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Loek van Adrichem, Berg Roses, on Con Amore:

"Easy to grow with less energy, labor and crop protection"

Becoming a one-stop shop for roses. This was what Berg Roses was aiming for when they added the Con Amore of Kordes Roses to their assortment in 2020. It is the first red rose…

Vacancies:

idromeccanica Lucchini and TAPKIT cooperate

Hydroponic system available for medium and small scale farms in italy

Italian greenhouse supplier idromeccanica Lucchini is adding the the TAPKIT Hydroponic systems to its offerings. With this addition, they want to make it easy for small and…

Video Automated transplanting of plants from tissue culture

Last year, Iribov invested in a transplanting line from TTA. In this video Eloy Boon (founder of Iribox) explains the rationale behind that decision. Iribov is a company with…

"A harmonious work environment makes working for Forever Plants even more fun"

Every day WPS is working on achieving handsfree growing. What does this mean for greenhouse owner Thom Persoon of Forever Plants? About 1.5 years ago this tropical plant…

Ten years of VOKA Kassenbouw: "I have learned to be less stressed"

"Just call Vos, he'll sort it out." Pieter Vos still hears it often and he admittedly loves it. After bankruptcy, ten years ago this month, his greenhouse construction…

Catharanthus sales to support girls & at-risk youth

Did you know that when you grow and sell Soiree Kawaii catharanthus, you're also supporting Girls Inc.? Suntory Flowers chose this cause to reflect the spirit of our Soiree…

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US: Nurseries are busy as garden ‘gnomes’ prepare for spring

Even those who enjoy sitting at home, sipping on a hot beverage while peering out the window as snowflakes breeze by, are probably saying enough is enough this winter. On a…

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Richard Smits, manager at De Kruidenaer:

"We wouldn’t have made it without LED"

De Kruidenaer has been growing basil in a hybrid setup with water-cooled LED lighting from Oreon since 2016 (and was one of the first in the Netherlands to do so). Grower…

‘Smart’ greenhouses could slash electricity costs

A new, internet-connected lighting system for greenhouses could sharply reduce a farmer’s electrical bill, according to a study by University of Georgia researchers. Recently…

Two Ecuadorian growers explain:

The role of greenhouses in rose production

Nature has given us beautiful flowers in different shapes, sizes, and colors, but without a doubt the ones that stand out the most for the multitude of color variations are…

Costa Farms introduces Plants with Benefits

Costa Farms has launched a new collection of houseplants, called Plants with Benefits, to help you live better. These varieties are hand-chosen to provide these important…

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US: Why Valentine’s Day roses and other flowers are so expensive

Between the labor costs and the actual price of flowers and vases, the journey of a rose from farm to countertop is an expensive one that is “largely invisible to the…

Hindustan Times

India: Himachal Pradesh's flower business losing its scent amid pandemic

Cut-flower growers across six districts of Sirmaur, Chamba, Mandi, Kangra, Solan and Shimla have suffered heavy losses due to the pandemic and have now begun to diversify to…

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Nepal importing over 200,000 red roses for Valentine Day

Imports of red rose targeted for upcoming Valentine Day in Nepal are likely to surge this year with a fall in domestic production. According to the Floriculture Association…
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Behind the scenes tour at Provender Nurseries

Provender Nurseries is excited to share the developments they have undertaken on-site and would like to show members behind the scenes and share how the…

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Research: IoT-based monitoring and control of hydroponic systems

This paper presents the design and implementation of iPONICS: an intelligent, low-cost IoT-based control and monitoring system for hydroponics greenhouses. The system is based…

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Ireland: Horticulture growers give unanimous mandate for protest action

At a meeting last week, Irish horticulture growers gave a unanimous mandate for direct action if retailers don’t give a fair price increase. The meeting was attended by over…

US: Purdue Uni approve $20 million greenhouse expansion

The Purdue University Board of Trustees approved a $20 million allocation toward a phenotyping greenhouse facility. A component of Plant Sciences 2.0, one of the five…

Extending the season, improving food security

Small farmers across the U.S. use high tunnels to extend their growing season, something known to present different pest problems compared to open field production. However,…

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City & Guilds survey:

‘Under a quarter of UK working age adults would apply for a farm job’

The results of recent research looking at the UK's growing skills shortages shows that less than a quarter of working age adults would consider applying for a job in…

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