Delhi chief minister Atishi offered to not field a candidate against BJP’s Vijender Gupta in Rohini elections if Gupta could secure the reinstatement of 10,000 bus marshals. Atishi also offered to campaign for Gupta if he navigated the bureaucratic hurdles.
In a world where the climate is increasingly hot and volatile, farmers are having trouble keeping their crops cool. A startup founded in the desert of Saudi Arabia thinks it might have a solution. Its technology reduces temperatures inside greenhouses by up to 7 degrees Celsius, without losing any light,…
During the General Members’ Meeting of the growers’ cooperative Oxin Growers on 27 November, John van Heijningen was elected as the new chairman of the board. He succeeds Jan Oosterom, who is stepping down after 21 years of chairmanship, including five years as chairman of Oxin Growers. John is a member of…
A greenhouse in Kazakhstan’s Turkestan region has begun producing 1,000 tons of bananas annually, marking a significant milestone in the country’s agricultural diversification efforts. The project, led by GenGroupKazakhstan, combines technology and tropical crop expertise to make banana cultivation…
New York teen Steven Hoffen installs hydroponic systems for communities in need so they can grow their own fresh produce. “Once I learned about hydroponics, I was so captivated by the technology and by its ability to produce food so efficiently and sustainably that I wanted to take advantage of what I’d…
Bruce Randolph School is building a new greenhouse in an effort to grow more produce at the school while teaching students about agriculture. Three years ago the school opened its hydroponic farm, allowing students to grow produce indoors. “It’s a really great opportunity for our students, for our…
Farm debt capital declined from €42.0 billion in 2010 to €38.6 billion in 2022, a decrease of 8 percent. Meanwhile, equity rose to €66.4 billion, almost three times as much as in 2010. Greenhouse horticulture saw the sharpest decline in loan capital among all agricultural industries. This is according to…
The Egyptian strawberry season began last week at LuBa Fresh with limited volumes and exceptionally high prices. “Supply is gradually increasing, but the challenges this year are significant. Yields are slightly lower, production costs have risen dramatically, and air freight rates are also…
The European Commission has approved the application for an EU soft fruit promotion campaign. The campaign can start on 1 January 2025. The campaign is an initiative of ZLTO and Glastuinbouw Nederland, among others. The promotional campaign aims to stimulate the internal EU market for soft fruit. The…
Amidst tensions in Sambhal due to the controversial Shahi Jama Masjid survey, the Supreme Court directed the trial court to halt proceedings and keep the survey report sealed until reviewed by the Allahabad High Court. Violence erupted on November 24 following the survey order, leading to fatalities. Authorities restored internet services and ensured peaceful Friday prayers.
