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Ethiopia: Lafto Roses sold to Ethio Vegfru Group

Gerard van der Deijl reached an agreement with Ethio Vegfru Group Plc regarding the take over of his company Lafto Roses in Ethiopia. According to van der Deijl, his age is…

Vacancies:

Haket turns 40: "The market is sometimes fickle, but we are stable"

Some milestones simply cannot be ignored. The Haket brothers of the horticultural supplier of the same name from Wateringen thought so too. “We are proud of our company and…

"As a prevention measure against Pythium, we are introducing Asperello in phalaenopsis"

Microflor opts for biological alternatives

Based in Lochristi, Belgium, Microflor is increasingly choosing biological products to protect its young phalaenopsis plants. To prevent the fungal disease Pythium, the…

Consolidation continues to drive growth in floriculture sector

Oaklins identified 32 M&A transactions in the floriculture sector during the second half year of 2019. Deal activity was strong over the entire value chain. Compared to the…

D.S. Cole Growers pursues SANC and GCP certifications

Employees at D.S. Cole Growers recently teamed up with personnel from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets, & Food…

Worm fertilizer: from organic waste to bio-stimulant

Millions of red worms crawl through the long sterile trays in the compost factory of Vermis Organik in Izmir. These remarkable worms compost vegetal waste. 'Mini-factories' is…

control your drain with Paskal Drainvision

Increase growers income by reducing the daily drain

The ongoing trend of growing in substrates increases the necessity of efficient water and nutrient management for greenhouse production. An optimal irrigation strategy is…

Luring pests with LED lamps

The thrips is a pest insect dreaded by horticulturalists. Rob van Tolhas designed a trap for catching the insects using LED light. Butwhat light composition are they most…

Shakti Cocos increasing capacity

Shakti Cocos B.V. originated from Van der Gaag Potgrond B.V., a family business with several generations of experience in potting soil and substrates for professional…

Special Year Overview 2019

November 16-30, 2019:

The start of the poinsettias and much more

The poinsettia sales are starting to increase and the US is preparing for Thanksgiving and this means the year is drawing to an end. But besides poinsettias, much more…

Smithers-Oasis responds to claims in study 'Foaming at the Mouth'

Some media have given attention to a recent publication by C. Trestrail et al. However, according to Smithers-Oasis, it describes statistically insignificant…

Ary de Jong from Demokwekerij to HortiTech

After 10 years of loyal service at Demokwekerij Westland as cultivation manager, Ary de Jong will be joining HortiTech. There he will become a trainer and mentor from January…

Kenya: Reprieve for flower farms as Meru court halts cess collection

The flower industry is set to close the year on a positive note after it won the first round of its many battles with devolved units over collection of cess. Last week, the…

A delegation from Turkey visits Royal FloraHolland, growers and greenhouse companies

A delegation from Zonguldak, a city located in northern Turkey has visited Royal FloraHolland, growers and greenhouse companies in the Netherlands to establish an organized…

Garden roses get second chance as dried bouquets

Parfum Flower Company now offers dried garden roses. In the context of creating as little waste as possible, the company has been testing dried garden roses. This way they…

Floral Christmas trends 2019

Glitz, glamour and sparkle remain very much in vogue this yuletide. However, hot on their heels are visible signs of the Sustainable Floristry Movement, which has been growing…
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Flowers from Antalya to adorn homes across Europe, Russia for Christmas, New Year's

The Mediterranean city of Antalya's cut flower industry exported around 70 million flowers to 27 European countries and Russia for Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations,…

Growers in Izmir, Turkey develop a project to increase ornamental plant and seedling trade in the district

Odemis Chamber of Commerce Chairman Rifat Eris: “The project to increase the export potential and capacity of the ornamental plant production in the district of Odemis is…

Integrating pesticides with biological control agents: Can it be done?

Raymond Cloyd, Kansas State University, presented Integrating Pesticides with Biological Control Agents: Can It Be Done at the Great Lakes Expo in Grand Rapids. More than 100 attendees…

US (CA): New greenhouse facility allows for expanded research space

A project underway on the east side of the UC Riverside campus will offer high-tech greenhouse space where researchers from different disciplines can work together in a…

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Our stock of Sicilian Sunshine® bays in a greenhouse for the winter. pic.twitter.com/J7PddOAkar — PWColorChoice (@Spring_Meadow) December 17, 2019

"Light pollution can suppress melatonin production in humans and animals"

We've all seen headlines like "Purple glow lights up the sky over..." or "What's that mysterious yellow light?" Reactions to light from greenhouses range from bemusement to…

March 3-5, Perth

Australia: Top 5 Grower Sessions

In the 17/18 financial year Australian greenlife producers sold 1.9 billion plants to the value on of $2.4 billion. The industry underpins all plant industries in Australia and the…

Welcoming 2020 with the gerbera daisy

A new year is a time to move forward and create new goals and new habits, create new favorites and new opportunities. 1-800-Flowers welcomes new happiness and new beginnings…

US: 131st Rose Parade includes mid-parade performance from tour cast of Disney’s Frozen

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses ® is excited to announce that the 131st Rose Parade® presented by Honda on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 will include a mid-parade performance…

The future of the ornamental plant industry in Turkey discussed in the trade fair in Bayindir, Izmir

Bayindir is a district of Izmir, known for its ornamental plant and flower production and all the institutions and growers are working together to ensure the growth of the…

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