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Monday, June 8, 2020

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FlowerTrials 2020 might be cancelled, but introductions aren't

This week, the FlowerTrials was supposed to kick off. Today, the participants in the Dutch regions Aalsmeer, Westland and the German region North Rhine-Westphalia would have…

Beekenkamp Packaging develops efficient mother plant planter

In practice, mother plant planters can’t be filled entirely. This is what Jerry Arkesteijn noticed and heard in the market. So, together with his colleagues at Beekenkamp…

after Sysmex Partec merger more convenience with flow cytometer:

"Flow cytometry as a total solution is now suitable for everyone"

A breeder (or a grower) who, by doing crossing, is looking for new varieties, really only wants one thing: quick and easy insight into the amount of DNA and chromosomes that a…

waiting for official go-ahead

Naivasha Horticultural Fair still planned for Sept 18-19

The Kenyan government has very slightly reduced a few of the restrictions over the weekend, which gives hope for the upcoming horticultural exhibition in Naivasha, the…

Wouter Voortman, Boeters Ketel Constructie:

"Gas or hydrogen: boilers are necessary everywhere"

We won't see any spectacular technical developments in boilers in the coming years, since the boiler is a product that's advanced in its lifecycle, but the demand for boilers…

Kenya to give other airlines cargo deals as KQ struggles with limited space

Kenya will contract cargo airlines from other countries to assist in shipping flowers and horticultural products, even as more European countries unlock their…

Gloeckner appoints national Sales Manager for the USA

Mr. Ricardo Campos, residing in Encinitas, CA, has been appointed the North American National Sales Manager for the Fred C. Gloeckner & Co. Inc. Gloeckner, an international…

Robert Wu replaces Martin Dahlberg as CEO at Oboya

Martin Dahlberg, interim CEO at Oboya Horticulture Industries AB, resigns with immediate effect and Robert Wu is appointed as CEO. Martin Dahlberg was…

Oboya: Correction of earlier press release regarding risk for write-downs debts

The management of Oboya Horticulture Industries AB (”Oboya” or ”Company”) has after that the press release regarding potential impairment charges for bad debts of about 53…

Special Starting Material

FlowerTrials shares final highlights online

FlowerTrials has sent out the 5th and final edition of their Highlights newsletter, providing insight into the best in Pot and Bedding Plant Breeding. The event does have more…

Video Costa Color on how AutoStix improved sticking of cuttings during peak season

In this video, Costa Color from Miami, Florida explains how AutoStix improved the sticking of cuttings during peak season; “AutoStix gives us the reliable input every time,…

How the distribution of preserved flowers works

Verdissimo is a producer and distributor of preserved products, trees and plants, as well as flowers, and other types of greens. In this article, they will tell more about the…

The formation of florists’ social media–based brand communities

As social media penetration has reached more than half of the eligible populations for most of the countries in the world, many florists are thinking of ways…

Landscape construction and greenlife the key

AU: "Time to rethink liveability"

Landscape construction and greenlife complete any residential construction project and should not be overlooked as Australians look to access the new…


Team AuTomatoes wins Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge AI growing team outperforms human growers in autonomous growing challenge During the Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge, international teams conducted an experiment to remotely grow a cherry tomato crop during a period of six months, in a WUR greenhouse in the Netherlands. The goal was to maximize net profit by increasing yield and fruit quality and therefore income, and limiting resource use and…

ELIZABETH EARL

US: Alaska peony farmers head into uncertain summer

Within the farming world, Alaska is famous for crops as outsize as the state itself. The peonies grown in the state are no exception. "We have a variety of white peonies that…

Ken Klotzbach, Post Bulletin

US (MI): Pandemic forces flower farmer to pivot

Allie Kuppenbender had a plan to launch her Bleed Heart Floral flower farm in Mazeppa, but the COVID-19 pandemic forced her to take a different path to get her bouquets to…

"I see so many great opportunities to contribute. I can't wait to get started!"

New director for agricultural experiment station at UNH

Dr. Anton Bekkerman, associate director of the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station and associate professor of economics at Montana State University, has been named the…

Today on social media

Thiel's Greenhouses

YES I did! My NEW #hydroponic trial. Edible flowers🌸I'm calling these living bouquets Rainbow Roots, after a very inspiring mtg. Thx @gwelfing @1BIOBEST @DummenOrangeNA…

Besseling Techniek completes new branding

Look up and you'll see it: Cleaning and chalking with one machine

With an expanded office, an updated company name and a re-branded logo and house style, the team with Besseling Techniek was ready to shine in 2020. And then Covid-19 happened…

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India: Flower growers face hardships in UP's Varanasi

Flower growers in the city say that they are incurring losses and facing hardships as currently there is almost no demand for flowers and flower markets are…

COVID-19 triggers boom in fresh produce Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is likely to see a huge demand for some of its horticultural crops in Europe after production there was badly affected by disruptions caused by…

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