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Behind the scenes at Tropical Seeds' Seedlab

Early last year, Tropical Seed further expanded the number of instruments that are used to assess the quality of the seeds. "Whether it concerns cleaning up, vitality or the…

New dates for Flower Expo China and Hortitec

The list of events that have had to be postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak has been expanded with another two. The organizers of the Flower Expo China announced that the…

A virtual tour along the display:

What would have been on display at Westhoff/PAC Elsner during CAST?

Last week, the California Spring Trials would have been in full swing. However, due to the COVID-19 situation, the event had to be cancelled. Fortunately, breeding companies…

Macpac has re-launched Plantpac.

"Online sales may be a short term answer to falling sales"

UK garden nurseries and growers have been hit hard these days. "Yet growers want to see the results of the weeks and months of green-fingered hard work get to their customers…

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"We brought Dutch quality to Azerbaijan, now we aim to represent Azerbaijan in the world"

COVID-19 is making an big impact on the floristic markets worldwide, also in Azerbaijan. "Now, almost all flower shops are closed, some of them are working on delivery based…

US: Online solution to flower wholesalers limited operations

New York based online B2B fresh flowers platform, iBuyFlowers.com, is open to all florists in the US in need of fresh flowers and farmer pre-assembled bouquets in these…

Wuhan farmers struggle as crops wither from travel limits

Chinese leaders are eager to revive the economy, but the bleak situation in Huangpi in Wuhan's outskirts highlights the damage to farmers struggling to stay…

Corona crisis: country updates

In this article you will find an update from the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality (LNV), who are involved in the crisis measures surrounding the Coronavirus and…

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Cleaner water entering - and leaving - the greenhouse

Sufficient clean irrigation water and no discharge of polluted residual water. These two important challenges for horticulture are the starting point of the project…

Coronavirus hit California’s cut-flower industry at the worst time

It happened this fast: Shoppers frightened by the novel coronavirus ransacked grocery stores. Store managers shifted staff to restock shelves. The floral booth went empty.…

Data show COVID-19 damage to Africa's economy worse than expected

The ongoing coronavirus outbreak is hitting Africa's economy much harder than anticipated, with business activity plummeting to record lows, according to the…

British Columbia Utilities Commission approves COVID-19 customer relief programs

Following a web-based Streamlined Review Process, the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) approved applications from BC Hydro, Fortis Energy Inc.…

U.S. farms are delivering surplus tulips to healthcare workers and isolated seniors

Bright, cheerful tulips are one of the first harbingers of spring, providing much-needed color after a long winter. So in March when growers across the country were faced with…

US (WI): Greenhouses plan for busy season if pandemic continues

The folks at Rib Mountain Greenhouse say they're considered an essential business because they're part of the agriculture industry. Remember, most of the rules are fluid as…
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Full spectrum LED grow lights: The truth you need to know

Many LED lighting suppliers will say that full-spectrum LED grow lights are the best option for growing plants because they mimic the natural light from the sun. The argument…

"Flowering plants make you happy, and you help make the bees happy"

This spring, Addenda is presenting the ‘Be(e) Friendly’ concept. 80% of the plants on earth depend on bees. Bees pollinate the plants and make sure they can reproduce. They…

Hanspeter Hug, Bellaflor Group shares his story:

"We have not fired anybody, but we mostly just watch our compost grow"

Transmitting passion for flowers and calm for the growers, because the losses are large. That was the idea when Hanspeter Hug, owner of BellaFlor Group in…

US (ID): Forest nursery serves serious seed purpose

The Idaho Panhandle National Forests Nursery in Coeur d’Alene produces more whitebark pine seedlings than any other facility in the country. Throughout the Rocky Mountain…

Video Let's visit the Keukenhof

Because you cannot visit the Keukenhof right now, the park decided to bring the Keukenhof to you, posting videos to show you the most beautiful places of the park. Enjoy this…

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Still time to raise the plant loss issue with your MP and what else can be done to reduce losses? - https://t.co/jB5pWu8avh pic.twitter.com/hTRpEIqXE9 — BPOA (@BPOA_homegrown)…

UK: Taxi drivers plant a seed of hope in troubled times

Garden centres and taxi drivers are teaming up to save millions of plants from being dumped on compost heaps - thanks to the Daily Express. The newspaper…

How some Scandinavian retailers deal with the Corona crisis

Due to the weakened Norwegian krone, imported products in Norway have become more expensive. For vegetables, carrots and onions in particular have become more…

"The reality is that it is not free, and we need to start thinking about it differently"

The water management system providing real-time benefits and savings for farmers

An Australian startup company is helping farmers better manage their water usage through precision agriculture technology, to translate into better productivity and save…

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