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Guatemala: “This new tissue culture laboratory responds to our near-shoring strategy”

Located 40 km from the International Airport in Guatemala City, Guatemala, we can find Pegón InVitro® (PIV), a recently inaugurated tissue culture…

Italian breeding company comments on its new Spring-Summer catalog

“Our work never stops”

Research and innovationBreeders are always looking for new and improved varieties. As is Italian breeding company, Lazzeri Agricola, that believes in 'made in Italy'. The…

China: LumiRay, the new joint venture of Lumiforte and Ruixue Global

Lumiforte manufactures and sells shading coatings and cleaning products for greenhouse horticulture, sports line marking, and other functional coatings…

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Orange City Tulip Festival features new flower for first time in U.S.

The 83rd Annual Orange City Tulip Festival begins today and it will have something unique this year. A brand-new tulip has been developed, and although…

Mother’s Day business at Veiling Rhein-Maas

Veiling Rhein-Maas had a satisfactory Mother's Day week (Mother's Day in Germany always falls on the second Sunday in May) overall across all sales…

PanAmerican Seed held the 21th Pack Trial in Xi’an China

"In late Spring, when everything grows, we gathered in Xi'an, the capital of ancient China to hold the 21st PanAmerican Seed Pack Trial. The Pack Trial…

Bom Group signs construction agreement

Wageningen expands with new high-tech research center in Bleiswijk

On May 7, 2024, Wageningen University & Research (WUR) and Bom Group signed an agreement for the construction of a new high-tech research center in…

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France: The 13th Floralies Internationales to take place in Vendée

Vendée's majestic Domaine de La Chabotterie will be the setting for the thirteenth Floralies Internationales Festival from 17-26 May 2024, an event…

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Interactive events headline the Floral Conference

Next month, The Floral Conference – Miami, June 18, from the International Fresh Produce Association, provides a fully immersive experience for the…

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UK: HTA sets out new border challenges to Minister following two-week review

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has written to government ministers with its learnings two weeks into the new border arrangements. The key…

Virtual lysimeter calculates drain based on data and AI

Drain water may be discharged to an increasingly lesser extent in the coming years. For soil-based crops this means that growers need to know how much…

Harkness Roses to launch Rose ‘Chelsea Pensioner’ at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024

The Chelsea Flower Show is just days away, and Harkness Roses is introducing the 'Chelsea Pensioner'. "We will be joining the droves of plant lovers…

Van der Knaap Group expands production capacity

"Demand for coco substrates has increased enormously"

In 2022, they noticed at Van der Knaap Group that social and economic developments were boosting the future of sustainably produced coco substrates.…

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US (MO): University Extension provides resources for specialty ag producers

Missouri's urban and specialty agriculture producers—and those considering starting an agricultural enterprise—have new business planning resources at…

CAN: Horticulture students benefit from financial boost at KPU

A $650,000 donation to Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) will support student success in horticulture and sustainable agriculture programs in the…

How floral picks can help increase sales

Decorative floral picks can be the deciding factor between a sale and a missed opportunity. These are an accessory to your floral arrangement, usually…

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UK: Micro nurseries to display at Chelsea Flower Show

Five micro nurseries from across Kent and Sussex will be displaying plants they have grown in the Great Pavilion at the Chelsea Flower Show. They came…

Cold plasma seed treatment system developers expand engineering and sales teams

James Seaman takes on the role of Director of Engineering, and Nathanael Dannenberg joins as Sales Manager. Zayndu prepares for the rapid expansion of…

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US (PA): Nala May Greenhouse opens second greenhouse location at Clearfield

Nala May Greenhouse opened several weeks ago at 21 Electric Ave., Clearfield. The business is located at the site of the former Tammy's Greenhouse off…

NL: Wouter van Vliet named new commercial director at Van Iperen

Wouter van Vliet is the new Commercial Director at Van Iperen. He brings over 15 years of experience to the role and will, in the coming years,…

NL: Keukenhof welcomes 1.4 million visitors in 2024

Keukenhof successfully concludes its anniversary season 2024, welcoming over 1.4 million visitors between March 21 and May 12, 2024. Princess Margriet…

US (WI): DeForest students' greenhouse grows for the community

DeForest FFA members hosted their plant sale from the greenhouse at DeForest Area High School, with tomatoes, peppers, flowers and more. The planting…

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Thai - Dutch Session in Horti Asia 2024 in Bangkok

If you are interested in innovative & sustainable horticulture, the Netherlands Embassy in Bangkok, together with the Horticultural Science Society of…

Nominees unveiled of GreenTech Innovation & Concept Awards 2024

GreenTech Amsterdam is pleased to announce that 6 from the 47 submissions have been nominated, in 2 categories - 'Innovation' and 'Concept' - for the…