Benito Jaramillo, Flores del Valle SA Valleflor Ecuador

“The Manuela is designed for high-end floral displays and big events”

"Winning this award makes us extremely happy, it's a recognition for the hard work of our team," says Benito Jaramillo, president and owner of Flores…

BBC article discusses working condintions in the Kenyan flower industry

An article on the BBC discusses working conditions in the Kenyan flower industry. The article, which is titled 'Toiling on a Kenyan flower farm to send…

Eurofins strengthens international services

Analytical data of added value for any horticultural company, anywhere in the world

More and more growers realize that analyses are indispensable to optimize their crops. There is a growing interest in research about water, nutrient…

New tree-seeding robot to mitigate effects of deforestation

Continental is developing a tree-seeding robot together with the nature restoration company Land Life to mitigate the effects of deforestation. The…

UK: HTA announces Grower of the Year award winners

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has revealed the winners of the 2024 HTA Grower of the Year Awards at Horticulture, The Conference, held at…

“High-quality flowers still get good prices at the Jiayi Flower Market”

The Jiayi Flower Market is located in the Jiading Area of Shanghai. Refrigerated trucks filled with flowers come here every morning at 4 pm to bring…

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Study: DNA reveals diversity, interactions in bee pollinators

Flower-derived eDNA holds great promise as a rapid and non-invasive tool for monitoring pollinators and their plant-associations. However, pollinators…

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Dmytro Guzhva, Katch Kan Agro

Navigating the new Canadian pesticide regulations

"Vertical horticulture is experiencing a major shift in Canadian cannabis cultivation. The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) is enforcing…

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UK: Peat-free nursery sees sales skyrocket

Rymer Trees and Hedging is based on Toby Rush's farm at Barnham, near Thetford, and began production when it planted the first seeds for its cell-grown…

China: Using smart energy for sustainable growing

As the National Day holiday approaches, the flower market experiences a surge in sales. On the morning of September 24, the Butterfly Valley in Suqian…

NL: Modiform to feature products at GrootGroenPlus

Modiform, is a firm specializing in systems for cultivation, transport, and packaging. These will be featured at GrootGroenPlus, showcasing the latest…

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How to avoid pansy PGR overdoses

Fall pansies are started during the heat of the summer and to avoid excessive growth, plant growth regulators are needed. While a little is good, too much can result in…

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US (OK): Second growing season helps Blanchard farm

Ali Igo has been dragging a 300-foot hose across her very small farm for most of the summer, then past Labor Day. "You have to deal with the wind and…

UC (NC): "Crystal Palace" set to re-open doors

On Tuesday, Oct. 8, the Brown Family Greenhouse in Reynolda Village is set to open its doors again after being closed to the public for renovations.…

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US (CO): Dahlias find home at museum

In a former hayfield on the outskirts of town, Dianne Reitan diligently cares for her babies.These babies aren't of the giggling and drooling variety.…

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US (NJ): High school to create community garden utilizing greenhouse

Pinelands Regional Junior High School is working toward educating students on the importance of agriculture, climate change, and their local pinelands…