Zmiiv greenhouse complex has been repurposed for berry cultivation following rocket attacks.
2024-08-12 00:00
The Zmiiv vegetable greenhouse complex in the Kharkiv region, which used to be the largest cucumber producer in Ukraine, has been forced to significantly change its operations as a result of the destruction caused by Russian missile attacks on its greenhouses. It is now growing root vegetables and berries in open fields.
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Produkcja borówek w Północno-Zachodnim regionie Pacyfiku wzrosła znacząco w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem.
2024-08-12 00:00
The blueberry season in the Pacific Northwest is very different this year compared to last year, but in a positive way. The 2023 crop is one of the lowest producing years for Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, and expectations were not met. "It was a difficult season for growers, packers, sales teams, and."
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The practice of growing vegetables on the land along Mumbai railway tracks is fading away. The railways now plan to use the land for horticulture and beautification of the tracks, providing local commuters with a more aesthetic experience of the city. They have allocated 150 acres in 115 locations covering 125.
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Zinnia: Leaf tips turning brown
2024-08-12 00:00
Magnesium is sometimes an overlooked element. In many regions of North America, there is sufficient magnesium in the groundwater used for irrigation. Concentrations of 25 to 50 ppm of magnesium are sometimes present and offer sufficient levels for plant growth. Additionally, additional magnesium is also provided through.
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Tesco: The demand for blueberries has increased by 27% this year.
2024-08-12 00:00
Włochy: Giovanni Mastrantoni mianowany prezesem PAC 2000AConad
Italy: Giovanni Mastrantoni appointed president of PAC 2000AConad's largest cooperative, PAC 2000A, has appointed Giovanni Mastrantoni as its new president. Mastrantoni succeeds Claudio Alibrandi, who will remain with the cooperative as a director, Conad noted. Source: esmmagazine.com SPAR Jiarong… read more
Italy: Giovanni Mastrantoni appointed president of PAC 2000AConad's largest cooperative, PAC 2000A, has appointed Giovanni Mastrantoni as its new president. Mastrantoni succeeds Claudio Alibrandi, who will remain with the cooperative as a director, Conad noted. Source: esmmagazine.com SPAR Jiarong… read more
Perspectives for strawberries and small fruits
2024-08-12 00:00
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New North American headquarters and a new director of business development have been announced for Certhon.
2024-08-12 00:00
Certhon, a company specializing in horticultural engineering and technology, has announced its expansion into North America (NA) through a partnership with DENSO, a mobility supplier. The new headquarters for their North American operations will be based in Southfield, Michigan, within the Greater Detroit area. To spearhead this new initiative, both companies have appointed leaders.
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Increased consumer demand for limes in retail settings.
2024-08-12 00:00
Dax Cooke, head of sales for Farm Direct Partners, reports that the supply of limes from Colombia is good, despite lower packouts. "This is occurring even though we are experiencing heavier rain cycles this summer in Colombia," Cooke said. Farm Direct Partners sources limes mainly from its farms in the south of the country.
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Una stagione che per molti operatori del settore rappresenterà anche una sfida. È questa la previsione uscita da Prognosfruit riguardo l’annata 2024-2025 delle mele. Secondo la Wapa – World Apple and Pear Association il quadro generale vede nei maggiori paesi produttori un raccolto che
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Europe’s pear production begins slow recovery
2024-08-10 00:00
Volumes in Italy and France set to rebound after weather-affected campaign, but growers in Belgium, Netherlands and Spain expect significant decline in production
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North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission eyes UK market growth
2024-08-09 17:00
How are you trying to grow sales of North Carolina sweet potatoes in the UK?
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Neatleaf Spyder sensors monitor plants.
2024-08-09 12:00
Sounding somewhere between a forgotten comic book hero and a newly discovered species, the Neatleaf Spyder from Neatleaf promises to “keep an eye on every plant; all day, every day”. With offices in San Francisco and Munich, the company’s efforts initially centred on optimizing cannabis.
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Thuringian fruit farms expect a decrease in yield.
2024-08-09 11:00
On the 810-hectare productive apple cultivation area, the estimated yield is 3.9 tons per hectare, which is 87% lower than the previous year's yield and 86% lower than the long-term average from 2018 to 2023 (-22.8 tons per hectare). The anticipated harvest quantity is...
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Bloem and Helle-Tech have announced a partnership to provide greenhouse lighting solutions in Finland.
2024-08-09 11:00
Helle-Tech Oy and Bloemteknik (Bloem) have announced a joint venture to introduce modular adjustable LED fixtures tailored for high-wire and leafy green growers.
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Leadership change at Hofer: CEO S/E Horst Leitner ends active role.
2024-08-09 11:00
He began his career at Hofer in 1992. He gained extensive experience in sales and purchasing before taking over the responsibility of central purchasing for the Hofer Group as the managing director of an Austrian branch in 2006. In 2011, Horst switched...
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With the support of GMO assistance through the REO auction, Inagro has already started exploring the possibilities. Four sensors from three different providers have been tested in multiple trials, including two types that monitor suction pressure and two types that measure soil moisture in percentage.
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Austria: Onion harvest progressing – steady level for carrots.
2024-08-09 11:00
The marketing of winter onion stocks is slowly coming to an end, and summer onions are already available. Due to the weather conditions, weak yields and a higher proportion of smaller-sized batches can be expected for summer onions, and the sales situation remains unspectacular.
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South Africa: Climate has a negative impact on lemon season.
2024-08-09 10:00
The most significant adjustments were in the Sundays River Valley (decrease of almost 1 million cartons) and the Western Cape (Citrusdal - 100,000 cartons). Strong winds in the Sundays River Valley and floods in Citrusdal have affected these figures.
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Expectations for the EU apple harvest are 1.3 million tons below last year's level.
2024-08-09 09:00
As in previous years, the EU apple harvest in 2024 is being affected by extreme weather conditions. However, this time Germany, Poland, Austria, and Belgium are primarily affected, while the more southern cultivation regions such as Italy, France, or Spain are experiencing an average harvest.
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Cauliflowers didn't have a chance to become cheaper.
2024-08-09 08:36
Polish cauliflowers on the domestic wholesale market did not have a chance to decrease in price, even though such a possibility was visible for a moment. Why didn't cauliflowers get cheaper? What are their current prices in large wholesale?
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