
Sector | Grower in the Spotlight


Harvesting lettuce grown on floating system starts

Australia: Helping families to grow their own food inside apartment buildings

"More people will engage with vertical farming in a way they never have before"

Technology used in aircraft toilets also proves successful in greenhouse horticulture

"If a grower earns a guilder, he spends a dime. That's the strength of horticulture"

Growing interest in yellow plum tomatoes

CAN: Early spring brings caution for strawberry grower

US (MN): School makes greenhouse dream come to life

Malaysia: Growing becoming more and more viable in Kuala Langat region

Tomato Masters cultivates tomatoes under special solar panels

"We want to maintain a certain cultural diversity in the future, too"

US: Local Roots adds Wisconsin site through Future Farms acquisition

"We like to achieve 10-12 brix, but this has been very dependent on the levels of sunshine"

Viennese tomato grower is a pioneer in carbon capture

Podcast: Examining the relationship in a circular foods partnership

US (CA): Grapevine grower gives greenhouse new life with tomatoes, peppers

"Artisanal business in a dynamic market"

US: Boosting herb production in controlled environments

US (CO): Local greenhouse growers celebrate 40th anniversary

An inside track to increase food production through CEA

Swedish grower deals with multiple agricultural crops annually

UK couple celebrate record chili haul

Fully automatic vertical farm enables vegetable growing in the smallest of spaces

Strawberry breakfast in new greenhouse at Van Tuyl Nursery

Georgian strawberry growers business thrives with EU assistance

US: Taking advantage of the New York State Greenhouse Database and Benchmark Program

US (AL): Spread Life Festival raises funds for UAH greenhouse

CAN: Barefoot Farms growing greens of all sizes

US: Georgia growers gear up for strawberry season

In unique greenhouse near Kyiv, growing tropical fruits year-round

Idaho experts help startup to harvest heat from server farms for greenhouses

"The strawberries are thickening well, so we expect to get nice sizes"

US: Greenhouse growers tackle uncertainty of Trump policies

Ireland: Strawberry farmer seeks permission to build road underpass to expand operations

US: University of Alaska workshop to discuss science behind vegetable variety selection

US (FL): Blueberry season begins at Manatee County farms

Asparagus, agretti, broad beans and peas: The explosion of seasonal produce

"Shanghai pak choi gaining popularity among consumers"

First Italian shiso available on the market

Solutions installed not only in Italy but in Austria as well

Tomato grower uses ProJoules for harvest forcast

US (SC): “Imagine harvesting your coffee on-site and sipping it minutes later”

US (AL): Tuskegee University enjoying campus-grown hydroponic vegetables

"Quality, craftsmanship and fair pay go hand in hand in organic farming"

Father of Indian horticulture's "Golden Revolution" passes away age 88

CAN: Growers adapting to life with tariffs

Dutch horticultural project in Vietnam shows promising results on water and fertilizer savings

US: Yale First Nation greenhouse strengthening community connections

“Wasabi online costs $400 per pound. We can do it for $160, but then it’s US-grown.”

Female Afghan growers devastated by floods

New labels and promotional materials distributed to the markets

Singapore President visits Belgian greenhouses

"With 14 hectares harvested per week, we’re now at peak season in Italy"

In China, a futuristic café lets you pick strawberries directly from gutters

CAN: Haven Greens celebrates its first lettuce harvest

Regaining control through autonomous growing

European Commissioner in tractor-patterned tie enters tomato greenhouse

Dutch cooperation Oxin Growers on track to turnover of '1 with 9 zeros'

US: Striving for 100% germination in the growing process

Australia: New greenhouse venture Goodnes Grown secures retail partnership

Meeting the rural doctor aiding growers through video

US: Vermont grower battles elements to grow through winter

Mexico: Rising Farms expands with high-tech greenhouse acquisition in San Luis Potosí

Grupo La Caña names Beatriz García Carrillo its new commercial manager

"Carara Agro Processing sets the benchmark for quality in uncertain market conditions"

US: School program offering early hands on training for young growers

West Plant Group makes restart after bankruptcy and continues as WPG

New tomato varieties to be introduced to Kenya

"First strawberries from unlit cultivation expected by end of next week"

Digging for gold: unearthing a hidden yield potential

"Promising asparagus pre-season, but abundant Italian supply challenges start of greenhouse strawberry season"

Using predatory mites to keep crops safe

Philippines: La Trinidad, Benguet seeks to register new official strawberry variety

The season looks promising for Red Label strawberries

Whoever can sell strawberries at this time is rich and knows it

A strong ‘Buy Canada’ sentiment

"We are worried, like the whole strawberry sector in Huelva, but much less than the others thanks to hydroponics"

CAN: Quebec company's plans to sell exotic fruit, vegetables paying off

Iranian president tours greenhouse

UK: FPC members meet Defra to voice concerns over proposed plant health fee increases

Living up to the promise: ‘We’re allowing anyone to see the farm for themselves’

Evaluating and introducing new varieties to the Polish market

UK: Young NFU members tour Dyson Farming

From bare root to tray plants: "A game-changer for NZ strawberry growers"

India: Mokokchung women encouraged to embrace horticulture

"First organic cucumbers of the season harvested"

Malaysia: Exploring the sustainability of muskmelon farming

Nepal: Young entrepreneur finds success growing strawberries

US (CT): Fire at Somers greenhouse under control, say officials

"We dare to grow again"

Israel: Using special growing techniques for strawberry growth

"Walking into Mucci Farms feels like stepping into the Willy Wonka factory of tomatoes"

"Growing tomatoes in Kazakhstan's harsh winter was once a dream"

Meet the group behind the worlds first vegetable orchestra

CAN: Newfoundland grower launches lettuce farm to combat high prices
"It's time for early produce, and agretti herald spring"

"More customers nearly offset lower per-customer purchases"

South Africa: Hydroponic farm at risk of collapse after bank closure

Nepal: Strawberry venture juicy for young entrepreneur

LGV starts harvesting greenhouse vegetables with a slight delay

US: Overcoming the challenges of a traditional lighting system

Canada: Grower receives help in face of tariff threat

Calabrian farmer grow strawberries above soil at three different heights

Canada: Addressing food insecurity with student grown produce

US (PA): Penn State student wins research award

US: Seed donations aiding communities across the midwest

China: Aquaponics aids growers in producing better farm products

Korea: S.E.S. Shu reveals transition to farming after fame

"Our tomato strategy has allowed us to cover exclusive market niches throughout Europe"

China: Going fresh from the farm to the plates of those in Beijing

“Our owner made a bold decision to dedicate all 28 acres of our organic production to peppers"

US (FL): Local strawberry grower overcomes hurricane setbacks to produce sweeter harvest

Courgette growers doubly proud at start of season

"The work is delicate, and the stakes are high"

Nigeria: Boosting food security through soilless growing

US: $500M vertical farming startup sees slow growth

Kelta farmers in Papua New Guinea expand vegetable distribution network to support local growers

US: Growers optimistic as they head into peak strawberry season

“Canadian buyers haven’t seen much of this particular product before”

"By growing over 52 different crops, I ensure that my farming operations remain sustainable and adaptable to changing conditions."

US (NY): Staten Island students get new hydroponic classroom

US: BYU students aim to fill the produce gap

Tomato specialties: every year, varietal selection is refined to satisfy the most demanding markets
"We have now planted field cucumbers in the greenhouse for the first time"

Dutch breeders, seed producers pay visit to Ghanaian greenhouse

NL: Enza Zaden Innovation Center open for visitors
