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• Active research program continually identifes new benefits of Seaweed
  It has been known for some time that compounds found in seaweed act as a fertilizer to help plants grow. As research continues to study the effects of seaweed on plant growth, promising results are emerging highlighting the many benefits of its use in agriculture.For over 30 years, Acadian Seaplants has..... […]
• Mucci shoots for greenERhouse growing
  For Mucci Farms, the issues facing greenhouse growers are connected. Rising transportation costs, increasing competition and the need to more efficiently utilize resources can be addressed with a comprehensive marketing and sustainable growth plan. That coherent vision is expressed in Mucci's greenERhouse™..... […]
• Jacob Mazereeuw anounces new Enza Zaden subsidiary in Russia
  Thursday afternoon, 16 May, Jaap Mazereeuw, Managing Director of Enza Zaden, announced the establishment of a new commercial subsidiary in Russia: OOO Enza Semena. The headquarters of this subsidiary are located in Moscow. The first orders have already been processed. “Our first focus here is on expanding..... […]
• Supplemental Light Calculator (DLICALC) now available online
  If you measure light in your greenhouse, you probably use instantaneous valuessuch as foot candles (f.c.) or lux. Unfortunately, these two units are only a measure of light visible to the human eye. As greenhouse growers we are interested in measuring photosynthetically active radiation (PAR), the light our..... […]
• Tomatoes contain extra vitamin C thanks to LED lamps
  Tomatoes can contain more vitamin C if they are exposed to extra light from LED lamps while growing on the plant. This has been proven by research by Wageningen UR Greenhouse Horticulture in collaboration with Philips. The partnership will be continued in a joint facility for research into the..... […]
• Kenya: Exports threatened if EPA trade pact not signed
  The Kenya Flower Council (KFC) has expressed concerns over the delay in signing the Economic Partnership Agreements (EPA). With the October 14 deadline approaching fast, the council noted that failure to sign the deal could spell doom for the country’s horticulture sector. According to KFC chief executive..... […]
• US (NH): Macfarlane Greenhouse Facility gets MPS certification
  Obtaining an independent international sustainability certification at the Macfarlane Greenhouse Facility is more than just another feather in the University of New Hampshire’s (UNH) cap; it’s a reflection of the kind of leadership it provides throughout the region and sets the benchmark for responsible..... […]
• US: Arizona researchers look at optimizing plant performance with creative solutions
  Controlled environments are complex systems with many regulatory factors to be accounted for abundant and delicious crops. Dr. Chieri Kubota, plant scientist of Controlled Environment Agriculture Center at The University of Arizona, looks to optimize plant performance with grafting systems, temperature and..... […]
• Sri Lanka: Vegetable seed project in cooperation with Japanese technology
  The first stage of a project to produce high yielding vegetable seeds using Japanese technology was launched at the Maha Illuppallama government farm on May 8 with an awareness programme for agricultural officers on the cultivation of brinjal, tomato, snake gourd seeds on pots according to a Japanese..... […]
• Kenya: First results on "Water Management in Kenyan Horticulture" available in september
  In the period of July 2011 until July 2014 the Green Farming demonstration project ‘Water Management in Kenyan Horticulture’ is being implemented in Kenya at Van den Berg Roses in Naivasha. The purpose of the project is to demonstrate that through the implementation of proper technology and management, water..... […]