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Monday, February 8, 2021

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High-tech rose greenhouse Rosefield completed in Armenia

Realizing a rose greenhouse at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level, that's what Armenian grower Hayk Vardanyan and his team from Rosefield have done. Their first…

Green Trade LLC & Gootjes-AllPlant BV announce Joint Venture

California based Green Trade LLC together with Gootjes-AllPlant B.V. have announced they have joined forces with a joint venture company, Green Trade Horticulture LLC. The…

Dutch greenhouse industry covered in snow

Canadian growers might not raise an eyebrow for the amount of snow that has fallen in the Netherlands over the weekend, but for Dutchies the weather conditions are…

On Women’s Day and Success: a discussion with Prime Group’s Cristina Moscoso

As the Prime Group of companies prepare for an onslaught of demand for flowers in recognition of International Women’s Day on March 8, this article highlights…

Sorting flower bulbs using deep learning and vision technology

After flower bulbs are harvested they are peeled, sorted and checked on defects. Peeling and sorting the bulbs can cause damage to the bulb, affecting the quality of the…

Catherine Dawson, explains in CIHort webinar on March 10th

A perspective on growing media in the UK in 2021

The future availability and use of peat is an issue that affects many sectors within the industry from young-plant raisers to hardy nursery stock production.…

To discuss concerns about Floriday, certification and priorities of the board

Dutch growers call for formal meeting with Royal FloraHolland's member’s council

Recently, a group of three Dutch growers and another Dutch industry stakeholder launched a petition calling for a formal meeting with the member’s council of…

Turkish Flowers launches first virtual trade mission to stimulate ornamental horticulture

Turkish Flowers, the International Association for Horticultural Producers AIPH and media partner FloraCulture International (FCI) announce the first ever virtual trade…

Special Climate

When winter is coming: prepare the deck cleaner

With more than 30 years of experience and almost 1000 installations worldwide, they know how and what to do at Besseling Techniek. The machines are used year-round, to clean…

Chinese New Year's Eve flower product sales meet the cold wave

Affected by the epidemic, this year many places in Guangdong, such as Foshan, Zhuhai, Qingyuan, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and other places have announced the cancellation or…

The ins and outs of New growing media

Free RHP webinar series for consultants world wide

Do you advise growers about their culture? And do you want to learn more about the ins and outs of New Growing Media? RHP launches a free webinar series. In 3 webinars…

US: BBIG grant award for Boxwood Research

USDA NIFA awarded a confederation of researchers a multiyear grant to help elucidate the mysteries of boxwood blight and its management. The Boxwood Blight…

US: Why 1800-flowers sales continue blooming

This Valentine’s Day, gift givers will spend $2.3 billion on flowers. With delivery more popular than ever in the pandemic, vibrant arrangements of red, pink, purple, and…


Maximize and control pollination effectiveness with bumblebee-hive automation and analytics device How active is your bumblebee hive? No clue? You're not the only one. Even though the activeness of bumblebees can be affected, there's hardly a solution to keep track of it. Up until now. The company Agrolabs has launched B-control, a one-of-a-kind bumblebee-hive automation and analytics device. "The device helps greenhouse…

UK: "I harvest 70 million daffodils a year but £1 a bunch can't last"

"We're producing about 70 million stems in our own business but harvesting north of a 100 million," says Matthew Naylor, farmer and managing director of Naylor Flowers in…

US: Austin florists expect big boost in Valentine's Day sales despite pandemic

Austin-area florists are looking ahead to a busy Valentine's Day on Sunday, as couples search for more creative and pandemic-friendly ways to celebrate. “It’ll be a year like…

Texas florists speak on Valentine's during a pandemic

COVID-19 has really hit several businesses, local flower shops have had to deal with the pandemic, the price of flowers have increased and according to Robin Reames, it's because of COVID. “Because…

Brexit fury as UK plant exports banned if they have soil on them

It comes as plant nurseries have complained of issues with trade as European law now prohibits the UK from selling plants to either Northern Ireland or the continent if they…

Today on social media

Kenya Flower Council

Inside the @KenyaAirways 787 repurposed vessel. The #KQCargoPreighter has a cabin capacity 16 tonnes & additional to 40 tonnes belly capacity. #TheWeightIsOver…

Canada: Florists facing storm of supply issues

Some florists on P.E.I. are warning people looking for flowers for Valentine's Day to order early, and it's not just about the pandemic. The pandemic is having some impact,…

Brexit blow to horticulturalists as rules block plant exports

Glendoick Garden Centre exports rhododendrons, azaleas and other plants that thrive in acidic soil from its Carse of Gowrie nursery. But the A90 business’s crucial exports to…

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Vietnam flower growers look to online sales amid pandemic resurgence

Flower farm owners and merchants are selling their products online ahead of the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday as flower demand has fallen because of the recent COVID-19…

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IATA: 2020 worst year for air cargo demand since performance monitoring began in 1990

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand for air cargo decreased by 10.6% in 2020, compared to 2019.…

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