Jairo Cadavid, Colviveros:

"ExpoPlantas 2023 exceeded all expectations"

With more than 3.000 m2 full of live plants, 100 exhibitors from 7 countries and nearly 1.000 professional visitors, the fifth edition of ExpoPlantas,…

Impression Kunming International Flower Expo in China

From September 15 to 17, the 21st Kunming International Flower Expo of China was held at the Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Center.…

International seed sector discusses biodiversity and corporate social responsibility

How to make the seed industry future-proof by reducing climate change and stimulating biodiversity was the key theme of Fleuroselect’s International…

Ines van Marrewijk of Normec Groen Agro Control

Why do we still need laboratories when sensors are everywhere?

Sensors are everywhere nowadays – and not just in horticulture. So why do we still need laboratories? That’s the question Ines van Marrewijk of Normec…

A spotlight on thrips and botrytis management

An incredible 188 people attended AFE’s educational session “Effective Management of Thrips and Botrytis” at Cultivate ’23 this July. It was one of the…

Making sustainable choices in horticulture

Today is International SDG Flag Day. By participating in SDG Flag Day, all partners globally who have joined the UN Global Impact Network are raising…

NL: FLoragold declared bankrupt

Earlier this month, Floragold was declared bankrupt by a Dutch court. This company supplies flower bouquets to supermarkets throughout Europe. This company has been in business for 30 years and is based in the Netherland…

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Funding for growers: Biosecurity Improvement Initiative under SCAP program

The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) is a $3.5 billion, 5-year agreement (April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2028) between the…

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Malaysia: Growers hope for government incentives amidst challenging times

With the rising cost of living and lack of funding, poultry, flower and pomelo farmers are hoping for incentives to be announced in the coming Budget…

Morten Hjorth, Senmatic, on the SIIP system:

"Strawberry growers can produce the same, while using less water"

Strawberry growers are no strangers to the unpredictable nature of weather conditions that can jeopardize their crops. To counteract this, many are…

Warm Belly Farm

US (IL): Garden center comes to Cottage Grove

An agribusiness based in Fort Atkinson has expanded to Cottage Grove, filling the vacant space where America's Best Garden Center resided for nearly 30…

US (CA): Pasadena Tournament of Roses announces fourth annual Día De Los Muertos Art Competition

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses announced the fourth annual Día de los Muertos art competition, a celebration of art, in partnership with the…

A deep dive into nursery pots

Nursery pots, those humble containers that house young plants and seedlings, play an essential role in the world of gardening and agriculture. They provide a nurturing…

September 26 to 29 in Naaldwijk:

Six Dutch growers organize 'the sustainable trade show of the future'

Six Dutch growers have joined forces to organize 'the sustainable trade show of the future.' Visitors can see their new assortment and catch up while enjoying…

NL: Kwekerij Mostert acquires Flora@Home from PostNL

In 2017, PostNL launched the Flora@Home initiative, a service allowing online retailers to sell flowers and plants online, with PostNL responsible for…

USDA cites Florida company for PACA violations

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Burbano Corporation, doing business as CasaBella Farms Corp. (Burbano), Miramar, Florida,…

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Nigeria: Empowering youths for self-sufficiency through horticulture

The National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT) recently trained youths on practical ways of making a living through horticulture via its…