David Payne, owner and operator of Jennings Road Farm in Myakka City, grew up in Havelock North, New Zealand, a town that understands farming. “If you wanted money, you went out and you picked, and when you’re little, you picked raspberries and boysenberries and blackberries and strawberries. When you…
The Philippines Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Antique handed over a P2.3 million greenhouse with drip irrigation facilities to Barangays Aningalan and Nagbangi in San Remigio, Antique, on March 24, 2025, to boost local food sufficiency efforts. According to Mary June B. Andres, Chief of the…
Ethiopia’s horticulture sector has generated USD 366 million in revenue over the past eight months, Minister of Agriculture Girma Amente (PhD) announced during the opening of the International Floriculture and Horticulture Trade Fair at Millennium Hall. The three-day event, which was opened yesterday, is…
Chris Bergen, who manages a prominent commercial greenhouse enterprise in northern Minnesota, describes his current situation as akin to “walking a tightrope” during the early months of President Trump’s second term. The unpredictability surrounding the administration’s trade and immigration policies has…
Guntur is set to implement a citywide ban on single-use plastic while promoting rooftop and kitchen gardens starting April 1, as part of the Swarnandhra-Swachhandhra mission. The Guntur Municipal Corporation (GMC) is spearheading these initiatives to encourage eco-friendly living. To support urban…
For the crop managers at Schenkeveld, data plays a crucial role in supporting decisions and improving cultivation processes. It enables them to rely on objective figures rather than intuition alone, ultimately enhancing both efficiency and crop quality. At Schenkeveld—a company known for its warm,…
A recent Horizons Research poll identified rising food prices as one of the most pressing concerns for New Zealanders. Fresh vegetables are a major part of household grocery bills, and any disruption to production threatens both affordability and availability. New Zealand’s vegetable growers are…
The South African greenhouse industry is experiencing significant growth, yet it faces mounting pressures that demand strategic decision-making from growers. Dr. Estelle Kempen of Stellenbosch University highlights the importance of optimizing production systems by integrating modern technologies.…
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable export turnover reached nearly US$421 million in March 2025, up 34.1% from the previous month but down 10.5% from a year ago, marking the third consecutive month of decline in this sector. Statistics unveiled by the Vietnam Vegetables and Fruit Association (Vinafruit) show…
The Incorporated Societies Act 2022, along with changes in practice such as the adoption of Zoom, necessitates that VNZI update and amend its constitution to comply with the new Act by 2026. During VNZI’s 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in late August, members will be asked to vote on accepting the…
Dr. Ian Potter, President and CEO at Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (Vineland) has announced Mike Pautler, PhD as the new Director of Commercialization. In this role, he will lead Vineland’s refreshed vision and enhanced resourcing for the commercialization portfolio. Vineland’s…
Grodan and Philips Horticulture LED Solutions are exploring opportunities for growers to reduce energy costs through an efficient approach to LED lighting and effective root zone management, combined with climate control and active dehumidification. Research on low-energy growing for tomatoes under…