Arjan Noordam, CosMic Plants

Nearly 20 years of growing phalaenopsis and still growing strong

Growing quality Phalaenopsis Orchids efficiently and responsibly, all year round for the local market. This was the aim of the brothers Mike and Neil…

Fruitful days on IPM Shanghai 2023

The first IPM Exhibition in Shanghai after China lifted its Covid policy proved to be a fruitful one as the show is well visited. For many companies,…

Multifunctional patch offers early detection of plant diseases, other crop threats

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed an electronic patch that can be applied to the leaves of plants to monitor crops for…

Fusarium bulb rot of tulips

Fusarium bulb rot was diagnosed in potted tulips this week at the UMass Extension Plant Diagnostic Lab. This disease is caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. tulipae, a strain…

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The technical concerns of retrofitting a greenhouse roof

Reviving an old greenhouse by putting solar panels on it is a popular alternative to building an entirely new greenhouse. However, disassembling and…

Investment of €11 million in new packaging solutions for retail

Solidus enters new growth phase with new name

Solidus Solutions, a supplier of solid board packaging, is now called Solidus. The new brand identity coincides with a new growth phase for the…

Ikea recalls the Ficus Microcarpa Ginseng plant due to the presence of a nematode

Ikea recalls their " FICUS Microcarpa Ginseng " products due to the presence of the nematode (worm) Meloidogyne. This is not dangerous for human health…

US: Research for using flowering plants to attract hover flies as biological pest controls

National Garden Day provides a great opportunity to recognize research supported by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. New Hampshire…

USDA grant to develop hydroponic growing method using saline irrigation water

Purdue University has received two grants of $1 million each from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture for five-year…

Royal Brinkman intensifies fertilizer operations in Africa

With more than 135 years of experience in the horticultural sector, Royal Brinkman has established itself as a global horticultural supplier,…

UK: Gca Grow releases new ‘Till Security’ module for members

The Garden Centre Association (GCA) has introduced a new module on till security through its Garden Retail Online Workshops (GROW) e-Learning platform (April…

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CAN: Fewer employees working in the agricultural sector in 2021, report shows

According to a recent Statistics Canada report, there were 276,977 employees in the agriculture sector in 2021, down 0.6% from 2020. Almost half of all…

Taiwan makes tough decisions as it faces its worst drought in nearly a century

Taiwan is facing a serious drought, maybe its worst in almost a century. This drought has depleted reservoirs, cut off farmers from water sources, and…

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Vietnam's 3,000km flower-path project takes root, but safety concerns loom

As Vietnam aims to build the longest flower path of its kind in the country, stretching over 3,000km along the North-South railway line, many experts…

Vital water better for plant: "We have learned to settle for less"

Water first, the rest comes later. That saying would fit well with Acqua Universo, a Schipluiden-based supplier of water treatment equipment. The…