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Thursday, November 12, 2020

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Leamington, Ontario greenhouse opportunity

A brand new 1.3 million sq. ft. state-of-the-art greenhouse is available in Leamington, Ontario. Leamington, well-known as North America’s greenhouse capital, is well…

Cooperating to strengthen the floriculture industry’s innovative power

Waterdrinker, OZ Planten and Hamiplant join forces to become Dutch Plant Group

As of 11 November 2020 Waterdrinker will join forces with OZ Planten and Hamiplant (both part of Dutch Flower Group) to form the Dutch Plant Group. By sharing knowledge and…

Thomas Zeitheim on the 'danger' of using a standard translation tool

"We spice up your words"

Nowadays, in the Covid-19 era, internet has become more important than ever, but how to bring over the right message in English. The simple use of "Google translation" is not…

Patrick Bauwens, Aucxis, Belgium

“Auctions are still the best way to determine correct reference prices”

Belgian company Aucxis is active in 26 countries globally. It's known in Belgian and Dutch fresh produce sectors mainly for its auctioning systems. "Auction automation is just…

Hydrangea Breeders Association:

"Surprising results in pinching trial cut flower hydrangeas"

In 2020 Hydrangea Breeders Association (HBA) did a pinching trial with cut flower hydrangeas on their test location at Agriom, De Kwakel: two plants of each variety were…

Terra Nova Nurseries announces key Management promotions

Terra Nova Nurseries announces the promotions of Rebecca Orr to marketing manager and Chris Park to research and development administration and contracts manager. Orr joined Terra…

Brindabella Purple Prince wins American Garden Rose Selections Awards

Relative newcomer of the American rose scene, Brindabella Purple Prince of Suntory Flowers has won a second award for landscape performance. First was a Local Artist Award…

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Klasmann-Deilmann China present in Shanghai

Substrates at the China International Import Expo

The "China International Import Expo" (CIIE) trade fair in the metropolis of Shanghai has been in existence since 2018, and this year it already stood out because it actually…

Special Logistics

Royal FloraHolland joins forces transporters De Winter Logistics, Van Zaal Transport, and Wematrans. T

Royal FloraHolland is to join forces with leading transporters in the floriculture sector De Winter Logistics, Van Zaal Transport and Wematrans. The joint venture will be…

Danziger launches its new cut flowers catalog for season 20-21

With more than 60 novelties, 3 brand new series, 18 crops and 300 varieties, Danziger is excited and proud to launch their new 20-21 cut flowers catalog. The…

SAF's Holiday Success Series:

US: Gear up for Valentine’s Day on Dec. 4

Valentine’s Day 2021 falls on a Sunday, during a holiday week and in the midst of a global pandemic. Feeling overwhelmed? Kick off a strong, successful…

Daan de Vries appointed as General Director of the MPS Group

Daan de Vries has been appointed to the position of general director (CEO) of the MPS Group, effective 1 December 2020. He takes over from Dirk Hogervorst, who had been…

McHutchison and Vaughan’s Horticulture expand teams, announce extensive slate of new hires

McHutchison and Vaughan’s Horticulture are proud to announce the recent promotion and addition of horticulture experts from throughout the U.S. to their organizations. Nathan Lamkey…


Dutch grower goes hybrid with first 5 hectares of cucumbers For many years by now the cucumbers at Van Gog Kwekerijen have been growing under SON-T lightings. Recently 5 ha of the Dutch greenhouse was enriched with additional LED-lights, making it one of the first commercial, large-scale cucumber crops with a hybrid installation. It is the result of a collaboration that was set up earlier…

Spinning in a greenhouse: studio holds outdoor classes in greenhouse

"With impending colder weather, we have invested in a 34′ x 96′ greenhouse." Usually this is said by a grower, but today we have a fitness studio investing in indoor…

Improvement of crops with seeds from gene banks

Climate-adapted plant breeding

The famous seed vault in Spitsbergen and national gene banks retain hundreds of thousands of seed samples to preserve old varieties of crop plants and the genetic diversity associated…

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Nepal: Horticulturists optimistic about getting a good sale in Tihar

Tihar, the festival of lights, flowers and sweets, a festival reflecting the love between sisters and brothers, is looked upon optimistically by the…

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Why the Poppy Flower Is Used for Military Remembrances

Poppies are the flowers used as a symbol around the world to remember those who died in military service. They are often presented on graves in the form of wreaths since its…

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Defra permits short-term UK Plant Passports in EU

To help alleviate potential delays for movement of goods from the First Place of Destination during 2021, Defra has permitted UK Plant Passports to be attached…

US (MO): New Missoula plant leasing shop finds success through unique service

Despite all of the obstacles the COVID-19 pandemic has presented, entrepreneurs are still finding ways to open businesses and stay afloat. Missoula’s new…

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Neighbours of Varfell Farm near Penzance say they have made complaints

UK: Concern over daffodil farm's plan for caravans for 400 migrant workers

Hundreds of migrant workers are to be housed in static caravans at a farm because of the combined effects of Covid-19 and Brexit. Varfell Farm has written to neighbours to…

UK: Garden Press Event goes virtual for 2021

The organisers of the Garden Press Event have today confirmed that next year’s exhibition will be replaced by a virtual event on 3 March 2021. The Garden Press…

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