Neil Alock, Seiont Nurseries, on peat-free propagation

“I would like to think that propagating peat-free would give us a market-advantage”

"Propagation was, and still is, the most challenging aspect of peat-free production," says Neil Alock, Managing Director at Seiont Nurseries. This…

EU plant exporters turning backs on UK over post-Brexit border checks, says trade group

Exporters of plants and flowers from mainland Europe are turning their backs on supplying Britain as "painful" new Brexit border checks are putting…

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Mozaic, the kalanchoe that changes colour

Among the millions of kalanchoe plants, chrysanthemums and celosias at the potted plant nursery Vilosa, there is also Mozaic. A kalanchoe that at first…

The Kunming International Flower Expo of China was opened in Kunming

Flowers and blueberries On September 20th-22th, the 22nd Kunming International Flower Expo of China (KIFE) opened at the Kunming Dianchi International…

"GA-Clean effectively removes all contamination"

NL: Gutters properly cleaned of inorganic salts special focus during crop rotation

During the crop rotation growers can thoroughly clean their greenhouses and prepare them for the next crop cycle. In the light of the upcoming crop…

CAN: Ms. Jacqueline Heard joins Sollum's board of directors

Ms. Jacqueline Heard Ph.D., MBA has joined the Sollum Technologies board of directors. Ms. Heard currently serves as the CEO of Enko Chem, Inc. She was…

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'Nano technology boosts Indian agriculture'

The Indian agriculture sector is witnessing a revolution with the introduction of nano urea and the use of agriculture drones and the Centre has been…

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'Sunflowers make small moves to maximize their sun exposure - physicists can model them to predict how they grow'

"A 2017 study revealed a fascinating observation that got my colleagues and me wondering about the role circumnutations could play in plant growth…

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Kenya importing more power from Ethiopia

Kenya's electricity imports from Ethiopia rose 88 percent in the first six months (H1) of 2024 as compared to a similar period in 2023, as the East…

Slow Flowers Podcast - Episode 682

Flower Tour at Free Range Flowers

Episode 682: Celeste Monke of Free Range Flowers, a diversified cut flower farm operated with partner Jay Roelof – plus, a farm tour to preview ASCFG's…

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Planting party for pollinator garden on September 26 in Abbotsford

In the summer of 2022, UFV's first pollinator garden was planted behind Lá:lem te Baker. It came on the heels of the devastating heat dome in the…

Five flowers with high pollen content that might cause you to have allergies

Flowers are often admired for their beauty and fragrance, but for some people, they can trigger allergic reactions due to their high pollen content.…

Canadian government invests big money in Ontario Agri-Food sector

The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing an additional $3.5 million in the Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative (OAFRI) to support the…

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The silent conversations of plants

This morning, my six-year-old came into our bedroom and started reading a story from a book. She followed each word on the page, slowly forming full…

Celery farm in Australia fined for underpaying migrant workers

Australia's largest celery producer, located on the Mornington Peninsula, has been penalized by the Federal Court for not compensating migrant workers…

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Gardens by the Bay to host Australia themed floral display

Step into a vibrant celebration of spring at the Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay from 23 September to 17 November 2024 with Carnival of Flowers, the…