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A dust-free working environment at Van der Voort plants
Van der Voort is a pot plant grower from Honselersdijk in the Netherlands. Van der Voort opts for the total concept of different types of plants, pot sizes, and decorative materials. A clean working environment is part of this total concept. For this reason, Van der Voort has invested in a Stefix 95…
Beekenkamp Group board member Peter Persoon passed away
Peter Persoon, board member of the Beekenkamp Group and former director of Deliflor Chrysanten, unexpectedly passed away on Friday 22nd July at the age of 64. His death was due to complications following his diagnosis with bone marrow cancer four months ago. Despite his illness, Peter remained positive…
In case you've missed it: Photo report Cultivate'22
Although some exhibitors had the feeling the 2022 Cultivate show was slightly slower than in pre-pandemic years, the event remains one of the best to meet up with suppliers active in the North American market. The show attracted more than 650 exhibitors and thousands of international guests. Click here…
GLOBALG.A.P. on speakers' Corner panel at IPM summer edition
After a two-year absence, the IPM trade show returned and the industry's wish to meet on-site was realized at the IPM Summer Edition held on 13–14 June 2022 in Essen, Germany. The special Summer Edition took place for the first time, allowing a return to in-person events through the well-established…
"By adding spray booms, our roof washer became a real 2-in-1-machine"
Initially it was a roof washer, but by adding spray booms the machine of Besseling Techniek became a true Roofmaster as it could also be used to spray shading paints and coatings in summer times. From removing dust to a year round machine"Our roof washer was primarily designed to remove dust and dirt to increase the…
Further integration Royal Brinkman's Technical Department and Berg Hortimotive
"We are going to face the global market challenges with great courage"
Royal Brinkman's Technical Department and Berg Hortimotive are joining forces for the next phase of growth and development. In doing so, the management of the Royal Brinkman Group is anticipating the growth ambitions arising from its new strategic long-term plan. It shows a strong focus on trading…
BioTherm improves performance of their finned heating products
BioTherm’s engineers recently reviewed their tooling for their hydronic heat pipe products and realized that with a minor modification of adding small ridges to the surfaces, they could increase the performance by 6.7%-10.5% with only minor additional use of aluminum. “It’s like we added micro-fins to…
Vivero North America expands service team with Nick Read
Vivero North America is expanding the service team. With Nick Read, they welcome a new member to service all customer needs. The additional support will help information flow quickly and efficiently from the farm in Mexico to our customers in North America. Nick brings many years of experience in the horticulture…
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US: Farwest offers easy route to pesticide recertification credits
The 2022 Farwest Show, in Portland August 24–26, will offer 10 hours of credit towards pesticide recertification, including six in the Pesticide Class Pass trek that has…
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UK: Cut flower nursery business for sale
Quinton Edwards is offering to the market a profitable cut flower/lily nursery business. The business occupies very well-located leasehold nursery premises with immediate access to the northbound carriageway of the A1. The current nursery site extends to circa 6.522 acres with circa 4.11 acres of glass with…
Pot plants more »
Get It Growing: Swiss cheese plant is great for indoor decor
Tropical plants have become very popular for indoor use. In this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Heather Kirk-Ballard describes how the tropical Swiss cheese plant is a great focal point for indoor decor. For more information: LSU AgCenterwww.lsuagcenter.com web@agcenter.lsu.edu
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Powering plant growth with solar instead of photosynthesis more efficient?
We have a lot to thank photosynthesis for. This process is also right at the beginning of everything we eat. Plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to grow, and then humans either eat those plants directly or after they have become part of an animal, mushroom, or anything else we like to munch…
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A schoolgirl from Kazakhstan has developed a "smart" greenhouse
Gulnaz Nasyrova, a 9th grader from the Uritsky Lyceum School, designed a device called "Automated Greenhouse" and won third place at the republican competition "KazRoboProject-2021". "If the greenhouse allows you to get a crop quickly, then the care of vegetables, the selection of comfortable conditions takes…
Technique more »
input asked from Dutch, Mexican, and Moroccan growers
What is the added value of Software-as-a-Service for growers?
Even though many benefits have been defined about Software-as-a-Service for the horticultural industry, Annelot Schmeitz sees there is still a disappointing low utilization…
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"Godlen Pond: Innovative packaging can lead to better floral branding"
The Godlen Pond is a large-scale planting base of Anthurium, Phalaenopsis, and Pineapple in the Yangtze River Delta in East China. According to Hu Weixiang, the founder of the company, "Currently, the park covers an area of 100,000 square meters and is planted with the Dutch model. It mainly grows…
Substrates more »
Growcoon wins innovation award at the Salon du Végétal
Many nurseries can no longer imagine life without the innovative propagation system Growcoon. This propagation pot recently won the “Concours Innovert”, a special award that will officially be presented to Klasmann-Deilmann in September at the “Salon du Végétal” in France, one of the leading trade fairs…
Fertilizers more »
Better fertigation with ion-specific measurements
Growers who want to have their supply and drainage water tested have to collect a sample and send it to a laboratory. They then have to wait a few days for the result. For these reasons, this operation is done only every 7 – 14 days. By measuring the water with an ion-specific meter in-situ, the result…
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Energy efficiency: are you on track for reaching Net Zero?
With input prices soaring, getting a handle on your energy use and carbon emissions is critical. A robust energy audit gives you practical steps and solutions in the short, mid, and long term to save your business money and get on the right path to net zero. Thanks to NFU Energy's position within the…
Crop protection more »
Understanding nematodes could unlock the potential of your farm
A key to unlocking the potential of a crop is buried in the upper layers of the soil. Living within soil water pockets are worm-like micro-organisms called nematodes (phylum Nematoda). These tiny creatures amass large populations, and in agriculture, they can help or hinder. Some nematodes are…
Breeding more »
Milena Bäurle on Selectas new Calibrachoa Fancy Francy
"Growers and marketers are reacting very positively to the coloring of the variety"
"Selecta has a new story to tell. It’s about a lovable, crazy cockatoo with a bright personality and fancy, unique plumage. Its color perfectly matches the new Fancy Francy Calibrachoa with its magnificent flowers and interesting array of colors. Quite simply, it is a popular figure and the ideal brand…
Packaging more »
Modiform is choosing recyclable packs made from 100% recycled materials
As of now, Modiform is going to stop the production of black packs because these contain carbon black and cannot be recycled. Consumer waste recycling stations do not recognize these products. The choice to stop producing the black packs represents an important step for the packs' product range and with…
Organic more »
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"Beleaf in green"
How does Cobaplant make climbing plants more sustainable? Well, with the first 100% biodegradable Kratiste climbing stick, made of potato waste streams and Miscanthus. Cobaplant is the first grower…
Marketing more »
7 top Facebook trends for 2022 to incorporate into marketing strategy
When it comes to social media marketing these days, we hear about TikTok and Instagram all the time. It can be easy to think of Facebook as something you “keep monitoring” while you put all your efforts into producing Instagram Reels or Stories. But that would be a mistake. After all, Facebook is still…
Machines more »
New innovative tool to clean the greenhouse
Getting ready for crop rotation or want to ensure there's no build-up of pests, viruses and diseases in cut leaves? Keeping your greenhouse clean should be high on your priority list. These growers have found an innovative way to do so. Benefits: No need to invest too much money nor to install many…
Market information more »
Floriculture workshop held for farmers of Tangdhar
Aimed to promote floriculture in Tangdhar of Jammu and Kashmir's hilly Karnah valley, a collaboration with Sher-e-Kashmier University of Agricultural Sciences and Tech (SKUAST) under the aegis of Vigyan Prasar Department of Science and Technology, a stakeholders meet-cum-workshop was org at Youth Centre…
Flower prices in Dharmapuri go up two-fold
Flower prices across the district increased two-fold owing to the reduction in production caused by South West monsoon. Also, the increase in demand in Tamil month Aadi, where temples host festivals, has led to increased demand and price, said farmers. Traders across Dharmapuri said they are not able to keep…
Nigeria targets $600m on resumed export of Hibiscus flowers to Mexico
The Federal Government said on Thursday, the 4th of August, that Nigeria was targeting over $600m from its resumed export of Hibiscus flowers (Zoborodo) to Mexico. Mohammed Abubakar, minister of agriculture and rural development, while speaking at a presidential media briefing in Abuja, said 15…
A plant support system keeps plants looking their best
A plant support system is often an afterthought but typically provides the backbone necessary for keeping plants looking their best at retail. One of the most popular autumnal potted plants featured on front porches and in seasonal displays are Chrysanthemums (more commonly known as “mums”). When…
UK: Expert speakers at Horticultural Trade Association conference to share 2030 industry insights
A host of experts, including horticulture industry speakers and British explorer, journalist, and TV presenter Simon Reeves are set to share their insights on how the horticultural industry could look by 2030 at the Horticultural Trade Association’s (HTA) annual conference. Horticulture, the conference will…
Garden center more »
GCA members to discuss sustainability and hear from experts during webinar
Garden Centre Association (GCA) members will have the opportunity to discuss their centre’s approach to sustainability with other members and experts from the industry during…
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Floward launches 'Floward Community'
Floward, the go-to online flowers and gifts delivery destination in the MENA and UK launched its new feature “Floward Community” which allows people to design, easily display and sell their own flower arrangements. In its effort to engage with its clients, build relationships with them, and include their…
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A guide to the South's state flowers and the stories behind them
It seems as though everyone learned about the states and their symbols sometime between second and fifth grades…but can you still remember any of them? Here are gathered the South's state flowers along with information about them from The New Southern Living Garden Book as well as the stories of how they…
Star Valley Farms outsmarts competitors with Winter Flora
Like a memorable meal, one needs good ingredients, and the same holds for eye-catching flower arrangements, which is why Wisconsin’s Star Valley Flowers has built a reputation for providing great fillers to help boost the beauty of the flowers in any vase. Yes, the farm creates bouncy fluffy peonies and…
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The 24th China International Flower and Horticultural Exhibition confirms the time of event
Farewell to Beijing for a while and move to Tianjin
Various unexpected situations in the past three years have brought new challenges to countless practitioners in the flower and horticulture industry and the China…
Company news more »
"The ‘Sunbeckia Maya’ made it through the winter"
Sven Magnussen is more than proud of Rudbeckia ‘Sunbeckia Maya’ who made it throw the winter. A plant from Hartwig Bull’s production, which was in their garden flowering from July till mid-October. The above picture was from 01st October and shows a pretty nice flowering plant. The total flowering time was…
Acquiring contracting companies results in Veldhoven Loonwerk
The Veldhoven Group will be taking over Marel Loonwerk. These Dutch companies announced this on July 21. The acquisition enables the group, which includes Machinaal Loonbedrijf Van Veldhoven, to optimize its services even further. Marel Loonwerk's future is thus secured, and Van Veldhoven creates more…
Dümmen Orange completes North American Product Management team, announces new roles
Dümmen Orange has named a new department leader, added new personnel, and repositioned team members to redesign its annuals, perennials, and potted plants (APP) product management team in North America. The Dümmen Orange North America product management team now includes (left to right): Arnetia Jackson,…
Smurfit Kappa Group first half 2022 results
Smurfit Kappa Group plc ('SKG' or 'the Group') announced results for the six months ending 30 June 2022. Key Points: Revenue growth of 36% to €6,385 million EBITDA growth of 50%…
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How is that for a display of hibiscus? Hibiscus Walberton’s Rose Moon with loaded with HUGE flowers that you can’t fail to notice. #ukbred #hibiscus #flowers #flowerpower #ukgrown #sussexgrown @Farplants @grahampfe pic.twitter.com/1RPICkl7TB — Tristram Plants (@TristramPlants) August 7, 2022
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GO real-time trackers help Florida-based exotic plant nursery monitor and protect valuable shipments
Preserving tropical flora in-transit
The market for tropical plants has heated up significantly in recent years. Increasing consumer demand for rare specimens, such as those with distinctive leaf variegation or unique foliage, has been known to fetch hefty price tags surpassing thousands of dollars. For R&D Nurseries, which specializes in…
