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Sarah Vlekke

All-or-nothing strategy pays of in Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge

Job Board | Newly added vacancies

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Botanicoir celebrates 20th anniversary

strawberry, raspberry, and blackberry plants

Canadian berry propagators announce growth, through partnership

Mexican tomato production picks up

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extension on tax abatements from council for delayed expansion

US (IN): Hydroponic grower advances with $82m development plan

US (MA): Clark University gets EPIC greenhouse

Sector | Greenhouse expansion projects

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Market overview: Protected agriculture in Ecuador from the period of 2016 to 2023

Unlocking potential of Ukraine's greenhouse industry and its expansion into European markets

Opportunity for turnkey acquisition opens up in Canada
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Pakistani lettuce project set to begin seeding in February

US (IL): New research center for CABBI

Fiji officially opens fourth remote greenhouse

"Licensing issues driving consolidation wave"

Sector | Cultivation

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Polina Valkanova (Special Fruit):

"Strong demand for Calinda despite high prices and Egyptian sea freight volumes"
Kompany kicks off Dutch season

€50 per cucumber to raise money for Kidsbase

"The most productive pepper cultivation research conducted under LEDs at Delphy"
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Study looks at melon cultivation based on the Dutch Bucket System

Taiwan: Driving sustainable lettuce production through gutters
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US: New partnership aims to bring new tomato varieties to shelves
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India: University vegetable grafting unit inaugurated

Sector | Technique

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US interest in Dutch knowledge and technology is strong

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign receives Green Leaf Award

"Gutters seem to be new when we are finished"
a new era for specialty crop cultivation

A holistic data approach to integrated pest management
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Effective strategies to maintain plant health during winter
"We deliberately looked outside our own sector"

Thermal heat storage and maximum dehumidification in soft fruit propagation

A guide to CEA strawberry cultivation

Sector | Climate

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Philippines: Tomato prices increase amidst shortage crisis

India: Cold spell spells trouble for Pune strawberry growers

Growing greenhouse vegetables in Spain is challenging even without DANA
Randolph Guerra, President of KPL Agro (Dominican Republic)

Rainfall and labor shortages: the challenge of exporting chili peppers

Australia: Drought Resilience hub hosts inaugural showcase and field tour
Greg Pittman

US: Georgia farming communities rebuild after Hurricane Helene
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US: UF/IFAS to share impact of Hurricane Milton on agriculture

Sector | Company News

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USDA seeks nominees for produce boards

Russian iFarm companies face bankruptcy amid management and financial challenges

US: Times Square lit up by colors of European fruits and vegetables
NL: Maan Group announces new automation division

"Horti equipment took an increasingly prominent position"
Hendrix Fruit & Vegetables moves into new premises and celebrates 100-year anniversary of partner company Seelen

"From three locations to one unified space"

Israeli companies team up in pollination project

Reflections after a decade in vertical farming

Sector | Grower in the Spotlight

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Bineta Hanne, Senegalese grower

"Our okra finally found its customers abroad"

Addressing food insecurity by donating 3 million lbs. of produce annually

Eduardo Dolores Morales wins Kassim The Game

Nature Fresh announces minority investment by Manulife Investment Management
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Indian growers seeing benefits of year round growing

All colors of cherry tomatoes from resistant varieties soon in new greenhouse
Anthony Oboussier, EARL Les Chambres

Citrus and avocado trials in French greenhouses

Sector | Crop Protection

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Potential of predatory bug Dicyphus Errans goes further than gerberas
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Biotalys provides update on regulatory review for Evoca
The pest could disrupt the next horticultural season

"Parvispinus" affects 30% of the pepper area in Almeria

New pest sprayer to hit market soon
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US: Disease spread hurting blueberry crops
Dr Omid Joharchi, Anatis Bioprotection:

“This blackening of the whitefly serves as a visible marker of the wasp’s effectiveness”

Global spread and economic impact of powdery mildew in blueberries

Sector | Market Information

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Philippines tomato prices expected to stabilize as production resumes after typhoon damage
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UK: New pest legislation to come into effect on 30 January

"Fruit and vegetable trade grows in 2024, while consumption declines in the Netherlands"

US: Cold temperatures lighten lettuce supply from desert-growing regions
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Zentralverband Gartenbau (ZVG) appeals to politicians:

Paper of demands intended to relieve companies and maintain regional production
ROOS Agentur für Markenaktivierung
'Vegetables from solar greenhouses meet the zeitgeist'

Influencers discover the heart of sustainable vegetable production in Europe

Irish horticulture exports to UK reach €295 million, driven by mushroom sector growth

Sector | Energy

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double-pane walls and ceilings, thermal screens, and dehumidification

Energy reducing matrix designed for NZ sector can help growers worldwide
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NZ: Web based tool to help growers switch to geothermal heating

US: Comparing greenhouse energy efficiency using MSU's benchmark

Cutting down on CO2 with higher ventilation rate
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UK: Shock at increase in planning fees for solar greenhouse

Monitoring your CO2 emissions

Gas supply to greenhouses temporarily reduced in Uzbekistan

Sector | Fertilizers

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The impacts of fermented lettuce as a fertilizer

How biofertilizers aid in agriculture
Lualtek

Sensors 4.0 for saving on fertigation
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Combination of fertilize and herbicide aids in open field tomato growth, says UF/IFAS
Using fish waste as fertilizer,

Aquaponics as a sustainable alternative
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Tensions in Middle East cause fertilizer market fears

"Our new Biota Phos shows the true value of circular fertilizers"

Sector | Breeding

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Project aims to boost certified seed production in Uganda
BASF | Nunhems

Pantani, a new cucumber variety for Spain
Powerhouses Bayer, Source.ag combine in new partnership

"In modern horticulture the use of data, hard facts, is crucial"
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New advancements on gene editing regulations

Three complementing new berry lines
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Seed companies join forces to provide better labor conditions in India

US: New technology aims to combat Phyto-Domestication Syndrome

Sector | Product Info

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Fogponics: taking aeroponics to a new level

"The higher we can go, the cheaper the costs”

TikTok strikes again: tomatoes on bridges (wait, what?)

"All markets mature at some point"
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2025 rebate guide launched for North America
Zone College Zwolle

Tree tomatoes Tamarillo grow in Dutch pepper greenhouse

New LED fixtures to aid tissue culture growers

Using bubbles to insulate greenhouses

Sector | Substrates and starting materials

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Pepper growers opt more often for grafted plants: insurance with a bit more production

Substrate solutions to be shown at IPM 2025

NL: A push towards sustainability
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The fine art of coconut substrates
Jiffy Growing Solutions

"Understanding how microbial communities function in soilless environments remains a relatively new frontier"

Partnership to optimize seed production in Kenya
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Investigating the impact of alternative substrates on plant growth

Sector | Organic cultivation

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Kazakh farmers to gain easier access to EAEU markets for organic products
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Ontario's 2024 Organic Market Report released

"Ontario's organic market continues to see robust growth"

On-the-vine snacking tomatoes now offered as organic

NL: Global teams tackle autonomous dwarf tomato cultivation in Bleiswijk

"True authentic Japanese wasabi history and culture from local producers could be just around the corner"

Sector | Today on social media

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British Tomato Growers' Association

VegTech Netafim
Truly Green Farms has recently started its journey with Source.ag to support growers in their daily operations

Source.ag

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Václav Psota

Sector | Food Safety & Sanitation

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Toxicologist seeks to nuance the fuss about pfas and pesticides

"The risk of pesticides is like the risk of visiting the zoo"
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US: Examining hygenic solutions in indoor farming

CDC concludes Salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican cucumbers with 113 cases reported

ToBRFV no longer a quarantine pest in Europe

Cucumber-linked Salmonella outbreak reaches 100 cases across 23 U.S. states

Vegetable sales banned in Ghana's western region amid cholera outbreak

Precision work in disinfection at Tomato Masters in Deinze

Sector | Events

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New Mexico State University to lead plant pathogen workshop
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US (NY): Registration open for 2025 Vegetable Expo

UK: Registration open for 2nd International Conference on Controlled Environment Agriculture
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US (VA): Learn hydroponics in eight weeks

IFPA launches into 2025 with new strategic plan and new roles

Final hours of successful Sival trade show
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January 31 - February 4, 2025

64th ASTA Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference to take place in Orlando

Sector | Labor and automation

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US: How to train your staff to be safe in the workplace

“When we seed with the Amiga, everything falls perfectly on the track”

"Cobots" win German Design Award for 2025

New automated tomato transplanter introduced
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CAN: Wage updates released for Seasonal Workers in Alberta

The official new partner of Mucci Farms
automatically detecting pests and diseases at their earliest stages

Fermata closes $10M Series A funding to build the brain of Ag

Sector | Retail

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ONS: Supermarkets and food stores had their worst Christmas since 2013

Sainsbury’s has celebrated the opening of its first new store of 2025

UAE based company sells over 27,000 tons of fruit and vegetables in 2024
Unicoop Tirreno and Coop Centro Italia are merging

Union Coop: Approximately 27,000 tons of fruits and vegetables sold in 2024
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Booths: Fruit and veg sales were up more than 10%

One Stop: The Fruities & Veggies project
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As part of new fruit and veg pledge: Asda donates 1mln meals

Sainsbury’s: Paper packaging across its own-brand Ripe & Ready Avocados twin pack
Dreamstime

SPAR Gran Canaria rolls out online sales platform
Dreamstime

Shoppers’ late festive dash gives Sainsbury’s lift as staff get 5% pay rise

Sector | Lighting and technique

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Shade plants capture more light than expected

The impact of artificial lighting on tomato seedlings in plant factory

Full-LED switchable 3-channel lighting with boost function: "750 watts stays 750 watts"
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Scientists provide insights into plant growth under low light conditions

"The benefits of LED go beyond energy savings and precision"
Photo by Laura Weingartner

University of Alaska greenhouse turned pink with new light upgrades

Focus on standardization throughout the year in young plant industry

Sector | Irrigation

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Partnership helps Southwest Florida reduce water use on farm by 40 percent

Researchers look at benefits of using greywater hydroponic growing in Uganda
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Indian scientists develop neutralizers to aid growing in alkaline soil
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Using the weather to aid in irrigation
"We provide the client with a report to be submitted to the drilling companies"

Underground water: 30 to 240 metre depth scanning
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Achieving water sustainability at a lower cost
Supply can't really grow anymore

Dutch economists: Demand for water must come down

Sector | Post-harvest & Packaging

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UK: Lorry carrying seven individuals hidden among cucumbers intercepted

Diving into the future of organic labeling

Japan develops near-infrared technology to extend produce freshness and reduce waste

Looking at the risks of using non-conventional surfaces

New fruit and vegetable cutting solutions at Fruit Logistica 2025
Bulltec to attend SIVAL in Angers (14-16 January)

What's new in the field of vegetable processing?

Membrane packaging extends shelf-life of cucumbers and reduces weight loss

Sector | Education and research

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Using tomato relatives to improve fruit quality, yield
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Examining vesticulation, gene expression in tomato flowers

NL: WUR exploring how greenhouses can be sustainable and profitable
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US: Robotic insect could aid in pollination

153 Nobel and World Food Prize laureates call on world leaders to prioritize agricultural research

NL: Using sensors and models to reduce carbon emissons

The growth of thale cress when outside factors are changed

Sector | Cartoons

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Frustrated resident throws rotten produce at noisy cars

Chinese university’s admission letter can cut fruit

Most Aussies struggle to define a vegetable

Couple surprises wedding guests with fresh produce souvenirs

Building structures inspired by fruits
Pepper bouquet well-received

That's hot!

Viral photo: "Angry Woman" at Bengaluru vegetable market

Sector | Logistics

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WEC Lines receives gold medal for sustainability
"Over the years, we’ve experienced very few lows"

Gerard Kempen: 60 years as managing director of Kempen Transport
Alain Tulpin - Tulpin Group

"Massive Chinese e-commerce disrupts aviation market"

NL: Freight Line Europe and Transportbedrijf Joh. van der Haas join forces

Red Sun Farms expands distribution center in Calgary, AB

North Carolina pilot reduces cabbage shipping costs with electric refrigeration

Complications in large distribution logistics platforms in Valencia

Sector | Management and funding

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Kenya-EU partnership boosts horticultural exports with focus on standards

US: Texas A&M receives two grants totaling over $1.5M
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US: $150,000 grant to University of Nevada to boost food system
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USDA announces grants for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production
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South Korea: MAFRA to aid young growers more entering 2025

“Our government recently announced a €600 million investment”
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Luxembourg government to offer €20M in state subsidies for greenhouse construction