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Monday, January 6, 2020

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Head of Sales for Mexico and Latin America

Nursery Manager - Guyra (NSW) Australia

Territory Sales Manager

General Manager Poland

Compost and Mushroom Technology Specialist

Territory Sales Rep for expansion in Western United States (OR, WA, ID, MT, UT)

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Sales and Procurement Manager - Arizona, USA

Colombia: Casablanca to start up gerbera production again

After a break of 10 years, one of Benchmark Growers' farms - Casablanca Farm - started to grow mini gerberas again on about 1ha. They harvested the first flowers in week 45. Now,…

Sander van Koppen (Rabobank) points to Dutch company for Horticultural Business prize:

“Do not underestimate how much it takes to run a company like SK Roses"

At the end of each year, the Dutch bank, Rabobank's Sander van Koppen always reflects on whether there is another suitable candidate for the Horticultural Business Owner's…

Jamaican workers headed to Canadian greenhouses

Close to 300 Jamaicans will be taking up employment opportunities in Canada under the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP). The workers, 87 per cent of whom are…

National Garden Bureau celebrates 100th anniversary

A century ago, National Garden Bureau (NGB) was conceived by James Burdett in the wake of World War I. Because of his unique background as both a former journalist and as a…

Second generation to lead Garden Media Group

The mother-daughter duo of Suzi McCoy and Katie Dubow are well known in the horticultural industry. From representing first-class clients to speaking on the latest gardening…

Two new members join the GRC Board of Directors

Geothermal Resources Council announces new Board of Directors

The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) is governed by a Board of Directors, elected by the general membership to 2-year terms. To provide continuity, an…

US (AK): Agriculture grows in the Land of the Midnight Sun

If you had to guess which state led the nation in the percent increase in the number of farms, which would you guess? Or which state had the highest percentage of new and…

January 16, Chilton

UK horticulture takes centre stage at HTA Contact Conference

The Horticultural Trades Association’s (HTA) Contact Conference invites those working across the nursery sector to sit up, take notice and act. The spotlight is about to shine…

Special Trade Shows 2020

New Cherry Laurel on the way

Van Vliet New Plants, specialized in new plant varieties, will launch a new Prunus laurocerasus variety in 2020: Prunus laurocerasus ‘Chamaeleon’ (pbr) ! This variety is as…

US: Agriculture Workforce Coalition urges Senate action on ag labor crisis

Following on the heels of a government-mandated increase in farmers’ labor costs, the Agriculture Workforce Coalition (AWC), a diverse group of organizations representing the…

Kenya: Cheaper electricity from geothermal power helps economic development of Naivasha

According to economic expert Washington Ochieng', the availability of key resources like cheap geothermal power, vast land and accessibility to Nairobi have contributed to the…


Stay away from the controls to stay in control in a semi-closed greenhouse Growing in a semi-closed greenhouse offers many advantages, but please, stay away from the controls to stay in control. That's what Wouter Kuiper with KUBO says when sharing the experiences of the Ultra-Clima greenhouses. By now 600-700 hectares of these semi-closed greenhouses have been realized around the world. Wouter: "To…

US (FL): FNGLA member Autumn Schwab White wins SNA's David E. Laird, Sr. Memorial Award

FNGLA member Autumn Schwab White is the 2020 recipient of the Southern Nursery Association's David E. Laird, Sr. Memorial Award. Established in 1974 by David E. Laird, Jr., in…

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NEW PLANTS 🌱I’ve just recorded a special episode of @plant_based_pod, where I tell the story of new plants, with @BeekenkampNL and Danziger 🌟I also chat ‘fantasy plant…

Miami Airport expands cargo area

With an authorised reliever airport specifically for cargo just up the highway, Miami Airport is fighting back by expanding its own cargo area. Miami is the leading U.S.…

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