Fall Creek has announced the acquisition of a 50-hectare land parcel in Moara Vlasiei, Romania, from Portland Trust, a well-known real estate developer. This acquisition is part of Fall Creek's growth strategy in the European market. The newly acquired land will be used for the development of Fall Creek's new state-of-the-art blueberry facility. read more

Estonia is currently having an early strawberry season due to an unusually warm May. Kadri Nebokat, the owner of Laari Farm in Tartu County, expects that the prices of Estonian strawberries will remain steady compared to last year, despite the early start of the season. read more

The peach campaign has already started in the Spanish region of Murcia, and in about 15 days, the harvest of the varieties under the PGI Melocotón de Cieza will begin. "The stone fruit campaign started at the end of April, about 10 days earlier than usual for all varieties in general, and read more

The California harvest of mature green tomatoes is currently focused in the Coachella Valley, the southernmost part of the state. The desert season began on May 10 and is expected to conclude next week, around June 14 or 15. Prior to the start of California's season, the market was thriving for three months. read more

The global greenhouse cultivation industry is experiencing significant growth, particularly in the Global South, with one country standing out in particular. This trend has been highlighted in a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Copenhagen, who utilized advanced satellite imagery and artificial intelligence to map out the distribution of greenhouses worldwide. According to the study... read more

The iconic floating greenhouse image at Royal FloraHolland in Honselersdijk (the Netherlands) has vanished. The greenhouse has been sold and was dismantled last week. After 19 years, this signifies the conclusion of the distinctive concept. The greenhouse was established in 2005 as a sort of experiment: "It... read more

An innovative logistics area will be integrated within the new production facility of Planet Farms, which will be operational by the end of July in Cirimido, in the province of Como, ensuring the resumption of production. An investment of 11 million euros for which the vertical farm has obtained. read more

For the Mirabelles de Lorraine plums, this season is shaping up to be very promising, as the fruits are still growing in early June. "The flowering period was excellent, with abundant blossoms. For the most part, flowering occurred under favorable conditions, except for certain areas that were affected by." read more

Albotherm Ltd, a UK-based materials startup, and Dutch horticultural coatings manufacturer Lumiforte, have announced their collaboration. This partnership aims to explore the integration of Lumiforte's removable greenhouse coatings system with Albotherm's patent-pending, heat-activated shading technology. read more

The Global Omnium Auditorium at the Seville Aquarium has hosted this morning the XV Commercial Distribution Sector Conference, which has been held under the title of "Emotional Intelligence vs Artificial Intelligence." Organized by the read more

Washington State, USA, is known for having the highest potato yield per acre globally. More than 300 farmers grow potatoes across an area of over 160,000 acres in the region. The annual harvest in Washington State averages 30 tons per acre, which is double the average yield in the United States. read more

June traditionally marks the peak of strawberry harvesting season, with this year's season starting a bit earlier than usual in Michigan. Bill Whittaker, co-owner of Whittaker's Berry Farm in Ida, Michigan, provided some insights into the unpredictability of this year's strawberry yield. read more

Despite May 2024 being reported as the warmest on record, there was a shortage of sunshine hours. The above-average temperatures were primarily due to warmer nights. While this has benefited soft fruit growers, the season is slightly lagging behind compared to a "normal" year. "We were two weeks late, but we..." read more

The growing conditions for open ground vegetables in North Holland are proving challenging due to the wet weather. "We've had a significant amount of rain, which is causing the fertilizers to leach out. Eventually, our pointed cabbage, Chinese cabbage, and bok choy will all be harvested from the field, but it may be delayed due to the current conditions." read more

The power of flowers will be celebrated across the UK and Ireland on June 8, 2024. Local florists Clare Ashcroft and Alison Matthews, who run The Flower Farm based in Burscough, will be joining 1000 other Flower Magicians when the flower industry comes together on June 8 for the first-ever awareness campaign. read more

There is likely not a single agricultural company that does not include the term 'sustainability' in their mission, vision, or objectives. Nevertheless, what does sustainability actually mean? Is it merely a fashionable term, or does it hold genuine significance? Furthermore, how is sustainability anticipated to develop in the future years? read more

In Tarquinia, fennel production boasts a long tradition. Many commercial varieties have been developed from local selections, and the passion and commitment that Tuscia producers dedicate to this vegetable are remarkable. read more

A little over two years ago, a destructive fire razed four warehouses and a house at De Terp Pumpkins. However, the pumpkin growers did not despair over their losses; instead, they opted to rebuild, with plans to include a new cutting kitchen. Last Friday marked the official opening. read more

Eating whole lemons, including the peel, has become a viral trend on TikTok. These lemons are known for their high vitamin C content, which supports immune health, collagen production, and iron absorption. While the trend was initially popularized by an Italian company's low-acidity lemons, regular lemons are now also being used. read more

W celu zwiększenia zrównoważoności i efektywności praktyk ogrodniczych, Hort Americas ogłosiło dziś partnerstwo z firmą Meteor Systems w celu dystrybucji ich pływających tratw HDPE w Ameryce Północnej. Według Hort Americas, pływające tratwy HDPE firmy Meteor Systems są łatwe do czyszczenia i... read more