A control order was put in place in Queensland on Monday (June 16) in a bid to stop the highly contagious tomato brown rugose fruit virus from entering the State. The virus, which affects tomatoes, capsicums and chillies, does not pose any risk to human health. It causes yellow and brown spots to appear…
Cambodia’s influential former leader Hun Sen on June 16 issued an ultimatum to Thailand to lift border crossing restrictions or his country will ban all imports of Thai fruit and vegetables in the latest round of the border spat between the two countries. One Cambodian soldier was killed on May 28 as…
In the first quarter of the year, EU fruit and vegetable imports from Morocco amounted to 1,121 million euros, i.e., 14% more than in the same period of the previous year and following the upward trend of recent years. The volume grew by 9%, totaling 512,689 tons. Tomatoes remain the EU’s most imported…
A group of entrepreneurs from the Kievit greenhouse area in Grashoek, the Netherlands, have come together to create a new vision for expansion, with a strong focus on sustainability. This plan includes building new greenhouses and potentially adding two windmills. Aware of the sensitivity around…
For many years, the Knoblauchsland in the Nuremberg-Fürth-Erlangen city triangle has been known for its vegetable growing, with greenhouse cultivation in particular having gained significantly in importance over the past three decades. The numerous innovative horticultural businesses have a strong…
The golden Camellia, renowned for its rare and vibrant yellow blossoms, has long captivated horticulturists. While most Camellia species produce red or white flowers, C. nitidissima stands out with its striking golden hue. However, the exact pigments responsible for this coloration have remained a topic…
Replacing some chemical pesticides with potentially safer, more environmentally benign alternatives is a significant challenge in agricultural biotechnology. Apolo Biotech, a startup in Argentina, is developing an RNA-based approach to enhancing plants’ defences against various threats. The general…
How agreeable of Mother Nature to provide the conditions Virginia farmers needed to grow a signature summer crop. Berries were cultivated on almost 900 farms on 1,119 acres in Virginia, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture Census data from 2022. Blueberries are the most widely grown berry,…
A new report forecasting strong export growth for New Zealand’s horticulture sector reinforces the industry’s growing importance to the national economy, says Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ). The Ministry for Primary Industries’ latest Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries (SOPI) report projects…
Japanese beetle is a harmful insect pest that feeds on over 300 plant species and damages both turf and ornamental plants. To support the safe movement of nursery stock to states not yet infested with Japanese beetle, the National Japanese Beetle Harmonization Plan (JBHP) provides uniform certification…
Heat stress (HS) poses a significant threat for tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) cultivation, leading to reduced yield throughout the production cycle. In addition to breeding, a promising approach to enhance HS tolerance is through grafting. For this, rootstocks obtained from tolerant genotypes are…
A student research team led by professor Carolyn Lorimer from the Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence (ACCE) has developed an innovative greenhouse design that could become the long-term solution for Canada’s food insecurity crisis. Canada’s fleeting summers and long winters mean that the only…