From November 28th to November 30th, 2024, at the SiciliaFiera trade fair center in Misterbianco, located at Carlo Marx Street with entrance from Franchetti Street, 'Frutech' will take place. It is the major trade fair event in the Mediterranean dedicated to agriculture and technological innovations that have improved over the years. read more

Grow Rebates has announced a rebranding to BIG Incentive Group. "Renaming our company to BIG Incentive Group signifies our broader mission to assist growers in overcoming financial barriers to acquiring top-tier horticultural technology," says Rob Van Diest, Founder and CEO of BIG Incentive. read more

Sustainability, data, commerce, market intelligence, and networking were the main topics discussed on Wednesday, June 26, during Decorum's traditional sales event. Approximately 60 attendees, especially commercial representatives from Decorum growers, listened closely to Lisa Bakker. read more

Humidity control is a crucial element of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), and dehumidifiers have been increasingly popular in the last decade. As the advantages of dehumidification become more evident, and often necessary to maximize production, growers are no longer reluctant to switch to active… read more

Mabo Tree Nursery is a tree nursery based in Randwijk, the Netherlands. Founded in 1984, the company covers over 17 hectares of field-grown trees and an additional 2 hectares of container fields. In 2016, Niels Mauritz, co-owner and the successor to his father, assumed leadership of the company. read more

A positive year in 2023 for La Linea Verde, which closes its consolidated balance sheet with an increase in both volume and turnover, exceeding 356 million, a 4.6% increase compared to 2022. "We are reaping what we have sown, continuing our investments in innovation, quality and..." read more

The Uttar Pradesh government has introduced a policy to exempt farmers from requiring government approval to prune mango trees, with the goal of improving both the yield and quality of mangoes. This step is expected to make canopy management easier, especially for older orchards by restoring. read more

ioCrops has introduced two new autonomous driving greenhouse robots, 'HERMAI Spray Robot' and 'HERMAI Transport Robot'. This expands their range to three robots, including the 'HERMAI Scout Robot' that was launched last year. The HERMAI agricultural robots are designed to assist in the management of large greenhouses using. read more

The export of limes from Brazil is ongoing, even during the winter low harvest season. The country is facing logistical challenges with shipping lines skipping certain ports, but this is not hindering Brazilian lime producers from exporting their fruit. "The geographical spread of lime growing areas" is also contributing to the consistent exports. read more

The Springdale city council has approved a plan to construct a 3,600 square foot greenhouse near J.B. Hunt Park. The estimated cost of the greenhouse is around $224,000, and it is intended to be utilized for schools and educational events. This initiative is expected to result in cost savings for Springdale taxpayers as the city can utilize the greenhouse for various purposes. read more

The proven machine is a classic in KRONEN's machine portfolio and processes fruit, salad, vegetables, and a variety of other different foods with a capacity of up to four tons per hour. read more

Farm Trans has been operating on the European continent for many years, but in recent years, they have also acquired customers outside of Europe who depend on their logistics services. One of these customers is located in Egypt and specializes in cultivating, harvesting, packaging, and delivering vegetables. read more

OSY Group, a food technology company based in the UK, has been awarded a grant from Innovate UK Business Growth to expand its antimicrobial packaging technology, Xtend, globally. This technology, designed to prolong the shelf life of fresh produce, is poised to enter markets in Europe, Australia, New... read more

Greenhouse growers face numerous challenges, ranging from managing labor and energy costs to tracking deadlines and weather forecasts. They must carefully plan crops, maintain efficient climate control systems, and create growing strategies to promote optimal growth and productivity. read more

"About 15% of our production is sent to retail, which is relatively small but steady, and we're growing organically. We have the production capacity, it's just a matter of scaling and making sure our production is bulletproof," says Joe Weber, Founder and CEO of Four Star Mushrooms (FSM). read more

The Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE) is preparing to launch the inaugural Ghana Horticulture Expo 2024, a groundbreaking event that will transform the agricultural industry by showcasing the country's thriving horticultural sector. The Expo is scheduled to take place from July 9th to 11th, 2024. read more

The apple grower and exporter Fresh Fruit Company of New Zealand (Freshco) improved the efficiency and accuracy of the grading process at their packing operation by implementing TOMRA's Spectrim LUCAi® upgrade package. Founded in 1989, this fruit and vegetable exporter based in Auckland has successfully enhanced its operations. read more

OIA Global has announced the acquisition of Sandford Freight, further reinforcing its dedication to improving its market position and offering comprehensive supply chain management solutions globally. This acquisition extends OIA Global's European network to incorporate Ireland, which is a crucial market for the company. read more

On July 10, President Joseph Nyumah Boakai will unveil the National Agriculture Development Plan (NADP) in Monrovia, with the aim of enhancing agricultural growth throughout his term, as announced by Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah. The initiative is designed to ensure food sustainability and... read more

Innovation and agriculture come together at Veronafiere for the fourth edition of Fieragricola Tech, the vertical event scheduled for January 29 and 30, 2025. Thanks to the established Expo-conference formula, it allows for the combination of exhibition areas and smart training spaces. read more