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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

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Photo report Cultivate'21

It's a wrap! Cultivate'21 ended yesterday and busy, upbeat, positivity, and well attended are just some of the words that were often used by the exhibitors to describe the…

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The importance of funding research in floriculture

“Our research continues to solve industry challenges and to develop practices that produce better quality and longer lasting flowers and plants industry wide.” As American…

"We're fully stocked for the North American market"

“Excalibur Plastics has been in business for over 20 years and experiencing exponential growth in the past ten years,” says David Boutros, chief executive officer of Excalibur…

Ultrasonic transmitters secure clean water for growers

For four months now the Dutch tomato grower Frank Dekker from Dekker Glascultures has used ultrasonic transmitters in his basin and silos to improve the quality of his…

Rick Kroon new Commercial Director of Van Zanten Breeding

Rick Kroon (55) will join Van Zanten Breeding as Commercial Director in September 2021. His role will be to further roll out and reinforce the ambitious commercial strategy…

US: Turnkey greenhouse acquisition opportunity

Colliers International has been engaged as the real estate broker and BMO Capital Markets as a business consultant and financial advisor to assist in arranging the sale of two…

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UK: The HTA National Plant Show returns in 2022

The Horticultural Trades Association is excited to announce that the National Plant Show will be back, bigger and better than ever in 2022. The show will run from Tuesday 21…

New LED serves indoor lighting applications that prioritize lumens per dollar

Lumileds introduced its new Luxeon 2835 commercial LEDs engineered and designed to support the growing demand for a high volume, high-efficacy mid-power LED to…

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Zhejiang University opens 11 research greenhouses

A research greenhouse has been completed in Zhejiang University’s Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Experimental Center, China. This research greenhouse designed…

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Austria: 19th century glasshouse in Graz finds new life

The renovation of the old greenhouse in the Botanical Garden of the University of Graz has been completed on 5 July 2021. The building is more than 130 years old and is the…

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HELP Foundation planning groundbreaking ceremony for new greenhouse

The HELP Foundation, a non-profit organization aimed at supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is planning to break ground on the site of…

Dümmen Orange wins another award for Begonia I’Conia Scentiment Peachy Keen

After being awarded the FleuroStar Award by Fleuroselect last month in Germany, I’Conia Scentiment Peachy Keen of Dümmen Orange was again awarded at Cultivate’21 on July 21.…

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Ireland: Horticultural growers protest over damage caused by peat restrictions

Horticultural growers will hold a protest outside the Convention Centre in Dublin today to highlight the challenges around the harvesting of horticultural peat and the central…

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Floral logistics in a post-COVID world

While the floral supply chain has always been complicated, the COVID-19 pandemic has made it infinitely more complex. In order to get fresh flowers, cold chain management has…

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Using robots to optimize the distribution process

"By using smart robots, we optimize our internal operational processes which enable us to make a significant contribution to create sustainable growth and a greener world,"…


Partnering key to success for profitable horticulture in Gulf region “Above all, growers in the Gulf region need to partner with other companies. There is no way of doing it all by yourself. The market is not large enough to have one big greenhouse growing just one variety. To enhance local production here, many partners have to come together," says Sky Kurz with Pure Harvest Farms. He explained…

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Study on production and quality of zinnia under different irrigation levels

Zinnia (Zinnia elegans Jacq.) is a fast-growing and easy to cultivate plant that has flowers of different colors. This species has become an option to be introduced…

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UK: Eckford sweet pea celebrated with new exhibition in Wem

An exhibition in Wem has been launched to celebrate the history of Henry Eckford and his famous 'sweet pea'. The Eckford sweet pea is a type of climbing plant, developed…

China: "More than 45% of the carnation seedlings in the domestic market come from Yingmao"

"Today, Yingmao has become the world's leading producer of carnation seedlings, and more than 45% of the carnation seedlings in the domestic market come from Yingmao."…

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US (NC): training students for growing jobs in plant science

A new training program at Durham Technical Community College will prepare students for good-paying entry-level jobs in North Carolina’s growing agricultural biotechnology…

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Study on biological significance of regulating iron loading during seed development

Iron (Fe) storage in plant seeds is not only necessary for seedling establishment following germination, but also a major source of dietary Fe for human and animal life.…

Kenya mulls promotion of horticultural produce in new markets

Kenya has embarked on the promotion of its horticultural products in non-traditional markets to boost foreign exchange earnings and cushion the sector from…

Attracting the best PhD students for solid plant breeding research

Working in labs and fields across Florida, a new generation of students will start earning a Ph.D. in plant breeding from the University of Florida – the first program of its…

August 30 - September 3

Chrysanthemum Week in Colombia

From August 30 till September 3, Chrysanthemum Week will be held in Colombia. During this week, week 35, several breeders will open their doors. On top of that, they will also…

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USDA seeks comment on pest risk assessment for the hydrangea import from Chile

The government of Chile has asked USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of hydrangea (Hydrangae macrophylla) cuttings for…

May air cargo 9.4% above pre-COVID levels

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released May 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that demand continued its strong growth trend.…

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