Skytree and Algae Capital have announced a new collaboration. Algae Capital will utilize circular CO₂ captured by Skytree’s DAC units for its pioneering algae production facility in Iceland. This partnership will see over 2,000 tonnes of CO₂ per year captured directly from the atmosphere and used in…
Nocturnal robots which zap plant diseases with UV lights are among the cutting-edge technologies being used to produce premium Norfolk strawberries. Place UK, based at Tunstead, near North Walsham, is one of the UK’s leading fruit growers, picking more than 1,500 tonnes of strawberries per year from…
In 2024, Spain was once again the world’s largest exporter of aubergines, both in volume and value, accounting for 36.02% of total world exports, according to a report by Hortoinfo, based on data from the United Nations Statistics Division’s COMTRADE system. Spain was the leading exporter of aubergines…
Viveros Hernandorena is strongly promoting its innovation strategy in the nursery sector through the Carob Tree Project. This ambitious initiative aims to professionalize carob tree cultivation in Spain, making it the leading producer of this emerging crop in Europe by surface area, quality, and…
On top of the agro-industry’s own problems, the transport sector has had a difficult few years since the rise in costs during COVID times. In addition to a 30% increase in the price of tractor units and semi-trailers, there has been a rise in tolls and a concerning lack of drivers due to the lack of…
Kronen GmbH will host its Customer Day on September 25–26, 2025, at its facility in Kehl, Germany. Under the motto “Experience technology live – exchange knowledge – shape the future,” the event will present the latest technologies in fruit, vegetable, and salad processing, supported by live…
Is leafy hydroponics still an emerging crop, or has the market already matured? It’s a tough question to answer. In recent years, cultivation systems and techniques have advanced rapidly, acreage has expanded, and the market has clearly grown. We’ve seen both success stories and failures – signs of a…
During the week of GreenTech 2025, the Netherlands once again welcomed the world and put Dutch horticulture in the global spotlight. From June 9 to 12, public and private partners joined forces to welcome international delegations, showcasing the strength and vision of the Dutch horticultural sector and…
Led by Professor Fumiya Iida, Deputy Director of the AgriFoRwArdS Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT), and Professor Marc Hanheide, Director of the AgriFoRwArdS CDT, the two-day conference, held recently, brought together engineering researchers and students from the UK and abroad. The online format of…
India: Instamart rolls out sunlight-triggered mango adTo promote mango season, Instamart has launched a sunlight-activated newspaper ad. The full-page ad shows a mango tree with children around it. When exposed to sunlight, the mangoes change colour using photochromatic ink – a first for Indian print…
This spring’s persistent rainfall delayed planting efforts across New Hampshire, yet farmers remain hopeful as strawberries begin to ripen. The NOAA reports May 2025 as the fourth wettest on record, challenging field conditions statewide. Olivia Saunders, a fruit and vegetable expert at UNH, said…
A University of Guelph research team has made it to the third and final Scaling Phase of the Weston Family Foundation’s $33-million Homegrown Innovation Challenge. Dr. Youbin Zheng, professor in the School of Environmental Sciences, Ontario Agricultural College, and his team are receiving nearly $5…