On Thursday, 27 March, NY Sun Works gathered with Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr, school leaders, teachers, parents and students at P.S. 75 School of Research and Discovery in the Bronx for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of a new hydroponic classroom designed to foster a love of science, nature and…
The sharply rising costs are one of the major challenges facing the sector and highlight the importance of a research center like the one in Hoogstraten, as noted by the speakers. “Our investments are not so much focused on infrastructure, but on innovation and the future,” said Deputy Jinnih Beels. The…
Numerous life cycle assessments (LCA) have been performed on tomato production; however, results vary greatly due to different system boundaries and assumptions, tomato production methods, and geography. This study seeks to identify the major drivers of differing results and effective interventions in…
The Belagavi City Corporation (BCC) is expanding its waste management capabilities by setting up a horticultural waste processing unit, modeled after the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation. The decision was made during a recent health standing committee meeting. Last month, a team of corporators visited…
Uganda Airlines has launched a direct flight route from Entebbe International Airport to London Gatwick, a move expected to significantly enhance the export of Ugandan agricultural products, particularly bananas and vegetables, to the United Kingdom. The new service, which officially begins on May 18,…
Just as the peak of strawberry season is about to kickoff, local crops are benefitting from recent rainstorms that have repeatedly brought much-needed precipitation to the Central Coast. “The rain this morning, it’s always pleasant to get rain,” Satellite Farms owner Randy Sharer said on Monday morning.…
“Nobody wants to go in and see lettuce. Lettuce is lettuce, but coffee is an experience. It’s fruit, it’s cherries, it’s color, it’s travel, it’s culture. It’s a story. And if we can get people through the door with that story, we can show them what this kind of farming is truly capable of,” says T.Shane…
The project “Improving Water Availability and Safety Through Optimized Irrigation and Fertilizer Application by Hydroponic Growers in Vietnam” is part of the Partners for Water program, aimed at supporting sustainable horticultural practices in Vietnam. In collaboration with key industry partners,…
Where once workers would toil under the heavy heat, sleek, wheeled robots glide silently between rows of strawberry plants on Abdel Rahman Abdel Karim’s farm in Egypt’s Nile Delta. The mechanical arm rises and swivels, releasing a fine mist of chemicals with pinpoint accuracy onto the leaves below. In 2023,…
Two farming business discuss the prospects of the new law on agriculture that would allow the use of larger greenhouses and would increase financial support for vegetable cultivation. Clear-blue skies, moderate temperatures, and blooming flowers – spring is here, delighting gardeners and everyone alike!…
In modern professional horticulture, genetics is essential for improving varieties and increasing productivity, quality, and plant adaptability. This is precisely the specialization of seed companies, whose work – when supported by a motivated team in the field – becomes added value for the entire…
Tuskegee University students once again have the opportunity to consume wholesome nutritious food grown on campus. Fresh vegetables, including those organically and conventionally grown by students using hydroponic technology, are being served in the cafeteria as part of the TU2U Initiative. Feeding…