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Wednesday, January 15, 2020
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Dimitris Dimitrou, Fleurizon:

Pot calla: "The new 'Money Maker'"

"Calla is well known for its colors and flower shape. In the past it was mostly used as a cut flower, but recent genetics have created a wide range of compact cultivars which…

Vacancies:

Three major Dutch Lily Producers Investigate merger

Dutch lily producers Paauw Lilies, Imanse Quality Lilies and Dutch Lilies signed a letter of intent to intensify their cooperation. They believe further cooperation will…

Neil Alcock, Seoint Nurseries, on storm Brendan

"Fortunately it did not affect the production"

After storm Brendan razed over the nursery and damaged the roof of the glasshouse of Caernarfon based Seoint Nurseries on Monday, things have calmed down and all is just like…

Digitisation, virus pressure and labor costs top of mind in Mexican industry

Just as the Netherlands produces an enormous quantity of vegetables and flowers for neighbouring countries, Mexico's horticultural sector serves the major markets of the…

Linking the new greenhouses of Ammerlaan-Sosef: a challenge for screen installers

The new greenhouse for pot plant nursery Ammerlaan-Sosef in Honselersdijk, the Netherlands, is not even in place yet, but preparations for the screen installation have been…

by Trend Translator Sandra Könings

Top 10 Floral Trends for 2020

What are the Floral Trends for 2020? Marginpar Group, a company with flower farms in Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Kenya and Ethiopia, asked themselves this question and Trend…

CAN (ON): Unprecedented greenhouse growth shows no signs of slowing down

After an unusual slowdown, hundreds of acres of vegetable greenhouses with a construction value of up to $420 million are expected to be added this year and next in the…

(R)evolution in plant breeding: new options for better photosynthesis

It seems so logical: each plant carries chloroplasts that contribute to the optimum growth and development of the plant. At least that is what has always been assumed.…

Special Trade Shows 2020

"Leave outdated ways and dare to take on new challenges"

Dymak’s 2020 product selection for retail

Putting happiness first and embracing every aspect of life is what the new Dymak collection is about. "Rather than focusing strictly on the seasonal trends, we have chosen to look…

Ghana to boost vegetable and cut flower business with greenhouses

The government of Ghana has started constructing greenhouses to start the development of vegetable seeds to help boost the country’s vegetable and cut flower production…

‘Lean’ nurseries boost productivity

Mateusz Perkowski of the Capital Press newspaper recently highlighted ways nurseries have effectively applied Lean principles in the past year. The story quoted three…

New fertilizer treats and prevents calcium deficiency in organic crops

BioWorks has launched ON-Gard Calcium, an organic liquid fertilizer with plant derived protein hydrolysate and calcium chloride for the treatment and prevention of calcium…

Godfrey Dol about limits and guidelines for pollination in semi-closed greenhouses

"Without proper pollination, all greenhouse techniques are reduced to nothing"

Pollination is the single most important aspect for both yield and quality, also in semi-closed greenhouses. Reason enough for Godfrey Dol, specialist in growing in…
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March 9-13, Almería

Technological innovation for intensive greenhouse production

In March 2020, the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Zaragoza (IAMZ-CIHEAM) and Fundación CAJAMAR will host an advanced course on technological innovation for intensive…

What would be the implications of no-deal Brexit on African countries?

No-deal Brexit is a possible withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union with no agreement under the accord. If the deal is approved or the ending of the two…

Areca palm: Houseplant of the Month February 2020

As soon as the Areca palm (scientific name: Dypsis syn. Areca) has settled into its spot, it’s a houseplant that projects nothing but calm. The palm has no central trunk - the…

New broad-spectrum bactericide/fungicide protects wide variety of crops

BioSafe Systems released OxiDate 5.0, a peroxyacetic acid (PAA) based, broad spectrum liquid bactericide/fungicide registered to treat and control plant pathogens on a wide…

Ryan Merryfield, Clifty View Nursery, passes away

The Merrifield Family announces with great sadness the sudden loss of their beloved Ryan Lee Merrifield, age 30, passing away from heart complications Friday January 3, 2020…

HTA opposes proposed changes to business rates in Scotland

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) opposes the proposed move to scrap the Uniform Business Rate in Scotland stating that this would be damaging to…

Melbourne flower and garden show celebrates silver anniversary

Plans are underway for the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show’s silver anniversary to be its biggest ever, with more floral and garden features than ever before…

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We went to Florida Cactus in Apopka today looking for some Desert Rose, but ended up not buying anything. Still a cool place to go through. pic.twitter.com/YeFRMbYdsW — Aries…

Brazil: Developing tech solutions for florists by florists

Esalflores, a major florist from Brazil through its spin-off innovation startup Esallabs, is developing tech solutions for florists by florists. Likewise, the budding business…

DSV opens new office in Oman

DSV's expansion in the Middle East continues and, effective 13 January, their new office in Muscat, Oman is fully operational. “Oman has distinct advantages as a trans-shipment hub…

Expanding leaf tissue nutrient survey standards for 74 floriculture species

Over the past 20 years, the number of species grown in commercial floriculture greenhouses has greatly expanded. Data of sufficiency ranges for plant nutrients have not been…

Tel Aviv exhibit examines plants as complex, worthy beings

An intriguing new exhibition titled “PLAN(e)T,” which marries scientific research with art to unravel the beauty, sophistication, cultural significance and human exploitation…

Oregon Lean Consortium open to new members

After another successful program year, the Oregon Lean Consortium is now open to new members for 2020. The Oregon Lean Consortium is a tight-knit group of companies that learn…

Rolls-Royce takes majority holding in power storage specialist Qinous

Rolls-Royce will hold a 73.1% majority stake in Berlin-based electricity storage specialist Qinous GmbH from 15 January 2020. The Group is acquiring the shareholdings of all…

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