The University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, will host a 2 day Aquaponics Workshop between 6-7 June 2013. The workshop will directly follow the Aquaculture Association of Canada’s annual conference Aquaculture Canada 2013, also taking place in Guelph. Read More »

PCA  (Protected Cropping Australia) conference organisers have announced the speakers for the floriculture component of this popular industry event. Previously known as the Australian Hydroponic & Greenhouse Conference, this biennial event will be held at the Pullman Melbourne Albert Park between 28-31 July 2013. Read More »

AUSVEG,  the National Peak Industry Body representing Australia’s vegetable growers,  plans to launch a 1800 Agronomist hotline for vegetable growers, an industry-driven initiative which will be introduced on a national basis to provide technical information and address gaps in knowledge across the industry. Read More »

Every business is for sale – at the right price. DOROTA (Dee) BRYKS provides an insight as to why you should start readying your business for sale from day one. Read More »

Aquaponics, the integration of hydroponics and fresh-water aquaculture, is no longer a fringe growing technology. Commercial aquaponic enterprises are now operating successfully in many countries to supply fresh greens and protein-rich fish to nearby and distant markets. However, the growing technology is far from a precise science. Read More »

At the University of Hawaii’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR), research into soilless systems is underway with an aim to decrease Hawaii’s dependence on imports for both food and energy. Report by CHRISTINE BROWN-PAUL Read More »

Question

From a NSW hobby grower. Why are my tomato plants not fruiting? 

My tomato plants look healthy, but the flowers are not forming any fruit. There are plenty of flowers and the first two or three trusses produce fruit, but there is no fruit forming on the later trusses.

I grow the plants on reused coco slabs using a recycling drip irrigation system, feeding in an EC of 2.8 mS/cm. I use a general purpose two-part ‘Grow’ nutrient available from my local hydroponic store. I grow outdoors in a protected sunny spot and run the plants up a single string. There is no evidence of pests or diseases. Plant stems are thick and the leaves are dense and dark green in colour.

What is my problem? Read More »