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Tuesday, May 5, 2020

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Royal FloraHolland's April turnover illustrates crisis

It might not come as a surprise that the turnover of Royal FloraHolland of April 2020, compared to the same month last year is not comparable. Below, we will present the…

Cut foliage industry takes hit due to COVID-19

US (FL): “We were just recovering from two years of devastating hurricanes"

With virtually every large gathering across the country cancelled due to COVID-19, cut-foliage growers had nowhere to send their product, greenery used to decorate and accent…

Koppert Biological Systems

Getting closer to the best environment for plants

Twenty years ago, Forever Plants was one of the first potted plant producers in the Netherlands to switch to integrated plant protection. The grower has experienced first-hand…

US (FL): Greenhouse protects different crocodile species from Florida's varied weather conditions

A Florida-based greenhouse is home to more than 5 different crocodile and alligator species. The crocodile greenhouse helps to conserve different crocodile species by…

Capacity opens for flowers with introduction of Emirates SkyCargo passenger freighters

It is relieving for many in the industry to see the enormous boost in capacity that Emirates SkyCargo is bringing to the air-cargo market, with a fleet of B777-300ER Passenger…

Economic Injury Disaster Loans available to U.S. agricultural businesses impacted by COVID-19 pandemic

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue applauded the announcement that agricultural producers, for the first time, are now eligible for the Small Business…

US (NC): Flower farmers & florists navigating uncertain time this Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day and flowers seem to go hand-in-hand. This year – despite COVID-19 – that doesn’t have to be any different. Flower farmers and florists are still working and…

September 15-17, Miami

US (FL): International Floriculture Expo further postponed

The International Floriculture Expo has been rescheduled to September 15-17, 2020 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Originally scheduled for early June,…

CAN (ON): Garden centres frustrated by measures that only allow partial reopening

One of the few industries granted permission to ease coronavirus-related restrictions in Ontario voiced frustration on Monday, saying unclear rules around the operation of…

Special Labour

Special labour this month

Times are challenging, hectic but also terrifying. COVID-19 is affecting many links in the chain and in turn, all people in the chain. Even though more and more is being…

LATAM Airlines Ecuador operates first flight with cargo in its passenger cabin

On Wednesday, April 29, and after several weeks of preparation, LATAM Airlines Ecuador carried out its first seat containers flight to Miami. The utilization of passenger…

Australian researchers grow endangered native orchid

Researchers from Kings Park and Botanic Garden and the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria have made a major conservation breakthrough by growing one of Australia’s most beautiful…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ROC (Taiwan)

Netherlands gives 3,999 tulips to Taiwan’s medical workers

The Netherlands Trade and Investment Office presented a gift of 3,999 tulips to Taiwan’s medical workers on Monday, King’s Day, the Dutch National Day. The office delivered…

Practical advice on what’s working to replace lost business

Selling hope and convenience

I knew Love ‘n Fresh Flowers for their long-standing farmer/florist work, so I was excited to hear from owner Jennie Love about what has been working for her business through…

University of Florida

University of Florida offers introductory Greenhouse 101 courses

Train yourself and your staff to make better crop management decisions by learning the underlying horticultural science of plant growth. Greenhouse 101 is the introduction to…


despite damage at UAE greenhouse, Baywa believes in horticulture “Greenhouses interesting and promising part of our strategy” “2019 has been a pleasing year,” says Benedikt Mangold, Head of Global Produce at BayWa. Benedikt has been working with BayWa since 2011 and runs the Group’s international fresh produce division, which includes T&G Global - a market leader in New Zealand’s fruit business- since August 2019. On March 4th it was reported that…

US: Plants to the Rescue! Plant Mash-Up contest winners announced

Seed Your Future announced the winners of their Spring 2020 Plant Mash-up contest and sweepstakes — a fun and educational element of their BLOOM! “Plants to the Rescue”…

SpongeBob at the Keukenhof

Video Are you ready, kids?

Normally, he lives in a pineapple under the sea, but for special occasions, SpongeBob comes on shore. In this case, he visited the Keukenhof to celebrate the 10th anniversary…

Australian sunflower grower raises $25,000 for cancer research

A Queensland farmer's sunflower crop has become a social media sensation after surprise crowds of thousands flocked there over the recent Queensland long weekend to admire the…

Amanda Slater

Iran: 70,000 in rosewater sector become jobless

Kashan in Isfahan Province, Iran, is home to 1,740 traditional workshops, 36 industrial factories and 78 semi-industrial units producing rosewater, plus thousands of hectares…

Today on social media

@valgardening

There is a long list of growers & nurseries offering mail order / local delivery at https://t.co/Qd2Gsynyj3Even when lockdown ends these firms need our support. Use them or…

Video What's in store for the horticulture industries after COVID-19?

Mariska Dreschler (GreenTech) and Annie van de Riet (AVAG, Association of the Dutch greenhouse construction and technology industry), discuss how the coronavirus pandemic is…

New investment fund for WUR start-ups

Emerging entrepreneurs that launch their start-up under the wings of Wageningen University & Research can apply for essential funding from a new fund: SHIFT III. This…

Wiwcharuk Family Greenhouse

CAN (SK): Family greenhouse has seen many changes

Wiwcharuk Family Greenhouse has seen many changes over the past 27 years and this year has been one of the most challenging with the COVID-19 pandemic. The greenhouse is…

webinar, May 7

3D flower arranging with Pieter Landman

This Thursday, top designer Pieter Landman will give his first inspirational class in 3D flower arranging, and the theme is tulips. You'll see him creating a virtual bouquet…

US (PA): PHS to participate in #GivingTuesdayNow

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS), the organization that contributes year-round impact to the Greater Philadelphia area in the form of community gardening, tree…

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