Gary Schulenberg, Anatis Bioprotection:

“Growing interest for biologicals in North America”

Not only in several seminars at Cultivate last July, this topic was discussed, also biological companies are seeing demand increase. Canadian-based…

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The Netherlands supports nursery growers in Colombia

In Colombia, the production and sale of plants such as anthuriums, bromeliads, cacti, orchids, succulents, and forest plants, among others, positively…

Erik Boland, Plant Auctioneer at Royal FloraHolland:

NL: "Good prices for many flowering house plants"

It often occurs; prices are good at the auction, growers often have less production. Now, this is also the case for flowering house plants. Erik…

Biobest acquires Agrotech

Biobest has acquired Agrotech. Agrotech was founded in 1998 and is specialized in the supply of horticultural and crop protection products. The company has served growers in…

Native Blooms is working with Floriday:

“We can now reach a wider range of customers”

Native Blooms, an Ecuadorian rose nursery producing 30 million stems annually, has found valuable opportunities in the Dutch and European markets…

Martin Stolze expands the product portfolio with robotics:

"Developing robotics applications to take over repetitive, labor-intensive tasks"

Martin Stolze announces to have added a new Robotics department. Menno van Dongen started as Product Owner Robotics on August 1. "We are happy that Menno van…

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A sticky subject: yellow sticky cards

Sticky cards are an important tool for early detection of pests and an important component of an effective scouting program. Sticky cards will only…

The HC Companies:

"Top 5 mistakes to avoid for your nursery: A comprehensive guide to ensuring success"

Running a nursery can be a rewarding and profitable venture, but it’s important to navigate the potential pitfalls that can hinder your success. In…

FlowerTrials shares video tour

A taste of FlowerTrials 2023

It is two months since theFlowerTrials® week back in June. To refresh your memory on what you saw, or if you could not make it to give you an insight into what was on show,…

Kenya: Flower farmers call on State to support them

Flower farms are crying foul over the lack of support from the government in increasing production and employment opportunities. Through the Kenya…

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Belgium is celebrating flowers and surrealism

If elephants are really known for their sense of direction, what are nine of them doing in the heart of Brussels, seemingly lost between the gothic and…

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How do nursery growers decide what to grow?

It’s August 2023, and growers are deciding on their inventory for 2025. You read that right: two years out. That’s the best-case scenario, and that’s…

UK: Garden centre adds electric vehicles to its fleet

Squire’s Garden Centres has become one of the first garden retailers to introduce electric delivery vehicles to its fleet. The move sees Squire’s…

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Thailand: Jasmine flowers in high demand ahead of national Mother’s Day

With National Mother’s Day just around the corner on August 12, the nation was abuzz with anticipation and heartfelt preparations. One unique and…

Kenya's horticulture export earnings rising in first semester of 2023

Kenya's earnings from horticulture rose 9 percent in the first six months of 2023 on increased export volumes, according to the country's central bank. Kenya…

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UK: Florist forced to close after five years amid cost of living crisis

A popular florist has taken the heartbreaking decision to close her shop amid the cost of living crisis. Lavenders Grey Florist, in Westbury Park,…