“Fake must be binned”

"In a world increasingly filled with artificial substitutes, the charm of natural beauty often gets overshadowed. My grandfather, a lifelong flower enthusiast, had a simple…

Dutch gerbera grower invests in preventive measures against Tomato looper

“An extra pair of eyes are simply indispensable”

Dutch grower Oudijk Gerbera has been using the PATS-C solution since its first version in 2020. Since 2024, both greenhouses on the 7-hectare company…

US: AFIF rebrands to AFIA

After over 40 years as the voice of flower importers, AFIF, America's Flower Connection announces its rebrand as the Association of Floral Importers of America (AFIA). AFIA is…

Optimizing crop and resource management with wireless sensors

Aranet is an environmental monitoring system developed by SAF Tehnika JSC, a wireless equipment manufacturer based in Riga, Latvia. Its wireless…

In memoriam Mirjam Colijn

"It is with great sadness that we have to inform you that we have unexpectedly had to say goodbye to our highly valued colleague Mirjam Colijn, she passed away on 18-1-2025,"…

Priva, Blue Radix strengthen their partnership

The demand for AI-driven and autonomous growth is increasing around the world. Greenhouse investors, owners and growers see the need for precise and…

Export value of Dutch agriculture rises again

The Netherlands exported €128.9 billion worth of agricultural goods in 2024, an increase of almost 5% compared to the previous year. While export…

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Looking at the emerging trends of 2025

From abundant altars to bright and bold florals, these emerging floral trends exude beauty and are hugely inspirational. David Austin Wedding Roses are…

Australia: New varieties of medicinal plants being bred

Years of scouring the bush and breeding work at The University of Queensland have resulted in new varieties of a native Australian plant valuable to…

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Vietnam: 'Tet flower growers hopeful about strong sales'

Purchasing flowers to adorn homes during the Lunar New Year festival (Tet) has become a cherished cultural tradition among Vietnamese people. While…

India: Grower goes from small-time vendor into massive marigold business

In a quiet corner of West Bengal's East Midnapore district, Kolaghat blooms with life every morning. Its flower market, filled with the bright yellows of…

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Vietnam: 'Century old flower village thrives as Tet approaches'

As the 2025 Lunar New Year approaches, the bustling Sa Dec flower village in Dong Thap Province is alive with traders, gardeners, and visitors…

New global online marketplace for growers

HortiXchange.com is a new online marketplace targeting growers around the world. The website provides a free platform where horticulture professionals can…

New Zealand: Forests of fun at "Sunflower rainforests"

Always a favourite location for people seeking the perfect Instagram photo, Wairarapa's sunflower fields are proving to be hugely popular destinations to…

UK: Some of the exhibits of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show

While Rosy and Rob retired from exhibiting their own floral displays and gardens at RHS Chelsea Flower Show, they've been involved in the show ever…

Horticulture industry raises over £3,800 for Perennial at Partners Pie and Pint event

The Partners, Pie & Pint event was held at Steam Wine Bar, Monument, London and welcomed nearly twice the number of attendees as in previous years. Perennial…

'Aging-dependent temporal regulation of MIR156 epigenetic silencing by CiLDL1 and CiNF-YB8 in chrysanthemum'

Temporal decline in microRNA miR156 expression is crucial for the transition to, and maintenance of, the adult phase and flowering competence in…