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Smarter lighting strategies in roses: insights from Viaverda trials

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Pairwise licenses Fulcrum CRISPR Platform to Ball Horticultural Company

"Genome editing has the potential to reshape what’s possible in ornamental breeding"

Taiwanese breeder seeks global partners for Alocasia ‘Black Tortoise’

Alexandra Farms announces new garden roses in bloom for 2026

ErfGoed announces new Commercial Manager

New version of maintenance management solution improves efficiency and control

Sector | Cut flowers

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Serbia’s flower market remains import-driven despite growing exports

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

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"

Sector | Cultivation

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US: Utah farmers turn to tulips as drought shrinks water supply

Airmix concept now usable year-round, with introduction of active dehumidification

Patuakhali farmers bloom with sunflower success

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

Sector | Greenhouse

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Looking into the new Kunming Anthura Horticulture greenhouse

NL: Construction of new business premises for Planta begins

Combining tomato and cactus production in four-season climate of Colorado

Anthura celebrates 20 years in Kunming with opening of 2.7-hectare greenhouse
Victoire Thery, Filclair:

"Is the traditional glass greenhouse model still the most secure investment, given the scale of capital required?"

Historic greenhouse set to be preserved as 'living ruin'
Jerry Bleckley and Scott Thompson retire from Prospiant:

"If horticulture has a Hall of Fame, we need to get these two guys in it"

Sector | Technique

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Clean water is not the same as sterile water

Anti-algae coating proves its worth at Dutch pot plant nursery

Belgian growers explore advanced screen technologies

Raising greenhouse height: a strategic choice for growers

SchermNed leads the way in replacing harmonic insect netting at Holland Plant and FortaPlant

With volatile energy prices, screen installations are back in focus
Van der Ende Group renews Curves selection tool

"More efficient pump selection in the heating sector"

Sector | Grower in the spotlight

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UK: Wyevale Nurseries boosts ‘3-30-300 Rule’

UK: Worcestershire floral studio cultivates a new future for British Iris

New Zealand: Caring for a single hoya turned into a passion for breeding anthuriums

"A new crop with our trusted quality"

India: Homemaker transforms passion for flowers Into thriving enterprise in coastal Karnataka

“Cut curcuma isn’t a bulk product, but it’s a true eye-catcher”

'Let's market the little spider'

Sector | Substrates

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Suntory Group develops new peat alternative, Teamoss

UK: Peat-free push gets tech boost with new sensor trial

Belgium strawberry grower starts new cycle on re-used substrate, steamed to be pathogen free

Coir substrate demand grows as India’s protected‑cultivation footprint expands
American Biochar Institute outlines how the S668 standard can help growers

"Non-compliant biochar means inconsistent data, and inconsistent data means risk"

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

Botanicoir bounces back from cyclone with community support

Sector | Fertilizers

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Dutch fertilizer sector reports no immediate supply disruptions despite Middle East tensions

From seaweed to circular production

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

Sector | Energy

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UK company eyes £300 million market

Pilot initiative to test transparent solar films in West Africa

US (WI): Growers affected by rising energy prices
VersPodium explores the future of the greenhouse industry

"The energy transition is no longer a distant prospect, but part of day-to-day operations"

Battery storage reinforces energy hub for greenhouse growers in Gelderland, Netherlands

Capturing CO₂ using horticultural knowledge: “Smart energy reuse”

Yeager Energy to expand geothermal capacity in Oostland, Netherlands

Bitcoin mining platform used to warm tulip greenhouse

Sector | Crop protection

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Using biological controls to get the best growing results

Biobest’s new Aphidoletes-System packaging advances aphid control

Sunjoy Barberry varieties earn exemption from PA invasive plant restrictions

Monitoring: the backbone of effective IPM

Controlling weed growth in greenhouse ornamentals

Common types of viruses of floriculture crops and their modes of transmission

Boosting biological performance and operational efficiency with Entomatic tank mixing

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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25 years of FlorAmor Breeding

“Breeding is a process of kill your darlings: discarding a lot and continuously improving”

F1 genetics built to perform
José Francisco Fernandes, TAKII Seed:

"Low prices make it very difficult for growers to reinvest in technology"

Reliable spring ranunculus

Advancing powdery mildew resistance in gerbera through CRISPR gene editing

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

From Dutch family nursery to global breeding company

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

Sector | Packaging

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Austrian grower achieves 93% return rate with reusable tray system

New plastic-free fiber pot for retail and landscaping crops introduced

Label manufacturer switches to daily pricing amid raw material volatility

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

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"

Sector | Novelties

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Proven Winners introduces new varieties for 2027

Walter Blom Plants introduces new eye-catchers during FlowerTrials 2026

Terra Nova Nurseries introduces new Echinacea Revelation 'Monarch' series

Star Roses and Plants introduces new roses for 2027

Fresh hope for one of the world’s rarest plant species

Terra Nova introduces Luminous Heuchera with scalloped foliage

New snow-white Santini to hit the market

Sector | Marketing

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“We Love Conifers” launches “Tuscany” campaign

HTA launches ‘The Late, Late Show’ to keep gardens colourful throughout summer

“Just Add Flowers” campaign surpasses 11 million digital impressions

New national campaign rebrands flowers as a ‘mental health hack’ for modern motherhood burnout

Danziger launches "Happy Yellow Day" campaign

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

“Just Add Flowers” campaign surpasses 2 million digital impressions

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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EU's EmpCo directive: What floral businesses need to know about green claims

Strong March leads to positive first quarter of 2026 at Veiling Rhein-Maas

UK: GCA BoT for March shows ‘robust sales’

Indonesia: 407 illegal orchid and aglaonema buds intercepted at Trisakti Port

Kyrgyzstan: Two million flowers to be planted in Bishkek

How the peony fuels local economy in east China

US (HI): Flower supply depleted following rain

Sector | Garden center & retail

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Retail chains are growing in strength. Do florists have anything to worry about?

Weather didn’t put off shoppers at garden centres in February

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

Sector | Floristry

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Belgian floral designer launches book

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"

Sector | Events

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US: Registration now open for the 2026 Southern Garden Tour across three southern states
John Vreugdenhil, KP Holland, on calculating and improving footprint:

"It is not just a good story, it is also accurate"

Goyang International Flower Expo to open on the 24th of April

Celebrating the Seventh Annual Women in Hort Week

European nursery sector presents roadmap for strategic integration in EU green policies

“Make your business the place people think of first when they want a plant”

Egypt opens 93rd Spring Flowers Exhibition at Dokki Agricultural Museum

Sector | Company news

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Smithers-Oasis UK launches new sustainability strategy

Arena Flowers strengthens sustainability credentials this Earth Day

CAN: Floral Express acquires Florex Wholesale

Van der Hoeven strengthens sales and business development activities in the Gulf region

Phase 1 of Floriday auctioning rollout begins

New Biological Solutions Advisor announced for the Southeast by Bioworks
Digna van Zanten:

"Technology alone isn't enough to achieve operational excellence"

Sector | Today on social media

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Beekenkamp Plants B.V.

Martine Kos

Beekenkamp Plants B.V.

Sector | Logistics

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Flores el Capiro officially set to ship the first-ever flower container from Puerto Antioquia

China: Kunming Guandu flowers reach Russia in 7 days

Sustainability and cost efficiency in logistics thanks to digitalisation

Freight rate volatility rises but remains below Covid levels

Airfreight rates surge up to 95% on capacity and fuel costs

Kenya expands cold-chain and cargo capacity at JKIA

Ethiopian Airlines to resume direct flights to Atlanta beginning May 21 2026

Sector | Trade Shows

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Guatemala's ornamental sector at Agritrade Expo & Conference

Spring sunshine and interested visitors ensure a positive first day at Flora Spring Expo
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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“With this step in cold chain improvement, consumers gain one to one-and-a-half extra days of vase life”

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

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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new colleague at Rosa Danica:

Collaborative robot handles the cuttings

Israeli orchards use pollination tech as labour shortages persist
Bosch Rexroth on mastering efficiency in CEA controls

"If you're not doing data collection today, you really need to start"

Fully automated Plant Order System operational at orchid grower

An EU-supported breakthrough in greenhouse automation for chrysanthemums

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

Labor registration as a management tool

Sector | Lighting

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SpectraGrow and Harvest Today collaborate on retractable LED system targeting 200 plants per cubic meter

"This is a practical solution to a big pain point in many vertical farms"

Gavita International strengthens Plant Specialist Team with the appointment of Charlotte Pijnenburg
P.L. Light Systems celebrates 45 years anniversary:

"Our lights are built to last so long you’ll be handing them down for generations"

Louis Golaz steps down from RED Horticulture leadership

Silent failures, invisible losses — and what some Dutch growers are now doing about it

"Thermoplastic lenses can result in discolouring and reduced light output"
Agrolux launches fixtures that can withstand multiple renovation cycles

Sustainable renewal with a modular LED platform

Sector | Education and research

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Chinese research team uses color to enhance flower appeal

US (SC): Clemson Extension releases new cut flower manual to support growing Southeast industry

How Anthurium got its color, wax, and floral form

Nonprofit nurtures next generation of Kansas City florists

The first rose pangenome identified

US (KY): Students open up new floral greenhouse

US: $2 million federal investment advances UNH plant research