Candytuft (Iberis) produces clusters of fragrant flowers in white, pink, or mauve shades on compact plants perfect for edging, pots, ground cover, and rock gardens. They offer extended bloom time from spring into fall and are drought resistant once established. Learn how to grow candytuft in...

The Julie and Barney Feinblum Herb Garden will open later this year as a dedicated hub for education and research. The post Colorado State University Prepares to Open New Herb Garden appeared first on Greenhouse Grower.

Plants are incredibly diverse, and so are botanists! In its mission to spread fascinating stories about the plant world, Botany One also introduces you to the scientists behind these great stories.Today, we have Bianca Schindler, a PhD candidate from the University of Brasília (Brazil)....

Elevate Farms announced that it has closed on C$6,720,000 in its pre-Series B equity financing round (the "Financing"). The Financing was undertaken to support the expansion of Elevate Farm's recently acquired Fieldless Farms facility in Cornwall, Ontario, to expand their mission for promoting food…

Lessons learnt from the Covid-19 pandemic are keeping the UAE's food supplies well stocked in the face of the threat from Iran, say experts. The Iranian missile attacks, which began on February 28, initially led to some residents rushing out to buy essential goods. Supermarkets were quick to get the…

When Francisco Santana started his vertical farming company in 2016, no comparable infrastructure existed in Puerto Rico, or anywhere in the Caribbean. "At that time, all the information we tried to obtain did not exist," says Santana, Founder of Grupo Vesan LLC, a Puerto Rico-based indoor farming…

University City High School is in the center of the sprawl in and around St. Louis — about as insulated as it could be from the wide swaths of farmland outside the city. Tucked in the back of the school, between the gymnasium and the swimming facility, is a shipping container that contains the school's…

As we celebrate Women's History Month this March, we reflect on how women's roles in agriculture have changed. While once women mostly just worked hard planting seed and harvesting crops, their role has evolved to also helping shape innovation and resilience in agriculture today. This feature spotlights…

Edible Garden announced that its USDA Organic herbs product line is now available chainwide at all The Fresh Market locations nationwide. The expanded distribution follows the Company's initial launch with the retailer in the fourth quarter of 2025 and reflects continued collaboration as Edible Garden…

North Island College's (NIC) two teams of engineering students finished first and second in a "hackathon" focusing on food and farming challenges. NIC found out about the Food and Farming Hackathon in the middle of February and entered two teams. The first-place team, the Bulldozers, were comprised of…

Carrie Brown joined UC Cooperative Extension in February 2026 as the Environmental Horticulture and Controlled Environment Agriculture Advisor serving Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Mateo, and San Benito Counties. Based in Watsonville, she is developing an applied research and extension program to...

In his recent paper in Plant Genetic Resources, Reimagining the Role of National Genebanks: Purposes, Priorities, and Programs, Cary Fowler offers a refreshingly blunt intervention for the world’s national genebanks. The paper suggests a radical pivot: stop acting like dusty museums and start...

Price increases for some food commodities, including onions and tomatoes, recorded over the past two days are temporary and limited, according to the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism. Authorities said the price changes are linked to the ongoing regional crisis and noted that additional quantities of…

Join the Virginia State University Greater College of Horticulture for two upcoming workshops on using high tunnels to improve crop production and extend your growing season! Workshop 1: High Tunnel Berry Production will take place on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM 105 at Oak Street,…

Considering the current geopolitical situation, the economic conditions for horticultural businesses must be adjusted. The Zentralverband Garten (ZVG) is calling for the national CO2 pricing for horticulture to be suspended. Energy measures from the coalition agreement must be tackled swiftly.…

California Assembly Bill 2646 was developed by the UFW and introduced by Assemblywoman Maggy Krell (D-Sacramento) in the legislature on February 20, 2026. If enacted, it would set a minimum hourly rate of $19.75 for certain agricultural workers beginning January 1, 2027, with an automatic cost-of-living…

As southern Nevada works to strengthen food security amid an arid climate and limited arable land, University of Nevada, Reno Extension is offering an educational certificate series on indoor vertical farming, or hydroponics, to equip commercial growers, home gardeners, Master Gardener volunteers and…

The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly in Nigeria has expressed support for a climate-smart agriculture initiative aimed at addressing food security challenges in the state. The endorsement came from the Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Nutrition and Food Security, Hon. Moses Essien, during an…

Empresas Penta has expanded its agricultural activities with new production in Peru alongside existing operations in Chile. According to company president Fabio Valdés, the group invested US$60 million in a 400-hectare property in the Trujillo region of Peru, with the possibility of expanding...

Viral diseases pose a major threat to tomato cultivation, mainly due to the lack of effective antiviral control methods. Plant growth-promoting microorganisms (PGPMs) represent a promising and sustainable strategy for virus disease management, as, in addition to plant growth, they can promote resistance…

SPAR Zimbabwe opens new supermarket in MazoweSPAR Zimbabwe has opened a new supermarket in the agricultural hub of Mazowe, located approximately 40km from the capital city of Harare. It is the first supermarket in the area and sets a benchmark in retailing for the district. Instore departments include…

Maximilian Knight (EnvEngr'17) was in sixth grade when he saw a documentary that changed his outlook on the world around him. The Cove, which won the Academy Award for best documentary feature in 2010, featured an in-depth look at a small town in Japan known for capturing and selling dolphins to…

Hazera is proud of its dedicated team, which works passionately to provide our growers with the best products. While the company tends to put its products in the headlines, it is the Hazera team that drives our success. Hazera believes that it's important to reflect on the contributions of women who are…

The fresh produce market in Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf region continues to face notable uncertainty due to the ongoing regional conflict. The instability has caused major disruptions to global shipping routes, with many vessels being rerouted and others still lacking clarity on their final…

Recent research in tomato production highlights practical approaches for improving seedling growth and maximizing yields in high tunnel systems. Healthy transplants are critical for organic vegetable production, but tomato seedling performance varies among certified organic growing media, largely due to…

The weather conditions in Spain earlier this year are leaving their mark on the Spanish greenhouse vegetable season. "Not only is there much less product available, but in many cases, the quality also leaves much to be desired. That is why prices are currently extremely high," says Luis Ramos of...

Severe frost and hail disasters experienced last year have caused deep wounds in the fruit-growing sector while triggering food inflation. Experts point out that waiting for regulations against the effects of global climate change to yield results will take decades, urging producers to turn to...

Research on wild blueberries indicates potential effects on vascular function and other health markers, according to a study published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. Wild blueberries differ from cultivated blueberries in size, composition, and growing conditions. They are smaller and…

This season has been a smoother leafy green growing season compared to last year. "Weather is always the biggest variable in our business, and last year we dealt with more weather-related disruptions. This year's milder winter has supported better quality and more consistent yields. As a result, supply…

Kazakhstan is expanding greenhouse production as several new projects aimed at increasing domestic vegetable supply and reducing dependence on imports are being developed in different regions of the country. In the Mangystau region, Alatau Green Production plans to build a greenhouse complex...

To meet the requirements of transporting produce from Asia to Europe, a more resistant data logger has been launched, says David Lee, head of solutions for cold chain technology provider SigmaWit: "As European importers and regulatory bodies place greater emphasis on cold chain transparency for…

Termotecnica Pericoli has announced the integration of Agricontrol Srl, an Italian company with 45 years of experience in the development of greenhouse climate control systems. The operation represents a strategic step in the growth path of both companies and reinforces the Group's commitment to…

Investment cooperative Horticoop announces a strategic investment in the US-based company 25:2. This plant breeding company combines its extensive seed bank with proprietary AI technology in a fully integrated process. This accelerates the development of new crop varieties and enables more targeted…

Virkon S from Lanxess celebrates its anniversary! Since its market launch in 1986, the specialty chemicals company's disinfectant has established itself and has been tested effective on over 230 microorganisms. This includes more than 100 virus strains in 34 virus families, more than 90 bacterial…

Demand for coco coir substrates continues to increase globally as growers look for more sustainable alternatives to peat-based growing media. According to industry sources, supply conditions are also tightening due to weather-related disruptions affecting both peat harvesting and coconut husk processing…

Greenhouse digitalization is progressing quickly, with autonomous drones emerging as a key technology for monitoring crop health. Corvus Drones, a technology company whose drones are distributed in Spain by Burés Innova, has developed such drones. They are increasingly being used in nurseries, seedbeds,…

On 27 November 2025, a cyclone struck Sri Lanka, bringing heavy rainfall, flooding, and landslides across 25 districts. By late December, a United Nations report indicated that 1.8 million people were still affected. For Botanicoir, the storm caused significant damage to its factory and surrounding…

Richland, in cooperation with European partner GrowLightTech, has completed a top lighting retrofit at the Getliņi EKO greenhouse complex in Latvia. The project involved upgrading the existing LED lighting system with new top lighting fixtures. The installation focused on improving light distribution…

At a tomato grower event in the Netherlands, one grower's comment that he was currently experiencing no problems with the predatory bug Nesidiocoris tenuis (commonly known as Nesi) immediately drew the full attention of everyone in the room. What was he doing differently? The question arose...

As controlled environment agriculture projects continue to scale and diversify, developers are increasingly recognizing that successful greenhouse facilities are rarely the result of technology decisions made late in the process. Instead, the most resilient and productive operations are built through…

In full flower in early March is Cardamine quinquefolia, better known as the Five-leaf Black Sea toothwort. This extremely showy spring ephemeral can spread to 8′ wide in 10 years…if grown in rich, organic soils. Like most spring ephemerals, it’s dormant by early May in NC, so be sure to...

Popular Quebec LP, Origine Nature, made the easy transition to CANNA nutrients just over a year ago, a move that aligned naturally with their growth and evolving needs. According to Alex Gauthier, VP of R&D and former Director of Cultivation, the shift was less about reinvention and more about...

CEA has made significant progress in producing strawberries commercially, but the industry is still trying to work out which berry crops might follow. Researchers and operators say the answer will depend on disciplined crop development, realistic economics, and systems designed around the...

Syngenta Flowers Technical Trial Manager Lauren Kilpatrick shares how the plant breeding process evolves and what influences it. The post How Plant Trials Drive Future Breeding Efforts at Syngenta Flowers appeared first on Greenhouse Grower.

YesHealth Group is partnering with Seasons Future Farm to build a large-scale indoor vertical farm in Taichung’s Xinshe District. The post YesHealth Group Expands Vertical Farming Footprint in Taichung appeared first on iGrow News.

SBM Life Science and Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions have entered a strategic agreement to co-develop nature-based weed control products. The post SBM Life Science and Harpe Bioherbicide Partner for Natural Weed Control appeared first on iGrow News.

Lantern Partners AI has officially expanded into the agriculture industry with its modular LanternBRP™ platform. The post Lantern Partners AI Introduces AI-Native BRP for Agriculture Sector appeared first on iGrow News.

Frontier RNG has launched the fourth cohort of its START AgriTech scale-up program, targeting growth-stage companies in arid and climate-stressed agriculture. The post Frontier RNG Launches Fourth START AgriTech Scale-Up Cohort appeared first on iGrow News.

Oriental Rise has signed a strategic agreement with Zhongji New Energy to integrate solar power systems into its tea plantations. The post Oriental Rise Announces 50MW Agro-Photovoltaic Strategic Cooperation appeared first on iGrow News.

When Gardenista first wrote about Miscanthus sinensis (maiden grass or Chinese silvergrass) back in 2017, we called it “practically perfect.” Less than a decade later, we’ve changed our tune. Miscanthus sinensis and other varieties of miscanthus are increasingly problematic in much of the United...

Versions of a “Sound Science” bill, proffered by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, require environmental regulations to show “direct causal link” to “manifest bodily harm,” not just increased risk of disease. Scientists say that’s all but impossible. Yet the bills have already been signed into law...

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Geraniums That Sell: Production Strategies for Retail Success For Garden Retail and Greenhouse Are your geraniums looking beautiful in the greenhouse but slowing down once they reach the garden center? Even high-quality Pelargoniums can lose momentum at retail. Rain, wind, over-mature blooms,...

Finish Strong with Crop Control Strategies For Greenhouse and Nursery Learn techniques to protect crop quality in the final weeks before shipping, when growth can surge, and nutrition issues can show up fast. Hear practical strategies for toning and holding crops using smart Plant Growth...

GreenTech North America will debut Sept. 23 to 24, 2026, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, bringing a new trade show focused on sustainable and high-tech horticulture to the U.S. market. Organized by RAI Amsterdam, the event is expected to feature about 90 exhibitors and...

Hear from one industry insider on the key challenges growers face as they look to evolve their IPM programs, and why the future also looks bright. The post Greenhouse IPM Strategies Coming Into Focus appeared first on Greenhouse Grower.

Cut flowers generated more than $3.3 billion in U.S. sales in 2023 with nearly 60% being imported, according to the USDA. The post How One State Is Helping Growers Expand Into Cut Flowers appeared first on Greenhouse Grower.

For outdoor gardens, National Garden Bureau picks 10 flowers for 2026 that pair floral design with climate-ready resilience. The post How to Curate an Outdoor Wardrobe with 10 Top-Performing 2026 Varieties appeared first on Greenhouse Grower.

Young people hope green light to build eco attraction’s northern outpost will change theirs and the town’s fortunesIn the Lancashire coastal town of Morecambe, there has been talk of Eden Project’s futuristic biomes being built beside the shoreline overlooking the bay for a decade.But this...

The Rooted in Safety series from AmericanHort has select content in Spanish to ensure more information is accessible to the workforce. The post Introducing the AmericanHort Rooted in Safety Video Series appeared first on Greenhouse Grower.

Fire is not always an enemy. In some ecosystems, fire is a natural and frequent part of the landscape, clearing space and releasing nutrients, and plants and animals have evolved to live with it. The problem is that human activity is changing how often fires happen, how hot they burn, and when...

The vertical smart farm, characterized by multi-layer cultivation structures, predominantly employs a convection cooling system to establish crop growth environments. However, due to the configuration and arrangement of cultivation facilities, cultivation zones are likely to provide non-uniform…

Urban Greens in Kampala is demonstrating how hydroponic and aquaponic systems can turn small urban spaces into productive farms. The company installs compact systems for growers across the city, enabling them to produce leafy greens, herbs, and other crops using nutrient-rich water instead of soil.…

CEAg World, a Meister Media Worldwide media and events brand in the controlled environment space, and Agritecture, a top-tier advisory and agriculture consulting firm, announced today that the 2025 Global CEA Census is available for download.Now in its fifth year, the world's largest controlled…

Imagine managing a sprawling mushroom farm or a high-tech greenhouse from your living room or halfway across the globe. For farmers of Kerala, this is no longer a vision, but a reality delivered by five young engineering graduates who are turning the agricultural sector on its head. Led by...

When James 'Osotrari' Washington opened BeShroomed Farms on his hometown's east side, some folks close to his business said mushroom coffee was an idea for the suburbs. But the born-and-bred Detroiter with over 25 years of mushroom experience was determined to bring his love for all things fungi and his…

A delegation from Kyrgyzstan took part in a knowledge exchange program held in South Korea, Trend reports via the Kyrgyz Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry. The delegation was headed by Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of...

After almost thirty years, Alfred Boot is leaving Herkuplast, now part of the Bachmann Group, and the horticulture sector. His career has run parallel to a period of profound change in the industry: from manual labour and seasonal production to automated, year-round supply chains with high...

Agriculture in the Himalayan region has always been shaped by fragile ecology, limited arable land and extreme climatic conditions. In recent years, these challenges have intensified due to climate variability, irregular rainfall patterns and declining soil productivity. Among the most promising...

Students at Johnson Elementary School in Nahant are cultivating both crops and community spirit through their new school greenhouse. The "Green Team," an after-school gardening program, recently delivered their first harvest of lettuce and kale to the Anchor Food Pantry, providing fresh produce for…

This year, Babé Farms is celebrating its 40th anniversary, marking four decades as a driving force in the specialty produce category. The company was founded in 1986 by Wilbur Souza, a third-generation farmer from a pioneer farming family in California's Santa Maria Valley. He was inspired by...

Starting April 1, 2026, minimum wage rates will increase in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, and Yukon. The federal minimum wage for workers in federally regulated sectors is also expected to rise on the same date. Ontario, British Columbia, and Quebec...

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has launched a five-year "Sow and Grow" project, supported by USD 10 million from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), in partnership with the government of Sri Lanka. The project aims to strengthen Sri Lanka's Thriposha programme by boosting…

In the wake of the outbreak of war in the Gulf, the fresh produce trade in the United Arab Emirates is facing logistical disruptions, while the market is heavily dependent on imports. Air freight deliveries were immediately halted and transit times lengthened. Nevertheless, "the Emirati trade and…

GreenTech is pleased to announce the nominees of the GreenTech Americas Innovation Award 2026. This new initiative is introduced to boost the efficiency, productivity, and sustainability of technologies in the industry. "As members of the jury, we were impressed by the level and diversity of innovation…

Resource Innovation Institute (RII) and the Ohio Controlled Environment Agriculture Center (OHCEAC) at The Ohio State University (OSU) today announced the launch of the first national professional development certificate designed specifically for designers, construction professionals, and...

More than 900 growers, employers, service providers and industry stakeholders are expected to gather in Wellington in July for the 2026 New Zealand Horticulture Conference. Tickets are now on sale for the two-day event, hosted by Horticulture New Zealand at Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition…

In recent years, fresh varieties such as brown shimeji mushroom, white shimeji mushroom, enoki mushroom, king oyster mushroom, snow white mushroom, and black truffle have shown strong growth in the European market, attracting consumer attention with their distinctive flavors and textures. These...

The REWE Group is introducing hydroponically grown salad mixes to its stores for the first time. The leaf lettuce grows year-round in special water basins, allowing it to be produced in a particularly resource-efficient manner. The result is lettuce that impresses with its quality and freshness. REWE is…

The Federation of Fruit Vegetable Organizations (FVO), which represents around ninety percent of the Dutch fruit vegetable growing area, has long maintained a low profile. That is changing. With the greenhouse horticulture sector facing increasing political and societal pressure, FVO is making a…

Botswana has eased restrictions on vegetable imports from South Africa, allowing the resumption of cross-border supply of fresh vegetables. Industry representatives in South Africa welcomed the development, stating that consumers in Botswana will now have access to vegetables supplied from South Africa.…

After adverse weather conditions affected southern Italy's main production areas, the weather stabilized, and the quality of strawberries steadily improved. "We had a few complicated weeks," says Mirco Zoffoli, a fruit and vegetable trader at Mi. Frutta. "But now things are improving. In the main…

Specialty crop growers must submit their acreage reports by March 13 to qualify for payments from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's $1 billion Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers program. Farmers who meet the deadline are expected to receive prefilled applications in April, with payments likely…

"We don't consider ourselves just a vertical farming company. We want to produce 'world-class' fruit in India, and we will use any technology to achieve that," says Harish Varadharajan, co-founder of Fragaria Fruits, a premium fruit producer with a pilot facility in Chennai, India, and plans to expand…

Farmers and growers are being urged to prepare and submit their applications promptly as the final round of Defra's Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2026 (FETF) opens on 17 March, with £50 million available to support investment in productivity-boosting equipment and technology. With demand...

East Haven High School (EHHS) in East Haven, Connecticut is home to a new Rimol Greenhouse that is enhancing the lives of its students of all abilities. John and Heather Profetto are culinary instructors at EHHS, bringing decades of experience in the restaurant business to their roles at the...

Aphids are emerging as a growing threat to open field crops in Murcia region and Andalusia region, raising concerns among growers and regional authorities about millions in potential losses, abandoned hectares, and risks to employment in two of Europe's most important fruit and vegetable...

With the commissioning of a new, state-of-the-art greenhouse, Koppert Cress is once again taking a major step forward in fossil-free cultivation. The greenhouse, where specialty products are grown, was developed in collaboration with various partners.The result is an integrated energy system that…

Chilli farmers in India are facing increasing pressure from black thrips infestations, which are causing significant yield and quality losses. Repeated use of insecticides with the same mode of action has reduced effectiveness and raised concerns about pesticide residues. To address this challenge,…

In the greenhouse industry, internal screens, partition walls and wrapping systems are essential for effective climate control. The technology behind these roll screen systems therefore needs to be reliable and well designed. According to Patrick Niederer of Lock Drives, achieving this is not…

On Saturday, March 21, 2026, Germany's most modern greenhouse will open at the Schneebergerhof in Gerbach. The model project "Agrarvision Gewächshaus" (en.: Agricultural Vision Greenhouse) was developed on the family farm of energy transition pioneer Matthias Willenbacher. According to WiFood...

Instacart smart trolleys take centre stage as Carrefour Belgium thinks about the futureCarrefour Belgium's Innovation Team recently hosted a workshop focusing on the question: what does the future of the shopping cart look like? In a LinkedIn post, Matthieu Ullens, Director E-commerce, Data and Digital…

Piñata Farms will start harvesting its Sunshine Coast raspberries in May, and it's looking forward to a strong crop after what Rebecca Scurr describes as a relatively favourable summer for plant growth. "We purposely skew our volume to be harvested from May through to October predominantly," Scurr says.…

Ai-Ping Hu, a principal research engineer at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI), has spent years exploring methods to efficiently pollinate flowering plants and food crops in indoor farms to find a way to efficiently pollinate flower plants and food crops in indoor farms. Hu, Assistant Professor…

Rising energy costs are forcing greenhouse operators to rethink both daily operations and long-term investment decisions. According to Dave Arkell, CEO at 360 Energy, the pressure is no longer theoretical, but already reshaping how growers structure their businesses. "Ontario growers are adapting rather…

In 2025, a total of 308 businesses in Rhineland-Palatinate cultivated an area of just under 16,500 hectares for vegetables and strawberries. According to the State Statistical Office in Bad Ems, this represents a decline of 16 farms and a reduction in acreage of 400 hectares. The largest share of the…

Delve into the leafy greens market dynamics, where private labels dominate packaged salad sales with impressive growth rates. The post Why Private Label Is Reshaping the Leafy Greens Market appeared first on iGrow News.

The Winter Garden: Nature may seem to be resting during the winter months, but there is still a lot going on! This winter is all about hygge – a sense of contentment and comfort derived from our surroundings. For me, the best place to find that sense of hygge is in nature. It’s incredible to see...

Seed Your Future's Internship Research Report is designed to help employers build successful internship programs in the industry. The post New Internship Data Helps to Empower Horticulture Employers appeared first on Greenhouse Grower.

With the notable exception of Monsanto’s billion-dollar acquisition of Climate Corp more than a decade ago, category-defining exits have proved elusive in agtech, which has returned little capital to date. But could 2026 be the year everything changes? Probably not, says PJ Amini, VP ag...

The perils of dematerialization play out in India. Is YamHub dematerialization? Rice genebanks in Bangladesh and at IRRI are pretty solid. There’s a pretty solid platform for India’s community seed banks. I hope Nagaland’s wild bananas end up in genebanks. Cassava’s diversity is in multiple...

Key Takeaways New Digital Solution: Balchem Plant Nutrition has introduced the Metalosate® T.E.A.M.™ platform, a free digital tool designed to optimize nutrient balance through advanced tissue analysis. Data-Driven Recommendations: The […] The post Balchem Plant Nutrition Launches Digital...

Cytotrait, a biotechnology spinout from The University of Manchester, has announced the successful closure of a $4.03 million (£3M) seed funding round. The post Cytotrait Secures $4M to Advance MOSS Crop Technology appeared first on iGrow News.

The Court in Den-Haag officially declared Artechno B.V. bankrupt on March 4, 2026, following the termination of its suspension of payment. The post Artechno B.V. Declared Bankrupt by Court in Den-Haag appeared first on iGrow News.

The Bankruptcy Court in Herning issued a bankruptcy order against AgroIntelli ApS on February 27, 2026, due to liquidity challenges. The post AgroIntelli Seeks New Ownership Following Bankruptcy Order appeared first on iGrow News.

JEPCO is increasing glasshouse capacity to combat outdoor risks like climate change, pests, and soil contamination. The post JEPCO Expands Indoor Leafy Salad Production appeared first on iGrow News.

FarmBox Foods & New Alternative Green Energy partner to enhance food security in underserved communities and promote clean energy. The post FarmBox Foods Empowers Students with Hydroponic Fodder Technology appeared first on iGrow News.

Centuries ago, the idea came from Sussex: bentwood baskets with a handle to transport vegetables from the garden or market. Says Louise McCall of The Natural Gardener: “[This] style of trug basket was developed in the early 19th century by a chap called Tom Smith. He sacrificed carrying liquids...

Most clinical trials today are analyzed with something called frequentist statistics. But many statisticians say an alternative approach, Bayesian statistics, could cut costs and get good drugs to market more quickly. The FDA recently opened the door for more Bayesian trials — and revived old debates.

Yihong Zhu, University of California, Berkeley, discusses her article: Legacy effects under an emerging novel disturbance regime: A memory-based framework to quantify tree growth responses Emergent novel disturbance regime Moderate-severity disturbances, such as drought, pathogen irruptions, and...

With the promise of new spring flowers on the horizon, a gardener looks back at last year's delightful display

Plants, Vol. 15, Pages 851: Fast Forward the Future: What Are the Key Drivers in Intelligent Sensing for Agriculture? Plants doi: 10.3390/plants15060851 Authors: Hugo Moreno Driven by the fusion of advanced robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI), the industry is evolving into a new era of...

In the world of high-tech greenhouse operations, “real-time” is often the buzzword of choice. Cameras and vision systems promise to show you exactly what is coloring on the vine right now. While automating data collection is a step forward for labor efficiency, for a sales manager, knowing what...

California Cultured—a startup growing flavanol-rich cocoa via plant cell culture—has completed its first successful production run in a re-usable 2,000-L custom-built plastic bioreactor that it claims could transform the economics of the approach by slashing capital and operating costs. “When...

CEAg World and Agritecture have announced that the 2025 Global CEA Census is available for download at CEAgWorld.com/Census. Now in its fifth year, the world’s largest CEA census is a collaboration between Meister Media’s CEAgWorld and Agritecture, drawing on data contributed by growers...

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has announced the 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show, Rooted: Origins of American Gardening, award winners. The post Announcing the 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show Award Winners appeared first on Greenhouse Grower.

Chinese lantern aka bladder cherry is an eye-catching perennial with papery orange husks that resemble glowing lanterns in late summer and fall. The plant spreads aggressively through underground rhizomes, which is why many gardeners grow it in containers. Learn how to grow Chinese lantern in...

If 2025 was characterized by “chaos,” “uncertainty,” and “short-term decision making,” buckle up, say agrifoodtech investors quizzed by AgFunderNews ahead of our global investment report. In 2026 we could be in for an even wilder ride, with tariff uncertainty, extreme weather, and war in the...

Now’s the perfect time to sort your outdoor space, and we’ve got the whole thing covered with our roundup of the best online nurseries. Plus, gardening pros reveal their go-to kit• Don’t get the Filter delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereWith the first signs of spring and that tantalising sense...

High-tech commercial lettuce farming relies on a controlled environment. With just the right amount of light, water and nutrients – optimal growth and nutrition can be achieved. But what kind of light is best? Red and blue light, which are in the visible spectrum, are known to activate...

During my studies at Wageningen University & Research, we primarily investigated how light, in terms of intensity, spectrum, and its interaction with other environmental parameters, like managing internal water flow, affects plant growth, morphology, and the synthesis of pharmacologically active...

A mushroom entrepreneur in Rangpur, Bangladesh, has established a home-based mushroom spawn laboratory with support from a government grant, helping supply planting material to local growers and expand small-scale cultivation in the region. The laboratory was set up with a Tk3 lakh grant under a…

Highland Health Home and Learning Centre in New Glasgow is piloting a partnership focused on improving access to fresh, nutrient-dense food for patients and their families. The 12-week initiative connects Nova Scotia Health staff with Summer Street, a local charity and social enterprise that operates a…

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will launch its next vertical agriculture course on March 31, offering hands-on training in a fast-growing sector of modern farming. In the lab at CSM's La Plata Campus, three-tiered racks hold trays filled with seedlings under LED lights. Instead of using...

If the idea of lunar hummus seems far-fetched, think again. Scientists ​working to cultivate the field of extraterrestrial agriculture have grown chickpeas in dirt made mostly of simulated lunar soil, a step toward enabling astronauts on ‌long-term moon missions to produce their own food. Researchers…

Norwegian vertical farming company Grønt fra Nord AS has received court approval for its proposed restructuring plan, clearing the way for the company to restart operations and implement a phased production ramp in the coming months."We now have a legally confirmed framework for the debt...

On Friday, March 27, Geogreens will be hosting a collaborative forum of educators, students, researchers and community partners working in the intersection of food systems, innovation and agriculture. Registration is open at the link here for the session, titled Innovations in Agriculture and Food…

Growing health consciousness and the rise of plant-based diets have fuelled interest in this burgeoning segment of the wellness industry, with the functional mushrooms market projected to reach $65 billion by 2030. "Mushrooms like lion's mane and reishi have moved from niche to mainstream as more people…

After sitting empty for several years, a former cannabis growing facility in Claresholm, Alberta, has been taken over by a company cultivating gourmet mushrooms and other produce, a move the surrounding community hopes will foster economic growth in the area. Devon Davidson, CEO of Hypha Farms, said the…

Kim Hyo-jun, 58, sighed repeatedly on the morning of March 9 as he gazed at his strawberries, still green when they should have ripened to red by now.Kim operates a 1,650-square-meter strawberry farm in Joan-myeon, Gyeonggi Province. To maintain the optimal growing temperature of 20 degrees Celsius…

Leafy vegetables like lettuce are readily available in grocery stores and often seen as a healthy food choice. As researchers work to understand how emerging contaminants behave in plants, new research is shedding light on how lettuce responds to combined environmental stressors. As environmental…

"The Middle East conflict currently has mainly two effects on the fresh produce market," Rogier Rook and Patrick Thierrij, respectively supply chain director and account manager overseas at Valstar, explain. "On the import side, it mainly concerns sea freight from Asia and Africa. Those supply...

Barther Hahn Gemüsebau GmbH started planting for this year's growing season on February 12. In contrast to previous years, the 2026 planting period lasted three weeks in stages and came to an end on Thursday (February 26) with the arrival of the last two semi-trailers and the planting of their...

In just over eight months, the trade fair duo will celebrate its double anniversary at the Karlsruhe Exhibition Center: the 30th expoSE – Europe's leading trade fair for asparagus and berry production with stone fruit cultivation and outdoor vegetables – and the 15th expoDirekt – Germany's largest trade…

Automation and advanced tissue culture technologies are increasingly transforming large-scale plant propagation. A recent development is the MCP Temporary Immersion Bioreactor (TIB) system, designed to increase efficiency, improve plant quality, and reduce labor requirements compared with conventional…

Artechno Growsystems was declared bankrupt on Tuesday last week. The week before, the company filed for suspension of payments. At the time, a statement expressed the hope of securing the company's future by raising new financing. "We are convinced that Artechno has a strong foundation: proven...

The Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) will officially launch Version 3.0 of the International Water Stewardship Standard during UN World Water Day week, with a physical launch event in Tokyo, Japan on 18 March 2026 followed by three global virtual launch webinars on 25 March 2026. The upgraded…

During HortiContact, the official Club of 100 membership certificate from Wageningen University & Research was presented to Henk Jan van Ooijen, R&D Director at TTA-ISO. "As a member of this research and innovation network, we collaborate with leading companies and knowledge partners in greenhouse…

Moldy strawberries, wilted lettuce. A forlorn cauliflower pocked with brown. West Moberly First Nations Councillor Clarence Willson jokes that produce available in nearby stores is sometimes "compostable" before it hits the shelves. That produce arrives by way of a very long supply chain, and their…

Lipman Family Farms welcomes José Manuel Madero Garza to its Board of Directors. With decades of leadership experience across the United States, Asia, Latin America and Europe, Madero will help strengthen the company's operations as a fourth-generation, family-owned produce company. He will also support…

Kenyan avocado exporters are anxiously following developments in the Middle East, as logistical disruptions in the Red Sea could have a significant impact on their accessibility and competitiveness in international markets. Benard Mutai, managing director of Afrisun Orchards, an exotic fruit grower and…

ABN AMRO considers the outlook for the greenhouse horticulture sector in the Netherlands positive after reviewing the sector's liquidity position. However, the bank warns that geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could push up energy prices, which would affect greenhouse horticulture more strongly…

From 9 March onward, Siger Spaans will join Koppert as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Siger brings broad international experience in financial leadership across retail and consumer-focused businesses. He held several senior finance roles within Ahold Delhaize and most recently served as CFO of...

Belgium: Okay opens new neighbourhood supermarket in LembeekColruyt Group reported: "The brand-new Okay neighbourhood supermarket stands on a special site with a rich history. Lembeek is the place where it all began for Colruyt Group almost 100 years ago. Customers can easily find everything they need…

Conny Söderbacks Trädgård Ab Oy is located in Northern part of Pirttikylä in the municipality of Maalahti. The company grows iceberg lettuce using modern methods on more than 9,000 m² of greenhouse area. All production is sold to Fresh Servant Ltd, whose contract grower the company has been since 2013.…

A partnership between Cowessess First Nation and Saskatoon-based B-Nature Biotech is developing a rapid composting facility and greenhouse designed to strengthen sustainable agriculture and local food production. Supported by an $855,000 investment from Prairies Economic Development Canada...

A new monitoring approach could cut costs and complexity for large‑scale underground CO2 storage, a study from the University of Edinburgh has shown.The study found that captured CO2 injected into volcanic rocks in Iceland was successfully locked away as solid minerals, as shown by its natural chemical…

A research team composed of plant virologists from the Plant Virus Department at Leibniz Institute DSMZ-German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures, the Italian National Research Council and BASF-Nunhems Italy, has recently published the findings of a scientific collaboration on investigating…

A Western Massachusetts farm says it may face higher fertilizer costs as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies and it's a potential increase that could ultimately raise the price of vegetables for consumers. E. Cecchi Farms co-owner Michael Cecchi said his greenhouse fertilizer supply is...

Biobest is pioneering the fight against rising thrips pressure with the first fully integrated IPM solution. A breakthrough strategy, it combines advanced monitoring tools, an elevated biological strategy - targeting both flower and leaf-dwelling species – and precision dispersion tools to optimise…

The XXXIX International Blueberries Lima 2026 Seminar will take place on March 11 and 12 at the Centro de Convenciones de Lima in Lima, bringing together more than 1,500 participants at a time when the blueberry industry is demanding stronger strategic insight and closer coordination across the value…

On International Women's Day 2026, under the theme "Rights, Justice and Action for All Women and Girls", the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) marked the completion of the fourth cohort of the Arab Women Leaders in Agriculture (AWLA) Fellowship Program, highlighting the growing role…

Oishii has introduced a new stay-fresh top-seal packaging format for its Nikko Berry strawberries, which will begin rolling out to grocery stores in March. The company says the new 7.5-ounce pack is designed to extend freshness, reduce plastic use, and improve product protection compared with…

Ontario Plants Propagation Limited (Ontario Plants) is proud to announce that it has joined the Ohio Controlled Environment Agriculture Center (OHCEAC) Consortium, a leading public-private partnership advancing controlled environment agriculture (CEA) research, innovation, and industry collaboration…

Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest airline group in Africa, marked International Women's Day with all-women-functioned flights to eight destinations, highlighting the airline's eight decades of service. Ethiopian celebrated the occasion and announced the launch of the flights at a grand event held on…

Flowering now in the garden is one of the rarest of the lenten rose hybrids, Helleborus x belcheri ‘Pink Ice’. This cross of the European Helleborus niger and the Chinese Helleborus thibetanus, was developed by Kevin Belcher at the UK’s Ashwood Nurseries. Since Helleborus thibetanus has been a...

Oishii has announced a new top-seal packaging for its Nikko Berry strawberries. The new 7.5-ounce pack is designed to keep crops fresh, reduce plastic use, and improve product protection when compared to conventional packaging designs. The new top-seal packaging format was first featured at...

MAIRE subsidiary NEXTCHEM has been awarded licensing and equipment supply contracts for three world-scale complexes in West Africa. The post MAIRE Secures €485 Million West Africa Industrial Contracts appeared first on iGrow News.

Amatera has closed a $6.97 million (€6 million) equity funding round co-led by Demea Sustainable Investment and Oyster Bay Venture Capital. The post Amatera Secures $6.97 Million to Accelerate Climate-Resilient Crop Breeding appeared first on iGrow News.

UC Davis has been granted a $25 million gift from the estate of late philanthropist Dan G. Best II to advance agricultural technology. The post UC Davis Receives $25 Million Bequest for Agricultural Innovation appeared first on iGrow News.

TARGAN has entered into a $100 million financing agreement with Symbiotic Capital to accelerate the deployment of its poultry technologies. The post TARGAN Secures $100 Million Financing for Global AgTech Expansion appeared first on iGrow News.

Omnivore has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Wageningen University & Research (WUR) to bridge the Indian and European agrifood sectors. The post Omnivore and Wageningen University Partner for AgriFood Innovation appeared first on iGrow News.

Snowdrops always catch us by surprise. In the bleakest month their green leaves push up through brown leaf litter or through snow, and their white buds appear, first tightly clasped, then plumping into svelte bells. Fresh snow will cover them. When it melts, there they are, ready to keep...

Addressing critiques refines global estimates of reforestation potential for climate change mitigation. Better mapping shows there is less land available for reforestation than we thought, and there are limited opportunities for providing multiple benefits. Still, that’s an area the size of...

In the last year, the federal government has become increasingly skeptical of mRNA technology, notably cutting funding for research and development of vaccines and other therapies. With private sector funding unlikely to fill the gap, a migration of U.S. mRNA talent to elsewhere in the world may...

A golden carpet of ground cover is the star in a garden with year-round interest

Amanda Solliday, Senior Program Manager for American Floral Endowment’s Sustainabloom project, has become a go-to resource for sustainability in the green industry. The post Grower to Grower Podcast: Amanda Solliday on the Path to Sustainability in Horticulture appeared first on Greenhouse Grower.

How to play Below is an image split into a grid of 9 (Quick), 16 (Challenging) or 25 (Formidable) tiles. One tile is missing, leaving a gap.To win, move the tiles round using the gap, so they are re-ordered into the image. You can move a tile by clicking on it, or by using the arrow keys. Left...

We are thrilled to share storied Farrar, Straus and Giroux chairman emeritus Jonathan Galassi’s Quick Takes today. The roster of writers he’s discovered and championed over a publishing career that spans five decades is legendary (Scott Turow, Anne Sexton, Jonathan Franzen, and Jeffrey Eugenides...

Whether you want bulbs or bare roots, perennials or houseplants, we asked experts for the online nurseries they trust for reliable, beautiful greenery• The best secateurs, testedAs winter turns to spring and the days warm and lengthen, we’re so keen to get out in the garden, do some work, and...

Intense sun can scorch greenhouse plants and push temperatures too high. Fast-growing annual vines offer living shade that cools your growing space naturally without permanent structures. Learn about 19 of the best annual vines for filtering harsh afternoon rays while adding beauty to your...

Having a sound strategy before making your next business decision can make the world of difference in the floriculture industry. The post A Sound Strategy Will Pay Off for Your Greenhouse Business appeared first on Greenhouse Grower.

Looking great in the worst of winter is the amazing native fern, Pleopeltis michauxiana. This epiphytic fern, which only grows on trees and rocks, can be found in the wild in woodlands from Ohio south to Florida, and west to Oklahoma. We used Liquid Nails construction adhesive to attach a tiny...

Summary Acclimation enables plants to adjust to immediate environmental fluctuations and is therefore key to the resilience of plant disease resistance in a time of climate change. Here, we report on the acclimation of Arabidopsis thaliana quantitative immune responses against the fungal...

Summary Water hyacinth (Pontederia crassipes), an allotetraploid species, is among the most ecologically successful aquatic plants, exhibiting two remarkable adaptive traits: tristyly, a rare floral polymorphism promoting outcrossing, and inflated petioles (floats) that facilitate buoyancy....

Buxton, Derbyshire: Their ‘parents’ were planted 50 years ago by my late mother. Yet we all have a remarkable connection to these uplifting flowersI wonder if nature has found a way to compensate us for the dreariest winter I can recall, because the snowdrops this year have been unbelievable....

Plants, Vol. 15, Pages 824: Altitude, Phenology, and Cotton Yield in Arid Oases: Quantifying Their Interactive Relationships Plants doi: 10.3390/plants15050824 Authors: Jian Huang Pengfei Wu Juan Huang Wenyuan Xing Hongfei Hao Maochun Li Xiaojun Wang Climate change induces cotton phenological...

Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) has transformed what is possible in soft fruit production. Strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries, once thought impractical for indoor systems, are now being grown successfully in greenhouses, vertical farms, and hybrid facilities around the world....

Spring in the northern hemisphere is just around the corner, bringing with it a long-awaited event: snowy landscapes giving way to flower-filled fields. But even though we all love flowers, we often forget that they began as buds that grew, twisted, and changed colour before becoming what we...

Empowering Specialty Crop Growers with Data-Driven Decision Tools: The HortCalculator This session will introduce the HortCalculator, an online decision-support tool designed to help ornamental growers translate farm-level data into actionable financial insights. The tool generates clear...

Edible Garden has announced a strategic expansion of its Zero-Waste Inspired platform through the development of a state-of-the-art ready-to-drink (RTD) manufacturing initiative at its facility in the Midwest. The expansion is driven in large part by increasing demand from major national...

Some Mayfield City Schools students are experiencing the satisfaction of having the fruits (or in this case the lettuce) of their classroom efforts result in a real-life application -- helping to feed their fellow students. The Mayfield High School students, as well as the recently graduated high school…

This study explores how to improve the productivity of hydroponic leafy vegetables by balancing Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and nutrient solution pH. Using bok choy in a floating raft system, the research applies a controlled experimental design to observe how these parameters interact in supporting…

Ahunan Power Inc., together with Prime Infra Foundation, launched a livelihood program in Pakil, Laguna. It is focused on expanding income opportunities for farmers through the cultivation of mushroom and vermicomposting. The program aims to benefit members of Punla Samahan ng mga Magsasaka ng Pakil, a…

In a recent episode of The Valley Today, host Janet Michael and cohost Niki Foster from the Front Royal/Warren County Chamber of Commerce talk with chamber member & community advocate Rob Demariano about his growing business Robby Ds Lil Greens, an indoor vertical microgreen farm that has been quietly…

Urban-gro, Inc. (NASDAQ:UGRO) announced changes to its independent registered public accounting firm and reported that it has regained compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements, according to a press release statement based on a recent SEC filing. On February 27, the audit committee of...

Vertical farms operating across the UAE have confirmed continued production in the days following the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East, even as regional supply chains face mounting pressure and the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed to commercial shipping.Industry voices from across the…

In the Netherlands, inorganic substrate has long been the standard in greenhouse vegetable production. That is changing. An estimated half of the country's pepper acreage is now grown on organic substrate, according to Jacco Hoogendoorn, business developer at Legro and Botanicoir. With the introduction…

Growcer has launched a national philanthropic initiative aimed at expanding community-based food production across Canada. The Fresh Solutions to Community Hunger campaign, introduced through the Food Resiliency Foundation and powered by Growcer, aims to raise $15 million to activate food infrastructure…

A group of six U.S. universities has launched a survey aimed at growers and operators in the indoor vertical farming industry. The survey’s goal is to gain additional insight into the sector’s current challenges and to help shape priorities for future research. Bringing together experts in AI,...

Usually, 8:30 am educational sessions can be quiet, but the room was filled for "The State of Agriculture" session during SEPC's Southern Exposure event. Three industry leaders offered insights on the most pressing agricultural challenges and opportunities in a panel moderated by Robby Cruz, vice…

In 2025, Uzbekistan exported 45,200 tonnes of tomatoes to 12 countries with a total value of USD 36 million, according to the National Committee of Statistics of Uzbekistan. Compared with 2024, export volumes declined by 3,300 tonnes. The main destinations were CIS countries. Russia accounted for 32,786…

Operating from its newly expanded 208,000 square foot production facility at 4 Seneca Road, South Essex Fabricating (SEF) continues to strengthen its position in greenhouse solutions and pre-engineered steel buildings across North America. "Over three decades, we have built a strong reputation for…

In 2025, Azerbaijan exported 172,864 tonnes of tomatoes worth $192.5 million (€177.1 million). According to the State Statistics Committee, export value increased by 10% compared with 2024, while export volume grew by 19%. Russia remained the main export destination. Azerbaijan supplied tomatoes...

In 2025, Azerbaijan recorded 2,995 greenhouses with a total area of 1,500 hectares, compared with 3,037 greenhouses (1,600 hectares) a year earlier. Over the year, the number of facilities decreased by 42, and the total area shrank by 100 hectares. Production volumes also changed significantly.…

The Migros Group is realigning its import logistics for fruit and vegetables: from 2028, Buonvicini AG will handle these operations on behalf of Migros. Optimised processes and solutions for implementation are currently being drawn up. As part of this realignment, a system of focused import logistics…

The first quarter of 2026 has highlighted both the challenges and the capabilities of modern greenhouse production in Greece. According to Andreas Lypas, Co-Founder of Fertile Land, precise agronomic management has proven essential during a particularly demanding winter season. "It has been one of the…

Auchan Retail sees light at the end of the tunnelAuchan Retail reports sales of €32.1bln for 2025, an increase of 1.5% compared to last year. EBITDA amounted to €1.025bln, an increase of 16.1%, while the gross margin rose by 1% to €7.374bln (22.9% of sales). Cost control is paying off. This is good news…

Fresh produce often shows what a supermarket stands for. At Dave's Fresh Market in America, the assortment is not only presented but literally magnified. In the chain's ten stores in Rhode Island, the company presents a fresh produce department with a size, care, and presentation rarely seen in the…

"At Harvest House, we are looking forward to the new pepper season. We are starting with a lot of energy and are confident it will be a good year. This season, we are strengthening our cooperation with Kwekerij De Westhoek, a partnership we are proud of. In the greenhouse this week, we already...

Dutch seed company Axia Vegetable Seeds has appointed Dennis van Dijk as Global Sales Director. The appointment is intended to support the further professionalisation and international growth of the organisation. Van Dijk grew up in the Westland region of the Netherlands, where his interest in...

Perlinger Gemüse is one of the pioneers of the regional energy transition. With a comprehensive rooftop photovoltaic project by Burgenland Energie, the greenhouse operation is sending a clear signal for sustainable business practices, regional responsibility, and a future-oriented energy policy. The…

D'Arrigo California has launched Andy Boy Baby Romaine Hearts, a naturally compact, non-hybrid romaine heart variety. The introduction of baby romaine hearts expands the company's romaine portfolio while maintaining its premium hearts program. "This is not a replacement for our existing jumbo romaine…

For 55 years, the family-owned company Angier International has been dedicated to finding the right solution for every grower, every region, and every market. Specialising in the production of strawberry and asparagus plants, the company has built a unique position within the French industry: that of an…

A new educational initiative from Nourse Farms is helping growers refine berry production practices across both field and protected cultivation systems. The company's Lunch & Learn webinar series focuses on key management decisions that influence plant health, yield and profitability. The webinars bring…

When Jay Willmot (BComm '07) studied Commerce at Dalhousie, his Entrepreneurship professor asked the class to make a list of ten things that pissed them off. "The prof explained that the things that drove us crazy were amazing business ideas," says Willmot. His number one problem? "Old, slimy, smelly…

South-west and western France are still grappling with the aftermath of Storm "Nils". On 12 February 2026, the storm swept across the country with gusts exceeding 150 km/h in some areas, accompanied by intense rainfall and widespread flooding. The extreme weather left significant damage in its...

Fresón de Palos is once again bringing magic to the shelves with the launch of new Disney designs for its strawberries in the 2026 season. With this new collaboration, iconic characters from the Disney universe, such as Stitch, Simba (The Lion King), Peter Pan, and other classics, will be displayed in…

The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General William Agyapong, on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, visited Agri-Impact Group's state-of-the-art greenhouse enclave in Dawhenya to explore a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening Ghana's agricultural sector and reducing reliance on food imports.…

Researchers at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Summerland Research and Development Centre in British Columbia are working on methods to reduce the time required to develop new cherry varieties. Research scientist Dr. Letitia Da Ros said breeding new cherry varieties can take about 30 years. The…

A wide range of tomatoes was available, with numerous countries involved. Spanish deliveries dominated, followed by expanding Belgian and Dutch supplies. The quality of the offerings from Turkey and Morocco was no longer consistently convincing, and even the Spanish loads sometimes struggled with…

Sonya Kirgizova is well known in the mountain villages of Tojikobod in central-eastern Tajikistan. Her neighbours admire her greenhouse, her jars filled with pickled Anzur onions and cucumbers, and the buzzing hives behind her home. More than anything, though, they trust her. This trust is what made her…

Leafood is preparing to introduce a new product to the Baltic retail market: cucumber microgreens. Along with a Super Trio Mix of sprouts and updated packaging, it will begin appearing on supermarket shelves in Lithuania in the coming weeks. The idea began with a simple question about flavor innovation.…

Florida berry growers have been hit hard by the recent freeze and cold weather. When looking at strawberries, the freeze impacted supply for Valentine's Day with high pricing as a result. It also damaged long-term carries. The uncertainty continued after Valentine's Day as the typical promotions to move…

At HortiContact 2026 in the Netherlands, Sendot presented its latest generation of sensors, the Gen 2. The launch marks a further step in the company's development of smart monitoring technology for greenhouse horticulture. At the stand, Sendot demonstrated solutions designed to help growers...

The Greenery looks back on an import season for Spanish fruit vegetables that was mixed in late 2025 and early 2026. Each product created a different market picture, and flooding in parts of Spain and Morocco also affected supply, processing, and logistics. At the same time, the organisation...

At Berry Hill in Jalisco, Mexico, consecutive record-breaking strawberry harvests have been achieved through a data-led, plant-focused approach rather than changes in fertiliser or seasonal conditions. Ignacio Castillo, engineer and director at Berry Hill, manages a 12-hectare production facility split…

The plantswoman who single-handedly brought dahlias back into fashion and nurtured the UK through Covid had become a perennial in the horticultural firmament. Then it all went wrong

If you long for freshly picked produce but don’t know where to start, try these sure-fire winners At this time of the year, gardeners are susceptible to the lure of colourful, quirky veg catalogues. But hold fire! A little restraint is our friend. By focusing on reliability, yield and flavour...

Christie Lagally is the founder and CEO of Rebellyous Foods, a fast-growing startup that has developed a continuous processing system it claims can slash production costs for plant-based meat, enabling meat alternatives to reach cost parity with their animal-based counterparts. The views...

Veridi Technologies and Wageningen University & Research (WUR) developed an AI system that identifies the Meloidogyne chitwoodi nematode with 96% accuracy. The post Veridi Technologies & Wageningen Automates Nematode Identification with AI appeared first on iGrow News.

RB Global has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Big Iron Auction Company ("BigIron"), targeting expansion into the U.S. agricultural sector. The post RB Global Announces Acquisition of BigIron Auction Company appeared first on iGrow News.

Key Takeaways A Missouri circuit court granted preliminary approval for a $7.25 billion settlement to resolve Bayer Roundup litigation. The agreement covers both current and potential future claims related to […] The post Court Grants Preliminary Approval for Bayer Roundup Settlement appeared...

Central Farm Service (CFS) partners with TalusAg and CleanCounts to build the first commercial local ammonia production facilities in Minnesota. The post Central Farm Service Announces Local Ammonia Production Partnership appeared first on iGrow News.

Some elements incorporated into gardens are common, basic, and even—dare I say—uninspired. And then there are garden features that are truly unique and make a statement. For me, moon gates are these standouts. What is a ‘moon gate’? Above: The enchanting garden of Irish garden designer Carl...

As life replaces death in springtime, gardeners can’t help but ponder some existential questions

A chilly winter day is warmed up by the hot plants at this midwest botanic garden

CEAg World’s parent company, Meister Media Worldwide, regularly checks in with our readers to ensure we’re creating content that supports your work in controlled environment operations. One way we’re looking to improve is to get a better understanding of media use throughout the industry,...

A grower-turned software sales director offers five trends driving the future of AI implementation in the horticulture industry. The post Five Trends Shaping AI Implementation in Horticulture appeared first on Greenhouse Grower.

AgFunderNews rounds up the most important fundings, mergers, acquisitions, closures, and industry buzz in agtech and foodtech. Funding news 🇺🇸 TARGAN secures $100m growth financing from Symbiotic Capital GK News 🇦🇺 PlasmaLeap raises $20m to scale zero-emissions fertiliser tech Venture Barn 🇬🇧...

For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Comment: Without Investments and Reforms, House Bill Rings Hollow Washington, DC, March 5, 2026 – The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) released...

If used correctly, iron chelates can help treat deficiencies and chlorosis in plants, but improper applications can lead to phytotoxicity. The post Correcting Problems With and From Iron Chelate Applications appeared first on Greenhouse Grower.

Vertical farms face a particular problem regarding pollination, as indoor facilities are inaccessible to natural pollinators (birds, bees, etc.) and therefore must be handled by human staff and equipment. This is an often tedious and labor-intensive process, but a critical one to ensure the...

Take Meister's 2026 Media Use survey to share how your engagement with floriculture and horticulture media has changed. The post How Do You Use Media in Floriculture in 2026? appeared first on Greenhouse Grower.

Flowering maples (Abutilon spp.) are tropical shrubs in the mallow family, grown for their pendulous, bell-shaped flowers in yellow, orange, red, pink, and white. Hardy outdoors in Zones 8 to 10, they also grow well as houseplants and container plants in colder climates. Learn how to grow...

The first vertical farm in a downtown office building in the U.S. is now in Chicago, and it's just the start. It's about as fresh as it gets. They cut cilantro with scissors, put it into containers, and get it ready to send off to local restaurants, where it could be on the plate that same night. It's…

Large cardamom is a major cash crop of Anjaw district and forms the backbone of livelihood security for a large number of farming households. For decades, the crop has provided a stable source of income in the hill ecosystem of the district. However, in recent years, the productivity of large cardamom…

Before the heat settles over Ho Chi Minh City, Sr. Agathe Tran Thi Mong Huyen steps quietly into a small mushroom-growing house behind her convent, plastic sandals brushing the damp concrete floor. Inside the 328-square-foot structure, some 4,000 mushroom-growing bags line iron shelves arranged in neat…

Hawaiʻi Department of Education is rolling out a new process that encourages small farm micropurchases of locally grown produce for school meals throughout the state in an effort to advance farm-to-school initiatives. Students at Kahaluʻu Elementary School on Oʻahu recently enjoyed locally grown…

Oishii has introduced a new stay-fresh top-seal packaging format for its Nikko Berry strawberries, which will begin rolling out to grocery stores in March. The company says the new 7.5-ounce pack is designed to extend freshness, reduce plastic use, and improve product protection compared with…

Nearly 70 per cent of Canada's agriculture and food imports come from the U.S., but does it have to be that way? For The National, CBC's Nick Purdon puts on a hair net to find out how three companies are pivoting to get more Canadian-made products on grocery store shelves. Source: CBC News: The National

Vertical farming requires precise environmental control, yet long-term multivariable analyses linking environmental dynamics and crop growth remain limited. This study analyzes a two-year operational dataset from a commercial vertical farm in South Korea to evaluate the suitability of advanced...

Ukrainian mushroom producer expands exports and value-added productionUkrainian mushroom producer Borovyk has developed into one of the country's leading growers of button mushrooms, with a current output of around 120 tonnes per month. The family-owned company has been active in the sector for...

Ganoderma lucidum (lingzhi)-based health food company Gano Excel Industries Sdn Bhd has grown its operations to comprise more than 100 dedicated greenhouses to ensure consistent large-scale production for the global market. Founder and group president Leow Soon Seng said each greenhouse has the capacity…

The agrifoodtech community has lost one of its most dedicated builders. Rob Trice, founding partner of Better Food Ventures and The Mixing Bowl, passed away last month after a short illness. He is survived by his wife and family. Rob came to food and agriculture from Silicon Valley telecom and...

March 05, 2026 Today in Part 4 of my 2026 Tribeza Interiors Tour recap, I’m showing the wonderfully wild Chateau Chloe. From the outside, it looks like a house in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Inside you discover a fantasia of botanical wallpaper, art, and irreverence. Gallery wall in the...

What did the world of the Neanderthals look like? If you visit a nature museum, you might see depictions of cold, treeless landscapes. But these common artistic renderings are known to be incorrect according to extensive fossil research. A team of paleontologists and artists has therefore turned...

The next course from the 2026 Greenhouse Training Online series is 'Practical Disease Management', beginning on March 30, 2026. The post 2026 Greenhouse Training Online Continues with “Practical Disease Management” appeared first on Greenhouse Grower.

Abhay Thosar combines 25 years of experience in plant physiology and greenhouse practices to transform growing strategies. The post Abhay Thosar on How Dynamic LED Lighting Is Reshaping Greenhouse Crop Strategies appeared first on iGrow News.

Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) Greenhouse Goodness Campaign has been awarded a Platinum Summit International Award in the Online Advertising and Marketing category for its Tennessee summer digital campaign, Tennessee Tested, Summertime Approved. The campaign was created to increase…

A new report from RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness outlines a shifting landscape for protected horticulture, marked by slower but more targeted growth, rising policy influence, and renewed focus on operational resilience. The analysis finds that Dutch suppliers to the greenhouse sector are...

On Friday, 27 February 2026, the European Commission announced its intention to apply the trade agreement with Mercosur countries Argentina and Uruguay on a provisional basis. In doing so, it is not waiting for the verdict of the EU Court of Justice. That court, at the request of the European...

A surprising storm accompanied by violent winds struck the Souss Massa region, one of Morocco's main fresh fruit and vegetable production centers, at the end of February. The damage to crops and greenhouses across the region "is catastrophic and shocking," according to growers' representatives....

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) recently hosted its annual School Foodservice Partner X-Change, a virtual "speed meeting" program to connect school menu planners with produce grower-shippers and solution providers. Over two days, IFPA coordinated one-on-one virtual meetings between…

A decade-long analysis involving more than 40,000 women has found that diets containing flavonoid-rich foods such as berries, apples, and citrus may be linked to sustained happiness and optimism. The findings come from research published in Clinical Nutrition, which examined the relationship between…

Since it broke out last Saturday, the war in the Middle East has quickly expanded, now reaching Lebanon. The war is impacting agricultural operations and exports, just as professionals were barely recovering from the damage caused by the previous war. "Unfortunately, the situation flared up very…

In December, The Rootstock Company moved from the Irisweg in Bleiswijk to the Schreyrackseweg in Bergschenhoek. Last Friday, this milestone was celebrated with employees, family, and a few invited guests. The occasion was primarily about conviviality, but also had a formal touch. Alderman Leon Hoek of…

Something remarkable is happening in the world of leafy greens and herbs. While many sectors continue to move toward greater automation, robotics, and data-driven systems, an increasing number of growers are choosing a different direction: strategic simplicity. According to Bas Dirven,...

In professional horticulture, substrate choice has become a strategic decision. Growers are balancing agronomic performance with supply security, technical performance and increasing sustainability expectations. Within this evolving landscape, coir-based growbags remain a central cultivation method for…

U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden have called on the Trump Administration to ensure federal relief for specialty crop farmers reflects the conditions faced by wild blueberry, potato, and apple growers in Maine. In a letter to U.S.…

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) announced that Dr. Eric Stevens will join the association as vice president of food safety and regulatory affairs, effective March 18. Dr. Stevens will serve as a key liaison to U.S. regulatory and food safety agencies and strengthen engagement with…

To help find a solution to the pepper wilting issue causing concern among high-tech growers in various parts of the world, Grodan has initiated and participated in extensive international research. The aim is to better understand the complex interaction between pathogen presence, plant stress...

There is an ever-growing labour shortage in the global horticulture sector, especially for physically demanding and repetitive work. Mechanisation is no longer just a matter of efficiency, but is also becoming increasingly important for business continuity. That is why Rijk Zwaan is continuously…

After the first small quantities were harvested at the end of January, the greenhouse lettuce season on the island of Reichenau really took off in the second half of February. "We have already completed our first small -scale campaigns in food retail, but from week 10 onwards, there will be...

Seed producers and greenhouse farms in Kyrgyzstan have received state support through concessional loans at 3%, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. The programme targets seed production and the supply of planting material for agricultural producers. In 2025, a total of 86 seed farms...

Escalating security risks in the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Southern Red Sea, and parts of the Indian Ocean are disrupting global shipping and affecting fresh produce exports. Industry group BIMCO has issued guidance urging shipowners and charterers to review charter party agreements as security…

The North Pole in Alaska is at the edge of the world, with temperatures ranging from 25 to 40 degrees below zero this season. There is no telephone line, the wi-fi is unreliable, and there is snow and ice everywhere. "Despite the climate, inside the Chena Hot Springs Resort, there are two greenhouses…

J. Huete Greenhouses, an international specialist in the design and construction of high-technology greenhouses, has formalised a strategic partnership with Repsol, an energy group, aimed at granting its agricultural clients access to preferential pricing on energy and fuel. "Through this collaboration,…

Loss management and fruit condition across the supply chain will be a focus of the second day of the International Blueberries Seminar Lima 2026. The program links plant health with quality management decisions that influence the condition of blueberries at destination markets. Walter Apaza Tapia will…

The Dutch embassies in Bangkok, Hanoi and Jakarta together with the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) and Dutch Greenhouse Delta (DGD) are organizing a Dutch Horticultural Mission to Southeast Asia from 17–22 May 2026. Dutch companies active in horticulture and controlled environment agriculture are…

The current situation in the Middle East will mainly affect costs, expects Cindy van Rijswick, food and agriculture specialist at Rabobank. "In particular, the rise in energy costs is feeding through into many areas. For example, the impact on fertilizer prices is really substantial. The question is…

In the biological control of key pests such as thrips and whiteflies, Koppert España has introduced a new format for its predatory mite Amblydromalus limonicus, following the commercial success of Limonica in bottle, launched in 2024. The company has now begun marketing the predator in the Ulti-Mite…

SPAR Nigeria opens new hypermarket in AbujaSPAR Nigeria's licence holder, Artee Industries Limited, has launched a new hypermarket at Novare Central Mall in Abuja's Wuse district. Wines & Spirits, Fruits & Vegetables, and Health & Beauty are standout departments in the store.Source:…

American Horticultural Supply, Inc. (AHS) has been added to the global network of Authorized Javo Dealers. By partnering with AHS, Javo is expanding its local coverage and providing California growers with tailored local advice and service to automate and optimize their potting processes. A key…

A pilot greenhouse project in Senegal recently welcomed an official visit from Carmen Hagenaars, Ambassador of the Netherlands to Senegal, alongside Viviane Ndamba Djeumen. The visit highlighted a developing greenhouse and agroforestry model designed to improve livelihoods for smallholder farmers while…

To strengthen mutual cooperation and gain a better understanding of one of Europe's most important bell pepper regions, Enza Zaden traveled to Almería together with eleven Dutch screening companies. The southern Spanish region has been an important center for bell pepper cultivation for many years,…

"Our plants must arrive in the fields ready to express their full potential. We do not sell simple seedlings, but a true production project," says the management of 3esse Vivai Srl. The cucurbit season is getting into full swing. The company is consolidating its presence in the strategic...

Spanish cucumber exports reached historic highs in 2025, both in terms of volume and value, setting new national records while also marking a milestone for the province of Almería, which accounted for 72.42% of total shipments abroad and continues to consolidate its position as the leading hub of the…

Boris Prins and Brent van Paassen were first brought together by a project sale, and a short while later in 2021 the pair founded BBM Company. Starting in a shed next to a greenhouse in Maasdijk, the Netherlands, the company quickly expanded into a modern facility in the same town. At the same time, the…

Japan's major strawberry production regions are increasing branding and promotion efforts as domestic consumption declines. Consumption has fallen to about 40 per cent of levels recorded 30 years ago, driven in part by diversification of consumer preferences. Tochigi Prefecture, often referred to as the…

Flowering now in the winter garden are several members of the Thymelaeceae family. The more showy of those include the genera Daphne and Edgeworthia. Also in riotous bloom, is their cousin, little-known, not so fragrant, and far less showy North American native, Dirca palustris. It’s also known...

The company said the partnership with Cal-Organic Farms will significantly expand organic production capacity and North American distribution for the Bimi Baby Broccoli program.

The California Grown Cucumber Program delivers greenhouse-grown Long English, Mini and Coastal Cukie-Bites Snack-Sized cucumbers to retailers and consumers across the West Coast year-round.

In newly published research by Jingwei Fu, Denise Tieman and Bala Rathinasabapathi from UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, the researchers introduce fortified tomatoes with boosted beta-carotene — the compound the body converts to vitamin A.

The new sensor network with AI robots will improve composting safety and efficiency, the University of Tennessee researchers said.

PI AgSciences received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) federal registration for PHC68949, a biochemical technology for crop defense. The post EPA Grants Registration to PI AgSciences for PHC68949 appeared first on iGrow News.

Strategic Biofuels has received a draft Class VI Well Permit from the Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy (C&E) for its carbon sequestration complex. The post Strategic Biofuels Receives Draft Class VI Well Permit in Louisiana appeared first on iGrow News.

The term “orangery” was introduced in the 17th century when a craze for citrus fruits swept the continent’s nobility class, and many built lavish, light-filled buildings devoted to their cultivation. These stately outbuildings were often also used as places to entertain and impress guests....

Autonomous, AI-powered digital assistants can do many complex tasks that once required a human. But when an AI agent does something harmful, people are tempted to delegate all responsibility to the bot. Society needs laws and an ethical framework that give AI agents restricted autonomy but keep...

“The innovation model inside large crop protection companies is broken for early-stage discovery,” says Matt Crisp, a longtime entrepreneur in agrifood and former CEO of Benson Hill. News earlier this month that FMC would explore a sale after $2.4 billion losses in 2025 is just the latest in a...

Beatriz Aguirre, Cornell University, discusses her article: Plant functional diversity does not dilute virus infection, but community virus prevalence positively correlates with net C3 grass production Greater plant diversity can protect plant communities from pathogens in wild and agricultural...

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Check out a slideshow for a closer look at new varieties from Syngenta Flowers, Danziger, Monrovia, HilverdaFlorist, and Benary that will be on display, and watch for more in the coming days. The post Check Out Part 1 of Greenhouse Grower’s California Spring Trials 2026 Preview appeared first on...

National Garden Bureau has named the azalea as the featured flowering shrub for its 2026 “Year of Plants” program. The post Why 2026 is the “Year of the Azalea” appeared first on Greenhouse Grower.

The best way that farmers can manage their credit is by responding to cautious lenders with a fundamental strategy. The post How Farmers Can Best Protect Their Credit appeared first on Greenhouse Grower.