The supply chain for vegetables in Bangladesh has been highlighted for its inefficiencies and exploitative practices, according to an investigation by the Bangladesh Shop Owners’ Association. The findings, documented in a nine page report titled Vegetable Price Differences at Producer and Consumer...

   Tomato volumes at the Johannesburg fresh produce market are significantly lower than last year during this period, with a concomitant rise in prices. Currently, the average tomato price is R just under one euro per kilogram, slightly down from R earlier in the month. Tomatoes as a whole aren...

   Windset Farms is unveiling its partnership with renowned Canadian culinary talent Chef Ned Bell. This collaboration will champion sustainable agriculture and locally sourced produce. Leveraging his culinary expertise and commitment to responsible food sourcing, Chef Ned will serve as a pivotal...

   We invest structurally in researching crop optimization using Philips LED technology. This is done in the Philips GrowWise Research Center in Eindhoven, at independent research institutes such as Wageningen University Research, and in practical settings at our customers’ locations. We enjoy...

   The Organic Fruit Vegetable Producers Association announces the start of the harvest for domestic and regional tomatoes from controlled organic cultivation. Consumers can now purchase regional fresh tomatoes, marking the transition from imported goods to domestic fruit vegetable production. This...

   Urban farming, traditionally seen as a method to combat food deserts and promote sustainability in city landscapes, has rooted itself within a novel environment: the educational sector. This integration of agriculture into daily learning activities is not merely about planting seeds but about...

   Building a greenhouse takes several months, but raising the height of a greenhouse can be accomplished within a few weeks. This is what French tomato grower Eric Cescatti of Gie. Batanères, a member of the Rougeline group, experienced. Last winter, the column height of his hectare greenhouse was....

   In the combination greenhouse of Germany’s Emsland Gemüse, part of Emsflower, April marks the annual crop rotation season. Not only were the first cluster tomatoes of the year harvested in week , but a large part of the complex also saw bedding plants, making way for the second planting of...

   It took a while for this year’s strawberry supply to increase at the Belgian auctions, says Robert van Ooijen of Van Ooijen Groenten en Fruit. He makes daily morning purchases at BelOrta, REO, and Hoogstraten for his Dutch clients. Besides Sonata and Sonsation, more Elsanta is now entering the...

   Attendees at last week’s South African stop on the GLOBALG.A.P. Tour heard from a senior technical expert on GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Fruit and Vegetables Brian Windsor who has himself been a farmer and an auditor on the continuous improvement of their standards to encompass the dizzying variety of...

   Hort Connections is proud to announce the return of Australia’s Fresh Produce Markets, a collaboration between Fresh Markets Australia FMA and the Central Markets Association of Australia CMAA , as a major partner and the exclusive sponsor of the Hort Connections trade show. Australia’s...

   The Cincinnati Zoo is finding a new, more sustainable way to feed its animals. It used to have to ship lettuce from Western states like California and Arizona, but now it comes from shipping containers in one part of the zoo right to the giraffes. Zach Burns, the zoo’s hydroponics technician, is...

   Can the industrial breeding of insects as animal feed contribute to feeding the growing world population The Inhouse Farming Feed Food Show, which will take place from November to , , at the trade fair grounds in Hanover, is dedicated to answering this question. The B B platform...

   Cucumbers will arrive later than usual in Moldovan markets this year due to a delay in the first harvest caused by recent low temperatures, despite their cultivation in greenhouses. Farmers anticipate a smaller yield than expected due to insufficient sunlight and warmth. The first Moldovan...

   Glastuinbouw Nederland has submitted an enforcement request to the municipality of Venlo against an elevated solar park in a greenhouse horticulture area. It has since led to the municipality initiating an enforcement process. The process consists of three phases: a warning, an intention to enforce...

   The U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA announced that Prometo Produce Corp. satisfied a reparation order for , issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act PACA involving unpaid produce transactions. The McAllen, Texas, company has met its obligations and is now free to...

   At this time, Almeria’s tomato campaign seems to be reaching its final stages in many farms. At Ca a y Retama, we specialize in organic tomatoes, with our main specialty being tomatoes on the vine, says Emilio Jesà s L pez. So far, things have gone quite well with the production, with sizes in...

   Italy fines Amazon mln euros for alleged unfair commercial practicesItaly’s antitrust authority has fined two subsidiaries of Amazon a total of mln euros . mln for alleged unfair commercial practices, the regulator said, a decision the U.S. e commerce giant said it would appeal.Source:...

   Global food systems face a triple challenge: ensuring food and nutrition security, promoting environmental sustainability, and fostering economic viability. Nowhere is this challenge more critical than in West Africa, where agricultural productivity struggles to match population growth amidst the....

   Microplastics are tiny plastic fragments measuring less than millimeters. These minuscule particles end up in the environment and accumulate there. They are not biodegradable but rather fragment into smaller pieces over time. Every day, we all ingest microplastics through food, drink, and air....

   Rob Hanifin as the new Product Specialist for Climate Screens at Ridder North America. Based on the US East Coast, Rob will support growers across North America and globally. We are thrilled to have Rob join our team, said Lynda Gallagher, Sales Service Operations Manager at Ridder North...

   Universal Fabricating Inc. with their headquarters based in Kingsville Ontario and their USA factory based in Sunman Texas, has started construction on another two greenhouse projects in Leamington Ontario. For Blue Sky Hydroponics excavating has started for a Hectares acres Venlo glass...

   Revol Greens is planning to repurpose its California greenhouse as part of a consolidation and re balancing of greenhouse operations across its advanced greenhouses in Minnesota, Texas, California, and Georgia. These moves are part of the company’s long term strategy to concentrate on its growth...

   For many years Dutch strawberry growers have been pioneering advancements in strawberry production, harnessing the power of glasshouse cultivation to elevate the quality of their berries and extend the traditional growing season. Through innovative techniques and a commitment to excellence, these...

   The Department of Agriculture DA Regional Office recently trained agricultural extension workers, municipal agriculturists, agricultural researchers, experiment station heads, and some farmers’ organizations on how to establish smart farming communities in the Cagayan Valley Region. Carol P....

   Growers are in the dark as to how best to control their LED lighting. There is currently no consensus on the optimal spectrum for plant growth of any species, creating significant confusion for growers as to how best their LED lights. It is known that different wavelengths of light affect different...

   On Wednesday, Parliament adopted new measures to make packaging more sustainable and reduce packaging waste in the EU. The regulation, which aims to tackle constantly growing waste, harmonise internal market rules and boost the circular economy, was approved with votes in favour, against...