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photo_camera ExpoLevante Níjar exhibitors show innovations for a sustainable Spanish industry

Dava Agricultural expands with 24 ha foil greenhouse

“Invest in equipment for the long term, maintain it, and only purchase original top quality”

Japan greenhouse project highlights 25-year tray lifespan

US: Purdue Institute for Plant Sciences opens new, high-tech greenhouses

Belgium: New research greenhouse to help fruit sector tackle climate challenges

Premier Tech receives 2026 CEAC Mission Award at the University of Arizona

Sector | Greenhouse expansion projects

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"new model for British horticulture"

UK takes step towards food independence as Rivenhall Greenhouse approved

Armenian company to invest $29M in greenhouse tomato production

Duijndam Machines breaks ground for new 10,000 m² facility in the Netherlands

Kazakhstan launches new banana greenhouse in Turkestan region

Looking into the new Kunming Anthura Horticulture greenhouse

Greenhouse modernization and emission reduction in Kazakhstan

Combining tomato and cactus production in four-season climate of Colorado

Sector | Cultivation

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Kyrgyzstan cooperative plants Albion strawberries in Toktogul district

Footprint calculations take center stage at Dutch horticulture sustainability event

How do you create a healthy rootzone in greenhouse crops?

Airmix concept now usable year-round, with introduction of active dehumidification

Activating plant stress physiology for more efficient greenhouse production

Organic English seedless cucumber supply picking up

Pest pressure and disease reduce tomato greenhouse yields in Paraná

Sector | Technique

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Avraham Arbel:

"As LED adoption accelerates, greenhouse climate strategies must evolve“
Researchers find solar panels can reduce crop stress while maintaining yields in commercial vegetable systems

The future of farming may be shaded
Aardbeien Vergeyle, Belgium

Steaming strawberry plants for a smooth start of the season
Saia Agrobotics uses ProJoules

"The right structure and insights help to learn faster"
"From monitoring to direct crop steering"

Weighing system becomes scalable for pepper and eggplant growers
IUNU expands platform to scale crop intelligence across greenhouses

New lineup allows growers to collect plant data manually, semi-autonomously, or with fully autonomous robots
Marco de Bruin:

“If you want to make impact in the market, you have to compete with outdoor lettuce”

Sector | Climate

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Germany shifts to nut cultivation as climate conditions change

Texas strawberry season recovers after early losses and frost

US (MI): Winter weather devastates Keweenaw greenhouse

Thanet Earth implements 3,000 SchermNed insect netting filters in existing greenhouse

US (NC): Strawberry farmers concerned as 6-month drought continues

U.S. Northeast freeze threatens orchards and strawberry crops

Heavy rains in Georgia flood Kakheti region affecting vegetable production

Sector | Company News

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“Welcome to Nonna’s House” at the show

New product innovations step into the spotlight

Germany: New insurance solution now available for polytunnels

Chinese greenhouse manufacturer expands international reach

Premier Tech launches Controlled Culture business group with Inno-3B and Artechno acquisitions

LumiRay celebrates Tianjin factory launch during landmark week for Dutch horticulture in China

Enza Zaden COO to step down

Sector | Grower in the Spotlight

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Global Greenhouse in Des Moines:

Supporting immigrant and refugee farmers with land, training and market acces

NL: Konsman Vegetables joins The Greenery

Dutch organic grower closes pick-your-own greenhouse concept, refocuses on production growing
German strawberry grower Jörg Huber on the start of the season:

"A strong start for local tunnel strawberries"
26 million euro Village Farms investment in Dutch industry

"We're big believers in the power of cannabis"
Producer Michael Bong from Bergheim:

"We are now growing beefsteak tomatoes for the first time for select grocery stores"

China moon greenhouse research planned to support long-term lunar exploration

Sector | Crop Protection

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New strategies for the effective biological control of Thrips parvispinus

"Soil will be key to productivity and sustainability”

US (AR) Breeding disease resistant spinach for growers
The shift from IPM to Integrated Plant Health

“It can seem like too large a hill to climb until something like pesticide resistance develops”

Andalusia declares Thrips parvispinus presence and imposes mandatory control measures in Almería and Granada

New HR varieties against Nasonovia Nr:1

Biobest’s new Aphidoletes-System packaging advances aphid control

Sector | Market Information

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Moroccan tomato exports halted as strike and supply concerns grow

"European consumers prefer Mediterranean-grown watermelons over long-distance alternatives"

Georgian strawberry imports fall to 504 tons in Q1 2026
National U.S. Retail Report - Specialty Crops:

Spring ads rise 4% as strawberries and grapes lead promotions

Syria sets fruit and vegetable import restrictions through 2026

Japanese tomato growers face rising packaging and fuel costs

Bulgarian cucumber and tomato prices fall as local supply increases

Sector | Energy

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China-Kenya partnership unlocks geothermal potential of Great Rift Valley

North Korea's largest growing facility struggles with lack of energy

Global inflation rises as energy prices increase

Cucumber and tomato grower pioneers 2 MW heat pump

UK: Food ‘forgotten again’ in government energy relief scheme

Creating a new agricultural tradition with geothermal energy

Bosman Van Zaal looks back on energy seminar

Sector | Fertilizers

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China retains stable supply of fertilizers

Canadian fertilizer supply pressure drives higher costs for growers

Russia extends fertilizer export quotas as global supply tightens

As Europe rethinks fertilizer supply, a German biogas pilot turns waste into fertilizer nutrients

War in Iran: fertilizer sector warns of lasting supply risk
Jan Pieter de Jong:

The true effect of the war in Iran on fertilizer prices

Israeli fertiliser and packaging costs surge due to supply disruptions

Sector | Breeding

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China now holds 75% of gene-edited seed patents as Europe moves to loosen NGT rules

New Red California pepper for the Campo de Cartagena

Ploid AI wants to put bioinformatics back in breeders’ hands
Netherlands

Nunhems invests €40 million in next-generation seed processing facilities

US hobby breeders develop egg-sized watermelons for vertical farming and high-density production

"As know-how spreads, zero-chill varieties crack India’s blueberry market open”
Alejandro Szechtman on Hazera’s tomato strategy

"Our ToBRFV portfolio is expanding rapidly"

Sector | Product Info

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Could glass replace plastic in the more than 33,000 hectares of greenhouses in Almeria?

Cherry Picked Medley and brand refresh in the spotlight

Demand outpacing supply for Baby Romaine Hearts

Spotlight on consumer-led innovation and flavor-forward fresh produce

Phormium develops new energy screen with proprietary weaving technique

New gutter system helps mechanization at strawberry grower

Minions-inspired snacks, salads and vegetable kits unveiled

Sector | Open field vegetables

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Freight costs weigh heavily

Wide variety of organic vegetables from Mexico coming on for spring season

Regional diversification has been essential in maintaining reliable asparagus supply

A look ahead at the Georgia vegetable season
Tom Amery - The Watercress Company:

"We are very proud that for the last 25 years we have not used any pesticides on our beds"

US (NC): Strawberry season nears as agronomists help growers with tissue sampling to boost berry production

Butternut squash oversupply pressures pricing

Volatile cucumber pricing expected for near future

Sector | Substrates and starting materials

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Argentina quarantines imported strawberry seedlings

Rising plastic costs drive interest in PHA-based alternatives in Europe’s greenhouse supply chain

El Plantel turns 30 with a new consolidation plan and 200 million plants a year
Cultilene, SoilSteam and Proefcentrum Hoogstraten

New substrate steam machine in development

Semilleros Los Crespos backs precision sowing with two decades of Conic System use

New insights into varieties and climate in greenhouse cauliflower substrate cultivation

Suntory Group develops new peat alternative, Teamoss

Sector | Organic cultivation

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Australian organics recycling industry unites to drive innovation amid global supply disruptions

US (IO): Graduate student’s research aims to provide solutions for organic vegetable growers

Grower upgrades sowing lines as organic production demands tighter process control

USDA proposes allowing CO2 use in organic crop production

US (MN): Featherstone Farm marks 32 years of local, organic vegetable production

Japanese film-based greenhouse technology tested in Ukraine for vegetable production

UK: Organic sector “holding its breath” over government support announcement

Sector | Today on social media

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NPI

Gene Ingratta

BreedxLTD

Niagara Propagators

“Many growers were cautious about making the switch”

Sector | Food Safety & Sanitation

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ProfilGate® aqua:

Integrated hygiene for greenhouse biosecurity

Russia detects quarantine pests in imported produce from Central Asia

CEA Alliance publishes second edition of food safety guidelines for leafy greens

Russia rejects tomato shipments over quarantine pests and viruses

Kazakhstan cucumber shipments to Perm Krai rise sevenfold

European Commission's food safety omnibus package draws criticism over transparency and consumer protection

Canada recalls Freshprep cucumber dill salad over Listeria risk

Sector | Events

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Photo Report: Freskon 2026
ABI and US Biochar Coalition co-host 2026 North American Biochar Conference, 16-18 November 2026

"We row in the same direction to support the growth of the biochar industry in North America"
CEAIF 2026 opens next week with 30+ sessions on energy, autonomy, and farm-scale viability

"The industry has moved on from 'is this possible?' to 'does this actually pay?'"

Ontario Plants opens Glencoe facility to growers and industry partners

Celebrating the Seventh Annual Women in Hort Week

Virtual B2B event to showcase fruit and herb producers from seven countries
More than 130 Andalusian organizations and companies are participating in the fair's seventeenth edition

Andalusia's agricultural sector showcases its competitiveness and planning capabilities at Expolevante

Sector | Labor and automation

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Lock Drives opens live greenhouse demonstration stand at World Horti Center

Autonomous growing brings peace of mind and clarity for French grower

Precision control in hydroponic herb production: A grower’s perspective on digital integration

Moroccan greenhouse sector relies on migrant labour

From satellite images to seed advice: Experience Data brings AI to the fresh produce sector
Labor shortages are driving automation

Automating herb processing can halve the number of staff needed

U.S. soft robot detects ripeness and harvests strawberries

Sector | Retail

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Colruyt's Belgian barbecue season in figures: 1.5mln heads of iceberg lettuce

Coop Alleanza 3.0 reports a 5.3% rise in fruit and vegetable sales
More than 16,000 farmers take their produce directly to customers through sellers on Amazon Now

Lidl GB has revealed hundreds of target locations across Great Britain
Axfood reported net sales growth of 2.6% in the first quarter of 2026

SPAR Austria and JET will open 5 new SPAR Express forecourt stores

Co-op first to move to 100% British strawberries
Ocado Retail's new Future of Food Edit aisle: Isle of Wight Tomatoes

REWE Group has surpassed the €100bln revenue threshold in FY25
Just Eat Takeaway.com Switzerland is teaming up with Migros

Billa Austria and foodora's bananas most popular
Maxima Grupė: 4.1% revenue growth in FY 2025

Aldi is expanding in London with eight new stores this year

Sector | Lighting

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Ridder and RED Horticulture join forces to enable smarter lighting and energy management

“Greenhouse lighting success depends on everything around it”

Repositioning lighting control within contemporary greenhouse operations
SpectraGrow and Harvest Today collaborate on retractable LED system targeting 200 plants per cubic meter

"This is a practical solution to a big pain point in many vertical farms"

CAN: Changes coming for greenhouse lighting regulations?

How LED intercanopy lighting complements high radiation of the sun

Gavita International strengthens Plant Specialist Team with the appointment of Charlotte Pijnenburg

Sector | Irrigation

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Riccardo Russo, Vifra:

“Managing the full water cycle starts with water quality for the crop and continues with reusing water whenever possible"
Irrigation tip of the month for April

"Maintaining the right vegetative–generative balance while protecting root health"

Propagating 45% of global hops supply demands precision in water quality

Gutter for pepper cultivation gaining ground in Canada

Taking care of water management with the Kathari System at Van Leeuwen Westland
Ecofarm Storti (Italy)

The role of ozone in horticulture: From disinfection to boosting profitability
Boštjan Veronik, CEO of Waboost:

"Preventing conditions that allow Pythium to thrive"

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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IFCO’s plans for 2030:

400 million crates, 2.5 billion uses: Inside IFCO's global RPC network
Value-added ginger, chilli, okra, tomato find their place on European shelves

Dehydrated vegetables are turning India’s post-harvest losses into export wins

"Despite ongoing uncertainty, the impact of the conflict will remain visible in the market for the coming months"

"Despite ongoing uncertainty, the impact of the conflict will remain visible in the market for the coming months"

Benviro targets short cycle farm uses with biodegradable materials matched to real field conditions
"Our approach focuses primarily on solutions based on molded pulp packaging"

"Undeniable shift toward fiber-based materials"

45% less plastic and a stronger brand: how Looye switched to paper banding

Sector | Education and research

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UF/IFAS launches new greenhouse training course

Connecting classroom learning with real-world experience

Cultivators, Vertify and World Horti Center continue ‘Cultivation for Compounds’

eLearning course on “Achieving market access for plants and plant products” now available in Russian

Tomato industry takes steps to stop spread of parasitic weed

India: Horticulture Learning Centre coming to Punjab

Researchers identify key gene behind strawberry's sweet aroma

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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Geopolitical pressures and freight cost adjustments: Implications for Ethiopia’s horticultural exports
By turnover

Top 10 Spanish fruit and vegetable transport companies

CBP seizes $17.7 million meth hidden in blackberry shipment

Airfreight rates surge up to 95% on capacity and fuel costs

Freight rate volatility rises but remains below Covid levels

Kenya expands cold-chain and cargo capacity at JKIA

Italy fresh-cut supplier builds logistics around reusable packaging

Sector | Management and funding

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Antony Heywood to leave Vegetables NZ as new industry body is set up
Agro Care CFO on financing growth:

"Dutch banks don't easily step into stand-alone financing for developing countries"

Greenhouse Produce Alliance of Canada meets for first time

Calculating ROI as a greenhouse grower

Making sure that the investment in a high tunnel will pay off

Grants open for North Country agricultural producers

U.S. budget proposes 20% cut to USDA spending