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5 days ago | freshplaza.es | Thijmen Tiersma

El miércoles 18 de junio, la firma KWS Vegetables inauguró un nuevo centro de I+D en la localidad holandesa de Andijk. La inauguración de este complejo con invernadero, oficinas y laboratorios es una nueva muestra de los avances de esta empresa familiar alemana, que avanza a pasos agigantados en el negocio de las semillas hortícolas.

5 days ago | hortidaily.com | Thijmen Tiersma

To bring the goals of The First Sustainable Generation's manifesto to life, new innovations are essential. Annie van de Riet, Chair of AVAG, emphasized this connection at the Dutch Summit during the Day of the Dutch Grower at GreenTech Amsterdam 2025. During the summit, a manifesto presenting a fresh perspective on sustainability was unveiled. Following this, winners of various innovation awards took the stage to introduce themselves and their companies.

5 days ago | hortidaily.com | Thijmen Tiersma

The horticulture industry is undergoing significant transformation, increasingly integrating AI software into its operations. According to Rien Kamman, CEO of Source.ag, this shift does not mean moving towards fully autonomous cultivation, which he insists is not feasible. "Cultivation is a skilled profession requiring a grower to manage many tasks," Kamman explains. Source.ag, a rapidly growing AI company, aims to support growers by automating certain tasks and providing assistance.

1 week ago | freshplaza.com | Thijmen Tiersma

On Wednesday, June 18, KWS Vegetables inaugurated a new R&D center in Andijk. This facility, which includes a greenhouse, office, and laboratories, demonstrates the German family business's commitment to advancing in the vegetable seed industry. As a new entrant in this field, KWS is making significant investments. The company is already seeing the emergence of its first commercial varieties for an increasing number of crops, such as "Tropicalia" in watermelons.

1 week ago | floraldaily.com | Thijmen Tiersma

With prizes awarded, photos taken, and stands dismantled, it's time to reflect on GreenTech Amsterdam 2025. The main takeaway from the event is that while there are plenty of techniques available to help growers overcome challenges, many aren't yet suitable for practical use. Additionally, geopolitical uncertainties continue to affect the market, hampering investment efforts. Back at the fair: Water IQ, featuring a new cultivation system. View the full photo report here.