The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported an increased detection rate of up to 3.8% using the AI-powered Border Prediction Intelligent System for inspecting imported fruits. This system, operational since 2010, reduces manpower and inspection costs by over US$123,000 annually. FDA Deputy…
As this goes to print, Agriculture Victoria have confirmed that a previously decontaminated greenhouse in Victoria has replanted tomato seedlings that have tested positive for ToBRFV within a very short time. It is possible that this disease has been picked up from the growing operation, but it is also…
Alternaria alternata (Ascomycota) is a fungus that causes leaf spots, rots, and blights on many parts of plants, as well as other diseases. It is an opportunistic pathogen affecting more than 380 species of host plants. It typically spreads through airborne spores. It is common in tomatoes, where…
Eye-watering blueberry prices could persist due to seasonal shortages and crop damage from torrential rain in northern New South Wales, reports ABC News. Recently, prices have reached $9.80 per 125-gram punnet, translating to $78.40 per kilogram. Previous lows were under $2.50 per 125-gram punnet last…
When asked whether he prefers his plants or geothermal energy, Leon Ammerlaan paused for a while. He clearly has a passion for his green Dracaenas, Yuccas, and Kentias, but his eyes truly light up when he talks about geothermal energy. This was evident when the Province of South Holland interviewed him…
Since the start of June, summer is practically here, and that means the Belgian greenhouse vegetable season is now in full swing. “From the end of April until the third week of May, we saw a real production peak, especially in tomatoes, which the market couldn’t fully absorb in a normal way. But since…
Terra Natura International (TNI) is marking a festive milestone: on 1 June, the company celebrates its 20th anniversary. Since 2005, TNI has been connecting growers directly with retail. Its mission: To deliver fresh fruit and vegetables as directly as possible from the greenhouse to the store shelf. TNI built this together with…
At this point in time, most growers are either using insect netting in their windows or are seriously considering it. For chrysanthemum growers in particular, accordion insect netting has become indispensable, and interest in the netting has spilled over into world of vegetable cultivation as well. In…
During GreenTech 2025, Dutch Greenhouse Delta (DGD) welcomed hundreds of international guests. The platform for international collaboration hosted delegations from Egypt, the Gulf Region, Central Asia, India, and Southeast Asia with tailor-made programmes designed to strengthen relationships, explore new…
Greek consumer prices stable in May despite inflationFood retail inflation in Greece increased by 2.47% year-on-year in May 2025, according to the Consumer Goods Retail Research Institute (IELKA). The largest increases were in the categories of biscuits, chocolates and confectionery (+8.83%), fresh…
All of the rain that Berlin, Massachusetts has been getting on the weekends has been good for a tasty summertime treat; locally grown strawberries. Rows of red and green line Cordelia’s Farm in Berlin. The Christmas-like colors are actually a celebration of summer as strawberry season is in full swing.…
Known as the mango hub of Bengal, Malda has now earned a new distinction for its successful cherry tomato cultivation. Manotosh Rajbanshi, a progressive farmer from Narayanpur in Old Malda, has made headlines for pioneering this new crop in the region with assistance from the district Horticulture…