

“Local food infrastructure is a key ingredient for healthy communities”

Vivent Biosignals & Green Laniel join forces to bring plant-driven agriculture to the US

Maldives: Government and UNDP supports community-led green farm

Division Q invests in Quantified Sensor Technology

Koppert and Certhon build high-tech moth breeding facility

Van der Waay founder Joost to retire

Sector | Grower in the Spotlight

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Sklarczyk Seed Farm advances greenhouse minituber production for global markets

Dried strawberries are a feature of the current Egyptian season

Singapore: Professionals trying to grow crops across border in bid to cut costs

UK: Fischer Farms secures LEAF accreditation for Norwich vertical farm
Rwanda special: Sunripe Farms

Crop rotation, soil management, and greenhouse cultivation in Rwanda
Harrold Thijssen from Rheinlandhof:

"The solution is our new greenhouse with innovative cultivation technology"

Togo aquaponics startup turns to soilless farming to face climate risks

Sector | Crop Protection

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US: Growers warned of threat of tomato spotted wilt virus

New Zealand puts controls on produce movement in place to aid fight against fruit flies

The importance of removing algae and disease from greenhouse water

Strategies for controlling red spider mites in strawberry crops and preventing resistance

Mexico: Early season pressure from red spider mite puts growers on alert

Study unlocks secrets of the invasive short-spined thrips

High levels of Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus in domestic wastewater and its use as a treatment indicator

Sector | Market Information

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Tomatoes, peppers, and fruit shipments face quarantine issues across Russian regions

Almeria and Murcia account for more than 56% of Spanish vegetable exports
German BLE:

Vegetable consumption slightly below ten-year average

Nigeria: NASENI targets research commercialization, AI, greenhouse expansion

Ghanaian experts call for more use of smart agriculture

Turkmenistan: Locking in year-round tomato production for the Balkans
"If we do not get this meeting, we will stay as long as it takes"

More than 350 FNSEA and Jeunes Agriculteurs tractors in Paris

Sector | Energy

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Austria:

Frutura greenhouse project delayed

CAN: Crypto company expands energy efficiency with heat recovery proof-of-concept at greenhouse

Solar greenhouse under scrutiny in Middenmeer

Ambitions for UK geothermal sector launched at Eden

Agrovoltaics in Murcia increases greenhouse crop yields by 20-60%

Chinese greenhouse utilizes geothermal resources to empower agricultural production
Family and future

The soul of Southern Europe's solar greenhouses

Sector | Fertilizers

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"The days of blanket fertilizer applications are long gone"

China overtakes Russia as the largest fertilizer supplier to Brazil

Den Ouden Groep gets new factory in Vietnam

Consultancy helps EU importers do business directly with Caucasian nut, dried fruit and berry suppliers

Using intelligence to make the most of water management
Kelpinor's Hakon Hagen:

"Growers have reported improved plant resilience and higher yields within the first week"

Strawberry cultivation more resilient with the use of organic fertilizers in propagation

Sector | Breeding

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India

"Strawberry breeders take interest in India but propagation risks stall progress"

Saudi Arabia: Hail becomes world’s third producer of rare white strawberries

Grower feedback drives breeding decisions
DUCI F1: new mini plum tomato developed

"The cold does not scare it... and not even the heat"

Semillas Fitó to launch two new California pepper varieties

Health benefits and storage capabilities result in steady growth of parsnip consumption
Maraldi Sementi Open Day (Italy)

Italian innovation for the baby leaf sector

Sector | Product Info

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Looking back on first year in Ontario greenhouse greens

New washing machine line introduced by Limex

Why UV protection Is non-negotiable in India's greenhouses

Focus turns to bagged pepper line for 2026
Dutch greenhouse coatings provider shares its on-ground experience

“Building proof-of-concept under local conditions matters in India’s horticulture sector”
moisture-resistant and fire-resistant

Making construction panels from eggplant residuals
Optimizing greenhouse climate with LUBING GreenTec Fogging- and Pad-Systems:

“These droplets evaporate rapidly, lowering air temperature and raising humidity without wetting the plants”

Sector | Open field vegetables

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Fungus resistant varieties proving popular in celery market

Australian growers study New Zealand vegetable systems

Vegetable transplant technology launches in California
Wholesale market Hilden:

"Vegetable prices too low in relation to renewed cost increases"

US (AZ): Local researchers fighting pests in organic lettuce

Ghana: Peasant Farmers Association donates to women vegetable growers

Lettuce growers pin hopes on emergency authorization amid aphid crisis

Sector | Substrates and starting materials

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Sensor technologies trials for peat free substrates in mushroom and ornamental production

Study finds food waste compost less effective than potting mix alone

Coconut fiber gains ground as a key tool for uniformity and water efficiency in greenhouse crops
"We didn’t expect them to completely outclass the competition"

Seaweed-based containers mixed with air pruning demonstrate performance gains in tomato production

“Steady coco peat demand expected ahead of key planting seasons”

“Every seed is backed by transparent quality control and innovation”
3esse Vivai

Italian horticulture - risks are now managed before transplanting

Sector | Organic cultivation

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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

Supporting organic vegetable growers in Africa
openfarm.org

Free, open-source software to reduce the mental workload of organic producers

Sector | Today on social media

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Amos B.

Wim Roosen

Philips Horticulture LED Solutions

Cole Mucci

Jack Eindhoven

“Many growers were cautious about making the switch”

Sector | Food Safety & Sanitation

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Egyptian fresh produce under scrutiny over MRLs

U.S. launches antidumping case on Mexican winter strawberries

Israel and Azerbaijan investigate forged certificates in tomato imports

State of Alaska, University of Alaska combine for free grower safety courses
Free FerSol test kit available

How to clean properly with a new cleaning agent

Australia: New compliance laws announced for leafy vegetables growers in NSW
Jiffy Gel introduces a fresh solution to food safety in CEA:

“Even after treatment, mixing and transport can still introduce contaminants”

Sector | Events

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Growth in organic fruit and vegetables: opportunities for retailers

French market shows interest in sustainability and automation

The 39th SIVAL opened its doors on Tuesday

Seed Your Future launches 2026 storytelling series showcasing champions of the green workforce

Vietnam: Urban agriculture applying high technology for sustainable development

US: Cornell University to host Winter Greenhouse Growers School
March 9-11, in Bangalore, India

AVF Asia Forum 2026 to focus on medicinal plants as a regulated CEA crop category

Sector | Labor and automation

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Moroccan seasonal workers joins Spain’s Huelva as strawberry harvest starts

Unpaid wages trigger work stoppage at greenhouse company in Mexico

New FlexAIR helps growers address changing substrate availability

Australian strawberry grower seeks council approval for robot plan
Inside 4Climate’s automation suite with CEO Subhajit Sinha

“Interoperability is important because farms rarely rely on a single supplier”

Creating reliable path planning for greenhouse robots

"Plant sensors and dynamic lighting open new doors for growers"

Sector | Retail

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Rumors about Aldi potentially leaving France are unfounded

40% of Dia's discounted items will be fresh produce
inDrive has expanded its services in Pakistan: Fresh fruits and vegetables

Jerónimo Martins’ 2025 sales up 7.6%
Lidl will open 19 stores in the UK over the next 8 weeks

Step inside a life-sized HelloFresh delivery box
Jumbo reported growth in the 2025 financial year

Handpickd data: Coriander dethrones onion as India’s 2025 favourite fresh produce
French competition authority is scrutinizing 2 recent purchasing alliances

Acquisition expected to significantly reshape market shares in Greek supermarket sector
Sainsbury's: Strong festive performance

Tesco: Londoners are officially bananas for bananas
DIA: Strong focus on fresh produce

Tesco and M&S: Strong Christmas food sales

Sector | Lighting

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Looking at the differences between fixed and dynamic LED lighting in tomatoes

New light optimization project launches
Targeted light frequencies open new options for greenhouse pest monitoring and control

“It is the light attracting the thrips, rather than the sticky card itself”

"The ability to fine-tune light percentages gives us complete control over growth"

Custom LED gains ground as Italian nurseries push for efficiency

Belgium: Crop tour brings growers and innovation closer together

Restart for specialist in wireless LED control

Sector | Irrigation

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Up to 12 litres per second

Desert water that defies all technical forecasts

Dutch Greenhouse Delta and NWP formalise partnership

China: Bio-based amelioration technology tackles salinization vhallenge

Anders Invest participates in Genap

China: Looking at irrigation alternatives in tomato growth

US-Mexico water dispute escalates as Washington threatens new 5% tariff
Caudal

Precision irrigation is essential for maintaining the health and profitability of pepper crops

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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Romanian tomato sector shifts to fibre-based packaging

Serbia: Creating a postharvest strategy to preserve peppers

New Covent Garden Market opens buyers’ walk in Block B
Sylvaphane Group now provides packaging solutions directly to the fresh produce sector

"As a Dutch producer, we have all packaging disciplines in-house"

Aweta announces new CEO

“Bringing cold storage costs back to the levels of ten years ago is our principal aim”

Aartsen operational in its fifth branch in Mumbai

Sector | Education and research

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University of Pisa confirms yield and quality gains in Loch Ness Blackberries using red photoconversion films

Keeping greenhouse tomatoes safe from Vivipary

Researchers discover that a new aubergine variety contains compounds that can inhibit tumor growth

Recipient of 2026 Sollum Student Scholarship announced

Bangladesh: Allowing science and sustainability to thrive in growing

What is the holobiont?

Indonesia: Creating diversification for growers through the use of hydroponically grown melons

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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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

China: 450-ton freight train brings Gansu seeds to Europe

Freight Line Europe, Van der Haas decide on next steps in partnership

End of the Red Sea crisis?

India: Aviation crisis leads to rapid rise in prices
From pioneers to smart solutions

DLG celebrates 100th anniversary

Sector | Management and funding

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Mycophyto closes €16 million financing round

US (PA): Center for Plant Excellence announces grant award recipients
From new orchards and greenhouses to niche crops and storage infrastructure development

Ukraine’s state agricultural programs deliver practical results in 2025

US: New MREC faculty member will focus on greenhouse management and education

FAO launches new grant cycle for berry growers and aggregators in Ukraine
Bree Vculek, Richard Coller, and Jean Selep

“Trade secrets only remain protected if companies actively treat them as such”

São Paulo releases R$3 million in credit to strengthen strawberry production