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…
It has been unseasonably cold in Mexico, slowing down the growth of many produce commodities. “In the past two weeks, growers have reported morning time temperatures between 38°F and 43°F to us,” says Frank Camera with Delta Fresh Produce. While the low temperatures didn’t kill the plants, they slowed…
The THRIVE Academy V Cohort recently concluded a week in Alberta, where they had the opportunity to engage with industry stakeholders, present their solutions, and learn about the province’s agriculture and technology sectors. The week began with presentations from TELUS Global Ventures and FCC Capital…
Hunton has announced that it has been awarded over NOK 14 million (EUR 1,21 million) in funding from Innovation Norway for the development of its new circular growing medium, Fibergrow. The Gjøvik-based company is a producer of wood-based products for the construction industry. Fibergrow has been…
“Another round of time wasted on cleaning during crop rotation. Can’t this be faster and better?” This is a common sentiment among growers during crop changes… and yes, it can! By using the USAF™ cavitating ultrasonic transmitters to keep irrigation water clean, the process becomes much more efficient.…
Hortyfruta, the Andalusian Fruit and Vegetable Inter-branch organization, continues its exhaustive analysis of the market situation of greenhouse products. Last week, the organization warned that the situation was very worrying, especially for long Dutch-type cucumbers. To date, the situation for this…