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Future Fynbos on growing protea after a challenging year

A pandemic, frosts, and dropped prices, but South African protea sales picking up

“Last year COVID-19 created much uncertainty about the Proteaceae season, and then we also had to deal with severe frosts and prices that dropped by 12%. In total we had to…

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NL: Looije Agro Technics is building for the future

Since last year, the management team of specialized consultancy bureau for the greenhouse horticulture sector Looije Agro Technics (LAT) no longer consists of one but of three…

Agdia commercializes ImmunoStrip for detection of Xanthomonas genus

"Introducing a rapid diagnostic test for detection of the Xanthomonas bacteria"

Agdia announces the commercialization of a rapid diagnostic test for detection of several phytopathogenic members of the Xanthomonas genus on their ImmunoStrip…

Westerlay Orchids

"Why orchids are perfect for the popular eco-friendly, micro weddings"

According to theweddingreport.com  2.5 million couples are expected to wed in 2022. As weddings transition from large venues to small, more intimate gatherings are the trend. Brides…

Bacto-Zyme

Enzymatic degreaser loosens biofilm within seconds

“While biofilm degradation occurs naturally over time, Bacto-Zyme expedites the process to happen within minutes,” says Royal Marty, chief executive officer and owner of…

Royal Van Zanten's Charmelia available through US eCommerce

"21-day vase life, unique, and now available for American florists"

According to Royal Van Zanten, the availability of Charmelia is being expanded for good reason. "Elegant, feminine and just a little bit different. Charmelia has it all! She’s…

Kimono Hydrangea wins people’s choice “Best in Show” at Farwest 2021

"We knew this variety would turn heads around the industry"

Bloomin’ Easy’s Kimono Hydrangea was awarded People’s Choice“Best in Show” at the 2021 Farwest trade show, hosted by the Oregon Association of Nurseries in Portland. Kimono is…

Impact of COVID-19 on floriculture industry of Nepal

The Nepalese floriculture industry of was severely impacted by the world-wide Covid crisis. Floriculture Association Nepal (FAN) carried out a questionnaire based survey to…

Special Energy 2021

Cartonboard proves its life cycle credentials

A new life cycle analysis report has highlighted the environmental credentials of cartonboard packaging when compared against fossil-based alternatives.…

What is the cost of humidity control in your glasshouse?

When energy is cheap you don’t often worry about the cost of using heat for humidity control. This is because the advantages of a good yielding and disease free crop far…

Video Greenhouse heated thanks to bacteria that purify sewage water

Modern energy technologies are used in a newly built greenhouse for Abbey View Produce. On site, sewage water is cleaned by bacteria, a process in which the water is heated by…

Consumer website launched to promote Kitchen Minis tabletop vegetables collection

"We want to increase consumer awareness of the joy of growing food on your windowsill"

To provide further consumer awareness, and help greenhouse and retail customers sell the Kitchen Minis collection of edible potted vegetable plants, PanAmerican Seed has…

Kunming International Flower Auction Exchange Center joins hands with FreshHema

China: Partnership to establish a flower supply chain company

Recently, Kunming International Flower Auction Exchange Center (KIFA) and FreshHema have strategically cooperated to establish a flower supply chain company.…

Shabibah Nakirigya

Uganda: "Farmers are afraid to start growing flowers, but they are in high demand"

More than 80 per cent of Ugandans are involved in agriculture but there are fears of little interest from young people, according to Daily Monitor's recent article. "Farmers…
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GardenComm Virtual Conference, August 14, 2021

GardenComm announces Gold Media Award winners

Garden Communicators International (GardenComm) announced the winners of its 2021 Gold Media Awards on Saturday, August 14, at the GardenComm Virtual…

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Turner Flowers celebrates 85 years serving Ottawa Community

Two recessions, a world war, and a global pandemic - Ottawa's Turner Flowers has been there through it all. The Turner family has been serving the Ottawa community in one way…

Onam brings back smile on faces of Kumari flower traders

Flowers are an integral part of Onam celebrations. The front yard of most homes in Kerala welcome you with a pookalam (rangolis created with flowers) this time…

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Grower of exotic houseplants reaping what she sows

A beloved hobby has grown into a new business for one Sarnia woman – literally. Like many of us, Nicole Warner, 33, found time on her hands during the pandemic lockdowns and…

"Good Dutch horticultural product sales offer room for investment"

Almost all horticultural businesses in the Netherlands' revenues are above 2019 levels. They are also above their drafted budgets, according to figures…

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