When using robots to collect data in greenhouses, it’s not just about speed or the consistency of the data collected but also the broader implications: the ability to gather data on a scale that only automation can reach with increased reliability, offering a clearer picture of the greenhouse…
The Decatur Fire Department shares that no one was injured after a fire heavily damaged The Grainery Greenhouse downtown Saturday. According to the department, the fire was called in around 3:45 p.m. When firefighters arrived on the scene, the building was fully engulfed in flames. Adams County Dispatch…
In a world filled with food security challenges and an escalating climate crisis, the Haifa Group plays a role in providing innovative solutions in precision agriculture. In an in-depth interview with the company’s CEO, Motti Levin, and Dorit Koltin, Vice President of Regulation, Environment, and…
Ten years ago, Tesco, the UK’s largest supermarket chain, initiated a price reduction strategy for basic vegetables during the Christmas season, aimed at attracting more customers. This strategy, known as the Festive Five, included reducing the price of carrots, potatoes, brussels sprouts, parsnips, and…
The Broekman brothers were originally pig farmers. But now they run an agricultural empire, growing raspberry plants on 25 hectares and they own what may be the very first agro-solar park in the Netherlands. Solar panels are placed in such a way that you can still grow all kinds of things under them,…
Greenhouse cucumber supply is steady, particularly so with a notable increase in product. “This year we’ve increased our production of mini cucumbers–in particular our Organic Mini Cucumbers–and we are growing them here in Ontario for the entire year,” says Ray Mastronardi, vice president of sales for…
Join growing professionals for an in-depth webinar with Dr Micheal Mazourek, where the topics of breeding techniques, disease resistance, and adaptation strategies tailored for more northern growing conditions will be explored. Discussion points will include key traits for regional adaptation inc.…
Australian agriculture is currently experiencing an oversupply of truss tomatoes, leading to market prices plummeting to $4-$5 per 5kg tray, translating to roughly 80 cents-$1 per kilo. Box Divvy, a network linking farmers with food manufacturers, has highlighted this issue, attributing the glut to the…
The Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference is scheduled for Jan. 6-7 at the Marriott Griffin Gate Resort in Lexington with pre-conference events on Jan. 5. The annual conference, a cooperation among the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Kentucky State…
Pesticide applicators in Michigan can take a free, self-paced, online course on pollinator protection to earn one RUP credit in categories 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, 3A, 3B, 6, 7A, Commercial Core, or Private Core. Pesticide applicators can learn how to support bees and other pollinators through the Pollinator…
Denmark: Dagrofa to invest DKK 1.3bln in new three-year growth strategyDanish retailer Dagrofa has announced a new three-year growth strategy, Gro’27 – vækst på vores måde (‘Gro’27 – growth our way’), to consolidate its position in retail, foodservice and logistics. Dagrofa will invest DKK 1.3bln…
Increasing demand for sustainable vegetable production is leading to low- and zero-pesticide farming practices. This review examines many strategies intended to lower pesticide use without impacting crop quality and production. The use of biopesticides, biological control, integrated pest management…