Viviana Alexandra Guanulema Marin, Agrinag

“The systems are examples of how a single innovation can trigger improvements in multiple areas”

Located in the heart of the Ecuadorian Andes, in the Cotopaxi region, Agrinag produces roses for export to various continents. Recently, they…

Study explores the scope of sustainable floral design practices

The results from a new research study, "​​Perceptions of Environmentalism and the Use of Sustainable Floral Design Practices within the Floral…

Ammerlaan-Sosef increases capacity by cooling pot chrysanthemums in containers

"We liked the first refrigerated container so much that we immediately rented another one for the other location"

At Ammerlaan-Sosef in Honselersdijk (the Netherlands), pot Chrysanthemums made their return last year. "Most of the year we grow Celosias, and in…

"Baroness Bloom" stuns for Flower Circus

Baroness Bloom Lizzie Newcombe captivated the Flower Circus audience during her first online performance last Friday. "Lizzie's talent was showcased…

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India: 'An increased interest in exotic flowers among Goans'

During Ganesh Chaturthi, a major Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Ganesha, various flowers are used for decoration and offerings. Each flower…

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Webinar: September 25, 2024

Global Container Terminal Operators Annual Review and Forecast 2024/25

Drewry is hosting a free webinar briefing on Wednesday 25th September on its latest research covering the performance of the leading global terminal…

CAN: SEF announces RGC as exclusive construction partner

SEF has announced that RGC has joined them as their exclusive construction partner. The two companies have had an existing relationship for the past 25…

NL: "The climate in the greenhouse is exactly what I had hoped for"

"The climate in the greenhouse is exactly what I had hoped for," states René de Bakker when asked about his first experiences with insect netting. In…

Growers protest in Brussels, Belgium

With a playful action on Brussels' Martelaarsplein, Boerenbond, Groene Kring and Ferm for agravrouwen the difficulties they encounter. To do so, they…

How a Missouri mom's hobby bloomed into a flower business

Mandy Herron turned two acres in her backyard into a blooming business with Flower and Forged Farms, a concept that sprouted from a peaceful moment in…

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AUS: Tulips take over Bendigo city

Tulips are coloring in the City of Greater Bendigo this week as the annual blooming display returns to the region. For the past 21 years, the tulips…

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e-GRO Alert

Poking around the greenhouse

Fall is a great time to do a quick scouting outside the greenhouse for any unusual leaf-mottling symptomology on weeds. The weeds are typically larger and with the heat stress…

NL: Dutch Agro Systems expands in Bergschenhoek

Greenhouse systems supplier Dutch Agro Systems has inaugurated a new production hall. This move was necessary due to the continued rush and increasing…

India: Tour introduces farmers to new techniques

The Department of Agriculture Leh took a step towards advancing local farming practices by organizing a one-day Farmer Exposure Tour for farmers from…

Dutch House of Representatives gives green light for curbs on migrant workers

A majority in the Dutch Lower House approves a possible ban on the use of temporary workers in business sectors with serious abuses, reports NOS. Social…

Reviewing the progress towards simplification of export procedures in Rwanda

Sonia Umurungi, Managing Director, Green Dreams Ltd believes there is a real need to simplify the process for exporting coffee, avocado, and…

US: Ripley High School floriculture class growing in popularity

Ripley High School has a new course that has grown over the last couple of years. Eyewitness News stopped in the Floriculture class "This is an…

NL: Westland through the years