LED: Europe revokes, North America explodes

After months of uncertainty, Western European growers are finally moving forward with their decision to install LED lighting, according to Koen Vangrop…

Largest IFTEX to date kicks off in Nairobi

The Oshwal Center in Nairobi, Kenya, opened its doors to the 10th edition of the IFTEX. The traditional Opening Ceremony took place this morning when…

Chlorine resistant liner developed for water storing

Together with leading raw material producers and processors, NPI has developed a new type of liner material specifically suitable for the storage of…

J. Huete visits GreenTech Amsterdam

"It is becoming increasingly important to protect crops from droughts and torrential rains"

"At the moment, agriculture is mainly dependent on weather conditions. While we have experienced months of significant drought in most of the growing…

LED solutions save 40% of energy for Topline Gerbera and increases stem weight

Signify has assisted Topline Gerbera nursery in its transition from HPS to full LED. "The flower quality is excellent, and the production can probably…

Jiffy Group:

"Our newly opened Innovation Center recreates highly controlled environment of vertical farming"

Jiffy Group and Light4Food are opening Jiffy’s new Innovation Center. It features a university-standard laboratory and a climate chamber. Essentially a…

Floranow acquires flower wholesaler Bloomax

Floranow has acquired Bloomax, one of the largest wholesale distributors of fresh-cut flowers in KSA, which is the GCC’s largest individual market.…

Chrysal Africa inaugurates testing facility

Chrysal Africa celebrated the inauguration of its cutting-edge testing facility today. The event was graced by the attendance of key figures, including…

Entries for the Aiph International Grower of the Year Award to close on June 30

Time is running out for ornamental growers to showcase their achievements. Entries for the prestigious AIPH International Grower of the Year (IGOTY)…

June 7 - June 16:

NL: Orchid Inspiration Days around the corner

Just one more week and that's it; no fewer than eleven enthusiastic and passionate orchid specialists will open their doors during the Orchid…

New sprayable feed enhances the establishment of beneficial insects

Predafix+ is Bioline Agrosciences’ latest innovation for improving pest control in glasshouse crops. As the successful control of pests depends on the…

Luis Maas, Senior Station/R&D Manager at Enza Zaden:

"As a team, we consistently focus on the right products for the right conditions"

Since 1938, Enza Zaden has been expanding the reach of its seed-breeding innovation to include countries all over the world. Eighty-five years later,…

"Entomatic saves labor while delivering even distribution"

Entomatic™ is a new adaptable automated dispenser. Designed to help growers improve efficiency through reducing labor costs, it helps ensure even…

Tal Netzer appointed as CEO of DryGair

DryGair has appointed Tal Netzer as CEO. Netzer takes over from co-founder Rona Orlicky, who will remain a part of the company as chairwoman. “I’m very…

James Hutton Institute and BioAtlantis to develop molecular priming technology to counter climate change effects

The James Hutton Institute (the Hutton) is collaborating with leading research groups and industrial collaborator BioAtlantis in a new European…

Clean the greenhouse today to prevent later pest outbreaks

Now that Victoria Day weekend has come and gone, many floriculture greenhouses find themselves with a rare period of empty compartments or benches…

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Aloe Vera solar farm proposed on Mosta land

Dino Fino, a furniture importer, is proposing the cultivation of aloe vera plants beneath an array of solar panels at Ta’ Buqana on the outskirts of…

UK firm acquires full stake in Bigot Flower Kenya

The Competition Authority of Kenya has given the go-ahead for the acquisition of Naivasha-based flower firm Bigot Flower Kenya by the United Kingdom…

Chrysanthemums can be grown with less electricity and less heat

Greenhouse horticulture is facing the challenge of reducing energy consumption in order to cut CO2 emissions. In lighted crops, the transition to LED…