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Kenyan flower industry looks to biological solutions to effectively control the False Codling Moth (FCM)

Since its outbreak in Kenya in 2007, The False Codling Moth has remained one of the most problematic pests in Kenya's fresh produce export sector.…

IFTEX kicks off in Nairobi, Kenya

The Oshwal Center in Nairobi, Kenya, opened its doors to the 11th edition of the IFTEX. This morning, the Opening Ceremony took place. The show will last…

"This collaboration ensured the development of precise lighting plans"

Located in Denmark, Sakata Ornamentals is an independent breeder of bedding plants, pot crops, and cut flowers, with over 100 years of experience…

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Italy: Landgard founds new company Fiori & Piante S.r.l.

Landgard founded the independent Landgard Fiori & Piante S.r.l. to strengthen its position in the Italian flower and plant industry. The new company is…

Jacob Graff to take over as CEO of Graff Breeding

Jacob Graff, a fourth-generation member of the Graff family, will take on the role of CEO at Graff Breeding starting from June 1st. Jacob has been…

Flower council launches international campaign

Consumers informed about the effects of flowers

Starting from the end of May, consumers in Germany, France, and the United Kingdom will be informed about the effects of flowers. The Flower Effect…

ISF World Seed Congress 2024: Trading tables and handshakes

The International Seed Federation celebrates its 100th anniversary. During its annual conference, the ISF World Seed Congress, the global seed industry…

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US: Father’s Day spending to total $22.4 Billion, survey shows

Father's Day spending is expected to reach $22.4 billion this year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and…

Star-shaped tubes also used for dehumidification

Innovative heating pipe from Poland also suitable for other climates?

Already a fixture in Polish greenhouses are star-shaped heating pipes, an innovation from Polish tomato and strawberry grower and inventor Andrzej…

US (TX): Flower Farm in Levelland impacted by storms

SkyGardens located in Levelland had nearly all their flowers destroyed by Wednesday's high winds and hail. Owner of SkyGardens, Skyler Richardson, told EverythingLubbock.com that o…

NL: AltaNova Sales splits into HD Plants and AltaNova

As of July 1, AltaNova Sales will be dividing into two separate entities: HD Plants and AltaNova. After a transition period both companies are ready…

Greencre8 collaborates with Paardekooper to develop creative tray lid for Rose Decooz

Greencre8 has launched a new product range based on silk flowers, Rose Decooz. The silk rosebuds, including wire pieces for arranging the roses, are…

How can natural enemies become even more effective?

Growers have been able to use natural enemies in the fight against pests for decades. But in some cases, these biological control agents are not…

UK: New Covent Garden Flower Market supports inaugural National Florist Day

For centuries, and nearly 50 years at its current Nine Elms location, New Covent Garden Flower Market has been supplying flowers, plants, and foliage…

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Owl Forest Farm’s peony research project highlights the flower’s value

From 2018 to 2021, Kate Paul and the crew at Owl Forest Farm conducted research on 32 different varieties of peonies. Paul wanted to learn more about…

Turkey: Antalya will be decorated with 2 million flowers for the summer

Antalya Metropolitan Region Parks and Gardens Directorate is planting 2 million summer flowers. A wide range of colors will be experienced on the…

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UK Floristry Judges Guild launches 2024 photographic competition

The UK Floristry Judges Guild is launching their 2nd photographic floristry competition and it's open to enter right now! The competition is now open…

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Chemical promotion of branching and stem elongation of Poinsettia

In its native environment, poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) grows as a weak shrub or small tree that can reach 3 to 4 m and has red narrow bracts.…

From azaleas to a vegetable paradise: Rawijs inspires with its greenhouse

"We have evolved," summarizes Alex Floré his transition from ornamental horticulture to community-supported agriculture at Vilt. A monoculture of Azalea Indica…

More possibilities for hardware in Floriday

An increasing number of users are turning to the platform for hardware. Examples include pots, vases, buckets, baskets, and even decorations. This…

That Flower Feeling welcomes new interns to the team

That Flower Feeling has added two talented interns and the return of a valued team member to their social media and communications team. These two new interns,…

US (CA): Daniel Potter named Department of Plant Sciences chair at UCDavis

Botanist Daniel Potter is the new chair of the Department of Plant Sciences, overseeing graduate and undergraduate programming, 60 faculty members,…