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Bejo invests in the future of lettuce
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (284+ words) On 1 September 2026, Bejo was handed the keys to its new facility in Dongen. By acquiring this former orchid greenhouse, Bejo is investing in the further development of its lettuce breeding programme. The new site will replace the company's current facility…...
Growers back faster crop protection approvals in New Zealand
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (418+ words) Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) says growers will welcome changes to improve access to safe and effective crop protection tools, and is urging Parliament to pass the reforms before the general election. The Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines (ACVM) Amendment Bill,…...
"We gave the flowers a makeover for the machines"
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (276+ words) In China alone, manual pollination eats up over 25% of fresh-market tomato breeding costs. In particular, emasculation—where male parts are removed to disable self-pollination—consumes 40% of that labor. Soybeans' tightly sealed flowers block natural cross-pollination, forcing such labor-intensive manual breeding…...
New Plant Health Act aims to strengthen South Africa’s crop biosecurity
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (211+ words) Hortidaily The Plant Health (Phytosanitary) Act 35 of 2024 is meant to give South Africa a tighter legal net against plant pests that can wreck crops and close export markets Linneth Mukansi of the Directorate: Plant Health has been briefing stakeholders on…...
Farm in Massachusetts grows vegetables under 832 solar panels
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (238+ words) John Czajkowski Farm in Hadley, Massachusetts, has been growing crops beneath a solar panel array for several years using an agrivoltaic production system. The installation consists of 832 solar panels spaced 26 feet apart across 0.89 hectares of farmland. The spacing is intended…...
Climate change could expand tropical fruit production in southern Europe
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (315+ words) Climate change and market developments could create opportunities for expanded avocado, mango, and other tropical fruit production in selected parts of southern Europe, according to a new RaboResearch report. However, researchers Camila Bonilla Cedrez and Cindy van Rijswick stress that…...
'Growers need faster access to biological alternatives"
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (558+ words) The following is an opinion piece by Peter Maes, Sustainability Director at Koppert, on the future of biologicals in growing. Every year, European growers and farmers are asked to do more with less. They are expected to reduce pesticide use,…...
Oboya Horticulture: Local presence as an answer to a turbulent world
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (440+ words) "I truly believe that in the coming decades, maybe 10 to 20 years, we're going to see a very turbulent world. Regional blocks have been built, and a lot of regional trade negotiations are ongoing. Just having one production facility to serve…...
Australian horticulture sets sights on $7 billion export future
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (595+ words) Australia's horticulture industry aims to double the value of exports to $7 billion by 2031. The export ambition forms part of Hort Innovation's newly launched Strategy 2031. Developed through extensive consultation with growers and industry stakeholders, the strategy sets a long-term direction for…...
Aquaponics workshop explores production and market opportunities
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (213+ words) Hortidaily Aquaponics is more than an alternative growing method â it can provide opportunities for producers to diversify their operations, create new revenue streams, and maximize the use of available resources Understanding how to successfully operate an aquaponic system is…...