This year’s bell pepper harvest took place around two weeks earlier than last year. “Thanks in part to the beautiful weather, we were able to offer the first domestic yellow and red peppers to retailers in calendar week 15, closely followed by the first oranges, which came into production a little…
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, in collaboration with supporting organizations and local people, has built more than 2,000 simple and climate-friendly green rooms in Afghanistan since 2020. Families benefiting from these greenhouses can buy fresh vegetables, improve their diets,…
Three of Koppert’s experts will be appearing at two Education Sessions during Cultivate ’25 on July 14, 2025, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Cultivate by AmericanHort is one of the leading horticulture events in North America, providing a wide range of opportunities for exploration and…
Despite the predicted heat, greenhouse vegetable sales are progressing well, according to Philip van Geest of Van Geest International in De Lier. “Prices aren’t extremely high, but a lot is being sold. And that’s been the case throughout the season, much more than last year.” “Loose tomatoes, for…
Following a period of continued success, Light Science Technologies (LST) has appointed a new Business Development Manager to drive further growth. Nick Green joins Light Science Technologies as the agricultural technology company pursues new strategies for long-term growth and sustainable profits. With over…
In a field test at tomato grower Tom Vlaemynck’s facility, the new ToBRFV-resistant rootstock, Kronosor, has shown excellent performance. “It has strong growth potential and thrives even in vegetative conditions.” Tom Vlaemynck wasn’t initially looking for a new rootstock for his tomatoes, as he was…
Sainsbury’s boss warns over retail taxes after ‘high impact’ NI rise”[The government] have got to be cautious about the amount of cost coming into the industry”, Simon Roberts, the chief executive of the supermarket group, which also owns the catalogue chain Argos and the furniture brand Habitat,…
AmericanHort has announced the newly elected 2025-2026 board of directors, selected by association members for their leadership, expertise, and commitment to excellence. “We are honored to welcome our incoming board members, whose leadership will bring fresh energy and insight to our organization. As the…
Flagship Pioneering has unveiled Terrana Biosciences™, a company pioneering RNA-based agricultural solutions to deliver protective and enhanced crop traits without altering the plant genome. Through its proprietary RNA technology platform, Terrana is developing targeted products designed to work at any…
Want to brighten up a salad with a fresh flavor? Add crunchy radish. The contrast between its red skin and white flesh also adds a pop of color to that summer dish. But, not everyone is a fan: for some, radishes taste too sharp. That calls for input from breeders who are busy developing milder varieties.…
Dyson Farming, the agricultural arm of the British technology company, is expanding its innovative approach to food production. The company’s latest project is a custom-built vertical growing system designed to increase strawberry yields, reduce energy use, and help produce high-quality fruit year-round…
Priva has welcomed Alfredo Biffi to the North American team as Account and Systems Specialist for the Midwest region. With more than 20 years of experience in controlled environment agriculture, Alfredo brings a strong combination of technical expertise and practical insight to support greenhouse growers…