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Wednesday, March 18, 2020
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Industry unites to boost sales of flowers and plants

It is clear that the ornamental industry is experiencing hard times due to COVID-19. Worldwide, the demand for flowers is historically low, affecting the producing countries.…

Vacancies:

Dutch and Belgian growers in crisis

"Very little for 30% is really very little"

Belgium has gone into full lockdown, following the example of several other European countries. With the outer borders of the Schengen area closed, the free flow of goods and…

Precautionary measures for protective greenhouse coatings

Growing under glass in summer is for most crops impossible without a coating on the greenhouse roof. The world seems to be changing, but that's one thing that doesn't change,…

A story of plant protection: Ireland’s St. Patrick’s Day gift to President Trump

Plants can serve as a profound symbol of friendship, especially when they cross an ocean to help two nations strengthen their bonds. I witnessed this firsthand on March 9,…

More events cancelled or postponed:

Local Inspiration Days and RHS major cancelled, KIFE 2020 postponed

The list of cancelled and postponed events continues. The Local Inspiration Days in Holambra, Brazil are cancelled for this year, RHS in the UK cancels their major shows, KIFE…

Oboya strengthens management team with COO

Oboya has over the past 18 months focused on adjusting the cost base to continue streamlining working practices and strengthening the revenue side. Hence,…

American Horticultural Society honors Dan Heims with Luther Burbank Award

Dan Heims, president of Terra Nova Nurseries in Canby, Ore., has been named the 2020 recipient of the American Horticultural Society’s (AHS) Luther Burbank Award, which…

Explore new plants from home with CAST | Mobile app

The decision is official: The California Spring Trials has been cancelled amid concerns of the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). But as we all stay safer and practice social…

The Spanish flower and plant sector is facing a serious crisis

The health crisis in Spain caused by COVID-19 has not taken a toll on the fruit and vegetable sector, which is working relatively as usual, both in the field and in the…

Special Climate

Input external CO2 in greenhouses yields at least 91% CO2 emission reduction

Does the input of external CO2 help reduce greenhouse horticulture CO2 emission in 2030? It does. That is the answer researchers from Wageningen University &…

Veiling Rhein-Maas: Current info Coronavirus

The development and spread of the Coronavirus is currently receiving a lot of attention in the media. Veiling Rhein-Maas is in close contact with both parent organisations…

Kenyan flower exports drop by 50 percent

Kenyan flower exports to the EU market have dropped by fifty percent in the last couple of weeks due to the financial crisis caused by the Coronavirus. This has forced farmers…

Inside South Africa's biggest orchid business

Frieda Duckitt says the orchid bug bit her after she bought four of the plants at the South African Orchid Council Show in Cape Town. Venturing into orchid production came…
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US (MA): Season kick-off considerations, pavement ants

Mild temperatures and lack of snow cover during the second half of the winter have accelerated the pace of preparation and activities around greenhouse crop production. If the…

Wyevale Nurseries adds Agapanthus ‘Poppin Purple’ to promotional range

Wyevale Nurseries has added a brand-new introduction to its promotional range – Agapanthus ‘Poppin Purple’. The new Agapanthus will be available from April (2020) onwards. Colin…

Growers band together at Plantarium and GROEN-Direkt

In an effort to continue the collaboration, Plantarium and GROEN-Direkt are bringing together all of the growers on the exhibition floor, thus enhancing the visitors' overall…

Scheme documents updated

Protecting nurseries and industry in New Zealand from biosecurity hazards

Work with nurseries through 2019’s pilot programme provided valuable feedback for improvements to the PPBS. These have been implemented, and major changes…

How to reduce the risk of bacterial diseases in greenhouse horticulture

While plant pathogenic bacteria are small, they can cause major problems in the greenhouse cultivation of vegetables and ornamental plants. Implementation of hygiene…

Today on social media

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So I was thinking... @hardyplants @Rosyhardy62 @PheasantAcre @PotashFuchsias amongst many others, after such an awful day, how about a virtual flower show? This is our display…

How COVID-19 restrictions are affecting air cargo flows

Brian Pearce, Chief Economist with IATA, has explained the current situation that the global air transport industry finds itself in. "First, let me reassure you that the…

US (CA): COVID-19 travel restrictions complicate farm shipments

Border closings by some countries and travel restrictions meant to curb spread of the novel coronavirus have created less belly capacity on passenger airplanes…

Australia: Applications open for new Growing Leaders program

Applications are now open for the 2020 Growing Leaders Program. Ten places are available for participants from the nursery industry who want to take the next…

Neanderthals may have used flowers in death rites

The first articulated Neanderthal skeleton to come out of the ground for over 20 years has been unearthed at one of the most important sites of mid-20th century archaeology:…

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