US (FL): TPIE attendees hopeful about 2025

The Tropical Plant International (TPIE) is on and is again taking place in Fort Lauderdale. This three-day show took off yesterday and is said to be…

Pandharinath Mhaske, coordinator Indian Florist Association

“There is a bright future for Indian floriculture”

"There is a bright future for Indian floriculture," states Pandharinath Mhaske a retail florist from Pune (India) and a coordinator of the India…

Using vertical fans to aid in energy

The transition from SON-T to LED lighting provides significant savings on energy costs for many horticultural companies, but also leads to new…

Bosman Van Zaal launches series of dehumidifiers

NL: OptiDry dehumidifiers use natural refrigerant propane

Active dehumidification is the control tool for positively influencing growing conditions, achieving substantial energy savings and also avoiding…

The story of two blooms: Gypsophila Grandtastic and Alstroemeria Supreme

"At Much Flowers, the goal has always been to grow flowers that stand out, not just in quantity, but in quality. Two varieties, Gypsophila Grandtastic…

Terra Nova releases sneak peak of new Peach Pearl

Terra Nova Nurseries has released a first look at its brand-new Agastache 'Peach Pearl'. Agastache 'Peach Pearl', a companion plant for the popular Agastache…

Looking towards the alternatives to peat

Syngenta Flowers has taken a significant step towards sustainability in Young Plant Production by reducing the use of peat in the production of young…

Valoya unveils LL-CV series:.

Fluorescent tube replacement for plant research and tissue culture applications

Valoya introduces the LL-CV Series, which are designed specifically for plant research applications and tissue culture. "An alternative to outdated…

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Indian orchid growers to receive subsidies of up to $3,800

West Godavari Collector Ch. Nagarani, on Monday, January 20, said a subsidy of up to ₹32 lakh to orchid farmers for drip irrigation and other…

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Vietnam: Markets crowded ahead of Tet festival

A week before Tet, Vietnam's Lunar New Year holiday, shopping for flowers and ornamental trees is in full swing at flower markets around the city. At…

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New edible lily cultivated in China

Recently, a new variety of edible lily, the "Zhongbai No. 1," bred by the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources (NIEER) of the Chinese…

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Australia: Fresh blooms on display at family flower business

Although the QN Flowers stall has been a part of the market since 2016, Ali and Amir became its proud owners in May of last year. With more than a…

The importance of cybersecurity in floriculture business

How does a modern international floriculture company deal with digital security? Floriday talked about it with Walter Arts, Operations Manager at…

Podcast

Two decades in the Michigan flower business

In this episode of Slow Flowers show, the hosts talk to Sue Dykstra who has operated nurseries for decades. She opened Creekside Growers in 2001,…

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Registration open for 2025 South-East Michigan Grower-to-Grower Meetings

The Southeast Michigan Grower-to-Grower Meetings were dreamt up to foster a connection between growers by giving them a chance to discuss amongst each…

KKR to acquire Dawsongroup to accelerate growth and support fleet transition

Dawsongroup an independent asset leasing business, which provides a diverse range of business-critical solutions, and KKR, a global investment firm,…

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India: Ahmedabad Flower Show 2025 extended by two days

The Amdavad Municipal Corporation(AMC) has announced to extend the Flower Show 2025 at Sabarmati Riverfront for two more days. AMC Flower Show,…

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Researchers look to develop an intelligent control system to dry peony flowers

To enhance the drying quality of peony flowers, a recent study developed an integrated intelligent control and monitoring system. The system…

The best thing since rain

“Water wasn’t as limited a resource 20-30 years ago”

Irrigation challenges in the greenhouse sector are unique due to the confined space and specialized water requirements. Jake Beam, Technical Sales…

Phoam Labs achieves compostability certification in Austria

Phoam Labs has announced its floral Phoam has successfully achieved compostability certification from TÜV Austria. This marks a significant step and…

Jack van Batenburg joins the Carbo Culture as a Business Development and Supply Chain Lead

Jack van Batenburg joins the Carbo Culture Agribusiness team as a Business Development and Supply Chain Lead. With his 25 years of experience in the…

Nav Aero partners with Oman Air Cargo to enhance global freight solutions

NAV AERO Global Cargo GSSA Network has entered into a partnership with Oman Air Cargo, a carrier known for its logistics solutions and service quality. This…