India: Horti research center shows vertical farming for urban ag
2024-03-25 00:00
The Arka vertical farming module, developed by the ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticulture Research (IIHR), offers a novel approach to the problems associated with urban and peri-urban farming. Developed by Dr. Safeena S. A., Senior Scientist in the Division of Flower and Medicinal Crops at
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Artificial intelligence in Ullmann's weeder. It recognises the plants it is supposed to protect and avoids them
2024-03-25 00:00
The Agrotech 2024 trade fair in Kielce saw the premiere of Ullmann's optical weeder. - The machine, supported by artificial intelligence, is able to recognise the plant it is to protect and cut the rest of the weeds, says Bartłomiej Kądzielawa, co-owner of the
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Positive changes in the Moldovan walnut cultivation
2024-03-25 00:00
The development of Moldova's agribusiness, particularly its nut sector, has long been subject to fluctuations. However, in the past marketing year, fuelled by increased demand and prices, this sector has witnessed positive changes. Summarizing the facts, we attempt to forecast the sustainability
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"Rhubarb under double-layered foil was already ready for harvesting three weeks ago"
2024-03-25 00:00
Rhubarb has been harvested for about three weeks now at the Bavarian farm Nefzger in Inchenhofen OT Sainbach, marking a start that is four weeks ahead of previous years. "Even though we are just at the beginning of the season, the yields and quality so far have been particularly satisfying.
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Onion prices in Asia and Middle East are going up after extension of export ban by India
2024-03-25 00:00
EastFruit analysts draw attention to another extension of the ban on onion exports, recently announced by the Indian government. The previous onion export ban was introduced in December 2023 and was valid until March 31, 2024, but it has now been extended for an indefinite period.
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Agriculture 4.0 also for irrigation in protected crops
2024-03-25 00:00
Idroterm 4.0, a family of innovative 4.0 products developed by Idroterm Serre, is a new opportunity to renew greenhouse irrigation systems and optimize water management thanks to machinery for precision agriculture. "We have developed web-based machinery, through which users connect to the
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Fruit farming of the future goes electric? Cautious optimism
2024-03-25 00:00
Fruit growing is not going through an easy period. This is why new solutions are being sought to offer producers to revive the sector. And when we talk about solutions, we are not just talking about breeding systems or new varieties, but it is, inevitably, that a
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Strawberries, price boom but consumption alert
2024-03-25 00:00
Over the last five years, the strawberry category has seen retail prices rise by 30 percentage points, areas tend to be stable and imports almost halved. The picture that emerges from the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor analysis seems to be rather rosy
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Logistics as competitive advantage for African flowers, perishables
2024-03-25 00:00
With increasing competition on the global stage, flowers, fruits, vegetables, and meat produced in Africa can have an advantage by strengthening its supply chain ecosystem. The global demand for flowers and perishables is increasing. With its wealth of flowers, vegetables and fruits produced,
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Possible early start for California stone fruit season
2024-03-25 00:00
Early reports in California indicate that this year's stone fruit crop may start harvesting slightly earlier this season. "Last year was the latest crop we've ever seen so we're in advance of that by maybe seven to 10 days. Our company will start in early May," says Jon McClarty of HMC Farms.
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The doors of the Nova Siri Genetics research and experimentation center, whose varieties have been introduced into various continents (Europe, America, Africa, and Oceania), have opened for the third consecutive year to enable operators to visit the Policoro facility (Matera) and learn about the
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French asparagus campaign 2024 to win back consumers
2024-03-25 00:00
As the asparagus season gets underway, Astrid Etèvenaux, director of the Asperges de France association, takes stock of the harvest forecasts for the 2024 campaign, and of the trends in French production and consumption. Decrease in cultivated surface areas"Overall, our association is
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Malaysia: Program offers seniors insight into plant cultivation
2024-03-25 00:00
A unique agricultural knowledge-sharing program was conducted by Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) to enrich the lives of senior citizens. The event at Darul Insyirah Senior Citizens Care and Education Centre in Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor, was titled "Cakna Warga Emas: From Putra to Bonda." It
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With more than 55,000 tonnes of fruit marketed each year and a passion handed down from generation to generation, Orchidea Frutta specialises in the production and distribution of table grapes, cherries, citrus fruits, peaches, nectarines, apricots, artichokes and has always aimed to
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What your fruit bowl reveals about climate breakdown
2024-03-25 00:00
Spring arrived in style on March 26 2021 in Kyoto, Japan, as cherry trees reached the peak of their bloom. This marked the earliest recorded date when most flowers have opened in a series of annual records dating back to 812 AD – over 1,200 years. The culprit is climate change. Milder, wetter
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“Our next challenge is to open up the market with HoneyCrunch”
2024-03-25 00:00
After the LoliPop apple, it was the HoneyCrunch's turn to put on a show at Rungis last week! Together with the Juliet, the three varieties are on a mission to represent the Innatis group to wholesalers. "We usually highlight our varieties but for this event, we decided to showcase Innatis
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The end of winter is proving negative for three important horticultural products for Almeria and Granada: long aubergines, striped aubergines, and green zucchini. The changing weather conditions are causing quality problems in the fruits and occasional oversupply issues. Starting Thursday,
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Agriculture 4.0 also for irrigation in protected crops
2024-03-25 00:00
Idroterm 4.0, a family of innovative 4.0 products developed by Idroterm Serre, is a new opportunity to renew greenhouse irrigation systems and optimize water management thanks to machinery for precision agriculture. "We have developed web-based machinery, through which users connect to the
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Fieldwork wins £600,000 government grant
2024-03-25 00:00
Fieldwork Robotics has been awarded a £600,000 government grant by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and Innovate UK. The BerryAI Project will support the development of Fieldwork's technology, bringing AI-powered vision and advanced decision-making technology to
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Australian lychee is on the increase not only domestically but also to overseas destinations
2024-03-25 00:00
Lychees were introduced into Australia more than 150 years ago and over this time the industry has developed from a "small exotic fruit" industry into a progressive and robust industry. The Australian Lychee industry is represented by the industry's Peak Industry Body, the Australian Lychee
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