There is often talk about the level of sterility in a Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) facility, with many growers claiming to be up to 99% sterile. However, Paul Rutten, a specialist in indoor farm microbes, is debunking these 'myths'. "Whether it's a vertical farm or a greenhouse where people are packed in, the level of sterility is not as high as believed," he says. read more

With unstable climatic conditions, achieving uniform sizing in fruits is a significant challenge for farmers. Having inconsistent sizes could jeopardize the commercial success of the product; therefore, especially in crops like kiwi and table grapes, it is important to focus on achieving uniform sizing. read more

The UK has a strong tradition in agriculture, particularly in the cultivation of fruits and vegetables. This sector plays a crucial role in the UK economy, contributing £4.3 billion in 2022 and yielding over 3 million tonnes of produce annually. However, the UK only produces 17% of its fruit and 55% of its vegetables domestically. read more

Green Life Farms, a leading controlled-environment agriculture producer in the Southeast U.S., has introduced its new packaging, which includes a "peel and reseal" container design for its Sandwich Leaf and Butter Leaf, as well as updated label designs for all products. read more

Ruch słodkich ziemniaków był interesujący w tym roku. "Mieliśmy naprawdę udane Święto Dziękczynienia, co było dla nas zaskoczeniem" - mówi Kristi Hocutt z Triple J Produce. "Potem mieliśmy umiarkowany pierwszy kwartał, a teraz zaczynamy trochę nabierać tempa. Jednak słyszę, że ludzie w read more

The attacks by Yemeni Houthis on the Suez Canal have revolutionized logistics, forcing ships to circumnavigate Africa. This new dynamic involves both increased timeframes and costs, as highlighted by the Transport Europa magazine in reporting on a study. read more

W Amsterdamie mamy ważne wprowadzenia, takie jak nowa lampa do upraw pionowych specyficzna dla bardzo wilgotnych środowisk oraz system poprawy nawadniania. "Nasza firma po raz pierwszy weźmie udział w międzynarodowych targach Greentech 2024 w Amsterdamie (11-13 czerwca), jednych z najważniejszych i" read more

Almost two years ago, Leon Kouwenhoven, a cultivation specialist at OK Plant in Naaldwijk, the Netherlands, encountered a challenge while implementing his biological pest control methods. He utilizes montdorensis mites to combat thrips, but he observed difficulties in evenly distributing the predatory mites. This led to an increase in thrips population. read more

The reduction in the cultivation area of certain melon varieties in Almería is prompting farmers to explore alternatives in specialty crops. One such example is Unica Fresh, which is heavily investing in the Little Planet variety this year, a type of Snow melon, and has allocated 50 hectares for its cultivation. read more

Delegates have only one more week to benefit from the special Early Bird rate for Fruitnet Grape Congress, which provides a 20 percent discount on tickets booked before 31 May. read more

Delegates have only one more week left to benefit from the special Early Bird rate for the Fruitnet Grape Congress, which provides a 20 percent discount on tickets purchased before 31 May. read more

The reproduction of Macrolophus does not always proceed smoothly, posing a significant risk to the crop. Therefore, a field experiment was conducted to investigate whether offering Ephestia eggs and Artemisia cysts as alternative food can have a positive impact on the development of this predatory bug. read more

Approximately half of the Chinese lychees are grown in Guangdong, with the national production reaching 3.1 million tons last year. Chen Houbin, a professor at the South China Agricultural University who has been researching the fruit for almost three decades, told the news agency that he... read more

In Spain, increasing quantities of apricots are available for export. The wholesale prices on the Iberian Peninsula have continued to decline, which is also reflected in the price development on the German wholesale markets. Italy is also seeing an increased availability of apricots. read more

Vertical Future, based in the UK, designs, manufactures, and deploys intelligent autonomous Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) systems globally for growing fresh produce such as leafy greens. read more

In ten years, exports have never been so low. Each time, more than 700,000 tons were generously exported. read more

The researchers (Clemente Méndez, Alicja Grycz, Domingo Ríos, Beatriz Rodríguez, and Elena Rodríguez) explain that avocado cultivation has been increasing every year, with global production having increased by 200% in the past ten years. Avocado is a healthy fruit that is rich in. read more

A new live online seminar by the QS Academy explains in detail what is important in this regard and how fruits and vegetables can be safely packaged. read more

The introduction of the "Growing Together" strategy is intended to outline the key plans and goals until 2028. This growth and investment plan supports Ahold Delhaize's vision of being a trusted local retailer, providing vibrant customer experiences and. read more

Meyer and Schlegel are taking over from Roland Klein, who has held this position for the past nine years. read more