Sharpak has partnered with WB Chambers, a UK-based berry grower, to introduce a padless technology for berries, reducing packaging weight by 17% and enabling full recyclability through kerbside collection. This collaboration aims to improve sustainability within the fresh produce supply chain, reflecting…
Foliaj Farms, led by first-time grower Bill Reece, has chosen Sollum Technologies’ LED lighting solution to power his new indoor farming operation in Muncie, Indiana, USA. Focused on growing leafy greens such as lettuce, kale, and herbs, Foliaj’s large-scale warehouse will leverage Sollum’s lighting…
In the context of contemporary agriculture, which has largely embraced modern farming techniques, there are certain challenges that receive less attention. These include issues like cross-contamination in hydroponic systems resulting in significant crop losses, the need for frequent replacement of parts…
Retailers warn inflation could hamper UK shoppers in run-up to ChristmasShoppers’ ability to afford Christmas treats has been put under threat as retailers warned November could mark a turning point for inflation, with the recent fall in prices slowing amid increased fresh produce costs and fewer…
Computomics and Starke Ayres have announced a collaboration aimed at advancing crop breeding efforts through the application of machine learning technologies. This collaboration will combine Starke Ayres’ extensive experience in breeding vegetable crops with Computomics’ Climate-Smart Breeding…
Labor shortages in the horticulture sector have eased slightly, according to a report from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES). ABARES executive director Dr Jared Greenville said the report, based on a survey of over 2,000 horticulture farms across…
Recently, the Hydroponic Systems team had the opportunity to attend the expoSE & expodirekt fair in Karlsruhe, Germany. This year, they focused on sharing innovative solutions for German strawberry farmers, particularly in preventing diseases that affect plant roots. The importance of prevention in…
At the end of the previous export tomato season in Morocco (2023/2024), growers in the Souss Massa region were experiencing serious losses due to Tuta absoluta. One grower described the episode as “the most severe since 2015”, and estimated damage caused by the pest at 20% of volumes. Behind the spread…
It has been announced that Huwa-San TR-50 has received an important emergency permit for the control of the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) in Belgium. This temporary permit, valid from 13 November 2024 to 12 March 2025, enables the Flemish tomato sector to use Huwa-San against this threat.…
Hazera’s new R&D greenhouse was unveiled last week in Made, the Netherlands. The nearly 5-hectare facility, located next to Hazera’s headquarters, will serve as a hub for research and development. This investment, supported by Limagrain’s vegetable seed division, aims to enhance Hazera’s research…
The detection of a highly transmissible fruit virus that affects tomatoes, capsicums, and chilies has triggered a $5 million national eradication response to safeguard confidence in the horticulture industry. Three properties north of Adelaide have destroyed produce worth millions of dollars since being…
Almanac has acquired the intellectual property and assets of Gro Intelligence. Gro Intelligence was developing the world’s largest agricultural data platform before its recent closure and business liquidation. In 2021, Almanac grew its crop management platform through the acquisitions of Agworld, Altrac…