Northland will likely miss out on a multimillion-dollar, government-backed vegetable growing operation – a domino effect following the closure of the Marsden Point refinery near Whangārei. The $70 million glasshouse project was developed by Taupō-registered company Rohe Produce Limited to be powered by…
Two decades of research have revealed an intricate network of plant root exudates, which they use to interact with and mediate their surrounding environment, the rhizosphere. Prior research has been conducted mainly on model plants such as Arabidopsis or staple monoculture crops like maize, soybean, and rice, revealing crucial…
Happy Berry™ hydroponic strawberries, first launched in late 2021, are entering the spring season with a refreshed look that highlights their naturally sweet flavor and the sustainable way they are produced. Grown in high tunnel facilities in Santa Maria, California, Happy Berry strawberries receive…
In the village near Kyiv, there is an unusual greenhouse where tropical fruits like citrus, bananas, pineapples, and even papayas are grown all year round. The owner of this greenhouse, 72-year-old Anatoliy Patiy, has developed a unique system that allows the greenhouse to function without continuous…
On March 22, Agrotopia organized a demonstration to simplify the harvesting of cluster tomatoes at ripeness using smart glasses. Together with partners, growers, and other interested parties, they visited the tomato company Galle in Roeselare to try out the glasses in a real setting. The glasses,…
It is not an everyday sight, a greenhouse full of solar panels with climate cells inside. Such a greenhouse has been built in Meijel. This raises resistance because isn’t a greenhouse meant to grow crops using natural light? Now, the sunlight is converted into electricity for the climate cells, or to…
“The sun is burning on your back, sweat is running down your face. You look to your right and as far as you can see, you see ripe tomatoes,” Thom Verwater begins his presentation at the National Congress of Autonomous Systems in Drachten. The Innovation Manager of Batenburg Beenen immediately makes his message clear: it’s all…
Bangkok, Thailand – May 6–8, 2025 — Agential AI AgBio 2025 is set to bring together some of the most visionary minds redefining how the world grows, distributes, and consumes food. Held at the JW Marriott Bangkok, the three-day event will feature a dynamic speaker lineup highlighting pioneering…
There’s a saying that goes “two heads are better than one,” and in the world of open innovation, two or more companies working together can achieve far more than either could alone. Open Innovation is a strategy that encourages businesses to integrate both internal and external ideas. It breaks the mold…
In downtown Zapopan, Jalisco—a dense, cosmopolitan district within Mexico’s second-largest metropolitan zone- an innovative vertical farm is turning heads. Developed by Origeen for their client FloTerra, the fully enclosed, 100-square-meter site represents not only the tallest vertical food production…
The NFU has responded to the announcement of a 10% tariff on UK exports to the US, describing it as a significant challenge for British farming. Although the UK faces a lower baseline tariff compared to the EU’s 20%, the union still considers it a “concerning situation” for farmers. President Trump…
Although Sri Lanka is dealing with a shortage of fresh coconut, as the production has declined, the coco coir industry is not affected, says Shan Halamba with Riococo. “There is more than enough supply to meet demand,” says Shan Halamba with Riococo. “Even with fluctuations in the domestic market for…