Articles Archive

November 2, 2026
Is it better not to lose than to worry about winning?
The ongoing battle with whitefly. Last week, something was said to me that made me stop and think: perhaps it is better not to lose than to worry about winning. In context, the comment was about the never-ending battle against whitefly. I describe controlling whitefly as being a bit like a cat chasing its own tail. Just when you think you are getting on top of the problem, another challenge comes along. The advice of concentrating on not losing rather than trying to win was an excellent point.

November 2, 2026
B+S Dutch Trolleys for Sale – Mokai
Approximately 35 B+S Dutch trolleys are available for sale from Mokai.

November 2, 2026
Following the great success of Diamond, Phormium launches Pearl: a new diffuse climate screen
Pearl offers energy savings of 47%, while its moisture-wicking yarns help maintain a stable and healthy greenhouse climate
November 2, 2026
From trial to scale: how Hollandia is advancing gerbera production with color-controlled Philips LED lighting
Building flexibility into the installation through dynamic intensity and spectral control

November 2, 2026
Learn from the Best – International Greenhouse Specialist Frank in New Zealand This December
Advising Since 1999 Frank Florus from Lycopersicon, Belgium. Frank is a crop specialist with extensive knowledge of tomatoes, as well as experience with other Solanaceae greenhouse crops.
October 20, 2026
Powerplants – Purpose built facility will support leading research in crop production
The University of Tasmania is investing in the future of Australian agriculture with the development of a state of the art research greenhouse complex at its Newnham Campus in Launceston.

October 20, 2026
Winter cucumber trial shows spectrum control can lower energy costs without compromising yield
Signify’s Philips GreenPower LED toplighting force fixtures enable precise control of different wavelength areas:

October 20, 2026
VentureFruit launches ADORE™ apples:
A global premium programme uniting new climate-resilient varieties under one brand











