Sector | Grower in the Spotlight
Autonomous growing brings peace of mind and clarity for French grower
CAN: An acre of hydroponics put to work at New North
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
From newsroom to aquaponics farm in South Africa
US (NC): Strawberry farmers concerned as 6-month drought continues
The Bio.Fru.Pro growers' association aims to expand
"Modern organic greenhouses are long-term and costly investments"
US (MI): Community helps grower rebuild after severe storms level greenhouse
Guilhem Flammen, Les Tomates du Mont Saint-Michel
Varietal selection and innovative technologies as key levers to meet the demands of the tomato market
Pluck’d launches U.S.-grown tomato brand amid supply chain pressures
Vietnam: A second chance rooted in clean agriculture
India: High-tech growing model bears fruit In Alwar
China: Greenhouses boost harvest to light up rural revitalization path
US (ND): New MHA Nation greenhouse growing fresh produce
Marion Sarlé, Les Sourciers
From a car dealership in Argentina to ecological hydroponics in France
Growy's Laura van de Kreeke on reaching national retail scale in the Netherlands
"We wanted to compete head-on with conventional produce"
Creating a new agricultural tradition with geothermal energy
Strawberry grower Ralf Hensen:
"If we can keep prices roughly at current levels, we have reason to be happy"
From cross-border trader to premium strawberry specialist
Microgreens grown on the 4th floor of a building in Zurich
Iraqi grower aids community with chili greenhouse
Rhode Island researcher awarded $296,000 USDA grant for core plant research
World Horti Center welcomes ministerial delegations
US (MI): Using the greenhouse to encourage healthy eating for fifth graders
Jason Brown, founder of FarmBox Foods
"Let's just build the farm inside the container"
Belarus: First eggplant harvest collected in Grodno
Philippines: Crops left to rot as fuel costs rise due to war
US (MA): No injuries reported after malfunctioning propane heater causes greenhouse fire
US (IO): Graduate student’s research aims to provide solutions for organic vegetable growers
Ghanaian food Minister tours greenhouse facility
US (CO): Growers prepare for tough season after drought
Why greenhouse leaders started with autonomous growing
Great Lakes Growers greenhouse:
Balancing tech, timing, and plant needs across diverse greenhouses
Scaling integrated tri-country greenhouse network for consistent year-round supply
From the conference room to the grow room at CEA Summit East
Korean cosmetics firm finds key ingredient in greenhouse
Alejandro Szechtman on Hazera’s tomato strategy
"Our ToBRFV portfolio is expanding rapidly"
Turning a virus crisis into a market opportunity
Dutch growers welcome over 100,000 visitors to Kom in de Kas
Changing the narrative by opening the doors to the public
Green Tech founder appointed to Azersun Holding Supervisory Board
Berry greenhouse in new Turkish greenhouse zone proposed
Rwanda’s capital embraces urban farming as development squeezes rare land
From field to greenhouse: Expanding farm revenue with native plant propagation
US (NM): Students at Rio Grande High School prep greenhouse for school’s agriculture program
Innesti Leopardi Uses winTutor® IRIS to manage grafting:
"We have moved from a reactive management approach to a more data-driven one"
China: Drones deliver fresh vegetables from farm to table in Chengdu
Yuksel Seeds launches Yuksel Experience Showcase at Delphy Bleiswijk
Kyrgyzstan growers using "smart greenhouses" for strawberries
Retrofitting the greenhouse: how Spanish growers are adding digital intelligence to aging infrastructure
Higher tech greenhouse for cucumber production in El Ejido
US (KY): Tates Creek Middle School opens new greenhouse, land lab
Early-season greenhouse cherry production in Turkey
"The chill requirement for cherries is met earlier in the greenhouse"
New variety of midi cucumbers grown under LED
New shareholders for SweetPoint
USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Charleston, South Carolina
“From tissue culture to field trials, container farms allow us to control every step of plant development”
Tom Amery - The Watercress Company:
"We are very proud that for the last 25 years we have not used any pesticides on our beds"
Montenegro blueberry farm expands with EU support
Cold snap cuts yields and delays Florida blueberry harvest
BayWa restructuring hit by U.S. policy shift
"Growing interest in blueberry sorting machines is not random; it reflects global trends"
Belgian strawberry grower anticipates strong season despite variety shake-up
Freshchoi launches Dutch season for Asian leafy vegetables
“With our import lines and Dutch production, we can offer a complete Asian range”
Fri-El focuses on tomato and cucumber snacks
Italian geopower and photovoltaics to make greenhouses energy self-sufficient
Fellini Patrizio
Sales of agretti grown in Northern Italy have started
Zimbabwean farmers’ undercover success stories
Australia: Regulatory concerns rise over rapidly expanding blueberry industry
Decline in the supply of spring Greek hydroponic tomatoes
“When pressure on tomatoes from the Balkans increases, you invest in quality and more specialized products”
Japanese grower using thermal energy to grow strawberries
Danwille September – Yukon Pty Ltd:
“We have just the right kind of client for niche fruit crops”
Propagating 45% of global hops supply demands precision in water quality
New Zealand: Family roots run deep through Capri Tomatoes
"Food production can be seen, understood, and is part of the shopping experience"
French retailer inaugurates its own aquaponics farm
UK teen sells tomatoes to buyers 10,000 miles away
Creating success through hydroponics in Somalia
Spain: Looking at a greenhouse cluster that is "visible from space"
Grower upgrades sowing lines as organic production demands tighter process control
Young growers drive greenhouse expansion in the Netherlands despite energy uncertainty
India's hydroponics industry:
“Hydroponics can become mainstream, but only with precision and policy”
Dutch grower turns to ChatGPT to explore new crop direction
Anti-algae coating proves its worth at Dutch pot plant nursery
US NH): Macfarlane Research Greenhouses Open House to be held April 18
Beehive for Koppert Cress after opening new greenhouse
Martin McAdam - Shockingly Fresh
"We need to encourage more investment in this type of production to keep fresh produce on the shelves"
Riaan Boshoff - Grow BothaRoodt
South Africa: Pepper market needs the magic of Easter weekend
Guinness World Records recognizes Edenya as the world's largest tropical greenhouse
Belgium:
"Production to increase in following week, with higher volumes expected in time for Easter"
Oxford College Organic Farm: "Like having your own personal shopper"
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
Japan: Supporting growers on the path to operational excellence
NL: Strawberry grower expands with acquisition of pepper greenhouse
DavìPlant uses C-LED technology for its lighting system
"Our nursery has produced more than 250 million seedlings"
Checking out the Al Waha Farm in Qatar
how data analysis can support daily crop management
Greenhouse intelligence supporting production of flavourful Honeytomatoes
UADA's Taunya Ernst recognized for contributions to high tunnel production in Arkansas
UK: Vertical farming heads 1.1 kilometers underground
Greenhouse-based horticulture reshaping Malawi’s fresh produce value chain
"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
Off-season organic summer tomato cultivation: A pathway for the growers of Dzongu, North Sikkim
"This gutter is designed to prevent peat and debris from entering the drainage channel"
US (PA): Fairview greenhouse damaged by massive winds
US: Hawai'i grower faces long-term clean up after heavy rain, flooding
US (MI): Non-profit seeks donations after storm damages greenhouse
Marco de Bruin:
“If you want to make impact in the market, you have to compete with outdoor lettuce”
FAO recognizes growing innovations in Europe and Central Asia
Digital villages initiative: Greenhouse innovation takes root in rural communities
Lettuce and pak choi grower Robbin considers investment in insect netting as a necessity and opportunity
"I can distinguish myself with insect netting"
US (MN): Featherstone Farm marks 32 years of local, organic vegetable production
Avisomo and Coop Norway's Himmelgrønt joint venture enters commercial operation
"For the end customer, this means a product was growing just hours before it hit the shelf"
Knoblauchsland:
"Our early chives found excellent growing conditions"
From snack packs to centerpieces: Evolving greenhouse varieties for changing consumer habits
Early bloomer: Plant science major takes full advantage of UD’s undergraduate research opportunities
Viennese gardener Karl Kasehs on the start of the harvest in the greenhouse
"In February, we had only half the amount of sunlight we had the previous year"
Giuseppe Licata of the Sicilian greenhouse Berdia Ortofrutticola
Greenhouse beans peak in March: Good demand but high costs
Emsflower marks 20 years in Emsbüren with 14-hectare greenhouse expansion
Azienda Agricola Fratelli Facchini
Soil-less vegetable production for 10 months a year between high-quality and market challenges
OP Piano Conti presents Nikelfrì, the new Nickel Free vegetable line
"We want to align with the growing focus on conscious eating and wellness"
Alexandre Picault, Kultive
"A good start to the French cucumber season, but we remain vigilant"
Targeting a 12-tonne daily harvest as hydroponic cucumber production scales in Rajasthan
Winter greenhouse growing and crop rotation in New Hampshire’s Monadnock region: Preparing summer harvests
Primary care pilot targets nutrition security through partnership with Summer Street Farm
Students complete greenhouse construction for local high school
Not an average greenhouse at NC State University
Organic grower continues to innovate:
“We can catch up with conventional cultivation in terms of production in the future”
Wim de Weert, Rei de Morangos:
“Storm damage hits Portuguese strawberry crop, but high prices offset losses”
CO₂ capture proves its worth in a tomato greenhouse:
"Thanks to DES, we can more easily dose more CO₂"
Building indoor farming from the ground up in Puerto Rico