How do you engage students in the study of plants, farming, and food? At Sisters High School, hands-on learning is key. Local nonprofit Seed to Table has provided funding, educators, supplies, and support for SHS Sustainable Agriculture education since 2013, when founder Audrey Tehan started the program…
The Minister of Agriculture, Faton Peci, has announced that there has been an increase in tomato exports of up to 2048%. Peci, in a Facebook post, wrote that in 2021, tomato exports by weight were 135 tons, while in 2024 it reached an impressive figure of 2900 tons. “This has brought about an…
Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed Botswana’s decision to lift its ban on vegetable imports. The move is seen as a significant step towards strengthening trade within the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) and aligning with the goals of the African Continental Free Trade…
Prices are on the rise in Almeria for almost all vegetable products, although the situation of peppers is particularly remarkable, with really high prices due to the scarcity of first-class products because of quality problems. “It has been a very difficult year for the sector when it comes to pepper…
Yesterday afternoon, President Trump confirmed his decision to implement a 25 percent tariff on goods imported from Mexico and Canada, as well as an additional 10 percent tariff on Chinese goods. The three countries are the US’ largest agricultural trading partners. The tariffs went into effect at…
Packaging company Jonatura GmbH was one of the debutants at this year’s Biofach. “We aimed to present our compostable packaging options to the organic trade audience and to attract potential new customers. Our presence at the trade fair has more than fulfilled our expectations because we were able to…
Sharan Avati and Vinay Hiremath recently attended HortiContact, reinforcing the company’s strong presence in the horticulture sector. While Cosmicnode has operated somewhat under the radar, its technology has been actively deployed in greenhouses for the past four to five years Cosmicnode, based at High…
Suncheon City is actively promoting agricultural policies. The city is focusing on introducing smart agriculture, strengthening support for young farmers, intensively fostering high-income strategic crops, and establishing a sustainable local food system. To strengthen the capabilities of young farmers,…
A thriving hydroponic farm in KwaDukuza is on the brink of collapse after Ithala Bank’s sudden closure cut off access to critical funds. The Vella Villa Project, founded by Maphumulo-born farmer Mhlengi Ngcobo (26), spans 15 hectares and supplies major retailers like Shoprite and Checkers with fresh…
80 Acres Farms® is expanding its footprint with the acquisition of three indoor vertical farms and related IP previously owned by Kalera, Inc. The farms are strategically located in Georgia, Texas, and Colorado. As the demand for fresh, local, pesticide-free produce continues to grow, 80 Acres Farms is…
The new season is now beginning with the harvest of the first peppers, cucumbers, lettuce, and radishes in the greenhouses and polytunnels of LGV. This year, the harvest has started a little late because the vegetables have received too little sunlight, especially in recent months. Energy costs are among…
The effect of LED supplementary lighting at various intensities on winter-grown watermelon plants was evaluated to identify the optimal level for enhancing growth, yield, and quality. The plants were exposed to three lighting conditions: natural daylight (con-trol) and LED supplementary lighting at 900…