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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EU-NZ FTA ratification boost for New Zealand's horticulture sector
2024-03-25 00:00
The New Zealand-European Union Free Trade Agreement will deliver a major boost to the horticulture sector when it comes into force later this year. Horticulture New Zealand chief executive Nadine Tunley says onion and kiwifruit growers stand to benefit from tariff savings. "Based on last year's
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"Now that more greenhouse vegetables are coming in, our drivers can finally get back to work"
2024-03-25 00:00
The six lean months are giving way to the six bountiful months at Belgian transport company Gebroeders Michiels. With the onset of spring and the arrival of unlit Belgian greenhouse vegetable crops on the market, this Belgian exporter's summer season kicked off again. "Our drivers can finally
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"We have priced ourselves out of the market in the onion sector"
2024-03-25 00:00
Despite sky-high expectations, the onion season seems to be fizzling out. "The significantly lower prices have not yet resulted in additional orders. Some onions are heading to Eastern Europe, but frankly, that's hardly worth mentioning. In this declining market, many customers are waiting
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The Op La Maggiolina, led by Tino Bellina, the 'Steve Jobs of the fourth range', has adopted Tomra Food sorters to select lettuces, valerian, rocket and spinach with as little waste as possible. A story of innovation based on technology Tino Bellina with his daughter
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Coming off an underwhelming South American season, blueberries are now transitioning
2024-03-25 00:00
Blueberry production is moving from the southern hemisphere to the northern hemisphere. Chilean production will be wrapping up this week, following a period of low volume for Peruvian fruit. The industry is moving up north with Mexican production being on the rise and U.S. domestic production
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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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Prices of yams, Irish potatoes, and fruits skyrocket in Maiduguri
2024-03-25 00:00
In Maiduguri, Borno State, the escalating costs of yams, Irish potatoes, and fruits have significantly impacted residents' choices for breaking their fast during Ramadan. The surge in prices has led to a decrease in sales for vendors and has pushed buyers to seek alternative food options due to…
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European Union launches "Potatoes Forever!" campaign
2024-03-25 00:00
The European Union has launched "Potatoes Forever!", a campaign aimed at promoting sustainable potato cultivation and consumption throughout Europe. Funded by the European Union and set for 2024, this initiative is not merely a promotion of the potato but marks an important step towards
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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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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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Lavendel Plus has focused on the sale of large potted lavender plants since 2000 at a large 30-hectare nursery near Breda. The plants primarily go to the Netherlands and Belgium, but also England, France, Germany, and Scandinavia. We meet Jeroen Zoon, commercial manager at Lavendel Plus since
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The European PATH2DEA project gets underway in Almeria
2024-03-25 00:00
To achieve the aforementioned objective: to boost digitisation to act as an enabler in the implementation of
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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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Ukrainian farmers survive by increasing efficiency
2024-03-25 00:00
Agriculture in both the EU and Ukraine involves not only small-scale farmers but also large industrial supply chains. Even before the widespread war, Ukraine steadily increased its presence in EU markets, with Ukrainian agrarians demonstrating attractiveness for the European market in the
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Valencia prepares to host CITRUS FORUM
2024-03-25 00:00
The city of Valencia is getting ready to host the second edition of the International Citrus Forum CITRUS FORUM (
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British-only flower subscription business wins gold award
2024-03-25 00:00
A Bournemouth-based business, the world's first-ever British-only flower subscription service, has won a gold award for sustainability. MeadowSweet won gold in the SME sustainability journey category at the Big Sustainability Awards. Sophie Townsend, the founder of MeadowSweet, said: "We're over
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California Plums, innovation and tradition behind success
2024-03-25 00:00
California is internationally renowned as an appellation of origin for high-quality, distinctive-tasting prunes, thanks in part to its innovative farming practices and state-of-the-art food safety standards. Just a few weeks after the orchards have blossomed,
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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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The avocado is ripe: the scanner says so
2024-03-25 00:00
At the fruit and vegetable department, it has happened to everyone to wonder how ripe the fruit is and, punctually, to make a mistake by buying the wrong product. From now on, this may no longer be a problem.
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