Naktuinbouw Laboratories has improved the dilution plating test for the detection of Xanthomonas ‘bacterial spot’ pathogens on tomato, pepper, and eggplant seeds. After dilution plating all suspect colonies are confirmed with a real-time PCR assay. For this assay, the markers have been improved in line…
Together with Klugt Quality Plants, Vreugdenhil forms the Vreugdenhil-Klugt partnership. With a total cultivation area of 43 hectares across six growing locations in Netherlands, they are a key player in the young plant cultivation industry. After their initial introduction to John Potters (Head of…
The parliament of Ukraine has adopted a Draft Law, “On State Regulation in the Plant Protection Sector.” The law aims to implement a European regulatory model for plant protection, including traceability, control, and digitalization of processes. “The adoption of this law will align Ukraine’s plant…
Established in 1997 and headquartered in Poland, Grupa Krasoń has grown to become one of Europe’s biggest producers of vegetable young plants. Specializing in high-quality seedlings, including a wide variety of tomato plants for greenhouse production, the company operates four major production locations…
Hurricane Helene wrought sweeping devastation across Georgia’s agricultural sector in late September, leaving an indelible mark on both the land and the people who tend it. From battered cotton fields to flattened pecan orchards, the storm’s aftermath is bringing focus to vulnerabilities in Georgia’s…
At its scheduled meeting on 12 December 2024, the Supervisory Board of the German Landgard eG unanimously decided to extend the contract with CEO Oliver Mans. “With this decision, we are setting the course for stability and reliability in the company’s management, especially in economically challenging…
The abbreviation API is increasingly common in horticulture. The term is not new, the technique has been around for a while. Because of economies of scale and ever-increasing data needs in horticulture, the Application Programming Interface comes in handy. “But it is not a goal in itself, just a…
Spanish pepper exports from January to September 2024 experienced a remarkable recovery after a decrease in the previous year. According to a report by Hortoinfo based on Estacom data, Spain exported 586.13 million kilos of peppers, i.e. 15.27% more over the same period of 2023, reaching a value of…
Heliospectra AB has announced the launch of its Dynamic MITRA X multi-channel LED solutions. Featuring 3-channel and 4-channel configurations, the new lighting systems bring precision and customization in combination with the new Spectrum Design Tool and Dynamic Zoning, allowing growers to optimize crop…
From 1 January 2025, EU emergency measures will expire and ToBRFV will become a Regulated Non-Quarantine Pest (RNQP), as already expected this autumn. Requirements for the release of seeds and young plants will remain in force. End of notification and eradication requirementsThe eradication obligation…
Pepper production in Morocco’s Souss-Massa region has dropped by 30% to 40% this week, due to cold nighttime temperatures and viral diseases like Pepper Mild Mottle Virus (PMMV), according to local producer Obeida Mansour of Universal Peppers. Nighttime temperatures have plummeted to 8-9°C (46-48°F), with…
The South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (SW WA Hub) hosted its inaugural Showcase and Field Tour last Wednesday and Thursday (11-12 December 2024). The event brought together farmers, grower groups, researchers, agribusinesses, and government agencies who are committed to…