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How to Plant and Grow Radishes in Containers
31 minutes ago by Gardener's Path
With a fantastic crunchy texture and mild or fiery, peppery taste, radishes are a rewarding crop with very early yields. With fast-growing roots, they thrive in the cool temperatures of spring and fall, and are quick and easy to cultivate. Learn how to grow radishes in containers in this guide....
MSU research ‘critical’ to Michigan soybean production
An hour ago by AgriTech Tomorrow News
According to the Michigan Soybean Committee (MSC) — a farmer-led organization that manages annual contributions from growers known as the soybean checkoff — Michigan’s soybean farms encompass more than 2.2 million acres.
With a Second Farm in its Sights, AeroFarms Targets Next-Level Profitability
2 hours ago by CEAg World
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How to make your garden tools last longer: expert tips for tackling rust, grime and blunt blades
2 hours ago by The Guardian
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Cristian Atala: From Balcony Succulents to Mediterranean Orchids
2 hours ago by Botany One
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A Prize-winning Essay Questions N.Y. Park Designs. Design Criticism Is Better for It.
3 hours ago by Landscape Architecture Magazine
James Andrew Billingsley, a winner of the 2025 Bradford Williams Medal, pulls no punches with his take on some of New York’s swankiest new parks. By Joe Adler James Andrew Billingsley wants to make something abundantly clear: He likes Little Island, the 2.4-acre constructed park with walking...
A concerted effort to conserve edible plants kicks off
4 hours ago by Agricultural Biodiversity Weblog
Do you remember a Nibble from a few days back on how wild food ingredients are making their way into school meals in India? You may have wondered at the time if there was some kind of global initiative to conserve such wild edible plants. Because they can fall between the two stools1 of crop...
Hayleys Fibre expands operations with integrated coir facility in Sri Lanka’s Coconut Triangle
4 hours ago by Hortidaily
Hayleys Fibre PLC, a player in Sri Lanka's coir and coco peat industry with a legacy of 147 years, has expanded its operations with the establishment of the country's first fully integrated coir manufacturing facility in Kadigawa, Nikaweratiya. The development underscores the company's commitment to…
Final call for the British Tomato Conference
4 hours ago by Hortidaily
Final reminder as tomorrow, Thursday, 25th September 2025, the British Tomato Conference will take place at the Chesford Grange Hotel and Conference Centre, Warwickshire. Targeted at the professional horticulture sector, this annual conference is a critical platform for UK growers, allied industries,…
Horticulture can help India with many of its challenges
4 hours ago by Hortidaily
Today, over 600 growers from across India gathered in Bengaluru for the Technology Vision 2030 conference, seeking insights on protected cultivation, precision farming, and data-driven agriculture. Now in its third edition, the event is designed to support Indian growers, the broader horticulture…
Michroma and CJ CheilJedang partner to scale commercial production of natural colors via fermentation
4 hours ago by AGFunder
Michroma—a startup producing heat- and pH-stable natural colors in fermentation tanks—has struck a strategic partnership with South Korean food and biomanufacturing giant CJ CheilJedang (CJCJ) to advance commercial manufacturing of its pigments. This collaboration will harness CJCJ’s...
'Bringing bees ‘back to life’ with red light
4 hours ago by Hortidaily
Beefutures has unveiled Onibi Light, the world's first in-hive light therapy device for bees. Developed together with University College London (UCL), the innovation applies the same long-wavelength light now widely used in human health to protect and restore bee colonies. Studies found that bee...
Creating an algorithm to detect the health of strawberry fruit
4 hours ago by Hortidaily
Strawberry detection in complex orchard environments remains a challenging task due to frequent leaf occlusion, fruit overlap, and illumination variability. To address these challenges, this study presents an improved lightweight detection framework, DS-YOLO, based on YOLOv8n. First, the...
"New things are coming regarding peppers, tomatoes, and yellow-fleshed watermelons"
4 hours ago by Hortidaily
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Expansion in Morocco for Den Berk Délice
4 hours ago by Hortidaily
In 2024, Den Berk Délice built its first greenhouse in Agadir, covering 12.8 hectares. This year, they are adding another 17 hectares, bringing their Moroccan acreage to a total of 30 hectares. The Belgian greenhouse grower is now reaping the rewards of its international expansion, with a new harvest of…
Propagators further invest in insect netting
4 hours ago by Hortidaily
At Vreugdenhil Young Plants and Klugt Quality Plants (VKB), the second phase of a large-scale project has recently begun. Across several production sites, more than 12,000 insect mesh filter systems are being installed. These fine-mesh filters keep harmful insects out, reducing the need for crop...
China-Pakistan collaboration aims to pioneer sustainable tomato farming
4 hours ago by Hortidaily
Pakistan's tomato fields may soon be greener and healthier, thanks to a groundbreaking collaboration between scientists in Pakistan and China that has shown farmers can slash pesticide use by over 40% without sacrificing yields. In field trials just wrapped up in Sargodha, researchers from the...
Water storage in mountainous and hilly areas
4 hours ago by Hortidaily
In hilly or mountainous areas, building a traditional water reservoir or basin can be quite a challenge. A dug-out basin requires a large, flat piece of land, and before you know it, you end up at the bottom of the valley, often at the expense of fertile ground that could otherwise be used for...
More than 100 vegetable varieties showcased at Dutch field trials
4 hours ago by Hortidaily
Following last year's success, Tozer is opening its trial fields at the Seed Meets Technology event in The Netherlands. Over the next three days, visitors from across the industry can discover more than a hundred vegetable varieties on the company's 1,300 m² plot. The company is showcasing new varieties…
Falling for Fun Combinations
4 hours ago by Juniper Level Botanic Garden
A happy combination near the crevice garden includes Sedum ‘Pride and Joy’, Dalea bicolor var. argyraea, a hellebore, and an Iris. The challenge of gardening in drifts of one is to used textures and forms to make aesthetic combinations. The easy-to-grow, southwest native dalea allows for some...
Gooddrop Ltd Unveils First UK-Grown Cotton Garment Through Vertical Farming
7 hours ago by iGrow News
Gooddrop Ltd has unveiled the first garment made from cotton grown in the UK, produced at its vertical farming R&D facility. The post Gooddrop Ltd Unveils First UK-Grown Cotton Garment Through Vertical Farming appeared first on iGrow News.
Good news from the genebank world?
8 hours ago by Agricultural Biodiversity Weblog
As you may have noticed, I’ve been on a mission lately to document in Brainfood the progress that genebanks are making. Because I needed some good vibes, you know? So last week there was one on how the “software” of genebanks, that is how they function and are managed, is being upgraded. The...
Rare Moss Numbers Triple at site in One Afternoon
8 hours ago by Plantlife
Rare Moss Numbers Triple at site in One Afternoon Thanks to Training to ID a rare moss species, numbers at one site where it is found in Scotland, tripled in just one afternoon! In 2003 Aspen Bristle-moss, which was thought to be extinct in the UK, was rediscovered by a chance finding. Now,...
Rethinking Mulch: Is There Ever a Good Reason to Use It in a Landscape?
8 hours ago by Gardenista
Mulch has been a hot topic in the horticultural world as of late. A scathing essay by Radovan Hajek, a co-owner of US Perennials Nursery, on the American aesthetic of too much mulch and too few plants has been making the rounds in popular garden newsletters. Hajek writes, “Mulch became more...
Agrifoodtech investment models need ‘a rethink’
9 hours ago by AGFunder
[Disclosure: AgFunderNews parent company is AgFunder.] A panel of investors at the World Agri-Tech summit in London this week unanimously agreed that the agrifoodtech investment model needs, as moderator Adam Anders put it, “a rethink.” Panelists had good reason to advocate for a refresh, as VC...
Podcast: What Should We Risk to Settle Space?
9 hours ago by Undark
This week on Entanglements, our hosts talk to Tiffany Vora, a biologist and space advocate who has done three analog Mars simulations, and Kelly Weinersmith, a biologist and the co-author of the book “A City on Mars: Can we settle space, should we settle space, and have we really thought this through?”
Fats from fermentation startup Nourish Ingredients establishes global commercial hub in Leiden
9 hours ago by AGFunder
Nourish Ingredients, an Australian startup creating novel fats via fermentation, is establishing a global commercial hub at BioPartner 5, Leiden, the Netherlands, which is set to be fully operational by 2026. The new facility will house R&D, a demo kitchen, product development, customer...
Trump Links Tylenol Use in Pregnancy to Rising Autism Rates
9 hours ago by Undark
The president’s directive runs counter to medical advice, which says that the drug, commonly known as acetaminophen, is safe in pregnancy. And researchers have seen mixed results on whether high amounts of the drug taken during pregnancy can cause neurological disturbances.
Bolstering biodiversity's backbone: VertNet launches hosted portal
10 hours ago by GBIF
VertNet has become the latest GBIF node to launch a hosted portal, expanding global access to open biodiversity data and training resources. The collaborative project was formerly funded under the United States National Science Foundation, as a project that unified several vertebrate-focused...
Form Follows the Existing: 15 Homes Designed to Preserve Local Trees
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CEA Market to Hit $168.7 Billion by 2032
20 hours ago by CEAg World
Global Market Insights Inc., a Delaware-based market research and consulting firm, projects that the CEA market will exceed $168.7 billion in value by 2032. It credits three key factors: Evolving economics. The industry is moving beyond vertical farming’s struggles with energy costs through LED...
USDA Invests in 58 Community Projects to Reduce Wildfire Risk
23 hours ago by US Forest Service
USDA Invests in 58 Community Projects to Reduce Wildfire Risk USDA Invests in 58 Community Projects to Reduce Wildfire Risk krisbancroft Tue, 09/23/2025 - 13:20 EDT USDA Press Release Washington, D.C., September 23, 2025 - Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the USDA...
Biome Makers Enhances BeCrop Farm with New Tabular View, Expanding Access to Soil Intelligence Data
24 hours ago by AgriTech Tomorrow News
The new Tabular View gives BeCrop® Farm users a spreadsheet-style interface to view all of their farm and field-level data in one place. Customers can now explore needs indexes, recommendations and more in a clean, sortable table. This makes it simple to compare results, focus on the metrics...
Scindo raises $5.4m seed round for AI-powered enzyme discovery platform
24 hours ago by AGFunder
[Disclosure: AgFunderNews’ parent company AgFunder is an investor in Scindo] Scindo—a UK-based startup building an AI-powered enzyme discovery and design platform—has raised a £4 million ($5.4 million) seed round. The round was co-led by Kadmos Capital and Clay Capital, with participation from...
How to Grow and Care for Claret Cup Cactus
24 hours ago by Gardener's Path
Claret cup cactus (Echinocereus triglochidiatus) is suited to Zones 5 to 10, where it thrives in full to partial sun with sandy, well-drained soil. Prized for its funnel-like scarlet flowers, it is an easy-care, water-wise addition to xeriscapes and patio pots. Learn how to grow claret cup...
All-natural fungicides for global produce growers moving ahead after Akorn Technology wins NSF grant to replace synthetic products
24 hours ago by Produce Grower
The essential oil-based fungicide protects citrus, mangos, avocados and other crops, with commercial trials starting in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Release: Over 500 Farmers Rally Behind the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
24 hours ago by Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
Washington, DC, September 23, 2025 – This week, over 500 hundred farmers from every state, US Territory, and several Tribal Nations delivered a letter to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) stressing the importance of the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program...
Vertical Farm vs. Open-Field Lettuce: A Comparative Environmental Study
26 hours ago by CEAg World
A recent study conducted at the University of Surrey in England compared the environmental impacts of growing lettuce in vertical farms and open fields. Researchers analyzed a commercial vertical farm against two field farms in the U.K. (one using peat and one using mineral soil) and one field...
2025 Impact Washington Fly-In
26 hours ago by AmericanHort
2025 Impact Washington Fly-In: A Strong Voice for Horticulture The 2025 AmericanHort Impact Washington Fly-In Summit drew nearly 140 participants from 25 states earlier this week. Over three days, they held more than 220 meetings on Capitol Hill. The event amplified the horticulture industry’s...
“Indoor soil-grown produce is not yet a big market in Japan, especially for microgreens”
26 hours ago by Vertical Farm Daily
"The economics of our microgreens are very promising. Mizuna can sell for around 80 dollars per kilo, compared to 30 dollars for baby greens. Growing cycles are also shorter, just 7 to 10 days compared to a month for larger leafy crops," says Kohei Murata, founder and CEO of Edomae Herb. Kohei Murata…
"We are proving agriculture can be cutting-edge and fundamentally human-centered"
26 hours ago by Vertical Farm Daily
Raiven Capital (Dubai) announces a strategic investment in Vertical Harvest, Inc., a vertical farming company recently profiled by The Washington Post as leading Vertical Farming 2.0. Vertical Harvest's new flagship farm in Westbrook, Maine, demonstrates scale and efficiency: producing the equivalent of…
Looking at the effects of spectral ranges on growth in vertical systems
26 hours ago by Vertical Farm Daily
As climate change destabilizes food crop production, there is a growing interest in controlled environment agriculture (CEA). Although light-emitting diodes (LED) have made CEA economically viable for some high-value crops when coupled to agrivoltaics (solar photovoltaics + agriculture), it has...
“As intermediators, we don’t expose the names of the people or companies we work with”
26 hours ago by Vertical Farm Daily
"In today's world, it's not your beliefs that should guide your choices, but the market," says Elisabetta Pircher, founder of FLIP Connection, a business platform in Italy and working globally. "We invite companies to flip their paradigm: to step beyond established habits and adopt a more dynamic and…
US: $70,000 awarded to hydroponic education initiative
26 hours ago by Vertical Farm Daily
The Elmbrook Education Foundation announced the successful completion of its 2024-2025 fundraising campaign, raising $70,000 to support the Hydroponic Farms Food & Nutrition Initiative — exceeding its original goal of $65,000, a news release said. "We are so thankful to the entire Elmbrook Education…
Remarkable increase in patented technologies in greenhouses and growth media
26 hours ago by Vertical Farm Daily
A recently published EPO study focuses on technologies that contribute to a sustainable food chain. Digital technologies within the agriculture and livestock sectors have seen a significant increase in patent applications since 2012, with an average annual growth rate of 9.4%. This compares to a 3.1%…
"50% of the world’s potash supply sits in countries that are sanctioned or at war"
26 hours ago by Vertical Farm Daily
As climate-adaptive farming methods like vertical and greenhouse cultivation scale globally, so does the urgency to secure reliable access to core crop inputs, particularly potassium. Controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) systems depend on consistent nutrient delivery to maintain yields and enable…
South Korea: "There are many smart farm self-sufficiency projects but young people say farm work is too hard"
26 hours ago by Vertical Farm Daily
South Korea is seeing a growing trend where individuals don't feel the need to do hard or long hours of labor, according to experts. The tendency is also seen among welfare recipients. "There are many smart farm self-sufficiency projects in rural areas but young people don't like farm work, saying it's…
Agrotonomy offering masterclass in aeroponic tower growing
26 hours ago by Vertical Farm Daily
Agrotonomy is offering a masterclass on aeroponic tower growing. The course offers 5+ hours of training for anyone serious about farming on aeroponic towers. Agrotonomy has developed Tower Farms in 52 countries across six continents, working with aeroponic towers in nearly every environment: outdoor…
US starts crackdown on Canadian mushrooms
26 hours ago by Vertical Farm Daily
Fresh mushroom imports from Canada have become the latest target of U.S. trade angst. In a notice posted last week, the U.S. International Trade Commission says it will investigate whether the American industry has been "materially injured or threatened with material injury" by imported...
Intelinair Wins 2025 IoT AgTech Advancement Award for AGMRI Platform
27 hours ago by AgriTech Tomorrow News
The IoT AgTech Advancement Award recognizes solutions businesses shaping the future of connected technologies that deliver measurable impact at the field level.
René Ruiter appointed as chief commercial officer of Enza Zaden
27 hours ago by Produce Grower
René Ruiter succeeds Hein Bemelmans, who, after nearly two decades of leadership, announced his decision to step down at the end of last year.
Beefutures launches world’s first light therapy product for bees – bringing bees ‘back to life’ with red light
27 hours ago by AgriTech Tomorrow News
Studies found that bee colonies treated with red light lived significantly longer and pollinated more effectively when exposed to stressors like heat, pesticides and extreme weather, amounting to 600 per cent more compared to the test group.[1]
Tropical Agro Unveils AI – enabled Tech Tools to tackle India’s 7 million tonnes Fruit Loss Problem
27 hours ago by AgriTech Tomorrow News
To roll out globally acclaimed Strella and Rubens technologies in India to curb post-harvest wastage and boost farmer profitability
Competitive Advantages of LED Greenhouse Lighting
27 hours ago by AgriTech Tomorrow Magazine
Not all LED greenhouse lights are created equal. Learn how dynamic lighting with real-time spectrum control delivers superior yield, quality, and energy savings.
University of Florida Greenhouse Training Online offers new course, Substrates for Container-Grown Plants
27 hours ago by Produce Grower
Substrates for Container-Grown Plants is designed for people with some experience or entry-university level who are in production, technical or sales roles for greenhouse and nursery crops.
Asda: One of the largest technology deals in UK retail
28 hours ago by Hortidaily
Lidl unveils new global brand campaign: 'Lidl. More to Value.'Discounter Lidl has launched a new global brand campaign - titled 'Lidl. More to Value.' - which will be rolled out across all 31 of its markets. In its native Germany, the campaign uses the slogan 'Lidl lohnt sich.'Source: esmmagazine.com…
Field Trials in Agriculture: Reservoir Farms’ Model for Startup Success
28 hours ago by iGrow News
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A new beginning for green plant protection in Pakistan
28 hours ago by Hortidaily
CABI, in collaboration with the Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R) hosted an event in Islamabad to celebrate the launch of registration of biopesticides in Pakistan. The event entitled "A New Beginning for Green Plant Protection in Pakistan: Biopesticides Registration" was Chaired…
“Pepper season marked by high volumes and tight margins”
28 hours ago by Hortidaily
The Dutch pepper season is coming to an end. "Our growers delivered top quality under ideal conditions, with production at exceptional levels. At the same time, this also brought challenges: More kilos do not automatically mean more return. The market could not keep up with supply, and for most of the…
Indian agri varsity develops two new wilt-resistant tomato varieties
28 hours ago by Hortidaily
Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur, has achieved a breakthrough with the development of the two wilt-resistant tomato varieties- "Him Palam Tamatar-1" and "Him Palam Tamatar-2". Announcing this, vice-chancellor Naveen Kumar said that these high-yielding varieties,…
Evaluating the effects of mosaic virus on greenhouse crops
28 hours ago by Hortidaily
Alfalfa mosaic virus (Bromoviridae: Alfamovirus) (AMV) is an emerging pathogen of peppers (Capsicum spp. L.) in Colorado that has caused significant yield losses. The virus is transmitted non-persistently by aphids, and few management options are available to suppress the virus. Thus, the goal of this…
Diagnosing root diseases in greenhouses: a comprehensive guide for growers
28 hours ago by Hortidaily
At Hydroponic Systems, the team has spent years developing solutions that help growers protect the roots of their crops and optimise water management in greenhouses. One of the main threats to productivity is root disease, which can cause significant losses if not detected early. The hydroponics experts…
Australia: A shared mission to boost the Protected Cropping Sector
28 hours ago by Hortidaily
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Cleaning sets new requirements for growing gutters
28 hours ago by Hortidaily
Stronger cleaning makes differences in resistance visible. New research by Metazet shows which materials can withstand powerful cleaning agents and which require extra attention. With the increasing hygiene requirements in greenhouse horticulture, growing systems are being cleaned more intensively. This…
$130M to expand Dinvertech greenhouse pepper production in Mexico
28 hours ago by Hortidaily
IDB Invest has signed a financing agreement of up to $130 million with Dinvertech, an agricultural producer specializing in greenhouse crops in Mexico, for the installation and operation of 50 new hectares of high-tech greenhouses for the cultivation and commercialization of mini peppers....
Laos: Advocating for healthier diets through the use of hydroponics
28 hours ago by Hortidaily
In a today's busy world, fast food and high-sugar drinks dominates diets while chemical-laden crops are widespread in people's diets, a trend that one youth from Xiengkhouang province of Laos is determined to change in his community. For Khommangkone Vanhvilay, or Kone, the problem was evident...
Philippines: Department of Agriculture plans to boost vegetable supply
28 hours ago by Hortidaily
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“As intermediators, we don’t expose the names of the people or companies we work with”
28 hours ago by Hortidaily
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“Indoor soil-grown produce is not yet a big market in Japan, especially for microgreens”
28 hours ago by Hortidaily
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Kyrgyzstan increases tomato imports from Turkmenistan by 15%
28 hours ago by Hortidaily
Between January and July 2025, Kyrgyzstan imported 15,400 tons of tomatoes from Turkmenistan, valued at USD 10 million, according to the National Statistics Committee. This represents a 15% increase compared to the same period in 2024, when 14,900 tons, valued at USD 8.7 million, were supplied. The…
Nigeria affirms its commitments to horticulture devlopment
28 hours ago by Hortidaily
The Federal Government and development partners have affirmed that partnerships and innovation are central to the rapid growth of Nigeria's horticulture sector, with significant impacts on food security, job creation, and the empowerment of youths and women. This was the consensus last week at the…
China: Driving sustainable growth through communication and connectivity
28 hours ago by Hortidaily
In just six years, the privately held Haoyu Group has entered greenhouse growing, begun constructing its own glasshouses and implemented new ways to assure profitable, sustainable year-round growing in its Venlo and semi-closed greenhouses. Now it is working with Svensson to implement advanced…
Kazakhstan invests in greenhouse clusters and storage to secure fresh produce supply
28 hours ago by Hortidaily
Kazakhstan is implementing large-scale investment projects aimed at reducing reliance on food imports, with a particular focus on fresh fruit and vegetables. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, 202 projects are planned until 2027, many of them targeting greenhouse production, storage, and…
"A new version to anticipate trends and secure margins"
28 hours ago by Hortidaily
FreshPrice® is a strategic monitoring method and operational tool designed for professionals in the fresh produce sector—producers, wholesalers, purchasing centers, specialty retailers, and import/export businesses. Its main purpose is to give users a "time advantage on the market" by providing...
"Steel in silos makes windresistence"
28 hours ago by Hortidaily
The floating tarpaulins used in Dutch water silos are sufficient for now. However, there's a growing demand for steel roofs for these silos. Bas van der Elst of Hendic, says, "Steel is solid. It can take a beating. Then storms aren't a problem." Wind and hurricanes are often risk factors for water…
Using AI to identify the best crops for growers worldwide
28 hours ago by Hortidaily
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Housewife sets up her own greenhouse with the aid of state funds to earn money for her family
28 hours ago by Hortidaily
Melek Onal, who lives in Giresun's Dereli neighborhood, grows fruits and vegetables in the greenhouse she built with support from a project to advance greenhouse vegetable growing. Onal, a mother of two who lives at an elevation of 1,530 meters in the town of Yavuzkemal, decided to construct a...
NL: Online training to delve into the world of leafy greens
28 hours ago by Hortidaily
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NL: New growth tubes for optimal climate control in Tomatoworld
28 hours ago by Hortidaily
On August 27, 2025, Tomatoworld officially kicked off the new growing season. In its greenhouse, which serves as a field lab for data-driven autonomous cultivation and robotics, the new plants have been carefully placed. This year, the choice of varieties remains deliberately unchanged, allowing full…
Going vermiculite-free, and focusing more on root zone health
28 hours ago by Hortidaily
The 12th edition of the International Propagation Seminar (IPS) recently brought together over 100 high-tech propagators, researchers, and stakeholders from more than a dozen countries including the Netherlands, Italy, Canada, Mexico, and Finland. Organized by Grodan, this annual event has become a…
US: Michigan State educator honored with 2025 Outstanding Extension Educator Award
28 hours ago by Hortidaily
Michigan State University Extension has announced that Roberto G. Lopez, PhD, associate professor and controlled environment/floriculture Extension specialist in the Department of Horticulture at Michigan State University (MSU), has been named the 2025 Outstanding Extension Educator by the American…
Evaluating the performance of swing arm spraying on greenhouse tomatoes
28 hours ago by Hortidaily
In view of the problems existing in the application of greenhouse pesticides in China, this paper developed a swing-arm sprayer for greenhouse high-stem crops through field research and a literature review. Static and dynamic simulations of the swing-arm mechanism were carried out to verify the…
Saudi Arabia: Feeding the world in a changing climate
28 hours ago by Hortidaily
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ArkeaBio raises $7m, hires Vence cofounder to accelerate vaccine for livestock methane reduction
28 hours ago by AGFunder
ArkeaBio—a startup developing a vaccine to cut livestock methane emissions—has announced the first close of a Series A+ round at $7 million and brought in Frank Wooten, cofounder of virtual fencing company Vence, to take the helm as CEO. Wooten takes over from Dr. Colin South, who is moving into...
Corn Lilies…Been there, Killed that
28 hours ago by Juniper Level Botanic Garden
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New release: Guide for publishing biological survey data to GBIF
28 hours ago by GBIF
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Community cru: the urbanites making wine in their back gardens
29 hours ago by Financial Times
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Agricultural Institute of Marin Finalizes 40-Year Lease for Center for Food and Agriculture
31 hours ago by iGrow News
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Houseplant clinic: what are the tiny mushrooms growing in the soil of my plant?
31 hours ago by The Guardian
These are the fruiting bodies of fungi that live in compost. They are toxic if eaten but not harmful to plantsWhat’s the problem? I’ve noticed tiny mushrooms popping up in my houseplant’s soil. Are they dangerous, and should I be worried?Diagnosis What you are seeing are the fruiting bodies of...
Houseplant clinic: what are the tiny mushrooms growing in the soil of my plant?
31 hours ago by The Guardian
These are the fruiting bodies of fungi that live in compost. They are toxic if eaten but not harmful to plantsWhat’s the problem? I’ve noticed tiny mushrooms popping up in my houseplant’s soil. Are they dangerous, and should I be worried?Diagnosis What you are seeing are the fruiting bodies of...
2025 Global CEA Census Opens for Industry Participation
31 hours ago by iGrow News
Agritecture and CEAg World have launched the 2025 Global CEA Census to gather insights from operators worldwide. The post 2025 Global CEA Census Opens for Industry Participation appeared first on iGrow News.
Nibbles: Ancient Mexican seedbank, Indian millets, Foraged foods, Soybean breeding, Apple breeding, Albanian heirlooms, Bangladesh fish genebank
32 hours ago by Agricultural Biodiversity Weblog
People in the Nejapan Sierra Sur in Oaxaca, Mexico had a seed bank 400-700 years ago so they could re-create their complex cuisine after disruptions. How MSSRF revived millets in Odisha, India. You think a seed bank was involved? Meanwhile, in Meghalaya (also India), foraged foods are helping to...
The Architect as a Scientist: New Materials Emerging Between Science and Design
33 hours ago by ArchDaily
The Growing Response to Changes in Federal Vaccine Policy
33 hours ago by Undark
States and medical societies that long worked in concert with the CDC are breaking with federal recommendations, saying they no longer have faith in them amid leadership upheavals and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s criticism of vaccines.
How Plants Play the Game of Survival
34 hours ago by Journal of Ecology (British Ecological Society)
Ruiling Liu and Wenyong Guo, East China Normal University, discuss their article: Grime’s CSR theory revisited: A whole-plant view of vascular plant functioning across contrasting environments You might think plants are quiet and slow, but their lives are full of strategy. Some race ahead,...
Revyve raises $28m Series B for egg replacers from yeast: ‘We are price competitive with eggs’
1 day ago by AGFunder
Revyve —a Dutch startup making clean label replacements for eggs and additives from spent yeast—has raised €24 million ($28 million) in a Series B round to scale operations to meet demand. The round was co-led by ABN AMRO Sustainable Impact Fund and Invest-NL with support from BOM, Lallemand...
Center for Horticultural Innovation Unveils New Brand Identity, Biophi
1 day ago by CEAg World
Center for Horticultural Innovation, a leader in horticultural research and development, announced a complete rebrand with a new name, Biophi, to reflect the organization’s evolution and growing role within the CEA industry on Sept. 18. Biophi’s new identity is centered on the idea of “growing...
Release: Nearly 600 Groups Deliver Joint Letter to Congress Urging a Strong and Fair Farm Bill
1 day ago by Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Release: Nearly 600 Groups Deliver Joint Letter to Congress Urging a Strong and Fair Farm Bill Washington, DC, September 22, 2025 – Today, the National Sustainable Agriculture...
Center for Horticultural Innovation Unveils New Brand Identity, Biophi, to Reflect Innovation and Industry Growth
1 day ago by Urban AG News
Leamington, ON – Center for Horticultural Innovation, a leader in horticultural research and development, announces a complete rebrand with the new name, Biophi, to reflect the organization’s evolution and growing role within the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) industry. Biophi’s new...
Free Download: Understanding Photobiology
2 days ago by Hort Americas
Photobiology is the study of the interaction between light and living organisms, including the effect of light on all plant physiology processes. Only one variable provides energy for all variables related to plant growth development and health. We know this variable as light. Finding any aspect...
How to Identify and Manage Downy Mildew in Lettuce
2 days ago by Gardener's Path
Downy mildew is a persistent disease that affects lettuce crops. It creates yellow spots on leaves and fuzzy growth on undersides, potentially ruining entire harvests. Quick identification and immediate action are crucial for managing outbreaks. Learn effective prevention and treatment...
Signify helps CosMic Plants consistently produce top quality Phalaenopsis orchids with an expansion of its Philips LED lighting installation
2 days ago by AgriTech Tomorrow News
• Philips LED toplighting paired with GrowWise control system enables custom light recipe mimicking the natural habitat of orchids. • CosMic Plants boosted light output by 35-40% and experienced an equal reduction in energy consumption by switching to Philips LED toplighting. • Plug-and-play...
Sweet Tea Olive Season
2 days ago by Juniper Level Botanic Garden
The September fragrance of tea olives are unmistakable in the garden, when the flower season gets started here at JLBG. Open house visitors are always shocked at the incredible sweet aroma from these amazing Asian (China, Japan, Korea, and Thailand) native evergreens. Below is our 23 year old...
The Dos and Don’ts of NFT Hydroponic Systems
2 days ago by CEAg World
Nutrient film technique (NFT) has become the entry point for many hydroponic growers worldwide, and for good reason. NFT is elegant in its simplicity: Lightweight channels carry a thin film of nutrient solution past the roots, delivering water and nutrition with efficiency. For leafy greens and...
AI-Powered Insights to Identify the Best Vegetable Varieties for Growers Worldwide
2 days ago by AgriTech Tomorrow News
-Syngenta Vegetable Seeds and Heritable Agriculture enter collaboration to optimize commercial crop portfolios using AI -Heritable, a spinoff from Google parent Alphabet’s innovation lab, will use AI-tools to help accelerate data-driven decisions for the best placement of vegetable varieties to...
"Together, we are building the next generation of plant nurseries"
2 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
Montreal-based Planteva Farms has announced two major milestones: a first closing of $2.75 million as part of its $4.5 million seed round, and a strategic partnership with Swedish cultivation technology supplier PlantVation AB to introduce a Seedling-as-a-Service model across North America. Weber Family…
Carrefour has opened its first airport convenience store in Spain
2 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
SPAR China partners further develop store networkIn China the two lead partners, SPAR Guangdong and SPAR Shandong, have continued to develop their store portfolios, bringing an enhanced shopping experience to customers. In the South of the country, SPAR Guangdong reopened its SPAR Guangdong Supermarket…
“Farmers can’t wait 30 or 60 days for a bank to decide"
2 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
The World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit takes place in Mexico City on October 28 to 29, bringing together fintech companies, development banks, and agribusiness leaders to discuss the evolution of smallholder finance across Latin America. Access to credit remains one of the toughest barriers for small…
India: Fighting malnutrition with microgreens
2 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
In the foothills of the Nilgiris, where many tribal communities face growing health challenges like sickle cell anemia and chronic undernutrition, a quiet but urgent transformation has begun. Together with CTRD, a grassroots organization that has served these regions for over three decades, OMG Greens…
Return of Philippines horticulture summit announced
2 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
The Philippine's horticulture community is set to gather once more as Pagsibol: Philippine Horticulture and Urban Agriculture Summit returns for its second edition on September 30 - October 2, 2025. Over the three days, the summit will once again serve as a premier platform to unite farmers,…
"Our dream is for everyone to grow their crops on Lima rooftops"
2 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
A group of young Peruvian engineers decided to turn their passion for horticulture and innovation into a project with both social and business impact. The result is Kallpa Greenz. Darwin Paul Diaz, founder and current CEO, recalls how it all started back in 2020 as a volunteer initiative. "At the…
How AgTech Startups Can Build Smarter Supply Chains from Day One
2 days ago by iGrow News
Understand the importance of AgTech supply chains for startups. Learn how to effectively navigate complexities in logistics. The post How AgTech Startups Can Build Smarter Supply Chains from Day One appeared first on iGrow News.
Study examines sustainable ways to diversify strawberry-herb intercropping
2 days ago by Hortidaily
Intercropping is considered a biodiversity-promoting practice and consists of the simultaneous cultivation of multiple crops in the same field. Despite its ecological benefits, its adoption in specialized farming systems - such as strawberry monocultures - remains limited, as these systems typically…
FIRA USA 2025: Where Farmers Find Real Automation Solutions That Work
2 days ago by AgriTech Tomorrow News
U.S. farmers are grappling with 2.4 million unfilled jobs this year, rising labor costs, and a projected 17.4% drop in net farm income, intensifying pressure to cut expenses. North America is responding with record adoption of ag robotics, driving the $15.8 billion global market, and FIRA USA...
Indoor Farming Equipment Market to Surpass USD 98.9 Billion by 2034
2 days ago by AgriTech Tomorrow News
Several long-term factors are driving this expansion, including growing concerns about food safety and environmental sustainability.
Biotopeby VIB grows investment portfolio with startups advancing food resilience and crop solutions
2 days ago by AgriTech Tomorrow News
• Biotope selects three new biotech ventures for its seventh cohort, advancing innovations in mycoprotein production, microbial crop protection, and nature-inspired pest control. • Each startup receives €250K in direct funding, €100K non-cash tailored support, and access to VIB’s cutting-edge...
Looking into the role of sugar in the taste of tomatoes
2 days ago by Hortidaily
Sugars are central not only to plant growth but also to fruit taste and resilience. A new study highlights the role of the vacuolar invertase gene SlVI in regulating tomato sugar metabolism, fruit quality, and stress resistance. By altering this gene, researchers found striking differences in flavor,…
Albanian vegetables being thrown away due to contamination fears
2 days ago by Hortidaily
Gramoz Lima from the village of Suk 2 in Fier has been involved in agriculture for 10 years. On a 5-acre plot of land in a greenhouse, he has cultivated two agricultural crops, cucumbers and tomatoes. But this year, unfortunately, not a single kilogram of cucumbers has been sold; on the contrary, all…
Azerbaijan earns nearly $160 million from tomato exports
2 days ago by Hortidaily
From January to August 2025, Azerbaijan exported 143,995 tons of tomatoes, up 23.1% compared to the same period in 2024, according to the State Customs Committee. In value terms, tomato exports rose by 12.6%, reaching $157.2 million. Tomatoes accounted for 0.92% of Azerbaijan's total exports during the…
Japan to soon receive Mexican bell peppers
2 days ago by Hortidaily
Following years of work between AMHPAC, CIAD, CAADES-CIDH, SENASICA, CNA, SADER, agricultural producers, and seed companies, the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) informed Mexico's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (Agriculture) that on September 17, it…
New agricultural research laboratory launched in Lviv
2 days ago by Hortidaily
A modern agricultural research laboratory has been opened at the National University in Lviv as part of the project "AgroScout Center: A path to innovative support and development of small agricultural producers." The initiative focuses on three main areas: training under the AgroScouting program,…
New pepper varieties highlighted at start of new season
2 days ago by Hortidaily
With the upcoming sowings for 2026, Syngenta wants to highlight two pepper varieties that are being grown commercially for two full seasons. Both have been developed for high-tech greenhouse production and are intended to provide growers with high yield and excellent shaped fruits. YeddaYedda is...
Parts of Paardekooper Packaging find new future within OptiGroup
2 days ago by Hortidaily
OptiGroup today announces the takeover of key parts of the FRIS (Food, Retail, Industry, and Services) division of Paardekooper. The parent company, Koninklijke Paardekooper Group, was recently declared bankrupt in the Netherlands. The acquisition does not include the Paardekooper Horti division. As a…
The future of the greenhouse production lies in geothermal greenhouses says Senator Aydogdu
2 days ago by Hortidaily
A geothermal greenhouse, one of the investments that will shape the future of agriculture in Aksaray, was brought to the forefront with an important visit. AK Party Senator Cengiz Aydogdu and his accompanying delegation inspected the modern greenhouse, owned by Team Agro, on-site. The delegation was…
NL: Royal Predicate for Houweling Group from Bleiswijk
2 days ago by Hortidaily
Houweling Group has announced that, on the occasion of its 100th anniversary, it has been awarded the Royal Warrant of Appointment. His Majesty the King granted this distinction on 19 September. During the anniversary celebration, Managing Director and Owner Marc Houweling received the warrant from…
Local hot pepper deals impacting pricing
2 days ago by Hortidaily
The supply of hot peppers, including Red Fresnos, jalapenos, and Anaheims, from California is tightening up. "The supply was plentiful a few weeks ago, but scorching temperatures left some crops burnt and inedible," says Brian Cook of Westlake Produce, adding that not a lot of varieties of hot peppers…
"Creating sustainability awareness is the way we can compete with blueberry imports"
2 days ago by Hortidaily
On Sunday, September 14, much of Belgium celebrated the 43rd edition of the Dag van de Landbouw (Day of Agriculture). This annual event, organized by Boerenbond and Landelijke Gilden, gives the public a chance to peek behind the scenes of modern farming and horticulture. Around 40 farms and businesses…
"We are harvesting pink and beefsteak tomatoes with good flavor and sizes"
2 days ago by Hortidaily
Almeria's main products are tomato, zucchini, eggplant, pepper, and cucumber, but in order to stand out, it is necessary to specialize, and some companies have managed to move away from the usual schedules and varieties. Still, the challenges remain the same for all: Lack of water, extreme heat, and the…
Guest article: When rebuilding the bridge, founders and funders can’t afford the ‘slow maybe’
2 days ago by AGFunder
Matt Crisp is a serial entrepreneur, builder, and advisor in agriculture and biotechnology. Mark S. Brooks, former head of venture investing at FMC and global strategic agtech/biotech investor. The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily represent those of...
The Protein Brewery raises $35.6m Series B to scale mycoprotein: ‘Our process is less capital intensive’
2 days ago by AGFunder
Dutch startup The Protein Brewery has a raised a €30 million ($35.6 million) Series B round to scale its fungi-based food ingredients platform ahead of a commercial launch in the US and Singapore. The round, which comes hot on the heels of a $58 million raise by French alt meat firm Nxtfood...
Genome BC’s I² Fund Backs Maia Farms and Verdi to Drive Agritech Innovation
2 days ago by iGrow News
Genome BC’s Industry Innovation (I²) Fund has awarded $1.75 million to Maia Farms and previously $1.5 million to Verdi. The post Genome BC’s I² Fund Backs Maia Farms and Verdi to Drive Agritech Innovation appeared first on iGrow News.
NEXCOM Introduces Rugged Edge AI Computer for Smart Agriculture
2 days ago by iGrow News
NEXCOM has launched the ATC 3561-NA4C, a rugged Edge AI computer delivering up to 67 TOPS of AI inference performance. The post NEXCOM Introduces Rugged Edge AI Computer for Smart Agriculture appeared first on iGrow News.
Sun World International Forms Joint Venture with Pairwise to Develop Pitless Cherry
2 days ago by iGrow News
Key Takeaways: Sun World International and Pairwise announce joint venture focused on specialty fruit Initial project centers on developing a pitless cherry with exclusive commercial rights for Sun World Partnership […] The post Sun World International Forms Joint Venture with Pairwise to...
The Editors’ Cut: 12 Essentials for the Fall Garden
2 days ago by Gardenista
Welcome to The Editors’ Cut, our monthly column dedicated to all things beautiful and useful for the garden, patio, porch, and terrace. This month, as the high season wanes, the gardener turns toward quieter labors: maintenance, tidying, and other steadying tasks to prepare for the months ahead....
A New Bill’s Bid to Bring Better Sunscreens
2 days ago by Undark
In June, lawmakers introduced a bill that seeks to revamp the FDA’s review process for sunblock ingredients. Research suggests that more options on the market could boost use, particularly among people of color. Some critics worry such a revamp may lower the safety bar, but proponents say it...
Brainfood: Taxonomic identification, Niche mapping, Drones, Phenomics, Yield analysis
2 days ago by Agricultural Biodiversity Weblog
Review of herbarium plant identification of crop wild relatives using convolutional neural network models. Cool tech helps you figure out which species is which. Now you can map them properly I guess. Habitat prediction mapping for prioritizing germplasm collection areas of cowpea (Vigna...
Ep. 544 - Helping Move the Needle on Sagebrush Restoration
2 days ago by In Defense of Plants Podcast
Big sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) is a foundational species in the ecology and economy of much of western North America. It also faces numerous threats. From invasive grasses and mega wildfires, it is important that we learn how to better restore sagebrush and the habitat it provides. That is...
AgTech Weekly Roundup: Advances in Spraying, Nitrogen, Biotech, and Farm Automation
3 days ago by iGrow News
Stay updated with the latest agtech trends in our agtech weekly roundup, featuring Ecorobotix and Messium's funding news. The post AgTech Weekly Roundup: Advances in Spraying, Nitrogen, Biotech, and Farm Automation appeared first on iGrow News.
The Gold of Galphimia
3 days ago by Juniper Level Botanic Garden
I first met the North American (Mexico) native perennial, Galphimia glauca on a 2019 visit to the former Unique Plant Nursery and Garden in NC, returning home with a starter plant, propagated by plantsman/designer, Sebastian Hamilton. It didn’t take long to become a huge fan of the genus....
Letter of Recommendation: An Ode to the ‘One-Night-Only’ Cereus Bloom
3 days ago by Gardenista
“And so for nights // we waited, hoping to see // the heavy bud // break into flower.” —Robert Hayden, “The Night-Blooming Cereus” The first two times it bloomed I missed it. Twice, I returned home from a weekend away to see the spent blossoms drooping listlessly as if it, too, were sad I missed...
How to Grow and Care for Fan Aloe
4 days ago by Gardener's Path
With sculptural branches, fan-shaped foliage, and bright red blooms, fan aloes (Kumara plicatilis) are fascinating succulents. Grown in containers or in the ground, these unusual plants can size up considerably when the right care is provided, developing into small trees. Learn to grow and care...
African Desert Fern
4 days ago by Juniper Level Botanic Garden
Looking great throughout our rock garden sections is the elegant, evergreen desert fern, Cheilanthes eckloniana ‘Naude’s Neck’. Cheilanthes eckloniana is named after the 1800s Danish plant collector Christian Ecklon. We first met this gem on our 2005 expedition to South Africa. This is our 2013...
Current Obsessions: Off Hours
4 days ago by Gardenista
Close up the laptop; power down the emails. This weekend we’re leaning into community gatherings, cozy textiles, and cake. Take care and take a look: Above: Photograph by Claudia Maurino from Two Flats Are Turned Into One Perfect Home for a Family of Five. You’re cordially invited: Come see...
How sustainable is your bunch of flowers?
4 days ago by Financial Times
Is it homegrown, organic and pesticide free? Likely not, since the flower industry is way behind the food industry in ethical standards
Upcoming: Aquaponics Workshop at the Univ. of Arizona
4 days ago by CEAg World
The University of Arizona will host its 2025 Aquaponics Workshop at the Controlled Environment Agriculture Center (CEAC) in Tucszon, Ariz., from Oct. 17-18. The workshop will also be offered online via Zoom at a reduced cost. Geared towards beginners and growers looking to scale up their...
The bulbs to plant now for a stunning spring display
5 days ago by Financial Times
Zone in on the varieties that can withstand inclement weather — and rogue wildlife
How to Grow Tropical Flowering Ixora Shrubs
5 days ago by Gardener's Path
Ixora is a genus of flowering shrubs native to tropical regions of Asia suited to Zones ranging from 9 to 12. There are numerous species and cultivated varieties with clusters of bold flowers in orange, pink, red, white, or yellow hues. Learn how to grow this ornamental shrub in your outdoor...
Flavour of the month: why edible natives make a delicious sustainable choice for home gardens
5 days ago by The Guardian
Spring has sprung, and native plants such as lemon myrtle, mountain pepper and finger limes can add colour to the garden and flavour to the kitchenChange by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprintGot a question or tip...
Inside the homes of six prominent Australian architects – in pictures
5 days ago by The Guardian
When architects design their own houses – with no client to please but themselves – the results are clever, creative and considered. In new book The Architect’s House, author Stephen Crafti explores how architects around the world build their homes, featuring swirling staircases, thoughtful...
Where to Begin? First Steps to Launching a CEA Operation
5 days ago by CEAg World
When planning a new CEA project, says Toni Sperry, president and founder of Pod Farms in Pulaski, Va., the growing system or technology choices can wait. “The first place to start is always going to be the market. It will tell you what crops to grow. It will tell you what’s in demand. It will...
The Global Shift To Keep Holotypes Closer to Home
5 days ago by Botany One
If you’ve ever visited a museum, you might have noticed how its most prized treasures are protected: kept behind glass, watched by guards, and carefully shielded from curious hands. In the botanical world, the closest equivalents are holotypes, the plant specimens chosen to define a new species....
AmericanHort Pushes Back on Rail Industry Consolidation
5 days ago by AmericanHort
AmericanHort Pushes Back on Rail Industry Consolidation AmericanHort recently joined fellow members of the Rail Customer Coalition in signing a letter to the Surface Transportation Board expressing strong concerns about the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. The letter...
Ten years of Ridder Climate Screens
5 days ago by Hortidaily
This year marks the 10th anniversary of Ridder Climate Screens. What began in 2015 as a promising new chapter has since grown into a cornerstone of the Ridder portfolio. From the very start, Tiemo Bodemann, Joachim Keus, Stephanie van Heijningen, Arjan van der Klaauw, and Roeland Coopman were...
Surveying for Pollinators: join me for an online live webinar on 2nd October!
5 days ago by Prof. Jeff Ollerton
On Thursday, October 2 at 6:30pm, I’m running an online webinar on the theme of Surveying for Pollinators. Follow that link for more details and to book a ticket. Here’s an overview of what I’ll be covering: Pollinators like bees, butterflies, hoverflies and even beetles play a vital role in...
Vietnamese industry expands vegetable growing to 400,000 hectare
5 days ago by Hortidaily
The Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has provided a formal assurance that the supply of rice, green vegetables, and fruits for 2026 will be guaranteed, with ample food supplies expected to meet domestic demand. In a specific focus on the upcoming 2025 winter crop, the Northern...
Nigeria explores AI for tomato pest detection
5 days ago by Hortidaily
Nigeria's Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has called for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the detection and management of Tuta Absoluta-induced tomato diseases. The pest is considered a major threat to one of the country's most consumed crops. The…
US: Two-spot cotton leafhopper detected in Florida
5 days ago by Hortidaily
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is alerting growers to a new pest of concern making its mark in South Florida farms and nurseries: the invasive two-spot cotton leafhopper. Measuring only 2.5 to 3 millimeters in its adult stage, the two-spot cotton…
TIPA launches compostable produce labels in Europe
5 days ago by Hortidaily
TIPA Compostable Packaging and its European subsidiary Bio4Pack have introduced a certified home compostable label for fresh produce, designed for a wide range of fruits and vegetables. According to TIPA, the labels are resistant to moisture while remaining flexible. The pressure-sensitive adhesive…
A guide to growing year-round by season
5 days ago by Hortidaily
Growing year-round greenhouse crops is about more than just protection from frost; it's about maximizing yield, consistency, and revenue every season. Whether you're using a high-tech CEA system or a traditional hoop house, knowing what to plant and when can transform your growing operation into a…
Intrahorti team expands for future growth
5 days ago by Hortidaily
Intrahorti is pleased to announce the addition of two new team members to its commercial department, further strengthening our ability to meet the growing demand for our future-proof solutions. "We are now at full strength with a perfect mix of horticultural experience, fresh ambition, and scientific…
Extending the lifespan of gutters and irrigation pipes with water disinfection
5 days ago by Hortidaily
"Growers rarely consider water as an agent that accelerates the deterioration of their infrastructure. However, irrigation water can carry microorganisms, sediments, and organic compounds that form biofilms inside gutters, drip systems, filters, and pipes", the team with Hydroponic System says. "This…
Dutch-Indian collaboration in horticulture highlighted ahead of HortiConnect 2025
5 days ago by Hortidaily
In the run-up to HortiConnect 2025 in Bengaluru, horticulture developments in India and the Netherlands' involvement were discussed by Ewout de With, Consul General for South India, and Abhinav Roy of Agriplast / HortiConnect 2025. According to de With, agriculture and horticulture remain core...
Kim Jong Un praises new greenhouse farm as a ‘treasure island’ for local economy
5 days ago by Hortidaily
Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, guided on the spot the construction of the Sinuiju Combined Greenhouse Farm and the work for local development on September 18. This is reported by the...
Coconut fiber shortage pushes substrate prices up
5 days ago by Hortidaily
The substrate market is facing a period of tension. On top of the usual volatility in coconut fiber availability, this year climatic conditions and government decisions have further tightened supply and pushed prices upward. "Monsoons in Sri Lanka and India lasted longer than usual, which delayed…
The Netherlands continues to adhere to 15% agricultural area being organic by 2030
5 days ago by Hortidaily
The Dutch government will continue in 2026 with the implementation of the National Action Plan to boost organic production and consumption. The goal remains that by 2030, 15 percent of all agricultural land will be used for organic food production. In 2024, that figure was still only 5.4 percent. To…
Eight tons of contaminated open-field grown Albanian tomatoes seized in Croatia
5 days ago by Hortidaily
The State Police has announced that three people have been arrested in Berat by order of the Prosecutor's Office after authorities in Croatia blocked and then destroyed about 8 tons of tomatoes imported from Albania that were found to contain high levels of pesticides. The Police announcement...
AI and innovation in a changing world at International Strawberry Symposium 2025
5 days ago by Hortidaily
From 17 to 20 September, the International Strawberry Congress 2025 took place in Antwerp. The entire strawberry sector, from research to marketing and trade, gathered in the Flemish city during these days to discuss challenges, opportunities, and trends. Under the motto "Connecting the dots in...
Propagate 2025 highlights green and sustainable propagation
5 days ago by Hortidaily
The fourth edition of Propagate!2025, initiated by Flier Systems and Propagation Solutions, proved to be a hotspot for innovation in sustainable young plant production. With more than 120 participants on the first day, the event brought together growers, suppliers, and experts to explore green solutions…
Drain measurements provided alongside irrigation data
5 days ago by Hortidaily
Growficient sensors already provide insights into water content, EC levels, and dry-out. Because drain information is also a crucial part of an efficient irrigation strategy, drain data is now visible in the Growficient dashboard. Dennis Steentjes, Grower Success Manager at Growficient, explains...
Agroponiente opens its new Primores facilities
5 days ago by Hortidaily
Grupo Agroponiente celebrated the official opening of its new Agroponiente Primores centre, located in Calle Escultores in La Mojonera, Almeria, Spain, on Wednesday, September 17. This opening emphasizes its ongoing focus on growth, sustainability, and maintaining a strong community connection with…
Gizo youth learn organic and aquaponic farming
5 days ago by Hortidaily
Twenty-one Form 5 agriculture students from Gizo Community High School in the Solomon Islands participated in a one-day "Look and Learn" workshop at the WorldFish Nusatupe Innovation Hub. The workshop, under the Island Food Systems programme, focused on sustainable farming methods such as organic…
Bangladesh growers get seeds to grow pesticide-free vegetables
5 days ago by Hortidaily
Bashundhara Shuvosangho held a consultation meeting and distributed seeds in Kaharole upazila in Dinajpur, Bangladesh to encourage farmers to adopt pesticide-free vegetable cultivation. The event took place near Kantaji Temple on Tuesday, organised by the Kaharole upazila unit of Shuvosangho....
Partnership on the development of a pitless cherry
5 days ago by Hortidaily
Sun World International and Pairwise today announced the formation of a joint venture to collaborate in specialty fruit, beginning with the development of a pitless cherry. Sun World will have exclusive commercial rights to these genetics as they seek a first-to-market position in high-quality pitless…
Australia: Vegetable industry compliance costs top $200 million
5 days ago by Hortidaily
New research released today by AUSVEG has for the first time quantified the massive cost and scope of the $213 million annual compliance, regulatory and red tape burden hampering the productivity and profitability of Australian vegetable growers and threating the long-term viability of Australia's…
“Pepper varieties stand out with high production”
5 days ago by Hortidaily
Westland Seeds is introducing several new pepper varieties that are designed to perform well in high-tech cultivation, with particular interest in the sweet pointed pepper WLS 2322 and the blocky red pepper WLS 2078. "What's exciting is that new candidates from our second screenings already match these…
French leaf-cutting robot ready for next step
5 days ago by Hortidaily
French company Aisprid has developed a leaf-pruning robot, and it's now looking at ways to team up with tomato growers outside of France. Early conversations with growers and partners suggest that the interest is there, producers from several countries seem eager to explore what this autonomous…
"Critical to note the difference between controlled release and slow release fertilisers"
5 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
"At Haifa Group, we don't just manufacture fertilisers, we build partnerships with growers," says Michael Koch, CRF Market Development Manager at Haifa Group, addressing a room full of industry professionals during the recent Israeli tech trade mission visit to South Africa. With nearly six decades of…
Optimising vertical farming software through user-centric design
5 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS) has unveiled new insights into how user-centric design is transforming its vertical farming software platform, enabling more efficient, scalable, and traceable operations across global customer sites. In a recent article authored by Allan Corbett, Lead UX Engineer at…
Multilayer cultivation strategy improves light utilization and fruit quality in plant factories
5 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
Plant factories using artificial lighting are a promising solution to food security and urban agricultural challenges. However, cultivation of fruit-bearing crops such as tomatoes remains limited due to their high light demands, long growth periods, and tall plant structure. In a recently published…
BioWorks enters European market with biopesticides and biostimulants
5 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
BioFirst Group officially launches BioWorks on the European market. As an independent division within the group, which also includes Biobest, the focus of BioWorks is on developing biopesticides and biostimulants. The company aims to support European growers in strengthening crops and biological control…
Agri Joy showcases the power of bio-stimulators in hydroponic farming
5 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
Agri Joy, specializing in sustainable agricultural innovation, is highlighting the critical role that bio-stimulators play in modern hydroponic farming. As growers increasingly turn to soil-less cultivation methods to meet the demands of a changing climate and rising food security concerns,…
Solomon Island students learn about aquaponics
5 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
Twenty-one form 5 agriculture students from Gizo Community High School in Western Province have gained first-hand experience in organic farming and aquaponics through a one-day "Look and Learn" workshop at the WorldFish Nusatupe Innovation Hub. The training on Friday September 12, held under the Island…
New microgreens business comes to lower Bucks County
5 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
PennGrows Microgreens, founded by Mitchell and Gloria Cherny, is reimagining how microgreens can support food, wellness, and sustainability—all from a local base in Trevose, PA. With roots in agricultural engineering and a passion for health, the couple began growing microgreens in their basement and…
Carrefour’s Kuwait stores shut just two days after exit from Bahrain
5 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
UK retail sales rise by more than expected in August, ONS saysBritish retail sales rose by a stronger-than-expected 0.5% in August, helped by sunny weather, but sales growth in July was revised slightly down, official figures showed. The Office for National Statistics said sales volumes in July...
“We felt we were going to be the best steward moving forward for their original mission”
5 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
When Growcer acquired the assets of container-farming company Freight Farms in July 2025, the move marked a pivotal moment for North American controlled-environment agriculture. Freight Farms left behind customers in more than 500 locations, a sizeable software and parts ecosystem, and a support model…
Comparing the LCA of field grown lettuce and vertically grown lettuce
5 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
Climate change has accelerated the degradation of agricultural land, prompting innovation to develop and adapt current global production systems to accommodate more people with increased demand for resources. Novel technologies such as vertical farming offer an opportunity to secure climate-resilient…
Edible Garden expands organic line to Caputo’s markets
5 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
Edible Garden AG Incorporated (Nasdaq: EDBL, EDBLW), a company specializing in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), has announced the availability of its USDA-certified organic products at Angelo Caputo's Fresh Markets, a family-owned grocery chain with 10 stores based in Elmwood Park,...
Four layer soilles cultivation boosts yields per mu
5 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
If a greenhouse project is called "Strawberry Waterfall", it's either the work of a very enthusiastic marketing department or a truly impressive greenhouse. In this case, it's the latter. The project, designed by Kingpeng, adopts an innovative model that combines vertical farming technology with…
Natural Hummingbird Feeders
5 days ago by Juniper Level Botanic Garden
Long ago, we gave up our red plastic hummingbird feeders for a more natural way to attract hummers to the garden, and one of the best is the Southwest US native Anisacanthus wrightii. Starting for us in August, it continues to be a blaze of glory through September. Texas firecracker prefers full...
Create your own beer garden – hops are easy to grow and will keep you in tasty ale
5 days ago by The Guardian
To make home-brewed beer, why not grow your own hops? They’re easy to propagate from a rhizome or stem cutting, though they need plenty of roomMy partner’s childhood home had a collection of beer barrels, each at a different stage of the brewing process, with one always ready to taste. When we...
More thoughtful than a card: 24 of the best letterbox gifts, from pub snacks to pamper kits
5 days ago by The Guardian
Whether it’s for a birthday, a pick-me-up or a last-minute surprise, these thoughtful letterbox gifts deliver good vibes with zero fuss• 20 easy gifts so good we buy them on repeatHaving a gift delivered can be a bit of a faff. You don’t want to risk it being delayed or left outside, but asking...
Mad Capital Closes $78.4M Perennial Fund II to Scale Regenerative Agriculture
5 days ago by iGrow News
Mad Capital has closed its Perennial Fund II at $78.4 million, more than tripling its initial $25 million target. The post Mad Capital Closes $78.4M Perennial Fund II to Scale Regenerative Agriculture appeared first on iGrow News.
Forward Fooding Opens Applications for 2025 FoodTech 500 Ranking
5 days ago by iGrow News
Forward Fooding has launched the seventh edition of the FoodTech 500, the global ranking of AgriFoodTech innovators. The post Forward Fooding Opens Applications for 2025 FoodTech 500 Ranking appeared first on iGrow News.
HowGood Launches Global Carbon Database for Food and Agriculture
5 days ago by iGrow News
HowGood, the world’s largest sustainability intelligence platform for the food industry, has launched its Global Carbon Database (GCD). The post HowGood Launches Global Carbon Database for Food and Agriculture appeared first on iGrow News.
8 Favorites: Native Roses
5 days ago by Gardenista
I’ve always loved roses—especially those blowsy, old varieties. They’re lush, fragrant, and endlessly romantic. But growing them can be a challenge. As I look to grow more natives in my garden, I wanted to learn more about roses endemic to the U.S. With about 20 species of rose native to the...
Interview: Can Ultra-Processed Foods Be Made Healthier?
5 days ago by Undark
Is there anything good to be said about ultra-processed foods? In “Food Intelligence: The Science of How Food Both Nourishes and Harms Us,” nutrition scientist Kevin Hall and journalist Julia Belluz take a nuanced approach to that question and tackle other common nutrition myths.
Revol Greens Refocuses Efforts, Shutters California Facility
5 days ago by CEAg World
Revol Greens, a greenhouse producer of leafy greens, has issued a Work Adjustment and Retraining Notice (WARN) to the 42 remaining employees at its Tehachapi, Calif., facility. The company will officially cease operations this November, opting to reallocate its efforts and resources to its more...
The Week in AgriFoodTech: European agrifood funding bonanza; conservation projects from Danone, McDonald’s; Corteva breakup hints
5 days ago by AGFunder
The week brought a seemingly endless stream of fundraising announcements from European startups across the food system, from AI-for-restaurants company Nory to robotic organic farms from NeoFarm. In agrifood corporate land, Danone North America announced a conservation project with Ahold...
Genomines raises $45m Series A to mine battery-grade nickel from genetically enhanced plants
5 days ago by AGFunder
Mining is one of those critical components of the global economy that also happens to come with a hefty environmental toll. France-based Genomines is among the companies trying to change that and in the process develop more cost effective and environmentally friendly methods of extracting metal...
Optimizing Planting Density for Taraxacum kok-saghyz to Maximize Rubber and Latex Yields
5 days ago by HortNews (ASHS)
Photo of T. kok-seghyz transplants when first planted and after 10 weeks when flowers began opening in all planting densities. (courtesy of the author)Wooster, OH – A recent study by scientists at Ohio State University's Ohio Agricultural Research Center has identified the optimal planting...
15 of the Best Cover Crops for the Home Garden
5 days ago by Gardener's Path
Cover crops are easy, low maintenance plantings that help to improve your garden soil. Among the many benefits, they prevent erosion, cycle important nutrients, improve soil texture, provide mulch, break pest cycles, and suppress weeds. Learn about 15 of the best cover crops for the home garden...
Spikelet morphology in Restionaceae is more diverse than previously thought
6 days ago by Botany One
The Poales is a large order of flowering plants that includes grasses, sedges, rushes and bromeliads. They typically have small flowers enclosed by bracts that form a compound inflorescence arranged along a spikelet, but much structural diversity exists within this basic scheme. Indeed, spikelet...
NEXCOM’s Rugged Edge AI Computer, ATC 3561-NA4C, for Smart Agriculture
6 days ago by AgriTech Tomorrow News
Robust NVIDIA Jetson AI Power To Support Autonomous Operations in Harsh Environments
Bramble’s Chris Mitchell shares a vision for the future of UK health and agrifood
6 days ago by AGFunder
The UK’s agrifood strategy is a bit like a mosaic, says Chris Mitchell, partner at VC firm Bramble Partners and managing partner at its food systems advisory arm Bramble Intelligence. The various tiles are all there but have yet to be fully joined into a clear picture. But after more than a year...
Finalists Announced for CEAg World Impact Awards
6 days ago by CEAg World
CEAg World has selected the finalists for its inaugural CEAg World Impact Awards. The awards represent a new benchmark for innovation in CEA, recognizing individuals driving real progress through contributions to the development and growth of food production in protected environments. After...
PepsiCo, Unilever, and other Major Retail, Food, and Beverage Companies Launch "STEP up for Agriculture" Initiative
6 days ago by AgriTech Tomorrow News
The initiative supports PepsiCo's goal to transition 10 million acres by 2030, by strengthening farmer support organizations and advisory ecosystems needed to deliver this transformation. Expansion is already underway in Europe, beginning with a pilot in Spain—marking a global push toward...
PlantArcBio Secures U.S. and South Korea Patents for DIPPER™ Platform, Advancing Gene-Editing Optimization in Crops
6 days ago by AgriTech Tomorrow News
DIPPER™ platform accelerates development of drought-tolerant, high-yield, and resilient crops worldwide
Kellanova and ADM Regenerative Agriculture Program Improves Soil Health on 120,000 Acres, Supports Farmers in Southeast United States
6 days ago by AgriTech Tomorrow News
The program engaged directly with farmers in Alabama, Georgia and Florida to support agriculture practices that protect and improve natural resources and reduce and remove greenhouse gases.
CMW Horticulture appoints Stuart Neylon as new Managing Director
6 days ago by Hortidaily
CMW Horticulture, a company of Bosman Van Zaal, has appointed Mr. Stuart Neylon as its new Managing Director. Effective from 30 September 2025, he will take on responsibility for the daily management and strategic direction of the company. Stuart Neylon "I'm excited to get started and to take the…
Egypt: Acceleration program for young horticulture professionals announced
6 days ago by Hortidaily
Young Egyptian Scale-ups in the field of horticulture have been invited to join in an Acceleration program. This program helps your business grow through capacity building and matchmaking with the Dutch horticultural sector. The program values Egyptian agriculture entrepreneurs and service providers for…
Decoding tomato’s genetic defense against aluminum toxicity
6 days ago by Hortidaily
Aluminum toxicity is a major barrier to crop productivity in acidic soils, restricting root growth and nutrient uptake. Researchers have uncovered how tomato plants combat this stress through a genetic regulatory network. A key transcription factor, SlSTOP1, directly activates the potassium transporter…
"Harvest and fruit quality are better than ever"
6 days ago by Hortidaily
Five years ago, growing pointed peppers was something completely new for Marcel Rohrborn at Frutura in Austria. The grower before had only spent two years cultivating bell peppers. Today, Marcel has really found his way with pointed pepper production. A big help along the way has been ProJoules, the…
Bengaluru to host HortiConnect India 2025
6 days ago by Hortidaily
Bengaluru will host its first global horticulture exhibition and conference, HortiConnect India 2025, from September 25 to 27 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). The three-day expo, organised with the National Horticulture Board, South India Floriculture Association and Indian…
US: University of Florida Extension opens new educational greenhouse
6 days ago by Hortidaily
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Science Extension and Sustainability hosted a ribbon cutting Tuesday for their new Educational Outreach Garden Greenhouse. The facility is located at 6600 Clark Road, just east of I-75 near Twin Lakes Park. The facility is funded by the…
A look into the future of Kazakh berry growing
6 days ago by Hortidaily
The Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan represented by the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Azat Sultanov together with the Mayor of Almaty Region, organized a press tour of the region's agro-industrial facilities. The main goal of the press tour was to showcase successful examples of...
Australia: Western Sydney University leads national collaboration to transform the future of horticulture
6 days ago by Hortidaily
Western Sydney University has launched the Australian Research Council (ARC) Training Centre for Smart and Sustainable Horticulture, a national collaboration that brings together leading universities and industry partners to advance Australia's $16 billion horticulture sector. Based at the University's…
What happens when grafting goes wrong
6 days ago by Hortidaily
Grafting is a centuries-old practice that unites plants for improved resilience and yield. However, some species pairs remain incompatible, and their junctions collapse rather than thrive. Researchers have now uncovered why tomato and pepper cannot be joined successfully. Instead of fusing, the grafted…
NL: €2.7Million in funding for pest monitoring specialist
6 days ago by Hortidaily
PATS, the Dutch agri-tech company working in automated pest monitoring and control, has raised €2.7 million in seed funding to accelerate the development and rollout of its AI-powered solutions. The company already works with hundreds of growers cultivating vegetables, flowers, and plants around the…
China revises measures for quarantining of imported plants
6 days ago by Hortidaily
On June 30, 2025, China notified the Measures for the Quarantine Administration of Imported Plant Propagation Materials (Revised Version) to the WTO under G/SPS/N/CHN/1282/Add.1. This report provides an unofficial translation of the notified measures. Comments may be submitted to China's SPS National…
New VP of Sales for lighting company
6 days ago by Hortidaily
Ryley Leech has joined JumpLights® as its new Vice President of Sales. Leech joins JumpLights from Dove Robotics, where he served as Vice President, leading commercialization, business, and partnership strategies. In an earlier role, Leech worked in Global Business Development for Fluence, building and…
“We have not observed nematode issues since”
6 days ago by Hortidaily
In 2025, UK soft fruit specialist Hall Hunter Partnership used Moleda's Plant Sauna as a response measure after leaf nematodes were identified in a delivery of strawberry plants. The system applies aerated steam at controlled temperatures to produce clean planting material without the use of chemicals.…
Meet SeedTelligence: An interconnected technology portfolio to unlock the real value of seeds
6 days ago by Hortidaily
PhenoKey and phenoLytics are joining forces under the new brand SeedTelligence. The collaboration combines their complementary strengths to provide deeper insights into seed value. Supported by the technological expertise of Fraunhofer IIS, SeedTelligence delivers interconnected technology...
Namibia: Vegetables produced with zero carbon to hit the shelves
6 days ago by Hortidaily
A new zero carbon fertilizer plant, which will be constructed at the Daures Green Hydrogen Village (DGHV), will provide the renewable energy project with affordable and abundant plant nourishment to boost its already successful agricultural endeavor. This is expected to increase fresh vegetable...
EagleNXT Extends Agreements with Key Partners in Latin America
6 days ago by AgriTech Tomorrow News
Regional Resellers Renew Agreements with Leading Drone and Sensor Manufacturer
David Schurman on VT0014: Expanding Access to Carbon Markets
6 days ago by iGrow News
David Schurman highlights how digital soil mapping lowers costs, improves accuracy, and increases scalability compared to traditional sampling. The post David Schurman on VT0014: Expanding Access to Carbon Markets appeared first on iGrow News.
Examining how microgreens grow in desert sand and rockwool
6 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
Food security in arid regions, such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is a significant challenge due to harsh environmental conditions such as low rainfall, high temperatures, and low-quality soil. These factors limit agricultural productivity and compromise stability. In such regions, where desert…
Morrisons: 11th consecutive period of growth
6 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
How baby wipes, toilet roll, eggs, and cucumbers became some of Amazon's most frequently purchased items in the UKAmazon reported: "Groceries - from household essentials and kitchen cupboard staples to fresh produce, dairy, and meat - are among the items most frequently purchased on Amazon's online…
Specialist in wireless LED control goes bankrupt
6 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
Cosmicnode, a Dutch specialist in wireless control solutions for LED lighting and other applications, has gone bankrupt. The company, based at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, had been operating under the radar for years. Just this spring, when it began to present itself more visibly…
P.L. Light announces new Marketing Manager
6 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
P.L. Light Systems has announced the hiring of Caelin Williams as Marketing Manager based out of their Canadian manufacturing facility in Hamilton, Ontario. Caelin will work in the growth and advancement of the P.L. Light digital footprint and content creation efforts that will build a greater follower…
UK: Study finds first evidence that plastic nanoparticles can accumulate in the edible parts of vegetables
6 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
Plastic pollution represents a global environmental challenge, and once in the environment plastic can fragment into smaller and smaller pieces. A new study shows for the first time that some of the tiniest particles found in the environment can be absorbed into the edible sections of crops during the…
“We’ve accelerated seed development from eight to two years”
6 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
Rising demand for sustainable, pesticide-free, and locally grown produce is fueling interest in hydroponics in India and globally, says Julian Nachtigal, VP of Partnerships & Sales at Urban Kissan, an integrated hydroponic farming company headquartered in Hyderabad, South India. "When we started…
US: University of Maryland hosts Annual Aquaponics Conference
6 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
Kamal Gosh presented at the Annual Aquaponics Conference on September 16, 2025, at the University of Maryland. His presentation, titled "Evaluating the Impact of Fish Species on Lettuce Growth: Introducing a Sustainable Iron Gel and Demo-Scale Filter within Nutrient Film Technique Aquaponic Systems,"…
Philippines: Growing an appetite for healthy foods
6 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
More Veggies Please (MVP), the consumer brand under Metro Pacific Fresh Farms, has started its retail rollout across Metro Manila, making its debut in S&R Membership Shopping locations. Additional supermarket partners are expected to follow in the coming weeks. Grown and harvested in modern greenhouse…
Study reveals the hidden costs of vertical growing
6 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
Vertical farming may promise bumper yields and major water savings, but a new University of Surrey study warns the technology still produces higher carbon emissions than traditional lettuce growing. Published in Food and Energy Security, the research is the first to fully account for soil emissions from…
Hydroponic lettuce project thriving at Cook Islands school
6 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
Hydroponics lettuce is thriving at Mauke School this year, providing hearty harvests that are feeding students, teachers and the community. The project has been spearheaded by Tai George, chairman of the Mauke School Parents Teachers Association (PTA) and the island's local marine officer, with strong…
Dynamic spacing at scale: "How growers pushed us to simplify; and go bigger"
6 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
Since its first installation in France back in 2022, Techponics' dynamic spacing system has grown from an experimental concept into a scalable, commercial-ready platform now expanding across Europe. Developed to enhance flexibility, productivity, and adaptability in hydroponic production....
Rudbeckia truncata – another “Small” Coneflower
6 days ago by Juniper Level Botanic Garden
Rudbeckia truncata is a very rare coneflower (G2G3 rank – high to moderate risk of extinction), restricted to a small region of alkaline bluffs from Kentucky south into the Georgia mountains. Although named in 1898 by the late botanist J.K. Small, subsequent taxonomists, who obviously didn’t...
Farm Business Farm Management Expands Operations into Indiana
6 days ago by iGrow News
Key Takeaways: Farm Business Farm Management (FBFM) opens offices in Indianapolis and West Lafayette Builds on more than 100 years of trusted financial advisory services for farmers in Illinois Services […] The post Farm Business Farm Management Expands Operations into Indiana appeared first on...
Kellanova and ADM Partner With U.S. Cotton Farmers to Advance Regenerative Agriculture
6 days ago by iGrow News
Key Takeaways: Kellanova and ADM collaborate with more than 180 farmers across 120,000 acres in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia Regenerative practices such as cover crops and reduced tillage reduce emissions […] The post Kellanova and ADM Partner With U.S. Cotton Farmers to Advance Regenerative...
National Corn Growers Association Survey Reveals Concerns Over Farm Economy Crisis
6 days ago by iGrow News
Key Takeaway: National Corn Growers Association survey shows 80% of farmers believe U.S. farm economy is in or near a crisis 65% of respondents are more concerned about financial conditions […] The post National Corn Growers Association Survey Reveals Concerns Over Farm Economy Crisis appeared...
The Garden as a Restored Prairie: A Sneak Peek from Our New Book ‘The Low-Impact Garden’
6 days ago by Gardenista
For years I have wondered why Europeans find American prairie planting so aspirational, while Americans will go to great lengths to create a semblance of Northern European gardening (often referred to as English) in the US. Can it be as simple as “the grass is always greener”? On researching...
AI Chatbots Need Guardrails to Protect Users’ Mental Health
6 days ago by Undark
A new Illinois state law bans certain uses of AI in therapy. But the law doesn’t seem to address how people use AI-driven chatbots in their own lives to seek emotional support. Two researchers who study the social impact of technology argue that chatbots need guardrails built in to protect their...
Armed with $13m in seed funding, BRAINR ramps up plans to digitize food manufacturing
6 days ago by AGFunder
Food manufacturing remains one of the least digitized industries, with many operations still relying on spreadsheets and manual entry, which are slow and error-prone, says Portuguese startup BRAINR. And even high-tech facilities do not necessarily have manufacturing execution systems (MES)...
Looking up and down: How forest layers work together to keep ecosystems functioning
6 days ago by Journal of Ecology (British Ecological Society)
Jie Li, Beijing Forestry University in China, discusses their article: Cross-scale effects of multi-strata plant diversity on ecosystem multifunctionality in temperate forests What makes a forest thrive? While we often admire towering trees in a forest, what happens under their shade—the herbs,...
A Model for Community-Led Heritage Preservation: Esna's Aga Khan Award-Winning Revitalisation
6 days ago by ArchDaily
CoryPro Ingredients signs deal with Polymerals to establish guar protein facility in Mexico
6 days ago by AGFunder
CoryPro Ingredients—a US startup developing high-value proteins from the byproducts of guar gum production—has signed an agreement with Mexican guar gum producer Polymerals to establish a new guar protein processing facility in Torreón, Mexico. The agreement provides a framework for investment,...
Release: NSAC Welcomes the Reintroduction of the Bicameral Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act
6 days ago by Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
Washington, DC, September 17, 2025 – This week, Representatives Marilyn Strickland (D-WA-10), Alma Adams (D-NC-12), and Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) reintroduced the Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act in the House and the Senate. The Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act...
KROHNE Irrigation Technology in Agriculture: How New Technologies Overcome Challenges By Tim Lellman, Product Specialist, KROHNE, Inc.
6 days ago by AgriTech Tomorrow News
Technology can, and already does, aid agriculture in innumerable ways. One prominent part of agriculture that can use technological innovation to increase efficiency and effectiveness is irrigation.
When and How to Plant Roses in the Fall
6 days ago by Gardener's Path
Fall is the perfect time to plant perennials like roses. The weather is milder than in the summer, the plants have a chance to get established so they can take off next season, and you can find some real bargains. This guide walks you through the process so your plants will have the best chance...

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