A Canadian bell pepper grower was recently alarmed by a troubling laboratory report. High levels of Fusarium Oxysporum and Fusarium Proliferatum were found in the feed water. Bad news, as the fungi are known to cause root problems and crop failures. However, further investigation of the lab results…
The greenhouses in Sexbierum are experiencing a revival. In one section, Bastiaan Borst and his son Timo have started cultivating a seed crop on 13 hectares, bringing new life to the area. Another part of the former Hartman greenhouses, which have had several owners in recent years, is now equipped with…
Greenhouses that used to be filled with fruit-bearing vegetables are now home to various cabbage crops, along with onions and leeks. These plants aren’t grown for harvesting, but for producing seeds. Former chrysanthemum grower Bastiaan Borst and his son Timo have started this seed production in the…
The netted melon campaign, which is cultivated in the lands of the Mundial Consortium in Sicily, Italy, along the coastal strip between Licata, Palma di Montechiaro, Ispica, and Pachino, is coming to a close. It has been a favorable year in terms of both quality and sales, as confirmed by the…
Systemex Automation has officially unveiled the EZ-CELL Sort-Mate, a robotic fruit and vegetable sorting solution set to change the agri-food industry. Sam Abdelmalek, President and CEO of Systemex Group, announced the launch during an exclusive event in Laval. The EZ-CELL Sort-Mate combines advanced…
Sub Lt Jakkra Yodmanee, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce, said on Saturday ( June 21) that Thailand is working to mitigate the impact of Cambodia’s ban on the import of Thai fruits and vegetables, following a meeting with provincial commerce offices in seven Thai provinces bordering…
A new agricultural produce collection and market center has been launched in Panchkhal Municipality—long known as a major hub for food and vegetable production—to support the collection of pesticide-free vegetables. The center has been established to collect vegetables grown using only organic…
We all know summer is a crucial season for horticulture, but also one of the most complex as the high temperatures, water stress, pathogens becoming active, and soils not always in optimal condition make sowing and transplanting a delicate affair. In this context, the correct agronomic strategy and the…
To bring the goals of The First Sustainable Generation’s manifesto to life, new innovations are essential. Annie van de Riet, Chair of AVAG, emphasized this connection at the Dutch Summit during the Day of the Dutch Grower at GreenTech Amsterdam 2025. During the summit, a manifesto presenting a fresh…
Imagine an event that brings together technology and tomato experts right in the heart of Westland’s greenhouses, featuring live demonstrations of cutting-edge machinery. This unique experience was offered by TTA-ISO and Artechno on Friday, June 6, attracting a large international crowd. You can watch a…
Kazakhstan’s Mangystau Region and Turkmenistan’s Balkan Province are expanding agricultural cooperation under a 2025 trade agreement. One priority is the seasonal supply of fresh produce from Turkmenistan to Kazakhstan, facilitated by new logistics and storage solutions. Turkmen agricultural firms and…
Admiral Ossama Rabiee, Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), announced the beginning of a new phase in the restoration of mega container ship traffic through the Suez Canal. On Wednesday, the Canal saw the transit of the container ship CMA CGM OSIRIS with a gross tonnage of 154,000 tons. The vessel…