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Colombia: “Hopefully the weather will improve soon”

The wedding season is still in full swing. However, the bad weather in the northern Sabana is limiting the production of flower stems. "We are not…

Denmark: Rose grower goes LEDs to reduce energy costs and improve quality

When sky-high energy prices threatened business continuity, Rosa Danica A/S, a leading Danish producer of potted plants, turned to Hortilux for advice…

No need for an irrigation schedule as plants take the reins in new system

Imagine an irrigation system that puts the power in the hands of nature herself. With the unveiling of Ecotube Gravitation Irrigation (EGI), the team…

Electric tractor easily does 47,500+ km

The Donkey electric tractors of Weterings are a household name in the market, and it turns out they can keep going, even with tens of thousands of…

New LED fixtures introduced

Heliospectra revealed a range of new fixtures dedicated to the modern horticultural market at GreenTech 2023. "Our fixtures are characterized by their efficiency of up to 3.7…

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Investor firm buys other AppHarvest facilities

AppHarvest's three greenhouses were auctioned last week. In a single bid, the two largest farms in Morehead and Richmond were offered. Investment firm…

Sjaak Bakker appointed CCO ISO Group

Machine builder ISO has appointed Sjaak Bakker as CCO for further development of international growth. The 54-year-old Bakker started as Chief…

NL: Area of gladiolus, lily, and zantedeschia decreases slightly

The area of spring crops increased by 147 hectares in the Netherlands this year. However, the area of gladiolus, lily, and zantedeschia decreased by 80…

Jecki Moshav appointed as Account Manager Scandinavia at Jiffy

Jecki Moshav has been appointed as Account Manager Scandinavia at Jiffy, effective July 3, 2023. He will be part of the North-East Europe Area Sales…

2024 bedding and perennial catalogs launched by UK young plant producer

UK young plant produces catalog ornamentals has launched its brand-new bedding and perennial catalogs for 2024. The catalogs showcase an impressive…

Kees van Vliet joins Wireless Value

Kees van Vliet has joined Wireless Value as account manager of Agri. He brings his knowledge and experience of the substrate world, plant breeding, and…

Michiel de Haan leaves Royal Lemkes

After eight years of leading Royal Lemkes, Michiel de Haan has decided to step down as CEO on September 30. The family business De Haan Verhuizingen, of which…

5 million bees fall off a truck in Canada

Beekeeper Michael Barber woke up on the morning of August 30 to several calls from police looking for help after five million bees fell off a truck in…

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US (MO): Flower farm temporarily closes due to drought

If you were to visit Coastal Ridge Flower Farm in Picayune this time last year, you would have been welcomed with a field of healthy, blooming flowers.…

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US (RI): Flower grower prepares its transition from wedding venue to food production

For the Charlestown-based seasonal cut flower farm South County Flowers, 2023 has been a year of gradual change. South County Flowers co-owners and…

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Bangladesh: Flower export can be up to $500m a year, says minister

Bangladesh can earn $500 million a year by exporting flowers thanks to its increasing demand both at home and abroad, Agriculture Minister Muhammad…

How flower development genes were identified using forward genetic screens in Arabidopsis thaliana

In the later part of the 1980s, the time was ripe for identifying genes controlling flower development. In that pregenomic era, the easiest way to do…

From tropical plants to hydrangeas

Plant World has emerged from the collaboration between Van der Arend Tropical Plantcenter, JoGrow, and Smit Kwekerijen. With nurseries in Westland and…

Miscanthus Silver Charm wins multiple awards

Breeder Arthur Maj proudly presents the two awards his Miscanthus sinensis ‘Silver Charm’ PBR won. Silver Charm was introduced to the market in 2023…

UV-C tunnels help disinfect carts and crates

At Van Gog Nurseries, they are doing all they can to keep their greenhouses virus-free naturally. In a new video from the series 'Van Gogs Groene Reis…

NL: TST celebrates its 25th anniversary

On March 1, 1998, TST was founded by Wil Bakker. Whereas Wil first worked as a subcontractor for many greenhouse builders and greenhouse demolishers,…

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US (SD): Rapid City Public Works Committee greenlights greenhouse

It may soon become easier for Rapid City Parks and Rec to grow the flowers that beautify the parks. On Tuesday, the city's Public Works Committee…

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CAN (BC): Bulkley Valley farmer says flowers bring joy, just as important as food

They may not be a necessity like food, but when it comes to one’s happiness level, they make a difference. Mark Fisher bought his property in Bulkley…