Dutch energy company NetVerder, plans to develop a regional heating network in South Holland. This initiative involves a broad collaboration with five municipalities, the greenhouse sector, and the province. The heating network in the Oostland region promises a significant future for 250 greenhouse…Original Article

Specialists in constructing and equipping commercial greenhouses, Bridge Greenhouses, are now offering a drone spraying service to clean or tint commercial greenhouse and polytunnel roofs. The service utilizes GPS-controlled drones to spray the top of the greenhouses, either to remove dirt that's…Original Article

Berry Fresh announced that its signature Sweet Karoline® blackberries are entering their second seasonal peak. This blackberry variety is known for its consistently sweet taste, low seediness, and strong shelf life. "We're seeing outstanding quality and flavor as we enter this second flush," says Jyoti…Original Article

Swiss ecommerce grows 3.5%Online consumer spending in Switzerland increased by 3.5% last year, while brick-and-mortar retail saw a slight decline of 0.2%. As in many other countries, the share of online sales within total retail continues to rise. According to Carpathia, an ecommerce management…Original Article

The supply of green bell peppers out of Coachella, California is peaking right now. "However, it's not in a way that we have too much volume. We should just be stable with our volumes for the next two to three weeks and then we'll start seeing a decrease out of Coachella Valley before we move up to…Original Article

"This year, farmers in Kherson region have increased sowing areas by one and a half times. They have already sown over 19 thousand hectares of spring cereals and legumes, 29 thousand hectares of industrial crops, 800 hectares of potatoes, 450 hectares of vegetables, and 150 hectares of watermelons and…Original Article

Despite high temperatures, the second day of Infoagro registered an increase in attendance compared to the opening day. Visitors showed particular interest in hydroponic cultivation systems and the wide selection of biostimulants and biological nutrition inputs on display. Biostimulants were featured across…Original Article

With plastic use under scrutiny and sustainability goals climbing higher on the agenda, a major research project by Wageningen University & Research is helping greenhouse growers make confident, science-based choices about plastics. The recently completed Circular Use of Plastics in Agriculture and…Original Article

The transition of blueberries from South America to the United States via Mexico has progressed smoothly. California's harvest began two weeks ago, with production volumes climbing steadily, thanks to favorable weather. Peak harvest is anticipated soon, ensuring a robust supply through Father's Day.…Original Article

GGA is pleased to announce the recipients in Round 3 of the Farmanco in-kind Sponsorship Program. The three-year partnership with Farmanco provides GGA members the opportunity to apply for a portion of transferable, in-kind sponsorship support provided to GGA, which leverages Farmanco's expertise and…Original Article

Vietnam has expanded its agricultural exports to China by signing new export protocols during the recent visit of China's Party General Secretary and President Xi Jinping. These agreements cover passion fruit and chilli, facilitating further negotiations on other products. The protocols build on earlier…Original Article

Nowadays, traditional agriculture is complemented by other increasingly technical approaches. Grafting, hydroponic cultivation, and organic farming are some of the paths that were set out years ago, and which have been taken by nurseries, which make a fundamental contribution to the process. Mateo…Original Article