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Belgium:

"Production to increase in following week, with higher volumes expected in time for Easter"

Greentech Mexico gets ready for final day

17 April, 2026

Building technical capability in Australia’s protected cropping sector

CN Seeds announces opening of U.S. offices

Japan: Supporting growers on the path to operational excellence

Riaan Boshoff - Grow BothaRoodt

South Africa: Pepper market needs the magic of Easter weekend

Air freight from India to Gulf sustains produce supply during disruptions

Sector | Greenhouse expansion projects

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Jamaica: New greenhouse established at Jose Marti Technical High

New greenhouse complex for vegetable and berry production in Belarus
60 year anniversary for Bom Group:

"Many industry standards stem from Bom Group’s innovations"

Ukraine-Netherlands cooperation expands hydroponic greenhouse projects in two regions

Large-scale tomato project for The Valley in Netherlands

Ukraine allocates first 2026 grants for orchards and greenhouses
Maria Cyprus, CO.SER

Agriculture under pressure as "greenhouses become strategic assets"

Sector | Cultivation

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Free samples shipped worldwide to test the difference

“Breathable geotextile felt grow bags boost root health, reduce rot for growers”
Meet Hydroponic Systems at Greentech Americas Stand 726, ground floor

Why root zone management has never mattered more

Hydroponic floating systems: low investment, high yields, and well suited to Central Mexico’s climate

Strawberry producers discuss when first Latvian berries will appear in 2026

Finland: All-time record harvest for greenhouse cucumber

South Korean greenhouse growers face rising fuel costs and lower returns

Weather issues hike prices on peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers

Sector | Technique

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Marco de Bruin:

“If you want to make impact in the market, you have to compete with outdoor lettuce”
Source.ag implements next generation AI model

“The most tangible change for growers is how much less the model asks of them"

Restoring soil structure as technology targets root development and resource efficiency

Updated spray robots showcased
cherries in greenhouses

"We do not have time to wait for the result of regulations"

From struggle to success with the help of oxygen nanobubbles

Berry Hill’s data-driven approach delivers record strawberry yields in Jalisco

Sector | Climate

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Uzbekistan to restrict new greenhouse construction around Tashkent from October 2026
Trädgårds Expo / Puutarha Expo 2026

Scandinavian growers look to closed greenhouse strategies as energy prices surge

Georgia growers relieved following last week’s cold temperatures
Wim de Weert, Rei de Morangos:

“Storm damage hits Portuguese strawberry crop, but high prices offset losses”

Florida strawberries weathered recent freeze better than blueberries
Hortisecur following Storm Nils

“However, it will still take time before all the damage is repaired and compensation is fully paid.”

Catastrophic losses in greenhouses and crops in Souss-Massa, Morocco, plastic shortage

Sector | Company News

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Swegreen installs in-store growing system at ICA Kvantum Märsta

"We see a clear shift towards local production as an integrated part of the store's offering"
Taylor Farms acquires Equinox Growers

Largest mid-Atlantic commercial greenhouse acquired

New Managing Director announced by Grodan

New CFO for Cox Farms
how data analysis can support daily crop management

Greenhouse intelligence supporting production of flavourful Honeytomatoes

Divine Flavor announces leadership promotions

UK: Vertical farming heads 1.1 kilometers underground

Sector | Grower in the Spotlight

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Area 2 Farms bets on the franchise model to bring vertical farming into the neighborhood

“Networks of farms are always better for people”

US (CA): Petaluma Bounty Farm fights to survive

Oxford College Organic Farm: "Like having your own personal shopper"

NL: Strawberry grower expands with acquisition of pepper greenhouse

Checking out the Al Waha Farm in Qatar
"This additional capital provides us with the financial flexibility to invest in our operations"

Local Bounti secures $15 million convertible note amid NYSE compliance proceedings

US (MT): Bananas, papayas, pineapples and lemons flourish in Bitterroot greenhouse

Sector | Crop Protection

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Plant Primers:

Plant Intelligence redefines how plants prepare before stress occurs

Dutch pilot growers cut chemical crop protection use by 64%

Low-cost sensor system could warn farmers of salt stress in plants
IBMA

Biocontrol and integrated pest management amidst increasing aphid pressure
MO-EL

"Lygus affecting lettuce: damage decreased by up to 52% with our traps"

'False' virus claim sparks biosecurity concerns for South Australian greenhouse industry
Insights by Remzi Çakmak, Senior Grower, Yücel Eko Tarım

The potassium trap: Rethinking blossom end rot in greenhouse tomatoes

Sector | Market Information

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U.S. launches antidumping investigation into Mexican strawberry exports
Perishable products weekly update - 25 March:

Firm prices across produce as supply remains limited in key categories

Finland cucumber output hits record levels

Souss Massa growers yet to recover from February storm

Peak blueberry harvest in Larache is expected in the first week of April

"Risk surcharges are suffocating us"

BelOrta reports slight acreage decline and increased specialisation in 2026

Sector | Energy

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With volatile energy prices, screen installations are back in focus
VersPodium explores the future of the greenhouse industry

"The energy transition is no longer a distant prospect, but part of day-to-day operations"

Battery storage reinforces energy hub for greenhouse growers in Gelderland, Netherlands

Exploring agrivoltaics: balancing crop production and solar energy for sustainable agriculture

Greenhouse agrivoltaics trial in Greece reports energy surplus while maintaining crop performance

Google using biochar substratte to remove 200,000 tons of CO₂

US: Upstate NY growers face utility shutoffs sparked by hefty power bills

Sector | Fertilizers

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Sulfur's key role in plant nutrition

Israeli fertiliser and packaging costs surge due to supply disruptions

UK: Industry pushes for government to back local biofertilizers

Greek fertiliser and vegetable prices increase on higher input costs

Dutch fertilizer sector reports no immediate supply disruptions despite Middle East tensions

From seaweed to circular production

Iran conflict could raise fertilizer costs, vegetable prices for Massachusetts growers

Sector | Breeding

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Class 1 strawberry variety to open for UK sales next season
one-bite cucumber designed for modern life

"What happens when a clearly identified behavioural shift drives breeding decisions?"
Mitchel Visser new at BASF | Nunhems

"WinVine sets a new standard in large truss tomatoes"

Anove discusses the future of the EU's varietal protection system

"How we developed 18 ToBRFV HR resistant tomato varieties in 7 years"

From snack packs to centerpieces: Evolving greenhouse varieties for changing consumer habits
Gioacchino Russo, producer of tomato specialities in Italy

"Genetics are important, but the final quality is decided during cultivation"

Sector | Product Info

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Permeable ground covers offer weed control and soil benefits beyond the greenhouse

Four new flavors for value-added salad lineup
Patrick Niederer, Lock Drives

"The difference lies in the technology"

New baby romaine hearts product launches

U.S. study links berries, apples and citrus to higher well-being

Mesh specialist has an eye for detail: insect mesh is easier to install and better protected against winter weather

Flavonoid-rich foods associated with happiness in U.S. women

Sector | Open field vegetables

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Volatile cucumber pricing expected for near future

Little Gem lettuce growing transitioning to Salinas

US (CA): Valley heat speeds up crop growth, concerns rise for winter vegetables
Joseph Ruffo - Tripod Farmers Group

Consistency pays off for salad grower

Discovery Field Days in Murcia focus on leafy crop resistance

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"

Sector | Substrates and starting materials

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Aranet expands substrate weighing systems for multiple growing methods
DavìPlant uses C-LED technology for its lighting system

"Our nursery has produced more than 250 million seedlings"

Getting the most out of greenhouse seedlings

Investor Wim Beelen outlines ambitious plans for Dutch nursery restart
Meet with ASB Professional at Greentech Americas

“Blueberries are particularly demanding when it comes to soil structure, drainage, and acidity"
Building propagation as infrastructure: Ontario Plants advances system-level control in CEA

“The propagation layer in North America remains fragmented”
Kiwi plants grafted onto Bounty 71 now available

"You obtain more vigorous and resilient plants from cuttings"

Sector | Organic cultivation

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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

India: Turning organic tomatoes into an offseason money maker

Ukraine publishes updated export-oriented catalogue of organic berry and nut producers

NL: Bejo marks 30 years of organic seeds

Sector | Today on social media

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Dan Yordanov

Planasa

Murkje Koopmans

Vermillion Growers

“Many growers were cautious about making the switch”

Sector | Food Safety & Sanitation

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Tomato virus cases rise as Russia blocks shipments and returns unlabeled produce

Study finds that tomatoes, carrots and lettuce store pharmaceutical byproducts in their leaves

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

“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

Sector | Events

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Ethiopia: 10th Hortiflora Expo opens in Addis Ababa

Mexico: Busy first day of GreenTech Americas

Agrofood Nigeria 2026 highlights greenhouse innovation and post-harvest solutions
exhibitor list:

Mexico: Greentech Americas about to begin

IFPA moves Global Produce & Floral Show off the weekend

Round table at Macfrut 2026 to address challenges and opportunities in Italian greenhouse cultivation
final call for exhibitors

Thailand: HortEx offers high-level technical program

Sector | Labor and automation

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Mexican grower showcases autonomous climate control for beef and TOV tomatoes

German startup eternal.ag launches fully autonomous harvesting robot
Logiqs celebrates 50 years:

"There will come a moment when things move very fast again"

"A drone that inspects greenhouse plants to detect issues early before they spread"

Morocco: Workers protest over "harsh" conditions

First Belgian grower starts working with snack tomato harvest robot
Labour shortage to weigh on sector

No cheap fruit and vegetables expected in Ukraine in 2026

Sector | Retail

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Demographic tidal wave widens performance gap between fruits and vegetables
Co-op said it planned to cut £200mln of operating costs this year

Auchan Retail’s revenue driven by strong international performance
New generation of Caprabo supermarkets: Fresh produce at the entrance

DIA is boosting its investment in Spanish-grown strawberries this season
METRO and RELEX improving product freshness

Aldi: Easter veggies with prices starting from as little as 15p

Morrisons considers sale of Myton Food Group to reduce debt
M&S is opening three new food stores

Agreement for Grab to acquire Delivery Hero’s foodpanda delivery business in Taiwan
Just Eat: 20th anniversary in the UK and new milestone of 2bln orders

Biedronka considers acquiring parts of Carrefour’s franchise network

Sector | Lighting

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helioSENSE to launch at GreenTech 2026

Housing the latest technologies for Westland’s greenhouses

Climalux successfully defends invention of vertical ventilation technology

"Thermoplastic lenses can result in discolouring and reduced light output"

Gen V selects dynamic LED to support cucumber, lettuce and propagation production

Repeat LED investment follows reported yield and energy gains at Korean greenhouse
Richland completes

Latvia: LED retrofit at Getliņi EKO, achieving over 97% light uniformity

Latvia: Achieving light uniformity in the greenhouse

Sector | Irrigation

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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"

Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) to launch upgraded global water standard
The future of steel roofs on water silos

"A steel roof transforms the silo into a solid building instead of a container with a cover on it"
Schenkeveld works with Ultramins

“Their solution shows that water quality does not have to be an uncertainty”

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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Mexico introduces linerless tray packaging for fresh produce

Veganic launches Food Care program to support low residue fruit and vegetable production
Prima Verpackung on the potential applications of corrugated cardboard in the fruit and vegetable industry:

"Rising demand for vegetable trays and bag-in-box solutions"
Adam Chrimes - Natural Branding Australia

Laser spells end for stickers
AVI Global Plast and Smart Packaging Industries collaborate on new packaging design

"Instead of functioning purely as individual packs, the trays form part of a geometric structure"
"ULogs4A is more resistant to humidity and suited for long transits"

Newly launched data logger operates autonomously for up to 300 days without power
Fresón de Palos launches collaboration with Disney and unveils new designs for the 2026 campaign.

"We need to differentiate ourselves and provide added value"

Sector | Education and research

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John Innes Centre and Sainsbury Laboratory receive £5m for new glasshouse and research facility

"TP1 will enable us to grow over a million plants each year and test crops under future climate scenarios"

Research shows: movable screens boost potential crop yield by 25%

UADA's Taunya Ernst recognized for contributions to high tunnel production in Arkansas

India: IAS Probationers visit CPRI Shimla, exploring role of agricultural research in policy and development

Signify and University of British Columbia pepper trial enters 5th year

Looking at the effects of liquid fertilizer in greenhouse grown basil

CAN: UFV hosts agriculture leaders to strengthen sector partnerships

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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Peruvian blueberry sector faces rising logistics costs and route disruptions

Moroccan soft fruit growers complain of slow operations at Tanger Med port

Ethiopian Airlines to resume direct flights to Atlanta beginning May 21 2026

Battery swap in 30 seconds gives electric trucks new impetus

War, rain and flight cancellations disrupt basil supply to Europe

Shipping rates from U.S. to Middle East spike

UAE airspace restrictions disrupt Kenyan exports

Sector | Management and funding

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Tomatoes New Zealand:

"Refined industry structure will build on existing organisations to represent the vegetable industry better"

Morocco banks on export aid to sell tomatoes outside of Europe

One in five Dutch farmers and growers facing structural financial uncertainty, survey finds

Ausveg congratulates Darren Chester on appointment as Shadow Minister for Agriculture

Government-supported polyhouses transform grower’s livelihood in Jammu & Kashmir

UK: CambridgeHOK secures sales to surpass record turnover just two months into its 70th year

CAN: Fruit and vegetable growers elect new leadership