Salvador Donoso Ruiz-Tagle, AgroFloral Perú S.A.C

“We see trends that indicate that customers want us to offer a wide range of varieties”

In the coastal desert valley of the Andean foothills, AgroFloral Perú S.A.C. produces amaryllis bulbs. Their assortment includes red, white and pink…

NL: A sunny International Rose Competition The Hague

It was somewhat uncertain what the weather would be like in The Hague, but the 62nd edition of the International Rose Competition took place in the…

Challenging tulipseason

NL: "The bulbs that are available are sold against very high prices"

It is a difficult year for the tulip, with fewer bulbs available than usual and considerably high prices for the tulips and tulip bulbs that were…

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China: Sci-tech versatility boosts floriculture in Yunnan

Sci-tech versatility has boosted high-quality floriculture in southwest China's Yunnan Province, which has shifted from a traditional flower producer…

Gert-Jan Klop, Molenkamp Nursery

NL: The Celosia, a colourful appearance

Celosia, with its colorful appearance, is a lesser-known but fast-growing product on the market. To strengthen their position, Dutch Celosia growers…

Cost-friendly sensor system developed by TerraPrima:

“One sensor per 2.5 hectares is not enough”

Temperature, humidity, and multispectral light information. With this information, a grower knows a lot of what's going on in their facility. "But we…

Registration now open for Floriforum on 4 November 2024

Interested in attending the Floriforum international conference on Monday 4 November 2024 at 4pm on the eve of the opening of IFTF in the Netherlands?…

"New Zealand agritech industry commits to shared future despite government austerity"

"The government's focus on efficiencies has cut so deep that it risks our collective capabilities and momentum in global partnerships," said Brendan…

“Visitors to our CAST display told us growers are looking for solutions, and better options”

Visitors to Danziger's 2024 CAST display in Gilroy, California chose their top picks for 2025, and those choices go beyond new colors, gravitating…

Sewage sludge as a source of phosphor for greenhouse horticulture?

Wagening University points out that Dutch greenhouse horticulture is extremely efficient. "Looking at nutrients, we are on our way to achieving…

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Optimal emitter placement for drip irrigation

Proper placement and maintenance of drip emitters is crucial for uniform irrigation and optimal growth of summer bedding plants and garden mum…

blueberry, viticulture and general horticulture

New Zealand engineers develop horticultural robots

University of Waikato engineers have introduced a series of robotic solutions aimed at addressing labor shortages in the horticultural sector. These…