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Promoting Colombian flowers at WFFSA

Danziger launches "Happy Yellow Day" campaign

"Why every day is Women’s Day in Colombian floriculture"

Climate computer pioneer reflects on half a century with Hoogendoorn

Indian government aims to end Dutch tulip bulb dependency

Sector | Cut flowers

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Kazakhstan reduces flower imports as Ecuador’s share declines

Kyrgyzstan exports 17 tonnes of flowers in early 2026

Kyrgyzstan imports more than 4 million fresh flowers for March 8

Russia: Flower imports remain dominant despite growth of domestic production

The Netherlands and China remain the main suppliers of imported flowers to the Urals

Over three-quarters of flowers sold in Russia remain imported despite higher duties

Russia continues monitoring flower imports and domestic shipments in early 2026

Sector | Pot plants

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Russia increases domestic production of orchids

New mobile app strengthens Greenplan platform for pot plant growers

Taiwan institute creates water-saving irrigation for small potted plants

"Removing both seeds and skin without compromising flavour is a real breakthrough"

Balcony planter with invisible hanging system launched

Sector | Cultivation

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Flower farmer launches grower collective hub

Kazakhstan increases domestic flower production as regional prices diverge

Ukraine: Kyiv plans to grow more than 4 million flowers in municipal greenhouses in 2026

Warm temperatures push tulip bloom season earlier at Middle Tennessee farm

Plant variety protection: "The cornerstone of innovation and industry growth"

Russia: Domestic flower production expands across key regions
Collaboration between BASF|Nunhems and C-LED

Innovation and research also involve the right artificial lighting

Sector | Greenhouse

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Glow in the dark petunias and sensory plants at university greenhouse

New greenhouse and first harvest for Dutch chrysanthemum grower

Phalaenopsis grower invests in the future with a new greenhouse built within an existing structure

First national CEA Training Certificate for design and construction professionals
Féro on their reforestation and bamboo-made greenhouse projects

“By combining protected cultivation with reforestation, we can transform degraded cropland into productive ecosystems"
SEF on rebranding SEF Steel Buildings to Enqor

"Our history in Leamington has always been about building for the future"
J. Huete Greenhouses signs agreement with Repsol to secure exclusive energy terms for clients

"Growers will benefit from conditions in what remains one of the most decisive cost factors"

Sector | Technique

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Late frost risks drive demand for microclimate analysis and active crop protection systems
Boštjan Veronik, CEO of Waboost:

"Preventing conditions that allow Pythium to thrive"

New generation of sensors introduced
"ULogs4A is more resistant to humidity and suited for long transits"

Newly launched data logger operates autonomously for up to 300 days without power
Patrick Niederer, Lock Drives

"The difference lies in the technology"
The future of steel roofs on water silos

"A steel roof transforms the silo into a solid building instead of a container with a cover on it"

Mesh specialist has an eye for detail: insect mesh is easier to install and better protected against winter weather

Sector | Grower in the spotlight

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Student brings tulip field to life at family’s Oklahoma farm

Skagit Valley tulips safe after winter flooding

"Fewer unnecessary phone calls thanks to Track & Trace"

'Customers now know even better what they can buy from us'

South Estonia's greenhouses abuzz with spring, summer flower planting
why Hommes chooses Primula acaulis Paradiso

When less regulation leads to more control

"We've seen International Women's Day become a bigger and bigger event"

Sector | Substrates

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HTA gives evidence to the Environmental Audit Committee on peat-free transition

Botanicoir bounces back from cyclone with community support
Stefan Kreft, Gramoflor:

"We know and understand the challenges of professional horticulture and are equally aware of our strengths"
FibriTech: virgin cellulose fibers, green compost, and small amount of coir

“Peat-free horticulture finally possible with first high-performance bio-substrate”

Pindstrup acquires La Mundial de Coco, expands renewable raw-material base

New retail propagation kit launched

UK: Looking back on two years of peat-free plug propagation

Sector | Fertilizers

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Seaweed as a low-risk step towards more resilient crops
Updated reference for fertigation practices: Nutrient Solutions for Greenhouse Crops v5

"Growers work with a single recipe for a season, while the crop's nutritional demand is changing"

Using intelligence to make the most of water management
Bionema's BiofilmTech® breakthrough

A next-generation biofertiliser that outperforms traditional single-strain biologicals

EU works to expand approved microorganisms for biostimulants
Brazil Potash CEO says local production could reduce geopolitical risk and price volatility

"50% of the world’s potash supply sits in countries that are sanctioned or at war"

BioWorks enters European market with biopesticides and biostimulants

Sector | Energy

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Growth in illuminated tomato cultivation area expected

The greenhouse sector increasingly better prepared for energy volatility

Horticulture plays an important role in testing techniques for energy storage

Dutch tulip grower produces its own green hydrogen
demonstration in Monster greenhouse

Research on greenhouses as an energy hub

Ambitions for UK geothermal sector launched at Eden

NL: CHP remains important as energy costs rise sharply due to new policy
UK: Rising transmission costs put pressure on the greenhouse sector

“It’s essential that greenhouses are offered access to the same energy cost relief schemes"

Sector | Crop protection

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Germany: Disinfectant successfully used for four decades in stable hygiene and disease control

Prevention and plant health in alstroemeria propagation

Koppert announces new CFO

New AI system identifies nematode species

The fight against flower and leaf-dwelling thrips

Researchers sequence genome of cyclamen fusarium wilt pathogen for the first time in Brazil

“A well-timed beneficial release can save weeks of frustration”

Sector | Young plants

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NL: First cuttings of Petunia and Calibrachoa successfully imported
Wagagai celebrates 25th anniversary

Uganda: “From the moment we shifted our entire focus to cuttings, demand began to rise”
Design and utility patents pending in Canada and the US

Rethinking the net pot: Improving cube stability and root handling in NFT systems
Joel English and Roberto Corea on nearly 60 years of Jolly Farmer - Est in 1967

“When customers began asking for plugs, it really changed the direction of the business”

New vegetable propagation nursery officially opened in Suriname

"Success isn't judged by size, it is in the conditions which they grow"

“In the past, suppliers chased customers. Today, customers chase suppliers”

Sector | Breeding

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UK: "The first rose bred with climate action at its heart"

From Dutch family nursery to global breeding company

Ahead of Valentine's, rose breeders urge respect for innovation and protection against illegal propagation

Increasing success with tissue culture acclimation

Prize winning Tillandsia praised for combination of form and foliage quality

In Memoriam: Ludwig Kientzler

Innovating for the future with sustainable genetics

Sector | Annuals and Perennials

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Continental Floral Greens debuts Pacific northwest-grown dahlias

Dümmen Orange highlights top performers from 2025 summer trial season

Emerald Coast Growers adds 32 perennial varieties for 2025-2026 growing season

Sector | Packaging

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Costa Farms introduces self-watering container

Gardeners face a ‘postcode lottery’ on recycling plant pots, horticulture sector warns

Flower box Fc510 to be permanently out of assortment as of 3 April 2026

New trays give gardeners access to smaller quantities of plugs normally available to professional farms

Elburg-Smit achieves BRCGS packaging materials certification

How sustainable flower packaging helps Holex Flower limit damage and claims

What trends predict Valentine’s Day 2026 bouquets will look like

Sector | Open field

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Coloríginz visits grower in Serbia

Important bees and special branches

Hailstorm devastates flower and vegetable crops in Atlixco, Puebla
Ard van't Veer (Aon) on parametric climate insurance:

"Crop insurance based on weather stations and satellites is gaining ground globally"

Flemish agriculture and horticulture sectors make strides in sustainability

Sector | Novelties

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Taiwanese dancing-doll orchids big hit in Japan

Syngenta Flowers introduces Wellspring series

Over half a billion Santini Calimero stems produced worldwide

Launch of new and improved Heuchera variety

South Korean President attends orchid naming ceremony during Singapore state visit

When one grower stops, space is created: new opportunities for cut hellebore Magnificent Bells

"These are among several new cultivars with improved disease resistance"

Sector | Marketing

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"Life in Bloom marathon on Create TV reaches 116.8 million U.S. households"

“Just Add Flowers” campaign surpasses 2 million digital impressions

Taking flowers from cultural moments to every day demand

"Flower Love campaign was a success"

Plantaespaña links plants and relationships in Valentine’s Day campaign ‘Amores que se cultivan’

Interflora Australia launches Valentine's Day campaign

NL: New Flower Love campaign puts growers in the spotlight

Sector | Machines

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Creating sustainable protection against diseases and pests in greenhouses

Multilingual nursery management with image-based gap detection

New smart camera launched for potted plants

Working smarter not harder with a new floor cleaner

Companies join forces to produce IRISS Universal Sorting Machine

New greenhouse Top Cleaner introduced

“Automation will drive efficiency, but it will also elevate the roles of greenhouse workers”

Sector | Market information

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India: Rising heat halts tulips experience, lilies and tuberoses demand rises

India: International flower market proposed

Ethiopian horticulture exports hit US$288.48 million in seven months

Vietnam: Late-blooming Tet flowers turn farm in Dalat into tourist draw

Senedd event urges next Welsh Government to unlock green growth and back horticulture sector

Extension agents help farmers break into Virginia’s blossoming cut flower industry

China: What kind of flowers can be found in the Dounan Flower Market?

Sector | Garden center & retail

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Mark Pitman becomes garden centre inspector

UK: Garden centres report a ‘very good’ start to the year

UK: Garden centres show a steady finish to a strong 2025 performance

'Storecheck helps us make chrysanthemums more appealing'

Lidl switches to Fairtrade roses in all Belgian stores
Tourists visit Dutch garden center

'The Germans don't have such garden centers'

Sector | Floristry

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New sustainability template for wholesale florists launched

Florist-built Shopify app launched

“There is often still the idea that local flowers are better for the environment, but that is not always the case”

Florist started in a garage but now sends millions of bouquets

UK: Inside the life of a 24-hour florist

"Being a florist is not just about placing flowers, it’s about creating art"

19-year-old twins open their own flower shop

Sector | Events

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Indian Orchid Festival 2026 concluded in Sikkim

Co-op set to sell 2.2 million stems of flowers ahead of Mother’s Day

Flower grower discusses farming resilience at NFU26

The Manchester Flower Festival returns for a bank holiday weekend celebration

Registration is open for the 59th annual AIFD National Symposium

New Guinness World Record made for "most flowers on a swing"

India: District level promotional event on commercial floriculture held at Samba

Sector | Company news

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Syngenta deepens research capabilities with QuantumBasel partnership

Central Texas farm estimates $120,000 loss after harsh weather wipes out tulip crop

“After 50 years, it was time”: Evergreen Floral Farms acquires Obra Verde Growers

New Shades of Beautiful plant palette guide and spring webinar

How a botanic garden is reimagining South Florida

Colombia maintains its seat at the AIPH Board of Directors

Partnership helps flower business bloom in time for Mother's Day

Sector | Today on social media

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Rosa Eskelund

Erick Westerman

Morel Flowers

Bruno René Molina Esquivel

Sector | Logistics

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UAE airspace restrictions disrupt Kenyan exports

Mongolia imported 12.2 million fresh flowers in 2025

Ethiopian Airlines marks International Women’s Day with all women functioned flights to eight destinations

Shipping rates from U.S. to Middle East spike

Shipping line launches real-time reefer container monitoring system

New port opens new opportunities for Colombian flower exports

Weekend blizzard stymies logistics in Northeast

Sector | Trade Shows

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Spain

Iberflora kicks off in Valencia
Bogotá, Colombia

Photoreport: Proflora 2025
Today is the last day of Proflora 2025!

Dianthus in the spotlight and a toast to a sustainable future

Sector | Post-harvest

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Royal FloraHolland launches new reusable flower bucket

Ecuador: Using vacuum-cooling technology to boost postharvest precision

India: Training on post-harvest flower management
World Container Index - 09 Oct:

World Container Index decreased 1% to $1,651 per 40ft container
"hey you, craving something fresh?"

Creepy banana robot

A closer look at Miami-Dade’s planned phytosanitary and cold chain facility

Looking at the effects of floral foam on flax flowers

Sector | Supplies

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New international sales manager for Spid Trays
NP Plastics celebrates 75 years

"The future is a horticulture assortment without microplastics"

Sector | Management info

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Nuance on Dutch leadership in horticulture: "Keep innovating, or you'll be overtaken"

Sector | Labour & automation

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Labor registration as a management tool
Combining greenhouse cultivation with outdoor cultivation becomes possible

Labor management system even more widely applicable after update

Fairtrade flower worker wage increases must be matched with higher prices

"The Netherlands cannot do without migrant workers, migrant workers cannot do without housing"

Waving goodbye to repetitive manual tasks
Rushabh Shah, Osho Chemical Industries:

Kenya: “Motivated and satisfied employees are more focused, accountable, and quality-conscious”
Growers invest in APV to reduce hard labor

"We design solutions that solve real operational challenges in the field"

Sector | Lighting

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engineering grow lights around shadow reduction

"Shade from lighting fixtures has a direct impact on crop performance and profitability"
Agrolux launches fixtures that can withstand multiple renovation cycles

Sustainable renewal with a modular LED platform

New dynamic LED fixture for greenhouse growers
Bloemteknik invite:

Webinar on next-gen autonomous greenhouse lighting control

Reducing supplemental lighting costs in orchid production
with Netvion’s Smart Controls System

Large Dutch greenhouse grower turns energy volatility into opportunity

Gavita International launches Agrolux Operating System

Sector | Education and research

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Preventing leaf disease in unrooted cuttings

Discovering the genetic basis behind propagated chrysanthemum rootings

New floriculture scholarship available

Multi-year educational partnership announced to support florists across Ireland

Powering the workforce pipeline through the HRI Scholarship Program

"Strategic induced mutation can produce aesthetic, medicinal ornamental plants"
Agromethod Labs and CITEVE test hydroponic pilot in Portugal

“We spent two years defining the optimal growth conditions for cotton”