Foliaj Farms, led by first-time grower Bill Reece, has chosen Sollum Technologies’ LED lighting solution to power his new indoor farming operation in Muncie, Indiana, USA. Focused on growing leafy greens such as lettuce, kale, and herbs, Foliaj’s large-scale warehouse will leverage Sollum’s lighting…
In the context of contemporary agriculture, which has largely embraced modern farming techniques, there are certain challenges that receive less attention. These include issues like cross-contamination in hydroponic systems resulting in significant crop losses, the need for frequent replacement of parts…
Retailers warn inflation could hamper UK shoppers in run-up to ChristmasShoppers’ ability to afford Christmas treats has been put under threat as retailers warned November could mark a turning point for inflation, with the recent fall in prices slowing amid increased fresh produce costs and fewer…
Computomics and Starke Ayres have announced a collaboration aimed at advancing crop breeding efforts through the application of machine learning technologies. This collaboration will combine Starke Ayres’ extensive experience in breeding vegetable crops with Computomics’ Climate-Smart Breeding…
Labor shortages in the horticulture sector have eased slightly, according to a report from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES). ABARES executive director Dr Jared Greenville said the report, based on a survey of over 2,000 horticulture farms across…
Recently, the Hydroponic Systems team had the opportunity to attend the expoSE & expodirekt fair in Karlsruhe, Germany. This year, they focused on sharing innovative solutions for German strawberry farmers, particularly in preventing diseases that affect plant roots. The importance of prevention in…
At the end of the previous export tomato season in Morocco (2023/2024), growers in the Souss Massa region were experiencing serious losses due to Tuta absoluta. One grower described the episode as “the most severe since 2015”, and estimated damage caused by the pest at 20% of volumes. Behind the spread…
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is investigating three violent incidents in Manipur. These include the abduction and murder of six women and children, an attack on security forces that resulted in 10 militants being killed, and the rape and murder of a woman.
It has been announced that Huwa-San TR-50 has received an important emergency permit for the control of the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) in Belgium. This temporary permit, valid from 13 November 2024 to 12 March 2025, enables the Flemish tomato sector to use Huwa-San against this threat.…