New CO₂ heat pump system for Van Lier Nurseries, NZ

“We had six months to find a viable alternative”

Established in the 1950s by Dutch immigrants in the region northwest of Auckland, Van Lier Nurseries has developed under the leadership of Theo Van…

Kekkilä-BVB

New wood fiber investment

Kekkilä-BVB has announced the investment in a new wood fiber production line in Grubbenvorst. Wood fiber is already one of the key raw materials in Kekkilä-BVB's growing media…

CAN: Using automation as a solution to labor shortages

Charles Verdy launched a plan in 2021 that would double his agricultural operation's production area, confident there was a growing market for his…

China: 'Yunnan cut-roses export to Japan on the rise'

This week, 270 boxes with 15,000 cut roses were shipped from Kunming to Tokyo within 24 hours. Many of these were booked online in advance, and the…

Examining Water Soluble Powders in growing

In his latest technical update, OMEX's Richard Cameron discusses the benefits of Water Soluble Powders. What are O-Mix Water Soluble Powders? O-Mix…

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US (AR): Plummeting temperatures leave crops at risk of freezing

Experts with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture are advising floriculture and specialty crop producers to prepare for freezing…

US (FL): Here’s the TPIE sneak peek

Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE) is fast approaching. On January 22, the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, will…

Kenyan flower exports strained by airfreight shortage

A freight crisis at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is putting strain on Kenya's flower and fresh produce exports to Europe. Several…

HRI Leadership Academy Class of 2026

US: Applications open for horticultural leaders

The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) announces the opening of the HRI Leadership Academy Class of 2026 application window. This one-year leadership…

US : IFPA supports court decision to grant stay on labor law

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) applauds the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi for halting enforcement of a rule…

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NL: National Tulip Day to take place January 18, 2025

The Tulip season in the Netherlands starts with the spectacular celebration of National Tulip Day on the Dam Square in Amsterdam. Scheduled for the…

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UK: EHG releases sector delivery plan reports

Two reports released today by the Environmental Horticulture Group (EHG) and Oxford Economics revealed that the environmental horticulture industry has…

Kenyan growers using cloud seeding to save money

Farmers in Naivasha have implemented new methods to overcome the issues caused by unfavorable weather conditions on their crops. The region's…

NL: Ridder announces partnership with Navus CEA

Ridder has announced a partnership with Navus CEA Enterprises, a family-funded investment company with a track record in controlled environment…

India: Jammu & Kashmir Advisory Board examine challenges faced by floriculture sector

The Flower Growers of Jammu Division convened on Saturday under the leadership of Tejinder Singh Wazir, Member of the Jammu & Kashmir Kissan Advisory Board, to…

NL: Water pricing works only to a very limited extent for water conservation

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management commissioned a study on water pricing. The aim is to achieve a 20% water savings. Pricing is seen as one of…

AAB autumn meeting

NL: Future of horticulture discussed

On Tuesday 26 November, AAB organized an autumn meeting focusing on the future of the greenhouse horticulture sector. With a multi-faceted program,…