Forecasted production linked to sales and logistics:

Improving predictability with technology

A drone that forecasts the rose production? Yes, with drones and machine learning, Kenyan start-up Lima Labs takes the guesswork out of farming. "We…

Demand at Tesco already up by more than 300% on last year

UK: Gladioli tidings with booming sales of bargain blooms

Britain’s gladioli growers are bracing themselves for record demand this summer as increasing numbers of shoppers look for bargain blooms during the…

US: New salary data showcases the promise of horticulture careers

Seed Your Future (SYF), in collaboration with the American Floral Endowment (AFE) and North Carolina State University, is excited to announce the…

"These iconic varieties will be in high demand next spring"

Proven Winners announces 2024 National Plants of the Year

Get the inside scoop on the hottest plants of 2024 by getting to know the Proven Winners of National Plants of the Year. Each variety in the program…

Biobest completes acquisition of BioWorks

Biobest has completed the acquisition of BioWorks. "Biopesticide solutions are a global strategic priority for us, and BioWorks has a strong range of…

Start of the Horti Sustainable Packaging Initiative

On Tuesday, July 4, 10 packaging manufacturers and suppliers signed the declaration of intent for the Horti Sustainable Packaging Initiative at Paardekooper…

Saving energy also has an effect on the effectiveness of natural enemies

Due to the high energy prices, growers are making different cultivation decisions: they heat less, screen more, and use LED lighting. This changes the…

A visit to C. Leeuwenburg:

"The chrysanthemum, a product with a special role in the history of the company"

Every month with Trade talk, Dekker Chrysanten highlights one of their trading parties that sell Dekker Chrysanthemums' varieties. "We find out more…

Egbert Bok joins Intrahorti as sales manager

As of July 1, Egbert Bok joined Intrahorti as Sales Manager for international markets. "Intrahorti is a highly innovative company in the agricultural…

Netherlands pavilion at Ornamental Plants and Flowers Mexico 2023

From September 12 to 14, the next edition of the Ornamental Plants and Flowers (OPF) Mexico trade show will be held in Mexico City. It is powered by…

Enzymes as biostimulants to make plants more resilient

Biostimulants are not actual nutrients, but they do stimulate the natural nutritional processes of plants, reports Houweling. So these are fertilizers…

Water and Soil reports water savings and increased yields

"Biodegradable soil spray keeps rainwater and irrigation water available longer"

"Everywhere in the world, agriculture and horticulture have a problem with water. Either there is too much, or there is too little." So says Rob van de…

Lipa Pink Mini – Love is on your lips

One of this year's introductions of Anthura is Lipa® Pink Mini. "It is a variety with an abundance of cute, small white-pink flowers that immediately…

Rose growers make donation to Make-A-Wish

Flowers provide happiness. Dümmen Orange, Duyvenvoorde Flowers, and Plants, and the Snowstorm+ rose growers teamed up to provide extra happiness in the…

UK: Richard Moore, winner of a Blue Diamond Scholarship

Following his completion of a BSc in Horticulture at Pershore College, Worcestershire, Richard joined RBG Kew as a Botanical Horticulturist, where he…

Uralchem among co-founders of the Artificial Intelligence Club

Uralchem became a co-founder of the AI Club in the Agribusiness Sector, the first association of such kind in Russia. The club will be supervising agricultural…

Seed Meets Technology 2023 program

Vertify, the Dutch research center, usually hosts Seed Meets Technology in week 39. This year, the seed specialists event takes place from September 26…