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Russia-Ukraine conflict hinders flower export

Now that Russia has invaded Ukraine, the floral industry too is increasingly worried, not only about the export of their product to these (and surrounding)…

Vacancies:

Myplant & Garden is coming to an end

Today is the final day of the sixth edition of Myplant & Garden in Milan, Italy. So far, the exhibitors seem to be satisfied. The number of visitors may probably not be higher…

Pascal den Heijer and Barry Roessen start screen installation company:

"All good things come in threes"

2022 started off nicely for Pascal den Heijer and Barry Roessen, because SCRE3NS was founded. SCRE3NS, a screen installation company of Dutch origin and the newest member of…

Harvesting robot uses scissors to harvest gerberas

Gerberas are harvested by picking them: the grower pulls on the flower, causing the stem to loosen from the plant. But for a harvesting robot this is not the best way of…

Stable consumption of edible flowers continues

Supplies of edible flowers are steady and strong going into spring. Fresh Origins of San Marcos, CA grows edible flowers in San Diego, CA. “The weather is quite mild all year.…

Varb and SVB join forces

In the Netherlands, the VATB and SVB foundations have advanced plans to merge and create a single powerful sector organization. The joint new foundation will be a professional…

Post-Brexit growth spurt for cut flower imports into the United Kingdom

Brexit has not hindered the import of cut flowers into the UK. On the contrary, imports were higher than ever in 2021. Exports from EU countries to the UK increased by a third…

Marginpar Kenya: merging two farms into one

It’s been 8 months since two of Marginpar's farms in Kenya – Hamwe farm and Livewire farm – merged into one big farm; Kariki Naivasha farm. Management teams and facilities…

Special Climate

Students assess use of geothermal greenhouses in Yukon, Canada

As part of the 2021 redevelop Geothermal Challenge, Canadian geothermal technology firm Eavor Technologies’ Jeanine Vany mentored students to assess geothermal…

Creating calibrachoa options for every grower's need

Nothing captures the attention of home gardeners more than vibrant color and unique flower forms. With so many options in colors and styles, it’s no wonder calibrachoa is…

Reducing pesticide transport in surface and subsurface irrigation return flow in specialty crop production

Pesticides are most commonly transported in water. Excess irrigation water returns to the surrounding environment mainly via irrigation return flow (IRF- surface runoff and…

Organizing the Floriade Dialogue Webinar

On behalf of Provincie Zuid-Holland, Dutch Sino Business Promotions supported the Floriade Dialogues organization and Dutch Greenhouse Delta to organize an Online China…
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Bloom Hill Farm

Bloom Hill Farm announces advertising partnership with John Deere

Bloom Hill Farm announces its national John Deere national television commercials and advertising campaign. On the John Deere Site, the farm has four separate…

29 April – 1 May 2022

Hillier unveils design for BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair

For the second year running Hillier will be headline partner of the BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair at Beaulieu in Hampshire, which takes place between 29th April and 1st May…

March 30 - April 3

Let the good times bloom with Syngenta Flowers at CAST 2022

Syngenta Flowers is pleased to uphold the industry tradition and formally invite you to the North American headquarters for California Spring Trials in Gilroy,…

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Postal Petals

LA-based flower business sends local flowers directly to consumers

Like most floral companies, Postal Petals was busy in the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day, taking orders, securing flower shipments, and talking to growers. But when it…

5% pay increase for agricultural workers

Agricultural Wages Board for Northern Ireland proposes increases to minimum wage rates for agricultural workers

Following a meeting on 11 February 2022, the Agricultural Wages Board for Northern Ireland has announced proposed increases to the minimum wage rates for…

Marcel van Rooijen:

"During the pandemic, carriers did their utmost to increase margins and deflect responsibility"

Ocean freight container transport prices are skyrocketing. Dutch fruit importer Marcel van Rooijen has his thoughts on the matter. "Some profit margin figures…

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