The sector seeks to further enhance its resilience:

Ecuadorian floriculture experiences growth amid international challenges

Being one of Latin America's largest flower exporters, Ecuador's floriculture sector plays a significant role in the international flower market.…

Bill Prescott on the run-up to Mother’s Day:

"Tulip pre-books have been strong, high prices on the Dutch market are helping drive California-grown tulips"

In May, many countries celebrate Mother's Day. In the US, it is celebrated on May 12. The Mother's Day season is often a busy one for flower growers.…

'Discover the story behind every flower:'

Ecuador: Mystic Flowers’ sustainable efforts captured in short videos

Sustainability is of paramount importance at Ecuadorian flower company Mystic Flowers. To show all the sustainable practices they have as a farm, they…

Beekenkamp Group and Leo de Jong Transport celebrate 50 years of cooperation

Together, Beekenkamp Group and Leo de Jong Transport celebrate 50 years of cooperation in a special way. In 1974, Beekenkamp Group entered into a cooperation…

Optimal cleaning of greenhouse floors

In collaboration with ErfGoed and Pullens MT, Royal Brinkman is introducing the Floorcleaner+. This machine has been specially developed to thoroughly…

New Director for Besseling Techniek

Hans Stedehouder stepped down as the director of Besseling Techniek. Since April 2, he has been succeeded by Ronald de Vos. "Greenhouse roofs remain…

“We never really thought we would see a 7–10-day reduction in cropping time"

"Talk to the professionals and try something new," he says. "Slowly transition by doing side-by-side trials. Start with just one bay and see how it…

AI to transplant only healthy young plants into greenhouse

The Dynamic Machine Learning project aims to model and predict complex quality traits in fresh produce. One of the work packages is looking to create…

Scheteling now Jiffy distributor in Finland

Schetelig has become Jiffy's official distributor for Finland, effective April 1st, 2024. Schetelig is a family-owned company with a history dating…

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“What I love about farming is, your ground is your palette”

"It is a passion. That is the best way I know how to put it," said Jill Forrester of her 20 years spent as a specialty crop farmer in northeast…

Why Beyoncé is sending white flowers to country stars?

With the launch of her groundbreaking country music album, "Cowboy Carter," Beyoncé has been sending flowers. To Jack White. To Mickey Guyton. To…

How to release biocontrol agents successfully

The Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, in collaboration with the Ontario Ministry of Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), has produced a number of…

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US (IL): Fourth annual Tulip Festival to launch soon at Richardson Farm

The riot of reds, yellows, purples, whites, apricots and more that is such a welcome harbinger of spring soon will swell across the tulip fields at…

CIOPORA’s AGM lands in Africa with a program on plant breeding

From April 15 to 19, the plant breeding sector will gather once again for the CIOPORA Annual General Meeting, this time in Marrakech. Over five days,…

Getting to know new cut flower suppliers on a buyer's trip to Ecuador

The Import Promotion Desk (IPD) is inviting European importers to a buyer's trip to Ecuador from October 7 to 12. The range of South American cut…

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New Zealand: Manawatū flower farmer on love, family, and freesias

Wilflora flower farmer Martin Wilson is used to his blooms bringing joy, and sometimes romance, to others, especially since his farm is the setting for…