At the University of Cundinamarca in Fusagasugá, Colombia, agricultural engineer Susel Andrea Martínez is on a mission to grow superior tomato varieties in the country’s San Bernardo region. Nestled between Ráquira and Tinjacá, the university’s greenhouse operation sits at 2,400 meters above sea level and primarily cultivates tomatoes–including the classic San Marzano variety often used…

Despite the recent and projected growth of controlled environment agriculture (CEA) significant capital costs, high energy consumption, strict regulations, labor costs, and other challenges have created major profitability hurdles for operators of CEA businesses. In order for the industry to succeed today and into the future–suppliers who serve producers of tomatoes, leafy greens, strawberries, cucumbers,…

Discover how Jiffy’s Preforma plug system revolutionizes plant propagation, offering growers worldwide a stress-free solution with its custom blend for various crops. From rigorous quality testing to supporting hard-to-root plants, learn about the innovation behind these plugs and Jiffy’s commitment to sustainability and efficiency in horticulture.

Phytosanitary problems are the most frustrating type of inconvenience that any farmer wants to avoid at all costs. Plant diseases can affect coffee production and quality, and increase production costs due to the need to invest in inputs to combat diseases. For this reason, even radical measures are used, such as moving the plants to…

Companies involved in the production of various agricultural commodities face constant challenges in optimising the propagation of their crops. This is a critical process that lays the foundation for the future success of the crops and it is therefore of paramount importance to use growing media that guarantee the success of the stage. In this…

Growers are familiar with various types of containers when growing, and the rise of various compostable pots in the industry marks an important advancement in sustainable horticulture. The significance of this shift is multifold. Not only do compostable pots reduce landfill waste, but they also contribute to better quality of the plants. In doing so,…