Hygiene protocols, pest control and of course, Fruit Logistica

Saudi Arabia made headlines by exporting tomatoes to Europe for the first time, while vertical farming projects in China are helping improve production efficiency.

Fruit Logistica in Berlin showcased the latest advancements in greenhouse technology and horticultural trends, drawing attention from professionals worldwide. In Australia, Provenance Propagation is refining its hygiene protocols after encountering challenges in maintaining a clean environment in its new greenhouse.

UK tomato growers are concerned about delays and increased costs linked to new plant import regulations under the Border Target Operating Model. Automation is gaining ground, with Four Growers' harvest robot now operating at human speeds, making local cultivation more viable.

Tuta absoluta, the tomato leafminer moth, had experts stressing the importance of early intervention to prevent its return in greenhouses after infestations.

"Hygiene protocol is a living document"

New propagation greenhouse must stay clean

Last summer, Provenance Propagation's new greenhouse nursery officially commenced production. Constructed in Wells Crossing, Australia, with the…

UK tomato growers and the Border Target Operating Model

"This isn't the solution the industry wants"

Following the Border Target Operating Model, and starting from April 30th, all plants imported into the UK have to be checked at Border Control Posts…

Nick Boelen joins Four Growers:

"Automation can make local cultivation more attractive"

"Last summer, the Four Growers harvest robot reached the point where it operates as quickly as a human. With such speeds, the business model for…

Xinyuan Min Ph.D. research into the economic feasibility of high-tech greenhouse projects in China:

What stands in the way of high-tech greenhouse projects in China?

It's not a secret that many high-tech greenhouse projects in China failed in recent years. Abandoned greenhouses aren't hard to find, and entrance to…

List of greenhouse companies at Fruit Logistica

This is HortiDaily live from the horticultural basement at the Fruit Logistica. This morning, the trade show kicked off in Berlin, and as last year,…

Final day of Fruit Logistica:

Optimism in the market and horti start-ups

As the final hours of Fruit Logistica pass and many visitors and exhibitors have already departed, we can say that better times are not immediately on…

Berlin Party 2024 - Picture Time

It's evident that the horticultural industry has firmly established its presence at Fruit Logistica, and it seems that the sector's green thumbs are equally adept at raising a…

Malaysian vegetable market can still develop further

"The seed sector will not play a major role, but only a supporting facet of the process"

The vegetable production in Malaysia still has the potential to grow. Agung Pratama, Area Business Manager for seed company Bejo Indonesia states that…

Elad Levi, Gakon Netafim:

"Actively scaling up in the horticultural industry"

Gakon Netafim is expanding its global presence. "We're actively scaling up, undertaking multiple projects worldwide, including glasshouse projects in…

Joep van den Bosch of Ridder:

Behind the Great Wall of China

Dutch horticultural companies have been increasingly exploring opportunities 'behind the Great Wall of China.' One of the suppliers focusing on the Chinese market is Ridder,…

"If you stop dealing with Tuta, if you're not careful, it could easily come back again"

Start early, preferably even before the plants start growing. That's the message from Eric Kerklaan of HortiPro to tomato growers using Isonet-T. In…

Growing coffee in cell culture: the future of your morning cup?

Believe it or not, you can cook up a soup to have coffee powder, package it, and sell it to consumers. All you need to do is a bioreactor and a bit of…

How Saudi Arabia exported tomatoes to Europe for the first time

In February 2024, fresh produce from Saudi Arabia was exported to Europe for the first time. The event was so unique that it was featured on television…

Chinese project combines vertical farming and greenhouse horticulture

The Jiashan Agriculture Center in China aims to achieve maximum production while using resources and labor by integrating vertical farming with…

Bayer Crop Science to connect grower-marketers and retailers:

"Growers in the U.S. often have their own B2C brands, something that isn't very common in Europe yet"

These days, the role of a breeder is not just to produce seeds. Bayer Crop Science is no exception, of course. At this year's Fruit Logistica, we spoke…