Pepper growers all over the world are facing damage caused by root problems. According to some experts, a shift in emphasis in cultivation management can prevent problems. Ary de Jong (HortiTech) and Antoni de Bruin (ACB Agro) advocate investing in strong roots at an early stage and managing stable…
Amid workforce challenges, the horticulture sector is poised to adopt the latest in automation technology for pollinating, spraying, harvesting, and packing to boost productivity, with estimated labor savings on the table of up to 90 percent. Driven by industry, delivered through Hort Innovation, and led…
Some companies are now introducing a system that allows employees to grow and pick fresh strawberries at the office every day of the year. Companies that adopt the system only need to refill it with water mixed with fertilizer and pollinate the strawberries using a brush about once every two days. Light,…
Fruit color is a crucial trait for bell peppers. To investigate the mechanism of color formation, three bell pepper lines with different colors (yellow, orange, and red) were used as materials to conduct comprehensive targeted metabolomic and transcriptomic analyses. During the process of fruit…
China is the world’s biggest producer of potatoes, because of their high yield relative to other staple crops. But they are particularly vulnerable to heat, and climate change, driven by fossil fuel emissions, is pushing temperatures to dangerous new heights while also worsening drought and flooding. Li,…
On the occasion of its 25th anniversary and the official generational change, Kühling Fruchthandel KG carried out a comprehensive brand relaunch this year. With its new slogan ‘FRISCH und VERPACKT’ )’FRESH and PACKAGED’) and an expanded portfolio, the company is already preparing for the PPWR packaging…
The Court of Appeal ruled that agricultural leases paid via fruit or vegetables must be explicitly documented in writing. The case involved Nicholas Bartolo, who claimed to have paid rent with produce on family-owned land. However, the court found no written agreement to support this, dismissing his…
You might be a little distracted and not really keep track of the passing days. Well, worry not because Mariah Carey has got you covered. Now aware that we are in December, it is time for our last Special of the year! In this Special Year Overview, we will look back at the most important news of 2024.…
This study addresses solar energy applications in protected agriculture, focusing on greenhouses and related technologies. A bibliometric and technical analysis is developed, covering research published between 1976 and 2024, to identify the main trends and challenges in the use of solar energy in…
Egypt is an important strategic partner of the Netherlands and continues to engage with Egypt to advance mutually shared interests, including strong commercial ties. With a population of over 101 million and a GDP of $362 billion, there are solid opportunities for the Netherlands in the medium-to-long…
másLabor announced the appointment of Chris Ball as CEO. Mr. Ball replaces former CEO Edward Silva, who left the organization in June. GJ King, Chairman of the Board said: “We are thrilled to have someone of Chris’ caliber at the helm.” Mr. Ball said: “másLabor is a phenomenal organization with deep experience and expertise in the…
On November 20, in the 10,000-mu vegetable greenhouse base in Sanbao Township, under Huoshan Mountain, Turpan City, Xinjiang, there was a busy and warm scene. Power supply personnel are shuttling between greenhouses, helping growers debug electric heaters and other electrical equipment to ensure a stable…