Last week, the Trump administration announced a 17% tariff on tomatoes imported from Mexico. GPB’s Chase McGee reports the move could increase demand on local growers. Last week, the Trump administration announced a 17% tariff on tomatoes imported from Mexico. The move could increase demand on Georgia’s…
Hydroponics in India is gradually moving beyond a niche practice to a practical solution, especially in urban areas, says Suryaprakash Kukyan, CEO at Simply Fresh. “Rising health awareness and advances in technology have boosted its adoption, with tier-1 cities and agribusiness startups leading the…
Growers are increasingly investing in climate screens, with many choosing to install additional layers to both save energy and optimize their crops. Screen installation companies are responding to this trend with new innovations that help make multi-screen systems more efficient. One of the latest…
Hi horticultural besties! It’s time for our annual summer break. During this period, we won’t be sending newsletters or updating the website with new articles. We’ll be back on Monday, August 11th with all the latest daily news from the world of greenhouse horticulture… and a Spanish surprise. But for now, we’re off to enjoy…
Thanks to good weather conditions in April and May, the strawberry season has been outstanding so far. From the second half of June onwards, the quality of domestic outdoor produce was somewhat weaker, mainly due to the high temperatures. “The outdoor season continues until mid-July, after which we will…
As the specialized division of Spain’s ACOM Agrocomponentes, ACOM Lab has spent decades designing and building advanced infrastructure that supports scientific inquiry, from precision-controlled greenhouses to containment labs and climate chambers. “At ACOM Lab, we create scientific instruments while…
Grodan and Hoogendoorn Growth Management have joined forces to integrate rootzone data from Grodan’s GroSens sensors directly into the IIVO climate computer. This integration hopes to provide growers with direct access to accurate, reliable rootzone sensor data – enabling smarter, faster, and more…
Maintaining optimal temperatures in the root zone is a significant challenge that greenhouse growers face today. Root-zone temperature directly impacts plant health, nutrient uptake, yield, and stress resilience. However, conventional heating and systems are designed to heat or cool ambient air rather…
Morocco is advancing the Nador West Med project, inspired by the Tangier-Med model. This venture involves a €730 million investment to reclaim land with minimal social or environmental challenges. Completion of the first phase is expected by late 2026 or early 2027. The port will feature a 4,200-meter…
The EU is set to implement increased tariffs on Russian fertilisers and agricultural products to diminish its economic ties with Russia. This move aims to lower Russian revenue, but there are concerns about potential impacts on EU food prices, which are causing apprehension among farmers. Currently…
Cora Seeds is playing host to a range of stakeholders and industry media at its annual event showcasing its flagship varieties and offering insights into their qualities – of interest to both growers and consumers. The three-day event will also be a platform for discussion, feature in-depth scientific…
Tomato yellow leaf curly virus (TYLCV) (genus Begomovirus, family Geminiviridae) has occurred epidemically and caused major losses to tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) crops in several regions around the world. Typical symptoms associated with TYLCV infection in tomato plants involve chlorosis, upward…