The organizers of HortEx Vietnam enter into a partnership with IPM Essen

The organizers of HortEx Vietnam, Nova Exhibitions B.V. from the Netherlands and VEAS from Vietnam, have signed a partnership in which IPM Essen will…

US: Selecta Klemm enforces IP protection for its Night Sky patterned petunias, challenges Westhoff

Earlier this week, Selecta Klemm filed a Complaint for patent infringement in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas…

Homestead Growers and Amerigo Farms acknowledged the call for change

From fragmented IT systems to Agriware 365

With their businesses blossoming, Homestead Growers and Amerigo Farms acknowledged the call for change. They have navigated the complexities of…

Bosman Van Zaal now official dealer of Elpress

Bosman Van Zaal GmbH has recently become the official dealer of Elpress, a move seen as strategic in advancing the company's position in advanced…

Suntory Flowers' poinsettias shine at poinsettia trials

US: "Sparkling new Princettias make their debut"

It is a big season for Princettia with six new varieties hitting the market. Growers and brokers got a sneak peek last year when the varieties were…

Right timing makes unique large-flowered Super Serie Fusion Large shine

Now that Super Serie Fusion Large has entered the market, growing supporter Ton Koers sees new opportunities. He has been supporting growers…

Growtech starts, a Turkish horticultural exhibition about more than Turkey alone

Today, the 22nd edition of the Growtech exhibition kicked off in Antalya, Turkey. The fully booked event hosts over 600 exhibitors, presenting their…

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Large Dutch horticulture delegation visiting China, heralding closer cooperation

With the world facing climate change, extreme weather, dwindling natural resources, and an aging population, the development of greenhouse horticulture…

Ethiopia's flower industry may wilt under the Amhara conflict

Ethiopia is known for its colorful and fragrant flowers, which it exports to the world. Its horticulture sector is the world’s fifth-largest. But it’s…

Where the Namib Desert blooms:

Namibia: 3 hectare greenhouse grows hydroponic tomatoes and cut flowers

Upon hearing the word ‘agriculture,’ one rarely conjures images of a sandy desert but rather of green fields with a lot of rain or perennial rivers.…

China: Nation offers blooming prospects for Kenyan flowers

The Winchester farm in Kenya's Nakuru County is the source of some of the most vibrant shades of roses from East Africa, ranging from scarlet red and…

US (NY): Josh Manser named supervisor of Cornell AES Tower Road Greenhouses

Josh Manser, a 15-year employee of the Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station (Cornell AES), has been promoted to supervisor of the Kenneth…

New database Dutch Names of Plant Diseases

The new database, Dutch Names of Plant Diseases, was launched this week during a symposium of the Royal Netherlands Phytopathological Society (KNPV) in…

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New Zealand: Whanganui flower breeders Matthews Roses scoop top award for Lilac Temptation

A Whanganui-bred rose has claimed one of the top prizes at this year’s New Zealand Rose of the Year Trials in Hamilton. Lilac Temptation, grown by Bob…

Germany is promoting peatland restoration as part of national climate strategy

Germany has embarked on an ambitious endeavor to rewet its 1.8 million hectares of drained peatland. The country recognizes the significance of…

Plant protects next generation via soil

Plants recruit soil bacteria to protect against downy mildew, forming a leaf-based defense system. The bacteria not only combat pathogens but also leave a…

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Bangladesh: Blockades, strikes stifling flower market

Flower prices have fallen in Jhenaidah, the second biggest producing district in Bangladesh after Jashore, amid recurring strikes and blockades called…

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India: Nursery farm suffers losses amidst ethnic crisis

Hill Resort & Nursery, a floriculture and horticulture farm located at Leimaram Waroiching has suffered a loss of over Rs 2.5 crore in the ongoing…

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US (VA): New horticultural therapy center coming to Shenandoah Park

The Prince William County Board of Supervisors recently approved a memorandum of understanding with the Friends of Horticultural Therapy group to build…

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US (NJ): Nonprofit aims to restore Hydrangea Trail on Absecon Island

A group of concerned citizens, gardeners, and community activists have united to bring back the Hydrangea Trail to Atlantic City and Downbeach towns on…

How AI-led climate modelling could save millions of dollars

Ice storms in Texas, wildfires raging throughout Europe, and killer floods from China to India. This year has been the hottest summer in human history,…

Florist Interview, Mary Love Richardson:

"Crafting unforgettable moments is a true passion"

With over a decade of experience and a portfolio adorned with 300 weddings, Mary Love Richardson's dedication to crafting unforgettable moments is a…