The construction of Axia’s new research center in Naaldwijk is progressing according to plan. The greenhouse roof has now been fully fitted with glass and sandwich panels. A notable feature is the integration of solar panels into the corridor’s roof. “The installation of the screening systems and the…
Bananas. Berries. Tomatoes. What do these three produce items have in common? Paul Rice knows. As the founder of Fair Trade USA and author of the new book, Every Purchase Matters, available starting April 8, he knows that in produce, these three are the top Fair Trade produce items. “Fair Trade produce last year in the U.S.…
“Growers often have a host of questions when it comes to microbial products—what crops they work best on, how to optimize application rates, and how they interact with other inputs,” explains Danielle Rose, Founder and CEO of Ceragen. “By running trials at a commercial scale, we can provide growers with…
“After integrating with the DeepSeek large model, our team trained the robots through tens of thousands of images to improve their pest identification accuracy, which has exceeded 80 percent,” said Wu Yuanqing, the robots’ developer. Once the accuracy is improved, these robots can help farmers increase…
Dutch strawberry grower Royal Berry has purchased 16 hectares of land in the former Huissense greenhouse area Leutensche Leigraaf. The strawberry grower buys out a livestock farmer, an amaryllis grower, and two fruit growers, reports De Gelderlander. The livestock farmer is moving his business, while the…
Valto Biocontrol aims to expand its presence in every country worldwide where the pepino mosaic virus poses challenges to tomato cultivation. Currently, V10 is registered as a natural crop protection solution against the virus in more than thirty countries. This year, the product is set to receive…
Organic shiso grown in Italy is now available. This aromatic plant, also known as Japanese basil, is an important ingredient in the preparation of sushi and kombucha, especially popular for high-end preparations. After years of experimentation, trials, and natural selection of the best plants, L’Orto di…
Profarms is a company specialising in the cultivation of microgreens with an innovative and sustainable approach. Its indoor cultivation system makes it possible to produce high-quality microgreens all year round, regardless of the weather conditions, thereby reducing water consumption and eliminating…
Despite its recent entry into the agricultural sector, Harmoniz is backed by two seed companies with decades of experience and research. Officially founded in 2022, the company selected its first bell pepper hybrids for Almería greenhouses in the same year. By 2024, it introduced its first two commercial…
The Luxembourg government is advancing a new agriculture law to enable larger greenhouse operations and enhance financial backing for vegetable cultivation. This legislative move is aimed at bolstering the vegetable farming sector in Luxembourg. Insights from two local farms reveal diverse perspectives…
In 2024, more greenhouse vegetables were harvested in the Netherlands from a reduced area. A total of 1804 million kilos were harvested on 4,830 hectares. The area shrank by 15 hectares, while the harvest was 82.9 million kilos higher. The remarkable figure is mainly due to a significantly increased…
The strawberry season has begun for Savéol. The traditional Gariguette arrived on the market in March, and this year, it will be followed by a new variety: the Floriguette. The Gariguette is tart, and the Floriguette is sweet”The new Floriguette variety differs from the Gariguette in its taste. While the…