The journey of Malanseuns Boerdery

Celebrating 111 years of excellence

Malanseuns Boerdery has evolved a lot since its humble beginnings 110 years ago as a fruit farm selling surplus trees. Today, under the leadership of…

Photo report of Greeneration, Dubai:

"We pride ourselves on working closely with chefs to meet their exact needs"

Greeneration, a high-end vertical farm based in Dubai, specializes in edible flowers, specialty leaves, and microgreens, supplies fine dining and…

Lazzeri Agricola has reorganized the distribution of the ColorBlast Portulaca series in North America

In their commitment to improve their quality and service, Lazzeri Genetica s.a.s. has reorganized the distribution of their proprietary Duna ColorBlast…

Germany: 14 ha Emsflower expansion launched

Emsflower, Europe's largest nursery for pot and bedding plants based in Emsbüren, Germany, is undergoing a significant expansion. The project, which…

Vitroflora announces new Commercial Director for Gebr. Alkemade B.V.

Vitroflora is pleased to announce that Jeroen Meeder will join their organization. As of 1 November 2024, he will take on the role of Commercial…

Measuring photosynthesis efficiency without physical contact with a plant

Three Dutch growers have started measuring photosynthesis efficiency every minute at more than 1,000 samples per second. They are doing so with a new…

Study details "positive impact" of Fairtrade for Kenyan flower workers

A new study commissioned by the Fairtrade Foundation and conducted by Impactloop sheds light on the economic benefits that flower workers in Kenya…

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Dutch Flower Awards 2024 - KP Holland

During the Trade Fair Aalsmeer, the Dutch Flower Group (DFG) puts growers in the spotlight with the presentation of the Dutch Flower Awards. This…

In coir production, it's about chain integration and innovation

The pursuit of backward-chain integration and forward-looking innovation is getting hands-on at Van der Knaap Groep. It does not stop at fine words.…

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NL: Court rules that lily growers need to apply for pesticide use

A court ruling last week about the use of pesticides by lily growers could have a far-reaching impact on the flower industry, the AD reported on…

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US (MO): State budget limits leave farmers in limbo

Missouri's 2025 state budget includes less than a third of the federal funding the state received for Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program…

'Chinese young people show interest in Aroid plants'

Many people complain that flower prices have dropped a lot in the last two years, and that the selling quantity decreased. However, this is not the…

Giving plants protection against root pathogens

AGTIV Defend (integrated within PRO-MIX growing media) gives plants protection against root pathogens thanks to Bacillus. This mutually beneficial…

Hoja Verde puts varieties and sustainability efforts in the spotlight at trade fairs

During ExpoFlor Ecuador, Hoja Verde has highlighted their varieties and their sustainability efforts. After the trade fair kicked off with an opening…

Canadian government urged to support forest restoration post wildfires

This week during the Atlantic Forest Nursery conference, the Canadian Tree Nursery Association-Association Canadienne des Pépinières Forestières…

Carbo Culture announces new VP of Agribusiness

Carbo Culture has announced the promotion of Kirsi Tanski to Vice President of Agribusiness. Kirsi previously led the company's biochar…

Time Magazine names Firefly Petunia as one of the best inventions of 2024

Light Bio's Firefly Petunia, a bioluminescent plant that emits a soft green glow, has earned a place among TIME's Best Inventions of 2024. This plant…

Study: Looking at the hierarchy of tiny virus networks

Three-dimensional (3D) hierarchical wrinkled materials built with biological entities have so far remained exclusive to nature. Herein, multiscale…

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Canada: Oshawa Peony festival a finalist for Tourism Event of the Year

The Peony Festival in Oshawa continues to pick up accolades. It is a finalist for the 2024 Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence in the Tourism Event of…

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UK: Defra Plant Health Information service open for general use

Defra has confirmed that as of 22/10/2024 the new Plant Health Information (PHI) Service has been published and is now open for general use. This…

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New rebate subsidiary launched

Nature's Miracle Holding has launched a wholly owned subsidiary, NM Rebate Inc., to facilitate their energy rebate financing segment. "Due to the Inflation Reduction Act, many…