New greenhouses and the El Ejido hailstorm

Highlighted developments include the Peoria Tribe's new 35,000 sq ft greenhouse aimed at promoting food sovereignty, the launch of Plastika Kritis' SunCooler® cooling films for warm climates, and the innovative ProfilGate system for rapid decontamination of vehicle tires to prevent pathogen spread.

The sector is also embracing data-driven CO2 optimization, sustainable composting practices at Greenswell Growers, and advanced pest control solutions like LED traps. Noteworthy expansions include the Ontario Plants Propagation facility and Bördegarten's greenhouse extension.

However, the industry also faces challenges, as seen in the devastating hailstorm that struck El Ejido, Spain, causing millions of dollars in damage to local greenhouses.

Hygiene concept for vehicle tires: ToBRFV decontamination in seconds

"Whether external trucks or internal forklift and trolleys - vehicle tires can carry pathogens such as ToBRFV and thus contribute to the spread of…

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US (OK): Peoria Tribe breaks ground on 35000 foot greenhouse project

The Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma will begin construction of a large, 35,000 sq ft greenhouse facility this Fall as a strategic next step towards…

"Eating experience is key to the rise of Teen Leaf lettuce"

Teen Leaf lettuce is gaining attention as a versatile option in the salad greens market, positioned between traditional whole-head lettuce and the…

growing on 25m height inside the ALTMARKTgarten rooftop greenhouse

"Pigeons love the warm, protected space as much as the plants do"

The ALTMARKTgarten rooftop greenhouse, located on top of a public building, is currently under the leadership of head grower Wolfgang Grüne. This…

Using every bit of waste in the greenhouse

The composting revolution at Greenswell Growers

With a big drive towards sustainability, Greenswell Growers, a fully automated greenhouse operation located just outside Richmond, Virginia, stands at…

CAN (ON): Ontario Plants Propagation facility officially opened

Ontario Plants Propagation officially opened its 5-hectare greenhouse expansion in Glencoe on October 8th, 2024, in the presence of over 200 guests…

Ultramins' international growth strategy:

"What we offer is in my view 'the silver bullet' in water treatment"

Despite substantial international growth - Ultramins now supplies USAF™ cavitating ultrasonic transmitters in more than 50 countries - there is still…

Photo report: Canadian Greenhouse Conference 2024

Get a coffee, sit down, forget about the work there's to be done after the long weekend, and just click to see what happened last week at the Canadian…

Data-driven CO2 optimization: a new era for yearround greenhouse cultivation in Germany

In the heart of Germany, head grower Thomas Henniger is leading a complex greenhouse strategy. At the Gemüsering Böhmer facilities in Zorbau and…

Sauna treatment in fight against cyclamen mite

Strawberry growers around the world have experienced a hot summer, leading to increased pressure from cyclamen mites due to infected plants. This was…

Hungary: Solving the problem of cracked cherries by managing osmotic pressure

A hydroponic cherry grower in Hungary collaborated with Gremon Systems to find solutions for preventing fruit cracking. With the help of dendrometers,…

Photo report: IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show 2024

The show is over, the carpets have been removed, the tomatoes have been eaten (or donated), and the flights have departed—but we're here with the IFPA…

Plastika Kritis launches

Cooling greenhouse films for warm climates

Greenhouse film manufacturer Plastika Kritis has recently introduced the SunCooler® range of cooling films to meet the needs of warm climates. "Using…

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Coco substrate adoption grows in Canadian pepper crops

Due to root problems, pepper growers in Canada have started to take another critical look at their substrate. Many are switching to growing on coco…

Bördegarten plans ultra-modern extension

"The new greenhouse should be another ten years ahead of the existing one"

The high-tech greenhouse of the Bördegarten company in Osterweddingen will soon be twice as large as before. At present, vegetables and organic herbs…

A lot of mischief avoided with 9 LED traps per hectare

"It is an unstoppable trend to close the cupboard with chemical crop protection for good. The pressure is coming from action groups, mass retailers,…

"The desolation of the affected growers is unimaginable"

Million-dollar losses as hail strikes El Ejido greenhouses

This Monday, a particularly intense hailstorm hit the town of El Ejido, Spain, causing significant damage. Between 9:00 p.m. and midnight, emergency…

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"No heat in the dead of winter means losses within hours"

The greenhouse industry in Ontario has seen substantial growth in recent years, presenting both opportunities and challenges, especially in managing…