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Wilson’s Winter Dogwood
An hour ago by Juniper Level Botanic Garden
We typically think of dogwoods of being seasonally interesting plants in spring, but the semi-evergreen Cornus wilsoniana changes that narrative. Despite the clusters of small flowers in May, this Chinese species is most prized for its amazing white patterned bark, which is especially noticeable...
Now is the time to be bold and give your garden a reshuffle
2 hours ago by The Guardian
The best plots are the ones that dare to change, and the start of a new year is the perfect time to move around your plantsSomething I’ve noticed in gardens that have been tended by the same person – or people – is that the best ones never stay the same. People who truly love their plots shuffle...
Indoor Farming Innovation: Automation and AI in Indoor Farming — What Launched in 2025
3 hours ago by iGrow News
Key Takeaways Indoor farming innovation in 2025 was led by automation, AI, and digital decision-support tools. Most product launches focused on improving operational intelligence rather than replacing full systems. Imaging, […] The post Indoor Farming Innovation: Automation and AI in Indoor...
5 Ways to Re-Use Your Christmas Tree Post-Holiday
4 hours ago by Gardenista
Happy holidays! This week we’re revisiting our favorite festive stories from years past, like this one:v These days we are all trying to do our best for the planet. We’re trying to make better decisions and cut back on wasting resources. Sometimes that’s really hard when it comes to...
Book Review: How Evolution Is Driving Us Further Into Space
4 hours ago by Undark
In “The Giant Leap,” astrobiologist Caleb Scharf’s sweeping and optimistic overview of humankind’s many journeys into space, he argues that evolution and exploration have combined to push us farther and farther into the cosmos. “I call this trajectory into the future ‘Dispersal,’” he writes.
Meati’s meltdown, regen ag, David Protein’s EPG battle: What were the most popular articles on AgFunderNews in 2025?
5 hours ago by AGFunder
2025 has been another challenging year for agrifoodtech startups, and unfortunately, the “If it bleeds, it leads’” maxim applies when it comes to our “most read” list at AgFunderNews, which is dominated by bad news from the meltdown at Meati and Believer Meats to Biomilq’s bankrupty filing. We...
Jade Plant Not Blooming? 7 Common Causes
15 hours ago by Gardener's Path
Jade plants produce delicate white or pink flowers in late winter, but many indoor specimens never bloom as Crassula ovata needs certain environmental conditions to trigger blooming. Learn about the seven most common reasons why jade houseplants fail to bloom and what to do about them in this...
Our Favorite Christmas Box
25 hours ago by Juniper Level Botanic Garden
We truly love the amazing English boxwood, Buxus sempervirens ‘Elegantissima’ in the winter garden. We’ve never been able to track down it’s origin, but we know that it was grown in Europe around 1860. We’ve grown this in both sun and light shade, and while it thrives in both, the density of the...
‘What happens next is the real test’: a look back at agtech in 2025
26 hours ago by AGFunder
From regenerative agriculture and biological crop protection to robotics and indoor farming, 2025 wasn’t a year of breakthroughs—it was a year of stamina. Many companies shut down, laid off staff, or spun off parts of their business, while capital constraints persisted but also saw possible new...
Indoor Farming Ecosystem: Why Partnerships Became the Dominant Growth Strategy
27 hours ago by iGrow News
Partnerships were the most frequent form of strategic activity recorded across the indoor farming ecosystem in 2025. The post Indoor Farming Ecosystem: Why Partnerships Became the Dominant Growth Strategy appeared first on iGrow News.
Poinsettias: Rethinking a Christmas Cliché
28 hours ago by Gardenista
Happy holidays! This week we’re revisiting our favorite festive stories from years past, like this one: The poinsettia revolution was a long time coming. But worth waiting for. It’s been nearly 200 years since Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first U.S. diplomat to Mexico, shipped Euphorbia...
War, Wellness, and Watts: Inside Oak Ridge National Lab
29 hours ago by Undark
What’s now known as Oak Ridge National Laboratory was founded in 1943 as part of the Manhattan Project, specializing in atomic bomb material. The nearby town, known as “The Secret City,” grew to 75,000 residents, many unaware of their work’s nature until after the war. Today, ORNL is the largest...
Plant ‘tredges’ to boost England’s tree cover, gardeners urged
31 hours ago by The Guardian
Royal Horticultural Society’s call backs government aim to increase woodland cover from 10% to at least 16.5% by 2050Gardeners should plant native “tredges” – foliage between the size of a tree and a hedge – to boost England’s tree cover, the Royal Horticultural Society has said.Taking...
Urban Farming Market: Cultivating the Future of Sustainable Food Systems
2 days ago by AgriTech Tomorrow News
The Urban Farming Market continues to grow as cities embrace sustainable food systems and local production. Rising demand for fresh produce, smart farming technologies, and supportive policies are driving steady market growth and reshaping how modern urban communities cultivate and consume food.
Hydroponic Nutrients Market Size, Growth, Trends, and Global Forecast to 2032
2 days ago by AgriTech Tomorrow News
The Hydroponic Nutrients Market is expanding rapidly with growing adoption of hydroponic and vertical farming systems. Rising demand for sustainable food production, technological innovation, and urban agriculture initiatives are driving global market growth and shaping the future of modern farming.
Here come the Green Snowflakes
2 days ago by Juniper Level Botanic Garden
Emerging in the woodland garden now are the amazing toothworts of the former genus, Dentaria. Dentaria ‘Green Snowflake’ below, is our 2017 introduction of our hybrid between two natives, Dentaria heterophylla and Dentaria dissecta. This foliage sailed through our recent low temperatures of 15...
Kind Farm CEO honored for leadership in food production
2 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
Stephanie Mok has built a career at the intersection of construction, engineering, and food production, with a focus on making agriculture more resilient and local. She is the co-founder and CEO of Kind Farm Services, where she leads large-scale controlled environment agriculture projects in the United…
India: Mushroom cultivation highlighted as income booster at National Farmers’ Day
2 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
National Farmers' Day/National Mushroom Day was celebrated at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), East Siang in collaboration with the College of Horticulture & Forestry (CHF), Central Agricultural University (CAU) and the College of Agriculture, at CHF, Pasighat. The event saw the participation of around 80…
US: Turning fungi into flavor at a Florida mushroom farm
2 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
What starts as a dream of opening an Italian deli turns into something entirely different for Jor'El and Sheth Schustrin. Six years later, the pair now run Stropharia Mushroom Farm, where they grow specialty mushrooms year-round in Southwest Florida. The idea comes from a deeply personal place. The…
Kuwaiti farmers successful in growing fruit variety under controlled environments
2 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
"Nearly every farm in Al-Wafra and Al-Abdali, particularly in recent years, has climate-controlled fruit greenhouses that helps in producing a wide variety of fruits, including citrus, figs, grapes, guavas, pomegranates, bananas, mangoes, peaches, and apples", reports Al-Seyassah daily, quoting farmer…
Lessons for small farms with big ambitions
2 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
During the 2025 CEAg World Conference & Expo, Dana Shugrue of CEAg World interviewed Garrett Corwin, Founder and Farmer of Piedmont Microgreens, about how Piedmont Microgreens is scaling production, sales channels, and operations to quadruple revenue — lessons for small farms with big ambitions....
Australia: A $100,000/year microgreens business run out of a garage
2 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
This standard garage was turned into a $100,000+ per year microgreens business and it's run entirely from home! In this farm tour, Microgreens Consulting is visiting Mountain Leaf Microgreens near Sydney, Australia. Duncan built a highly profitable microgreens farm inside a normal double garage using…
Pakistan: Punjab to promote hydroponics farming for year-round tomatoes
2 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
The Punjab government is paying attention to promote modern technology in the province to ensure uninterrupted supply of vegetables, especially tomatoes across the year. The Punjab agriculture department has sought recommendations from the experts to promote the hydroponic technology which enables…
Supporting environmental education in rural Armenia
2 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
Thanks to the environmental education program by the Estonian Refugee Council, students at three schools in the Tavush region of Armenia can now learn sustainable agricultural methods and contribute to environmental protection through their daily practices. Hydroponic greenhouses and composting…
“People buy shelves thinking they can start growing tomorrow. That’s not how it works”
2 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
ZGreens began in Zaragoza in 2019 as a microgreens producer focused on high-end hospitality. Five years later, the company continues to supply chefs with microgreens and edible flowers, but its ambitions have expanded. Founder Juan Naudin now sees ZGreens as a business shaped less by novelty and more by…
Custom LED gains ground as Italian nurseries push for efficiency
2 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
Protected and soilless cultivation systems continue to gain traction, with Italian nurseries widely recognised among the best in the world. These operations require different lighting solutions depending on the growth stage of the plants. It is within this context that C-Led, a company based in Imola…
India: Experts teach students about nuances of mushroom farming
2 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
Updating students about new startup opportunities, the experts introduced them about intricacies of mushroom farming on the third day of national workshop. It may be mentioned that a five-day national workshop on "The Art of Mushroom Entrepreneurship: Strategies for Success" is being organized from…
A Christmas lesson from plant ecology: why plants like holly and mistletoe may not be as well defended as we think
2 days ago by Prof. Jeff Ollerton
Christmas is a time of expectations, when we assume that familiar traditions will work as they always have. Some traditions are associated with plants such as holly and mistletoe. In ecology, we make similar assumptions, one of the most enduring of which is that plants introduced to new parts of...
Effect of the quality of washing water on shelf-life and product safety of rinsed produce
2 days ago by Hortidaily
The quality of washing water has a significant effect on the shelf-life and product safety of the rinsed produce. A recently conducted assessment shows how the biodegradable disinfectant Huwa-San TR-50 can clean the water system completely, removing biofilm, microbiological load, low oxygen levels, and…
Plant nursery Jongerius declared bankrupt: “There is clarity now, but time is running out”
2 days ago by Hortidaily
Dutch plant nursery Jongerius has now officially been declared bankrupt. The largely organic nursery, which played a key role within European organic horticulture, suddenly announced on 31 October that it would cease operations. In the weeks that followed, uncertainty reigned for employees, growers and…
South Korean seed company expands into Mexico
2 days ago by Hortidaily
KOSDAQ-listed NH Nongwoo Bio said on the 22nd that it will establish a local subsidiary in Mexico next year to step up its push into the Latin American market. The Mexico subsidiary will be NH Nongwoo Bio's eighth overseas unit. NH Nongwoo Bio noted that Mexico's vegetable seed market is composed of key…
UAE: Citizen-owned farms emerge as leading investment projects, sustainable tourism destinations
2 days ago by Hortidaily
Citizen-owned farms across the UAE are emerging as key drivers of sustainable domestic tourism, drawing nature enthusiasts to serene landscapes that showcase the country's resilience and agricultural innovation. Their growing diversity of produce is helping to build a more sustainable agricultural…
A regenerative approach for soft fruit production in Doñana
2 days ago by Hortidaily
The Doñana Natural Area in south-western Spain is a vital ecological region, known for its biodiversity and as a key habitat for migratory birds, including the Dutch national bird, the Black-tailed Godwit (Grutto). Doñana is also a major hub for soft fruit production, closely linked to Northern European…
International conference in Ukraine brings together fruit, vegetable and berry producers
2 days ago by Hortidaily
From 25 to 27 February 2026, Ternopil will host HortiTech Ukraine 2026, a conference dedicated to horticulture, vegetable production, and berry cultivation. The event gathers Ukrainian and international experts, agronomists, producers, engineers, and technology providers to discuss modern cultivation,…
TSW Matchmaker makes debut during TSW trade fair
2 days ago by Hortidaily
TSW, the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Trade Fair, brings together fruit and vegetable producers, buyers, distributors, processors, technology providers, and industry experts from across Europe and beyond. The 16th edition of TSW will take place on 23 and 24 January 2026 at the Targi Kielce Exhibition &…
Precision irrigation is essential for maintaining the health and profitability of pepper crops
2 days ago by Hortidaily
Each season, the horticultural sector faces weather, pest, and resource-management challenges that test its ability to maintain crop stability and profitability, especially in intensive systems such as greenhouses. Well-adjusted irrigation is key to maintaining crop stability, optimizing water use, and…
US: Supporting small scale growing in Alaska
2 days ago by Hortidaily
Food security is a concern for all Alaskans, considering its remote location, high import and shipping costs, infrastructure limitations, and short growing season. About 95 percent of the food purchased in Alaska is imported and the food supply chain is vulnerable to disruptions, especially for...
Enhancing pepper quality through microbiomes
2 days ago by Hortidaily
The effectiveness of microbial inoculants in agriculture is often limited by their unstable colonization in dynamic soil environments. Researchers investigated the impact of application timing and continuity of a four-member synthetic microbial community (SynCom) on pepper (Capsicum annuum L.)…
Italian innovation for the baby leaf sector
2 days ago by Hortidaily
With eleven greenhouses, 3,000 square meters of floor space, over 100 varieties, and 180 participants, the Baby Leaf 2025 Open Day at OP Italianleaf in Pontecagnano, in Italy's Campania region, was a success. Organized by Maraldi Sementi, the event was attended by Italian and international...
Kazakhstan’s greenhouse industry enters a new development phase amid regional competition
2 days ago by Hortidaily
Kazakhstan's greenhouse industry is entering a new phase after a sharp downturn that followed rapid growth 7–10 years ago. According to agribusiness entrepreneur and MP Bolatbek Aliyev, much of the earlier state support failed to produce sustainable results, while competition from Turkmenistan...
US-Mexico water dispute escalates as Washington threatens new 5% tariff
2 days ago by Hortidaily
Tensions between the United States and Mexico escalated this week after Washington warned it would impose a new 5% tariff on Mexican products if Mexico fails to deliver at least 200000 acres pie of water to Texas before December 31, under the 1944 Water Treaty. The volume is equivalent to around 246…
Micropeptide solutions specialist announces new board appointment
2 days ago by Hortidaily
Micropep Technologies has announced the appointment of Patricia "Trish" Malarkey, a globally recognized innovation leader, as an independent member of its Board of Directors. Malarkey brings over three decades of global innovation leadership across life sciences, food, and agricultural technology. She…
Crisp has recorded an operating profit for the first time since its launch
2 days ago by Hortidaily
Starship robots turn Santa's little helpers for Christmas deliveries in LaplandIn the Lapland town of Rovaniemi - the 'official' home of Father Christmas - customers are receiving their last minute Christmas shopping from delivery robots dressed up as elves and reindeer. Lisa Johnson, Vice President at…
Egypt emerges as a new strategic hub for blueberry production
2 days ago by Hortidaily
In recent years, Egypt has moved from being a largely unexplored territory for blueberry cultivation to becoming one of the most closely watched emerging origins for international investors and operators. Water availability, favourable climatic conditions and a strategic location between key...
"Technology succeeds when it fits into people’s lives"
2 days ago by Hortidaily
After years of working across commercial hydroponics, institutional projects, and international pilots, Christer Tilk has grown cautious of systems that promise scale before they prove usability. As CEO and co-founder of Growpipes, he has seen capital-heavy automation and proprietary design move faster…
10 greenhouse supplier acquisitions
2 days ago by Hortidaily
Yesterday we spoke about growers expanding thanks to the acquisition of other growers, but in the supplying industry, acquisitions and sales are also continuing at a rapid pace. Although interest from private equity is much lower than a couple of years ago, the sales and acquisitions continue....
Havecon looks back at 2025 projects
2 days ago by Hortidaily
The global challenge surrounding food supply and professional crop production calls for smart, scalable and reliable solutions. In 2025, greenhouse horticulture once again played a central role in addressing this challenge. Through controlled growing conditions, more efficient use of space and...
Soilless lettuce production has started in Adana
2 days ago by Hortidaily
As part of the "Strengthening Seasonal Agricultural Capacities in Rural Areas Project," soilless lettuce farming has been initiated in Adana. The area where the project is being carried out was visited by Atilla Bayazit, the provincial director of agriculture and forestry in Adana. He obtained details…
Silopi is about to become one of the biggest greenhouse production zones in Turkey
2 days ago by Hortidaily
For the Silopi Greenhouse Organized Agricultural Zone, which will be built in the Silopi area of the Basverimli town of Sirnak, infrastructure development has advanced. The project is being carried out on a 94.6-hectare plot in the Basverimli town of Sirnak, about 10 kilometers from the Habur Border…
Uncertainty in the tomato market continues
2 days ago by Hortidaily
The tomato season out of Mexico has been going for about three weeks now for SunFed and volumes are still relatively small at the start of the deal. "In the next month, we expect volumes to really pick up," says Matt Mandel, CEO of SunFed Produce. In the past few months, the market didn't reach the…
New baby leaf production in Slovenia, the centre of Europe
2 days ago by Hortidaily
As Europe seeks more reliable and sustainable local food production, Green Gardens Dobrovnik is moving into the final planning phase of a large-scale baby leaf greenhouse project in northeastern Slovenia. The project is further strengthened by the involvement of Pieter Slaman (GaaS), one of the world's…
"150 acres of greenhouse projects delivered, and strong outlook for 2026"
2 days ago by Hortidaily
"This year was an exceptional one for our team and our customers," said Abe Wiebe, co-founder and Director of Greenhouse Sales at Universal Fabricating. The North American manufacturer and integrator of commercial greenhouse solutions today announced the successful completion of a record year marked by…
"This demo project is only the beginning"
2 days ago by Hortidaily
At the end of January, a new demonstration greenhouse will officially open in Grootvlei, an area close to Johannesburg in South Africa. Dutch companies including Seed2Feed, Holland Greentech, Svensson, Control Union, Bosmans van Zaal, Rijk Zwaan and, during the initial phase, Delphy, contributed…
"Plant sensors and dynamic lighting open new doors for growers"
2 days ago by Hortidaily
During the third meeting of the DigiKas (digital greenhouse) project at Agrotopia in Brussel, Belgium, the first results were recently shared on how plant sensors and dynamic lighting can support data-driven crop management. Experts from Inagro, Ghent University, KU Leuven and Thomas More...
Inside the 2025 Indoor Farming Bankruptcies: Capital Intensity Meets Reality
2 days ago by iGrow News
Fourteen indoor farming and CEA-related bankruptcies were recorded in 2025, many involving well-capitalized companies. The post Inside the 2025 Indoor Farming Bankruptcies: Capital Intensity Meets Reality appeared first on iGrow News.
AgTech Bankruptcy in 2025: Capital Wiped Out and Structural Fault Lines Exposed
2 days ago by iGrow News
Explore the causes and impacts of AgTech bankruptcy in 2025, including over $2.8 billion in venture capital losses. The post AgTech Bankruptcy in 2025: Capital Wiped Out and Structural Fault Lines Exposed appeared first on iGrow News.
Indoor Farming M&A in 2025: From Expansion to Rationalization
2 days ago by iGrow News
Vertical farming and greenhouse technology companies accounted for the majority of indoor farming M&A activity in 2025. The post Indoor Farming M&A in 2025: From Expansion to Rationalization appeared first on iGrow News.
Cranberry Hand Pies: A Festive Necessity
2 days ago by Gardenista
Happy holidays! This week we’re revisiting our favorite festive stories from years past, like this one: Forage your cranberries or buy them at the market—this is your nudge to bake buttery cranberry hand pies before the year ends. While cranberry sauce is a reflex at Thanksgiving, its inclusion...
GPS Is Vulnerable. New Technology May Be Required.
2 days ago by Undark
The system that humans use to navigate Earth is baked into everything from lights that turn on at sunset to dating apps that match users nearby. It’s also increasingly vulnerable to attacks. Those come in the form of signal jamming and spoofing. Can GPS be improved? Could an alternative be more...
The Past, Present, and Future of Hemp in Construction
2 days ago by ArchDaily
A tiny beacon of trust: the joy of the honesty box
2 days ago by Financial Times
Tables laden with veg, eggs or honey in exchange for a few coins have become a global movement — and tell tales of resilience, community and truth
How to Grow Hellebores, the Winter-to-Spring Sensation
2 days ago by Gardener's Path
If you’re looking for unique perennial flowers, hybrid hellebores are for you. Also known as Lenten roses, they’re perfect for moist, shady locations in the garden, and reward with cheerful blossoms in late winter and early spring. Learn how to cultivate these evergreen early bloomers in this...
Exclusive: Canadian plant-based seafood startup Konscious Foods ceases operations
2 days ago by AGFunder
Canadian plant-based seafood startup Konscious Foods ceased operations earlier this year, AgFunderNews has learned. Emails to company execs now trigger an automated response explaining that, “Like many in the North American food industry, unforeseen changes in US-Canada trade relations combined...
WSSA Commends New Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Project
2 days ago by AgriTech Tomorrow Magazine
The pilot project's four-pronged focus will help to improve both the nation's food security and food affordability, point out WSSA leaders.
Smart formulation unlocks the full potential of biopesticides in agriculture
2 days ago by AgriTech Tomorrow News
Indovinya launches solutions to address challenges of applying biologically based products amid rising demand for sustainable crop protection
Cyngn Partners with Chandler Automation, Expands into Agriculture
2 days ago by AgriTech Tomorrow News
Cyngn expands into agriculture through a partnership with Chandler Automation. The DriveMod Tugger will now enable autonomous material handling for food processors and packers.
AI in Agriculture Market Growing at 22.8% CAGR - Transforming Farm Productivity with Intelligent Data and Automation
2 days ago by AgriTech Tomorrow News
The AI in Agriculture Market is reshaping modern farming with advanced machine learning, predictive analytics, and automation solutions. Explore key market trends, growth drivers, and applications driving global food sustainability and operational efficiency.
Aquaponics Market Growth Boosts Sustainable Food Production and Water-Efficient Farming Systems
2 days ago by AgriTech Tomorrow News
The Aquaponics Market is driving sustainable food production by integrating fish farming with hydroponics. Explore major market trends, growth insights, and innovations making aquaponics a leading solution for eco-friendly, high-yield agriculture worldwide.
Irene Rosique Conesa and Nuvio Planet: Building an Environmental Intelligence Standard for Animal Protein
3 days ago by iGrow News
Explore the journey of Irene Rosique Conesa, co-founder of Nuvio Planet, and her impact on sustainability and environmental science. The post Irene Rosique Conesa and Nuvio Planet: Building an Environmental Intelligence Standard for Animal Protein appeared first on iGrow News.
Growers expand, but not by building greenhouses
3 days ago by Hortidaily
The greenhouse vegetable production has seen a massive scale increase. By expanding their growing facilities, and by acquiring other companies. Here are ten stories from 2026 on greenhouse growers buying other growers. Mexico: Rising Farms expands with high-tech greenhouse acquisition in San...
SPAR's festive food parcel: Carrots, potatoes, and sprouts
3 days ago by Hortidaily
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Ambitions for UK geothermal sector launched at Eden
3 days ago by Hortidaily
Cornwall is looking to lead the way on developing the UK Geothermal sector following the launch of a new proposal last week. The proposal, shaped by Cornwall Trade and Investment, aims to build on the innovations made in the US that have revolutionized deep geothermal, making it significantly more…
Japan: Newly constructed greenhouse already fully operational
3 days ago by Hortidaily
In Japan, a one-hectare multi-tunnel greenhouse in Japan, designed for hydroponic lettuce cultivation using an MGS (Mobile Gutter System), was completed. As builder J. Huette reports, the project was conceived from the outset to maximize production efficiency and ensure crop stability. The...
"We have successfully created an innovative paper punnet for strawberries"
3 days ago by Hortidaily
In line with the massive increase in strawberry supply in Egypt this season, Egyptian packaging company Fresh Deal announced that it has developed innovative packaging that enhances the fruit's appeal to importers, retailers, and consumers. Mohammed Ali, CEO of Fresh Deal, stated: "We have successfully…
Making construction panels from eggplant residuals
3 days ago by Hortidaily
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Ethiopia urged to develop Horticulture Resource Atlas to unlock sector growth
3 days ago by Hortidaily
Ethiopia's horticulture sector could be poised for a major leap forward if the Ministry of Agriculture adopts a geospatial planning tool similar to the country's recently developed Manufacturing Industry Resource Atlas. That is the view of Mekonnen Solomon, Senior Staff and Horticulture Export…
Philippines: DAR turns over P3.4-M nursery, greenhouse projects in North Cotabato
3 days ago by Hortidaily
The Philippines Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has turned over P3.4 million worth of modern nursery and greenhouse facilities to agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in Barangay Bongolanon, Magpet, North Cotabato, to boost high-value and climate-resilient farming. DAR said the project aims to…
Vietnam: Powering sustainable circular agriculture for a greener future
3 days ago by Hortidaily
Vietnam, with more than 60% of its population living in rural areas, still relies heavily on traditional farming methods characterised by intensive resource use, low efficiency, and vulnerability to climate change. The circular economy offers new opportunities by using resources efficiently, maximising…
Enhancing tomato yield through greenhouse row spacing
3 days ago by Hortidaily
Canopy configuration affects crop yields by optimizing radiation interception and/or use efficiency in greenhouses. Although tomato metrics have been reported, the effects of row spacing on growth, yield and radiation for different cultivars are not well documented. Here, researchers examined tomato…
"The market is favorable for French tomatoes in the run-up to Christmas"
3 days ago by Hortidaily
In the run-up to the festive season, the tomato market is quite dynamic, marked by a tight supply and sustained prices. Between the scarcity of certain origins, limited import volumes and continuing demand for festive meals, French tomatoes manage to hold their own. Guilhem Flammen, director of Les…
"Zucchini production is on the rise in Murcia's greenhouses"
3 days ago by Hortidaily
The vegetable season got off to a bad start in the Spanish region of Murcia for products such as broccoli, artichoke and zucchini, with low prices due to a greater supply than expected in several European destinations (that's the case for broccoli), as well as in higher altitude areas in Spain....
Volume picking up on Mexican field cucumbers
3 days ago by Hortidaily
The supply of field cucumbers in Mexico is just getting started in Los Mochis and Culiacan in Sinaloa. "It's been a slow start," says Tony Incaviglia of GR Fresh. "The markets are pretty strong because of it. We haven't gotten in rhythm yet where the volume has really jumped but it's coming." In...
U.S. farm labor shortages add pressure under trade tariffs
3 days ago by Hortidaily
US agriculture continues to face cost pressure linked to trade policy and labor availability. Tariffs introduced under President Donald Trump have increased farm input costs by more than US$33 billion in 2025, according to a December report from North Dakota State University's Agricultural Trade...
Jurgen Verheyen joins Limgroup sales team
3 days ago by Hortidaily
As of 1 November 2025, Jurgen Verheyen has joined Limgroup as Account Manager Strawberry. With many years of hands-on experience and a strong international network in the strawberry sector, Jurgen brings a great deal of expertise to the team, according to Limgroup. Before coming to Limgroup,...
“Technology should support farmers, not create barriers to adoption”
3 days ago by Hortidaily
When Verte Tower entered the UNICEF StartUp Lab, the Ghana-based agritech company already had a working solution but needed clarity on the way forward. Six months later, the team says the accelerator helped them refine how their solar-powered vertical growing systems fit into real food systems,...
"Warmer summers require a larger air buffer to create a stable climate"
3 days ago by Hortidaily
If it all goes as planned — and it certainly looks that way — the crew of Dool International is ready to leave Austria in the coming days. But not before completing the project at Gartenbau Sattler. The company is having its greenhouse raised from 4.50 to 6.20 meters. At Gartenbau Sattler,...
“An oversized root system uses more water and fertilizer without increasing yield”
3 days ago by Hortidaily
In commercial greenhouse and vertical farming systems, productivity and cost efficiency depend not only on climate control and lighting, but also on how effectively plant physiology is managed. One often overlooked factor is the balance between root development and canopy growth, which directly…
Encouraging results in cultivation areas and high-end sales for the strawberry market
3 days ago by Hortidaily
The strawberry harvest has just begun in southern Italy, and the initial market feedback is positive. This is especially notable when considering the data from the previous season and the area under cultivation. "After a successful campaign, we are looking ahead to 2026 with great expectations,...
Fresh herb demand strong and steady for holiday season
3 days ago by Hortidaily
Meanwhile, Thanksgiving, a holiday that generally sees high fresh herb use, saw stronger sales over 2024's holiday. "We're ready for Christmas and I think we'll be good for the next week. Everything is in decent shape and things look to be steady," says Philipp Harlov, VP sales and marketing for...
Australia backs Laos berry farming and digital census initiative
3 days ago by Hortidaily
A high-level Australian mission to southern Laos between December 14 and 19 highlighted developments in horticulture, agriculture data systems, and public services, according to a press release from the Australian Embassy to Laos. The visit was led by Australian Ambassador Megan Jones and covered…
Sharp decline in Turkish fresh fruit and vegetable exports
3 days ago by Hortidaily
The spring frost in Turkey has had a major impact on export volumes of fresh vegetables and, in particular, fresh fruit. Fresh fruit and vegetable exports this year are expected to be almost 30% lower than in 2024. Even last year, export volumes were already well below those of previous years. Turkey's…
Mercadona acquires Logifruit
3 days ago by Hortidaily
Mercadona has formalized an agreement to acquire Logifruit, a company specializing in reusable packaging management. The goal is to improve Mercadona's logistics coordination and increase the efficiency and sustainability of its distribution network. This deal involves integrating Logifruit's...
A new technology ensures the guaranteed minimum weight of tomatoes
3 days ago by Hortidaily
Recently, Bulltec Srl supplied Apofruit Donnalucata with an advanced processing line designed to package organic, orange-red cherry tomatoes in trays with a guaranteed minimum weight. The line was installed at the Apofruit Donnalucata plant in Scicli, Sicily. "We developed this plant...
End of the Red Sea crisis?
3 days ago by Hortidaily
It is completely safe to sail in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait, and maritime traffic in the region is expected to resume normal operations very soon, although the exact timing is not yet clear. This is according to several shipping companies and carriers attending the Food Africa...
New Zealand: Christmas vegetables don’t just happen by accident
3 days ago by Hortidaily
As New Zealanders head into the busiest supermarket week of the year, Vegetables NZ is reminding shoppers that Christmas staples like new potatoes, lettuce and tomatoes don't appear on the table by accident. "Vegetables can look simple on the supermarket shelf, but the growing and distribution systems…
UK government responds to the Independent Review of the Windsor Framework
3 days ago by Hortidaily
The UK Government has on 16 December published its response to the Independent Review of the Windsor Framework, which assessed how the Framework is operating and the steps it recommends to improve its delivery. The Review, led by the Rt Hon Lord Murphy of Torfaen, examined how the Windsor Framework is…
"My approach starts with listening - because that's where real innovation begins"
3 days ago by Hortidaily
Orbia Netafim has appointed Melissa Lilze as Senior Vice President, North America, effective January 1, 2026. As part of her new role, Lilze will also join Netafim's Executive Leadership Team. Lilze succeeds Mike Hemman, who has served as SVP North America. Lilze has been with Orbia Netafim since 2016,…
"The packaging line is ideal for large scale tomato packaging"
3 days ago by Hortidaily
Reisopack strapping machines are used around the world, so it's no surprise that Steenks Service regularly receives international requests for installation and maintenance. The company's technician, Martijn, recently completed two special assignments one after the other, with a journey from the…
New optical sorter targets leafy greens processing
3 days ago by Hortidaily
Key Technology, part of Duravant's Food Sorting and Handling Group, has introduced the Compass optical sorter for leafy greens. The belt-fed system is designed to inspect fresh-cut product at the front end of processing lines, focusing on the detection and removal of foreign material while maintaining…
Looking at how postharvest application of regulators enhances bell pepper quality
3 days ago by Hortidaily
Post-harvest quality maintenance of bell peppers (Capsicum annuum L.) presents significant challenges in commercial agriculture due to their high perishability and sensitivity to cold storage conditions. While ethylene regulators show promise in extending storage life, the optimal timing and method of…
Ireland: One-week extension to Horticulture Development Sector scheme
3 days ago by Hortidaily
The Irish Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, has announced a one-week extension to the deadline for submitting applications 2026 Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector. The scheme will now close at 5pm on Friday, 19 December 2025. It had been due…
Corbel Seeds enters Mexico with a genetics first strategy
3 days ago by Hortidaily
In a market as competitive as Mexico, the world's fourth largest global market for hybrid seeds, where each growing cycle covers more than 160000 hectares of peppers and 50000 hectares of tomatoes, the arrival of a new breeder tends to attract close attention. Corbel Seeds has done exactly that,…
São Paulo releases R$3 million in credit to strengthen strawberry production
3 days ago by Hortidaily
The Government of the State of São Paulo announced a new measure to support strawberry cultivation, releasing R$3000000 in credit through the Paulista Agribusiness Expansion Fund, FEAP. The initiative aims to modernize production structures and enable investments in greenhouses, tunnels,...
Vegetable transplant technology launches in California
3 days ago by Hortidaily
Growers transplanting vegetables from the greenhouse to the field now have an additional tool to prepare for the unexpected during critical periods of transplant stress. NewLeaf Symbiotics, a biological technology provider and global leader of PPFMs, is launching a specific-to-vegetable transplant (VT)…
New Zealand moves cherries and capsicums in festive airfreight
3 days ago by Hortidaily
Air New Zealand Cargo expects to move just under 6,000 tons of freight across December and January, with cherries and capsicums among the main export products moving during the Christmas and New Year period. According to Air New Zealand General Manager of Cargo, Anne Dunne, the airline is working with…
Nigeria: The imperative of urban farming for food availability, security
3 days ago by Hortidaily
As Nigerians are gradually returning to agriculture in response to Nigeria's food and economic challenges, urban farming is one of the options many are currently adopting. In cities, this method of farming is emerging as a quiet but measurable answer to the the country's lingering food crisis, as…
Looking at the use of AI in solar-assisted greenhouse systems
3 days ago by Hortidaily
Protected agriculture increasingly requires solutions that reduce energy consumption and environmental impacts while maintaining stable microclimatic conditions. The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Deep Learning (DL) with solar technologies has emerged as...
India plans airport-linked packhouses for horticulture
3 days ago by Hortidaily
Bihar, India, plans to construct packhouses near several emerging airports to strengthen outbound logistics for fruits, vegetables, and other horticultural crops. The state aims to link expanded air connectivity with improved pre-export handling capacity. Packhouses are planned near new airport sites in…
Australian growers study New Zealand vegetable systems
3 days ago by Hortidaily
A group of Australian vegetable growers and industry representatives visited New Zealand's North Island from 24 to 29 August 2025 to examine production systems, technologies, and management practices used across New Zealand's horticultural sector. The tour focused on crop management, pest and disease…
Japan: Teaching robots how to pick tomatoes
3 days ago by Hortidaily
In the agricultural sector, labor shortages are increasing the need for automated harvesting using robots. However, some fruits, like tomatoes, are tricky to harvest. Tomatoes typically bear fruit in clusters, requiring robots to pick the ripe ones while leaving the rest on the vine, demanding advanced…
Kenya: Examining the human side of AI
3 days ago by Hortidaily
At a time when artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining industries across the globe, agriculture stands out as one of the sectors where its impact could be truly transformative. This was the shared sentiment at the AI for Agri round table forum held on 28 October 2025 and hosted by The Embassy of The…
Egypt’s strawberry exports to Russia rise 150 percent
3 days ago by Hortidaily
Egypt's Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, reports increased strawberry export volumes for the 2025 season. Deliveries to Russia rose by 150 per cent compared to last year, according to information carried by MENA. Total strawberry production and export volumes from Egypt…
December sees more Greek strawberries thanks to increased early plantings and favorable weather
3 days ago by Hortidaily
The harvest of the first Greek strawberries in the Ilia region is currently proceeding exceptionally well, while exports are not being hindered by the tractor blockades that have spread across Greece or at the customs on the country's northern borders, as shipments are, as always, departing from other…
Latvian greenhouses deliver fresh cucumbers and tomatoes in winter
3 days ago by Hortidaily
In Marupe, one of Latvia's largest and most modern greenhouses, temperatures reach +25°C with high humidity, while outside it is just above freezing. The facility, led by Maruta Kravale of Mārupes siltumnīcas, grows cucumbers, tomatoes, and lettuce year-round. From flower to ripe fruit, tomatoes take…
New Zealand: Strawberries making a comeback on South Island
3 days ago by Hortidaily
Two years after storms wiped out a large chunk of strawberry plants, supply is bouncing back — just in time for pavlova season. With more plants now growing, Edward Hobson, managing director of Hauora Produce near West Melton, expects volumes to stay high over the next couple of weeks — good news for…
Using peptides to boost regeneration efficiency in chili peppers
3 days ago by Hortidaily
By combining traditional plant growth regulators with a novel peptide, CaREF1, the regeneration efficiency of the widely cultivated Zunla-1 variety was nearly doubled—from 27.2% to 55.0%. This advance addresses one of the major barriers in pepper biotechnology, offering new opportunities for genetic…
Underground greenhouse enables lemon harvest in Ural region, Kazakhstan
3 days ago by Hortidaily
In Uralsk, Kazakhstan, entrepreneur Gulnar Shabarova has begun harvesting lemons in a unique underground greenhouse, the only citrus-focused facility in the area. Despite the region's harsh continental climate, Shabarova has successfully grown 40 fruit-bearing lemon trees, producing around 400 kg of…
Indian horticulture gains fail to stabilise prices
3 days ago by Hortidaily
The government's Third Advance Estimates for 2024–25 present a mixed ledger: horticulture area is forecast to rise to 29.488 million hectares (from 29.086 million ha a year earlier) and total production to 369.055 million tons, up about 14.31 million tons from 2023–24. Fruits are expected at 118.76…
Phlox amoena
3 days ago by Juniper Level Botanic Garden
Looking quite impressive after our recent night at 15 degrees F, is the Eastern US native Phlox amoena. The common name, hairy phlox’, is given because of the obviouslyr hairy stems. Native from Kentucky south to Florida, it can be found in dry, open woodlands, usually in sandy, well-drained...
Bioenergy’s $1.3bn surge powers agrifoodtech’s funding swings in 2025
3 days ago by AGFunder
[Disclosure: AgFunderNews’ parent company is AgFunder.] With purse strings considerably tighter, investors’ biggest bets in 2025 tended towards startups innovating beyond the borders of agtech or foodtech. Think energy, fintech, and deep tech, to name a few. The AgFunder team will present full...
Indoor Farming Funding in 2025: Where Capital Is Still Flowing
3 days ago by iGrow News
Explore the trends in indoor farming funding in 2025, with $290 million raised for innovative agriculture ventures. The post Indoor Farming Funding in 2025: Where Capital Is Still Flowing appeared first on iGrow News.
Houseplant hacks – are used coffee grounds good for plants?
3 days ago by The Guardian
They are sustainable, contain nutrients and may deter pests, but you need to use them sparinglyThe problem Coffee lovers often wonder if waste from their morning habit can feed their plants. The internet says yes; coffee grounds are packed with nitrogen and organic matter, in theory making them...
Extend the Holidays: How to Care for Poinsettias, Amaryllis, and Other Seasonal Houseplants
3 days ago by Gardenista
Happy holidays! This week we’re revisiting our favorite festive stories from years past, like this one: Remember that orchid a friend brought to your dinner party? Or the festive poinsettia you brought home? They’re still kicking around. After the holidays, when you’re putting away the...
CDC to Fund Controversial Study on Infant Hepatitis B Vaccines
3 days ago by Undark
Last week, the CDC quietly posted a notice for a $1.6 million grant awarded to a Danish vaccine research group to study the effects of the hepatitis B vaccine in infants in West Africa. The group has ties to anti-vaccine efforts in the U.S., and researchers quickly criticized the study design as...
Festive agrifoodtech vox pop part 1: From GLP-1 to continuous fermentation, what trends are founders tracking as we head into 2026?
3 days ago by AGFunder
What are agrifoodtech startups tracking as we head into 2026? To find out, we fired off a few emails to companies we’ve covered on AgFunderNews this year. Unsurprisingly, AI was high up the list, which spans everything from MAHA to mushrooms to GLP-1 drugs, ultra-processed foods, continuous...
Festive agrifoodtech vox pop part 2: From a funding ‘ice age’ to keeping up with AI, what keeps startups awake at night as we head into 2026?
3 days ago by AGFunder
As we approach 2026, what is keeping agrifoodtech startups awake at night? To find out, we fired off a few emails to companies we’ve covered on AgFunderNews this year to get a sense of what is disrupting their sleep. The grim funding environment and regulatory hurdles dominated the list, but...
Mosa Meat raises $17.6m; prioritizes ‘fundamentals over speed’
3 days ago by AGFunder
Dutch cultivated meat pioneer Mosa Meat has raised €15 million ($17.6m) to develop its tech platform, just days after fellow startups Meatable and Believer Meats ceased operations citing an inability to raise new capital. The round, which comes on the heels of a €40 million ($47 million) raise...
Combat Cold Season Naturally with Herbs and Plants from the Garden
3 days ago by Gardener's Path
Herbs, flowers, and fruits have been used for millennia to provide natural, wholesome relief from the discomfort of cold and flu symptoms – and many can be grown in your own garden. Join us now for a look at some of the most popular and easily grown plant-based medicinals to combat cold season...
Securing Water for the Future: A Conversation with Genap’s Simon Jones
3 days ago by iGrow News
Explore how Simon Jones is addressing global water security challenges through advanced storage solutions and irrigation techniques. The post Securing Water for the Future: A Conversation with Genap’s Simon Jones appeared first on iGrow News.
Expert Roundtable: What Urban Farming Got Wrong
3 days ago by CEAg World
One of CEA’s biggest selling points is its potential to bring fresh, healthy, locally grown produce into areas that otherwise don’t have enough land or the appropriate climate for farming. That includes densely populated cities—and while some countries (e.g., Singapore, Japan) have demonstrated...
AeroFarms® Announces the Continuation of its Operations and Microgreens Supply to Customers
3 days ago by AgriTech Tomorrow News
AeroFarms, an indoor vertical farming company and a leading supplier of microgreens to the U.S. retail market, today announced that the company is continuing to operate and supply microgreens to customers and shoppers.
With three university degrees, Vietnamese man returns home to grow mushrooms
3 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
Despite holding three university degrees, Vietnamese mushroom grower Nguyen Tien Dat chose not to remain in the city. Instead, the 27-year-old returned to his hometown in the Mekong Delta to start a smart mushroom farm - now earning tens of millions of dong each month. In the early hours of the morning,…
Careem Quik: Bananas most ordered item for both men and women for 3rd year in a row
3 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
Carrefour BuyBye speeds up in Belgium as Reckon.ai microstore launchesA second Carrefour BuyBye AI powered microstore has gone live in Belgium, the result of a partnership with Accor Group that taps Reckon.ai technology. In a LinkedIn post, Arnaud Lesne, Director of Innovation & Partnerships at...
US: Penn State University to offer hydroponics webinars
3 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
Penn State Extension will offer a five-week webinar series titled Basics of Hydroponic Production every Wednesday from February 18 through March 18, 2026, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. EST. This lunchtime series is designed to introduce participants to the core principles of growing vegetables without soil.…
India: Changing the potato game with aeroponics
3 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
Potato cultivation is undergoing a revolution in Haryana with the setting up of North India's first aeroponic laboratory by Potato Technology Institute in Shamgarh village of Karnal. The efforts in this direction that were started four years ago are now showing promising results. Manoj Bhanukar, in…
“Trade secrets only remain protected if companies actively treat them as such”
3 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
Controlled Environment Agriculture is advancing at an unprecedented pace. From AI-driven crop management to precision nutrient delivery, innovation is reshaping how food is grown. But as technologies become more complex, so do the risks associated with protecting them. Richard Coller, director in Sterne…
India: The ups and downs of two decades in the mushroom industry
3 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
Padmika Bam, a 48-year-old successful farmer from Kausilyanagar, Kohalpur Municipality in Banke, has used her mushroom farming business to support her children's education, sending one to the UK and another to Japan. Having been involved in mushroom farming for nearly two decades, Bam has faced a series…
South Korean partnership aims to expand large-scale smart farms
3 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
South Korean company Daedong announced on the 19th of December that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Daehan Steel to lead the "large-scale smart farming" industry by providing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions across the entire greenhouse agriculture value chain, from…
China: Striving for innovation in the seed market
3 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
At the Guanshan rice research and development base of Yuan Longping High-tech Agriculture Co., Ltd. (LPHT) in Changsha, central China's Hunan province, newly bred rice varieties at the heading and flowering stage are neatly arranged in rows. Inside a smart greenhouse, 12 temperature gradients are…
Young entrepreneur grows saffron in his experimental facility
3 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
In Konya, an agricultural engineer is producing saffron—a high-value-added agricultural product—using soilless farming techniques. His goal is to serve as a model for local growers and to enhance the agricultural diversity of the region. Mert Pektas (25), who set up a saffron production facility after…
TerraClear Eliminates Field Setup Hassle with John Deere Operations Center Integration
3 days ago by AgriTech Tomorrow News
This seamless connection eliminates time-consuming exports, shapefiles, and extra manual steps, streamlining the entire onboarding process.
Automatic Trap Company's TerraTrap™ GS Named a Top-10 New Product at World Ag Expo®
3 days ago by AgriTech Tomorrow News
The first-of-its-kind TerraTrap GS is a humane, non-toxic, multi-kill system engineered by veteran California pest-control operators and proven effective on both California Ground Squirrels and Richardson Ground Squirrels.
Substrate: Shortage, supply and solution
3 days ago by Hortidaily
The days around the solstice are often seen as spiritual. During this period, many people feel more connected to Mother Earth and more grounded. We'll help you embrace that feeling by publishing 10 stories on substrates. Some on the shortage, and some on suppliers with possible solutions. Raw...
Precision Agriculture Market Growing at 13.4% CAGR Reach USD 23.05 Billion By 2030
3 days ago by AgriTech Tomorrow News
Rise in adoption of smartphones in agriculture, surge in growth rate of population, and increase in adoption of emerging technologies drive the growth of the global precision agriculture market. However, lack of awareness about precision agriculture products and huge investment required for...
Precision Agriculture Market Growth: Driving Sustainable Farming Through Smart Technology
3 days ago by AgriTech Tomorrow News
The Precision Agriculture Market is redefining modern farming through smart tools, connected devices, and data-led decisions. Learn how technology is improving yields, cutting waste, and driving sustainable growth across global agriculture, backed by insights from Acumen Research and Consulting.
"Our goal is to build well-organized projects from the origin"
4 days ago by Hortidaily
Spanish berry specialist El Pinar is advancing its growth strategy in the fresh fruit business with the integration of Kyriazis Strawberries, a strawberry producer in Greece. This move enables the development of a solid Greek fruit offering aimed both at the domestic market and, primarily, at...
UK Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme closed indefinitely
4 days ago by Hortidaily
The UK Government has confirmed that the Fruit and Vegetable Growers Scheme will not be extended beyond 31 December 2025, following a question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). In a written response on 10 December 2025, Defra Minister Angela Eagle explained that…
UK: Open letter to government calls for national plan of protected horticulture
4 days ago by Hortidaily
The UK's ability to produce a resilient, secure supply of fruit and vegetables is at a critical crossroads. With rising import dependence and growing exposure to climate and geopolitical shocks, protected horticulture — particularly modern, high-tech greenhouse production — offers a proven route to…
Prices could moderate on leafy greens
4 days ago by Hortidaily
Stronger supply of leafy greens from the desert region is expected in the short term. "The rains in California did hasten the transition a little bit, maybe slightly ahead of the desert being prepared for it. Though that's well behind us as we're into the heart of the Yuma, Arizona district now," says…
“The 'wow' responses when eating our crunchy varieties were enough”
4 days ago by Hortidaily
Breedx recently hosted its first tomato open day for Israeli growers, offering a technical view into the company's breeding priorities, greenhouse evaluation systems, and expanding international footprint. The event took place at Breedx's demo greenhouse in Israel, where growers from across the country…
Ghana tomato sector talks target distribution disruptions
4 days ago by Hortidaily
Ghana's Minister of Trade and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, met with tomato growers, traders, and transporters on Wednesday to address ongoing disruptions in the country's tomato distribution chain. The meeting was held at the Ministry's conference room and brought together the Federation of Tomato…
Fibre-based punnet developed for fresh produce
4 days ago by Hortidaily
Metsä Group's company, Metsä Spring, has developed a new fibre-based punnet, Muoto, intended for use in the packaging of berries, fruit, and vegetables. The product forms part of the Muoto Uncoated Fibre Series, which focuses on uncoated fibre packaging solutions. The Muoto punnet will be...
Annet waves goodbye after 20 years at Fresh Publishers
4 days ago by Hortidaily
More than twenty years ago, she started out by making phone calls for the Handboek Kasgroenten, the well-known reference work for greenhouse vegetables. Not long after, her first visits to Dutch greenhouses followed, all in preparation for a brand new newsletter called GroentenNieuws. HortiDaily...
Dutch greenhouse cluster to build high-tech strawberry systems in India
4 days ago by Hortidaily
Dutch technology is set to play a bigger role in India's push to grow high-value crops in greenhouses under the HortiRoad2India public-private partnership, with strawberries emerging as one of the first focus crops. "Three new strawberry greenhouse projects are being developed in India, representing a…
Emilia storm leads to falling prices for Moroccan fresh produce
4 days ago by Hortidaily
The suspension of maritime rotations between the two shores of the Mediterranean due to weather conditions paralyzed Moroccan exports of fresh produce to Europe for three days. The difficult logistical conditions are compounded by the weather-induced difficulties encountered at farms, at a time...
"The product stays alive, which limits the degradation of nutrients"
4 days ago by Hortidaily
On November 26th at SITEVI, Bordeaux-based aquaponics specialist Les Nouvelles Fermes was awarded a prize in Interfel's Les Remarquables competition for its "Living salads for supermarkets" initiative. Laura Gaury, the company's co-founder and commercial director, explains the innovative concept in more…
Leafy crops damaged by heavy rain and hail in the Spanish province of Almeria
4 days ago by Hortidaily
Last week, heavy storms with abundant and continuous rainfall have hit various parts of eastern Spain, bringing the harvesting of some crops like citrus fruits and leafy vegetables to a halt. In the north of Almeria, the waterlogging caused by the rain that fell between Sunday afternoon and...
GrowUp Farms rescued by former CEO in pre-pack administration deal
4 days ago by Hortidaily
Britain's biggest vertical farm operator, GrowUp Farms, has been rescued by its former CEO after burning through £140m in investment, The Grocer can reveal. Holding company GrowUp Group Ltd appointed Interpath as administrator yesterday (16 December) after engaging the insolvency firm to find a buyer or…
US: University of Georgia publishes strawberry safety strategies for 2026
4 days ago by Hortidaily
For strawberries and other fruit commodities, there are always numerous questions about which fungicides to use and when to apply them. A detailed IPM guide for strawberries is available at www.smallfruits.org, but producers often find a more cookbook-style approach helpful. Guido Schnabel of Clemson…
Greenhouse black mulberries from Mersin on high demand in Dubai, Qatar, and Iraq
4 days ago by Hortidaily
In the Silifke district of Mersin, Turkey, the early mulberry harvest has commenced, and there is a strong demand for this product, which is cultivated entirely naturally and without the use of pesticides. 70% of the mulberries are sent to Dubai, Qatar, and Iraq; growers are finding it difficult to meet…
"The days of blanket fertilizer applications are long gone"
4 days ago by Hortidaily
Efficiency, sustainability and environmental concerns are driving farmers to examine their choice of fertiliser more closely. That's according to feedback from a multi-national tour of farm events by ICL Growing Solutions. Following the successful launch of the company's Ferti-Tour in France in 2023,…
US: Mid-Ohio Growers Meeting to return with expanded sessions, trade show in Mount Hope
4 days ago by Hortidaily
The Mid-Ohio Growers Meeting, one of the region's leading educational and networking events for produce growers, will return to the Mount Hope Event Center Jan. 8-9. Now entering its 14th year, the two-day event will offer more sessions, more vendors and more opportunities for growers to connect and…
Portugal starts early Algarve strawberry harvest for EU demand
4 days ago by Hortidaily
Strawberry producers in the Algarve have begun the winter harvest, with initial volumes destined for a Dutch supermarket chain and later for Christmas markets across Northern Europe. According to producer Luís Rocha, "it's starting to get cold there, it's starting to snow, and so they have to buy…
Saffron cultivation advances indoors: "We already produce 2.5 to 3 times more than in the field".
4 days ago by Hortidaily
In a moment when many traditional crops are hunting for ways to stay profitable, Spanish saffron, long defined by seasonality and intense labor demands, is stumbling into a surprisingly modern chapter. In Aragón, the Operational Group Azafarm, coordinated by FITA Aragón and made up of Grupo Tatoma and…
Helping Canada’s First Nations communities build resilient local food systems
4 days ago by Hortidaily
Access to fresh food in northern Canada is a crisis. "Most groceries are flown in," says Robin Vincent, founder and CEO of Canobi AgTech. "By the time they arrive, they're in terrible condition, and people end up choosing processed foods instead." Through partnerships with First Nations communities,…
Europe's vegetable and horticultural output worth €71.5 billion in 2023
4 days ago by Hortidaily
Within the EU's total agricultural output, the value of vegetables and horticultural products was €71.5 billion in 2023. This was the highest value of any of the crop products and represented 13.3% of the overall total. Among EU regions, the output value of vegetable and horticultural products in 2023…
Azerbaijan resumes imports of dates from India and exports peppers, hazelnuts in 2025
4 days ago by Hortidaily
From January to September 2025, Azerbaijan imported 5,702 tons of fresh or dried dates worth $9.1 million, marking a 22% decrease in volume and a 14% decline in value compared to the same period in 2024. During this period, dates were mainly sourced from Iran, Tunisia, Israel, Palestine, and Algeria.…
Ukraine lifts tomato and cucumber imports by 4.3% and 13.6%
4 days ago by Hortidaily
Ukraine's import volumes of tomatoes and cucumbers increased from January to October 2025, according to data from the State Customs Service. Tomato imports rose 4.3 per cent to 81,820 tons, while cucumber imports grew 13.6 per cent to 109,560 tons compared with the same period in 2024. The value of…
Balancing innovation, sustainability, and automation
4 days ago by Hortidaily
As Chief Agricultural Officer of Haven Greens, Eric Highfield is helping redefine what large-scale lettuce production can look like in Canada. Combining automation, AI-driven systems, and deep horticultural expertise, Haven Greens has built one of the country's most advanced greenhouse operations. In…
Spain leads in aubergine exports to Europe
4 days ago by Hortidaily
In the 2024/2025 season, Spain remained the European Union's top supplier of aubergines, supplying over 60% of the region's consumption. It was followed by the Netherlands, Germany, and Turkey. According to a Hortoinfo report based on data from Eurostat's statistical service, specifically from the…
Shintaro Matsumoto on How NEC X Is Advancing AI-Driven Compliance and Transparency in Agriculture
4 days ago by iGrow News
Explore how Shintaro Matsumoto leads NEC X in transforming agriculture through AI innovation and the Elev X! Ignite program. The post Shintaro Matsumoto on How NEC X Is Advancing AI-Driven Compliance and Transparency in Agriculture appeared first on iGrow News.
From Vietnam, with Love
4 days ago by Juniper Level Botanic Garden
In only its third winter in the garden, Camellia vietnamensis has already surpassed our expectations. The large, single white flowers that start for us in early winter, combined with the beautiful foliage has been exceptional in our trials. So far, our plants have sailed through 14 degrees F....
Don’t mess with physics
4 days ago by The 3D Lab
Gather ‘round, my friends, because this one is important! A few years ago, we released our Global maps of soil temperature – a project that brought climate data much closer to the conditions that actually matter for the organisms living in and on the soil. However, and this is the important bit:...
Protealis Secures VLAIO Funding to Scale MagNfix™ Soybean Seed Coating in Europe
4 days ago by iGrow News
Protealis, a European specialist in non-GMO legume seeds and seed technologies, has announced new funding from VLAIO, the Flemish Agency for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. The post Protealis Secures VLAIO Funding to Scale MagNfix™ Soybean Seed Coating in Europe appeared first on iGrow News.
AgriFutures Australia Opens Leadership Program Applications as Agricultural Output Continues to Rise
4 days ago by iGrow News
AgriFutures Australia has opened applications for a new round of learning and development opportunities, as Australia’s agricultural sector continues to grow in value and output. The post AgriFutures Australia Opens Leadership Program Applications as Agricultural Output Continues to Rise...
Indoor Farming Trends in 2025: What the Data Says About the CEA Market
4 days ago by iGrow News
Explore the Indoor Farming Trends shaping 2025, including funding shifts and resilient greenhouse models in agriculture. The post Indoor Farming Trends in 2025: What the Data Says About the CEA Market appeared first on iGrow News.
Farmevo Raises Strategic Funding Round Led by Gutter Capital and Relocates Headquarters to New York
4 days ago by iGrow News
Farmevo, a technology company focused on bridging artificial intelligence with real-world applications, has closed a strategic funding round led by Gutter Capital. The post Farmevo Raises Strategic Funding Round Led by Gutter Capital and Relocates Headquarters to New York appeared first on iGrow News.
Last-Minute Gifts: 7 Favorite Holiday DIYs
4 days ago by Gardenista
Happy holidays! This week we’re revisiting our favorite festive stories from years past, like this one: From behind the scenes at Remodelista and Gardenista, here are our go-to homemade holiday gifts. Corral your helpers: These are projects for all ages and especially fun to do as a group....
Crystal Crop Protection Files for IPO to Raise Capital Through Fresh Issue and Offer for Sale
4 days ago by iGrow News
Crystal Crop Protection, a New Delhi–based crop solutions company backed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), has filed draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to raise capital through an initial public offering. The post...
Restricting Loans for Health Care Workers Should Outrage Us All.
4 days ago by Undark
Among coming changes to the federal student loan system are different caps for those pursuing graduate versus professional degree programs — a classification that would notably exclude allied health professions like physical and occupational therapy, audiology, speech pathology, and licensed social work.
Agrifoodtech in 2025: What broke, what bent—and what might still work
4 days ago by AGFunder
2025 was meant to be the year agrifoodtech found its footing again. Instead, it turned into something messier: a year of recalibration, retrenchment, and some very public reality checks. Funding fell further than many expected, high-profile companies stumbled or collapsed, and long-standing...
Diary of a garden rescue: Patrick Grant heads to the blacksmith
4 days ago by Financial Times
Major surgery at the forge brings back some Georgian grandeur to a metal gate and railings
Conifer Confusion: How to Identify Pine, Spruce, and Fir Trees
4 days ago by Gardener's Path
It's easy to be confused by conifer species. Identifying pine, spruce, and fir trees can be tricky at first, but learning the key differences becomes easier with practice. Learn how to distinguish these common conifers by examining the needles and cones as well as growth habits and shape in this...
Ep. 557 - How to Help Fireflies
4 days ago by In Defense of Plants Podcast
Fireflies, lightning bugs, whatever you call them, these wonderful bioluminescent beetles are wonderfully diverse, occur in a variety of habitats, and they need our help. Habitat loss is causing declines for many species but there is a lot we can do to reverse this loss! Surprise surprise, a lot...
New Releases from The Tortured Agave Department
5 days ago by Juniper Level Botanic Garden
It’s always exciting for us when we finally are able to build up enough stock of a new agave we’ve selected, so we can finally publicly share. Since some agaves never offset naturally, they must first spend years confined to our 50 Shades of Gray torture bench, where we perform unthinkable deeds...
Psst…What We Loved in December
5 days ago by Gardenista
Welcome to Psst, where each month the Remodelista and Gardenista editors share an inside look at what we’ve been reading, watching, coveting, pinning, visiting, and otherwise loving lately. Ahead, what we’ve been up to this last month of 2025: N.B.: This is the last subscriber-only story of the...
‘Tis the Season for Joyful Colours
5 days ago by Botany One
Here on the upper East Coast of North America, autumn has arrived in all its wonderous glory. Leaves have changed to beautiful reds, oranges and yellows and rained down from the trees. But, as we rake our leaves into piles for children to jump in, our friends in the Southern hemisphere are in...
Agrivoltaics Market Growth Driven by Clean Energy and Sustainable Farming
5 days ago by AgriTech Tomorrow News
The agrivoltaics market was valued at $3.6 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach $9.3 billion by 2031, growing at a 10.1% CAGR. Combining agriculture and solar power, agrivoltaics improves land use, crop resilience, and clean energy production.
15 of the Best Fast-Growing Shade Trees for Your Yard
5 days ago by Gardener's Path
Shade trees are natural climate control for your home and yard. They offer protection from the light and heat of the sun and can serve as a buffer against strong, cold winds that whip heat away from the house. Discover 15 of the best fast-growing shade trees for your landscape in this guide....
How To Build A Sustainable Greenhouse Model?
6 days ago by iGrow News
Explore the Greenhouse Model at Phelps Farm, where IT careers turned into successful greenhouse farming and innovation. The post How To Build A Sustainable Greenhouse Model? appeared first on iGrow News.
Are you a Good Sport or a Bad Sport?
6 days ago by Juniper Level Botanic Garden
This week, we spotted a variegated sport on a large hedge of Thuja ‘Green Giant’ at JLBG. Sports are a common term used to refer to plant mutations. These mutations, which are often chimeral in nature, occur due to an error during the cell division process. This is similar to what happens when...
Current Obsessions: Leave a Light On
6 days ago by Gardenista
Happy solstice, one and all. Ahead, 15 things we’re noting this weekend and beyond: Above: File under Wish We Were Here: a majestic winter view, as seen in Trevarefabrikken in Norway: A Former Cod Liver Oil Factory Turned Hotel by Tuckey Design Studio. Photograph by Andrea Gjestvang. Calling all...
Glossy flowers allow for long distance romance
6 days ago by Botany One
Humans aren’t the only ones in nature that like a bit of sparkle. Plants are known to have glossy leaves and flowers, fish scales glitter and birds can be iridescent. But does glossiness have a functional use in the plant species that shine? A recent article published in Science Advances by...
AeroFarms to Remain Open Thanks to Last-Minute Funding from Existing Stakeholder
6 days ago by CEAg World
Days after announcing that it was permanently closing its Virginia vertical farming operations due to a lack of funding, AeroFarms today announced that the company is continuing to operate and supply microgreens to customers and shoppers. In a WARN notice filed with the Virginia Department of...
Garden Myths and Folklore: Separating Truth from Fiction
6 days ago by Gardener's Path
Myths and folklore are as much a part of gardening as shovels, soil, and seeds. In this guide, we examine some of the most popular garden myths and analyze whether they are true, should be taken with a grain of salt, or are just plain wrong. And if they are factual, we offer tips for using them...
More grim news in cultivated meat sector as Meatable folds: ‘We are now entering the second phase of this industry’
6 days ago by AGFunder
In a further blow to the nascent cultivated meat sector, Dutch cultivated meat startup Meatable is winding down operations after failing to secure funding, key shareholder Agronomics revealed this morning. A key shareholder in Meatable alongside BlueYard Capital, DSM Venturing (now dsm-firmenich...
"An existing stakeholder has agreed to provide funding to AeroFarms"
6 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
Following our publication of its WARN notice and subsequent industry reaction, AeroFarms has issued a statement saying the company will continue operating and supplying microgreens to customers.In a press release dated December 19, 2025, AeroFarms said it had received "sudden and unexpected notice"…
When Tree-Friendly Ants Go Missing, Lions Change How They Hunt
6 days ago by Botany One
In nature, no species exists in isolation. Every living being is part of a massive web of connections. Some connections are between predator and prey, like lions hunting zebras. Others are silent partnerships in which species help each other survive, such as that between trees and ants. Some...
Australian greenhouse payload approved for ISS mission
6 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
Australia's vision for next-generation space agriculture has taken a major step forward, with the iLAuNCH Trailblazer confirming its innovative greenhouse payload has received full approval for flight to the International Space Station (ISS). The experiment is scheduled to launch aboard NASA's Crew-12…
Japan: The tough task of creating urban agriculture that appeals to young people
6 days ago by Vertical Farm Daily
Climate change is having a major impact on agricultural crops around the world. As farmland is exposed to high temperatures and dryness, measures such as changing cultivated areas and switching to different varieties are being taken everywhere in Japan, and for all crops. Furthermore, efforts are being…
Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers Names New Sustainable Infrastructure Development Lead
6 days ago by CEAg World
Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) has announced the appointment of Evan Smith as the organization’s new sustainable infrastructure development lead. Evan brings a strong academic foundation and diverse policy experience to the role. He holds a Master of International Public Policy...
Don’t stop be-leafin’: how urban greening can help save threatened species
6 days ago by The Guardian
Planting even small pockets of native vegetation can be a boon for wildlife seeking refuge in our citiesChange by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprintGot a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us...
Over 100 Members of the House Request Specialty Crops Assistance
6 days ago by AmericanHort
Over 100 Members of the House Request Specialty Crops Assistance A bipartisan House letter led by Rep. David Rouzer (R-NC-07) and Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA-21) was sent to the Four Corners of the House and Senate Agriculture Committee. AmericanHort spearheaded this effort with help from the Specialty...

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