President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. led the inauguration of a South Korea-backed greenhouse and post-harvest facility in Lucban, Quezon, another step in the government’s drive to modernize agriculture and build resilience against climate change. The…
Every year, it is increasingly easy to find Italian strawberries on the counters of greengrocers and supermarkets in the autumn period. Many consider them to be an item that never tires, although it is the spring months that drive consumption. “Harvesting frequency has more than doubled in 20 days: we…
The Netherlands Agricultural Network in the USA and Canada, together with Zone Agtech, have announced a webinar on opportunities for Dutch businesses in the horticulture market in Quebec. The webinar will take place on December 9 from 15:00 – 16:30 (CET-Amsterdam) on Zoom. Registration is still possible.…
The quiet rural charm of Kent seems an unlikely backdrop for a legal battle that could reshape how towns across the state handle nonconforming land use. At the heart of this dispute lies a 2,100-square-foot greenhouse, a therapeutic program being proposed by High Watch Recovery Center, and a question of…
Envu U.S. Turf & Ornamentals has announced an exclusive portfolio expansion of its product lineup to include five new solutions specifically designed for nursery and greenhouse growers. Growing the ornamental portfolio is uniquely challenging due to the need for precise management of light, temperature,…
Carrefour the strongest performer in France in October: KantarCarrefour outperformed its rivals in the French grocery market in October, according to the latest market share data from Kantar, reporting a 2.4-percentage-point gain, to hold 21.4% of the market. For the P11 period, which ran from 7 October to 3 November, Carrefour…
The results of a study conducted at WUR are set to be announced soon. The thesis aimed to develop an AI solution for autonomous greenhouse climate control and crop management, which comprises a simulation model, multiple AI agents, and configuration management mechanisms for adapting the AI solution to…
The Saudi government is stepping up efforts to attract investors to its agriculture sector after identifying a funding gap of SAR37 billion ($9.8 billion). The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture says there are investment opportunities in plant and animal production, as well as fisheries,…
In summer 2024, the City of Glens Falls made operational a smart, indoor hydroponic farm lon the third floor of 22 Ridge Street, above the Farmacy Restobar. The project, funded by a $96,000 Smart Cities Innovation Partnership grant and in development since 2020, primarily grows basil to distribute to…
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said on Thursday that the prices of vegetables and basic commodities are seen to stabilize this December. The DA said the stability of vegetable prices, especially during the holiday season, will depend if good weather…
When installing a tank outside, a reinforcement ring might be the item that could save your tank (and surroundings) during unforeseen heavy weather conditions, especially when a tensioned cover is still installed. When your water tanks are not filled close to their maximum capacity, or the tensioned…
Fusarium has re-emerged as a problem in pepper cultivation in recent years. This soil-borne fungus can infect the roots of pepper plants. Several species of Fusarium affect pepper crops, including Fusarium oxysporum, Fusarium solani, and Fusarium lactis. Depending on the Fusarium specie, different…