John Downey

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Will Armitage as its new President, following the Annual General Meeting held at Horticulture: The Conference on 25 September 2024.

Nando, a leading Lithuanian-owned biotechnology company known for its ground-breaking work in developing microbiological products for agriculture, that helped to save up to 50M on fertilisers, announces a significant bolstering of its management team and an ambitious expansion of its biotechnological production line. This move is set to position Nando not just as a leader […]

The UK Agri-Tech Centre has called on investors to keep agri-tech in their sights when considering areas in which to invest, following the UK Government’s investment summit today. According to the latest AgFunder report, investment in agrifoodtech startups is at its lowest point in six years and was down by 29% last year from 2022. […]

Blue Radix, the specialist and market leader in autonomous growing solutions for greenhouses, has secured another investment from Navus Ventures and Horticoop. The €5 million investment will be used to accelerate the company’s commercial growth. Blue Radix’s Crop Controller, currently in use at nearly 100 greenhouses globally, has proven its ability to increase yields and […]

Pöppelmann TEKU® is causing a stir in the “green industry” with its recyclable young plant trays in circular grey made from more than 80 percent post-consumer recyclate (PCR), i.e. material that is obtained by recycling previously used products from household recycling collections. After use, the young plant trays can be fully recycled again. The plastics […]

Nando, a leading Lithuanian-owned biotechnology company, known for its groundbreaking work in developing microbiological products for agriculture, has announced a significant bolstering of its management team and an ambitious expansion of its biotechnological production line.

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Ammonia-Based Aeration Control & Energy Efficiency: Lessons from Brockton AWRF's Dual Aeration Systems

For the fourth year in a row, AIPH is collaborating with Jungle Talks to present the Young International Grower of the Year category of the established International Grower of the Year (IGOTY) Awards. This category celebrates vibrant individuals, aged 25-40, who will lead the industry into the future. Participants of Jungle Talks’ Pro Manager Mastercourse […]

Syngenta Flowers, a leader in the pot and bedding plants business, have announced the reduction of peat in their young plant production. This groundbreaking effort demonstrates Syngenta Flowers' commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices.