Ploidy determination in plant material regarding flow cytometry

A breeder does good business when he can deliver the varieties his clients ask for. In the past, this would mean walking through the trials with a wish list, now it generally means putting his material under the microscope. It is there, with the help of increasingly precise techniques and calculation…

De Ruiter enlists help from the trade in assessing new varieties

A presentation in a pub, that really is a change. De Ruiter Innovations, rose breeder from Amstelveen, showed a wide assortment of Kenyan roses to traders recently, some of which are already commercial varieties, the rest of which are varieties that have never been introduced before. In exchange for a…

"Kenya Flower Council leading the way on sustainability"

Kenya is home to the world’s best producers of flowers making a huge contribution to the economy. Globally, Kenya is among the top four countries in the production of flowers. by Clement Tulezi, CEO Kenya Flower Council Leveraging cutting-edge technology, the floriculture industry in Kenya provides…

Video: Greenhouse glazing is a precision job

What would a glasshouse be without glass? As soon as the frame is in place it is up to the glaziers to supply the greenhouse with glass. “Glazing is a precision job which definitely requires some experience”, says Henry van der Lans, who has been glazing for over 40 years. His employees work on projects…

Ethiopian grower awarded for role in community

Bellaflor's farm in Ethiopia has been awarded, by the Oromian Labor and Social Affairs Office, a certificate announcing them as the best farm in 2019 to comply with and to follow correct investment procedures, as well as providing labor stability and peace for the surrounding community. "We are very…

New control program makes data easy to access

Crop decisions aren't always easy to make and in addition software isn't always easy to access. The team with Senmatic has given additional attention to this in their SuperLink 6 update. The program is intuitive and is easy to manage, providing data collecting possibilities and easy control of the…

Iberflora Labs: The new space of innovation and research for Iberflora

Iberflora launches the editing of 2019 a new space for creation and research: Iberflora Labs. This space is all a commitment to innovation and the growth of the event and that this edition will be starring enterprises Bio, sharing great synergies with the green sector. The growing demand for BIO products…

Clear vs. non-clear flower food: what is the difference?

Flower food is a good thing. When you use it properly you know that your flowers will last longer. If you’ve tested this theory, you know it to be a fact. So, what is the deal with clear versus non-clear flower food? The good news is that both work well and with equal efficacy. Clear and non-clear flower…

Clear vs. non-clear flower food: what is the difference?

Flower food is a good thing. When you use it properly you know that your flowers will last longer. If you’ve tested this theory, you know it to be a fact. So, what is the deal with clear versus non-clear flower food? The good news is that both work well and with equal efficacy. Clear and non-clear flower…

Australians value houseplants at more than $13,000

Walk into someone’s living room and it’s evident for all to see that their pride and glory is the gleaming flat-screen TV. Or perhaps they have a shiny cabinet showing off their treasured heirlooms or sentimental antiques. But one surprising item that some Aussies have rated as one of their most…

New control program makes data easy to access

Crop decisions aren't always easy to make and in addition software isn't always easy to access. The team with Senmatic has given additional attention to this in their SuperLink 6 update. The program is intuitive and is easy to manage, providing data collecting possibilities and easy control of the…

Video: Greenhouse glazing is a precision job

What would a glasshouse be without glass? As soon as the frame is in place it is up to the glaziers to supply the greenhouse with glass. “Glazing is a precision job which definitely requires some experience”, says Henry van der Lans, who has been glazing for over 40 years. His employees work on projects…

There is no one best coolant

Nowadays, when people talk about refrigeration technology, the conversation soon turns to the recent developments in this field. Working in the refrigeration technology sector is challenging and interesting. This is thanks not only to the phasing out of F gasses. Synthetic coolant prices have also increased. Refrigeration…

Korean grower keeps an eye on his flowers remotely

Lim Ju-wan, who has been raising flowers for more than 30 years, normally starts the day by taking out his smartphone to check his greenhouse instead of going outside to his land like traditional farmers. “I do not need to physically go to the greenhouses by myself as I can see what’s going on there…

Ethiopian grower awarded for role in community

Bellaflor's farm in Ethiopia has been awarded, by the Oromian Labor and Social Affairs Office, a certificate announcing them as the best farm in 2019 to comply with and to follow correct investment procedures, as well as providing labor stability and peace for the surrounding community. "We are very…

Polystyrene foam aggregates in greenhouse substrates

Greenhouse soilless substrates are formulated from various components and amendments. Traditional greenhouse soilless substrate components include peat moss, aged bark, perlite, and/or vermiculite. However, an increased emphasis on sustainability has heightened interests in alternative greenhouse…

Kenya: Fertilizer imports decline by 26% in 2018

Fertilizer imports to Kenya dropped by 25.9 percent last year, which is expected to hurt food and cash crop production amid tightening supply. Statistics released by Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) show Kenya imported 4.42 million bags last year to settle for 632,074 metric tonnes less than a…

UK: CCL horticulture sector saves over £3 million

A number of Horticultural businesses registered on the Climate Change Levy (CCL) scheme have now completed their third Target Period reporting at the start of 2019. Data submissions have been presented to the Environment Agency and the results have been issued to all operators. by Steve Leil Initial…

Investing in smarter scouting

Although the processes of manually scouting crops is very important, it is time-consuming and error-sensitive. That is why Koppert is developing the scout-app, which will automatically identify and count the pests on sticky traps. This will utilize smart technology such as image recognition powered by machine learning, which…

Philippines: Spore Bank established for conservation and propagation of ferns

Endangered and economically important ferns are being conserved and propagated through a project titled, “Spore Bank Establishment, Propagation and Conservation of Economically Important Ferns.” The project aims to address the decline in fern populations by maintaining spore availability and viability…

Syngenta Flowers opens demo garden at Beijing Horticultural Expo

Syngenta Flowers opened a demo garden at the Beijing Horticultural Expo. With this demo garden, Syngenta Flowers wants to demonstrate its assortment for the use of both landscaping and in smaller private gardens. Planting the Syngenta demo garden 10 days before the opening of the expo The Beijing…

Ploidy determination in plant material regarding flow cytometry

A breeder does good business when he can deliver the varieties his clients ask for. In the past, this would mean walking through the trials with a wish list, now it generally means putting his material under the microscope. It is there, with the help of increasingly precise techniques and calculation…

De Ruiter enlists help from the trade in assessing new varieties

A presentation in a pub, that really is a change. De Ruiter Innovations, rose breeder from Amstelveen, showed a wide assortment of Kenyan roses to traders recently, some of which are already commercial varieties, the rest of which are varieties that have never been introduced before. In exchange for a…

"Invasives" not necessarly invasive

Like the term weeds, which modern gardeners bandy with little pause, “invasives” are often considered a massive problem in the plant kingdom. Whether herbs popping up in fields, vines strangling forests at roadside edges, or trees sowing themselves into thickets, an entire collection of plants have been…

Australia: A fresh start for Rootstock Services

Situated on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria is the newly acquired propagation business, Rootstock Services. Producing rootstocks for the commercial agricultural industries, Rootstock Services prides itself on both quality and quantity of product to ensure that the customer receives the best…

Innovative pallet boxes fetch progress for manufacturers

Modern packaging solutions are becoming more than just a way to protect products for manufacturers. As the packaging industry transforms, companies serving the packaging…

Iberflora Labs: The new space of innovation and research for Iberflora

Iberflora launches the editing of 2019 a new space for creation and research: Iberflora Labs. This space is all a commitment to innovation and the growth of the event and that this edition will be starring enterprises Bio, sharing great synergies with the green sector. The growing demand for BIO products…

More than a million people come to see Keukenhof’s 7 million bulbs.

One of the Netherlands’ most popular attractions also has the shortest shelf life. Keukenhof, a park about 45 minutes southwest of Amsterdam, opens its doors annually from late March to mid-May (this year, March 21 to May 19). During those eight weeks, more than a million visitors pour through the front…

Record number of Plantipp-introductions at Chelsea

The Chelsea Flower Show starts on 21 May and at the show, 12 varieties are showcased that are represented by Plantipp. Agapanthus Fireworks (‘MBD001’PBR) is bred by De Wet Plant Breeders from South-Africa. It is an Agapanthus with large flower clusters and hanging flowers in blue and white. It is a neat,…

'Old legs prepare for gruelling ride in Africa'

Jaap van Staaveren, director & founder of UFO Supplies, is gearing up to participate in the Old Legs Tour: a 2900 km ride from Harare to Mt Kilimanjaro to raise funds for the elderly in Zimbabwe. Jaap will be among nine other mountain bike riders from all corners of the Earth who will begin their…

Garden Trials and Trade participants presented in digital magazine

The second edition of Garden Trials and Trade will take place on 11, 12 and 13 June 2019. During the event, the 33 participants will exhibit the latest breeds in the area of woody plants and perennials. New this year is that 21 participants will present themselves in a digital trade fair magazine. This…

Australia: Instant asset write-off raised to $30,000 and extended until June 2020

On April 2nd, 2019 the Australian Taxation Office raised the threshold for each asset to $30,000. Not all companies are aware of this scheme and the recent changes that will now benefit even more businesses in the horticulture industry. It is estimated that an additional 22,000 companies can now utilize…

Kenya ready to become gateway to Eastern and Southern Africa for Ukraine

Kenya expresses readiness to become an entry point for Ukraine to the Eastern and Southern Africa market, and is open to Ukrainian agrarian technologies and innovative products. This was stated during a meeting of Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Groysman with the Speaker of the National Assembly of…

A deep drive into cost inputs

The next video of the AmericanHort Industry Insider Report: 2019 Perspective on Profit Margin - A Deep Dive into Cost Inputs is available now. In this video, Dr. Charlie Hall, AmericanHort Chief…

UK: Garden centre and nursery for sale in Durham

Green Lane Garden Centre & Nursery is located just to the south of the A181 with a frontage thereto with access directly off the B1278 just north of Trimdon. The A181 links Durham to Peterlee, the major towns of Stockton on Tees and Darlington are to the south and there is good access both to the A19…

British floral brand hopes to make a bumper harvest in India

La Fleur, a floristry brand run by UK-based entrepreneur Hariharan Subramanian, is betting big to tap the India market. The company, which will focus on supermarkets and markets, has tied up with retailers such as Big Bazaar, Godrej Nature’s Basket and Reliance Smart to provide locally-sourced and…

NL: What is the horticultural industry contributing to sustainability?

Last year on the 9th of May, a brochure regarding the contribution of the top sector Horticulture & Starting Materials has been presented to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at Deliflor in the Dutch town of Maasdijk. The brochure consists of examples of sixteen companies and two trade…

US (MI): Perennial Expo @ Walters Gardens features guest speaker Tony Avent

The Perennial Expo @ Walters Gardens will begin with keynote speaker Tony Avent. Tony is a seasoned hybridizer, plant collector, and owner of Plant Delights Nursery, a mail order company specializing in unique and interesting perennials. Tony has spent decades traveling the globe on botanizing trips in…

Photos: Royal Rose Exhibition in the Arcades of the Royal Castle in Warsaw

Over 50,000 visitors saw the exhibition of cut roses in Warsaw, Poland. In the Kubicki Arcades of the Warsaw Royal Castle one could admire over 140 varieties of those exquisite flowers. The last exhibition of cut roses, organized by Polish Rose Society, took place in Warsaw in 1999. After two decades…

Australia: Benchmarking towards better business

A new tool for Australian growers to benchmark their business performance against other production nurseries, will be unveiled at an interactive webinar on Tuesday, 28 May 2019. The tool aims to improve productivity by assessing core aspects of production businesses, such as turnover, wages and input…

"Kenya Flower Council leading the way on sustainability"

Kenya is home to the world’s best producers of flowers making a huge contribution to the economy. Globally, Kenya is among the top four countries in the production of flowers. by Clement Tulezi, CEO Kenya Flower Council Leveraging cutting-edge technology, the floriculture industry in Kenya provides…

American grown flowers star at 107th First Lady’s luncheon

Twelve hundred boutonnières. One hundred, forty-four table arrangements. Eighteen VIP room arrangements. Six cascading head table designs. Two enormous floral photo walls. And a 107 year tradition. All created using American Grown Flowers and Greens and taking center stage at the 107th First Lady’s…

OMRI welcomes new board members

OMRI (the Organic Materials Review Institute) recently welcomed Matt Landi of Awe Sum Organics and Beth Unger of CROPP Cooperative/Organic Valley to the organization’s Board of Directors. Matt and Beth will both fill seats designated for organic processors / handlers, to round out OMRI’s diverse and representative board. The…

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US: Airports support peak flower season with special projects and infrastructure

In honor of Mother’s Day and the surge in airfreight demand that ensured mom would get her flowers on time, Cargo Airport News have identified three airport projects around the globe designed to meet peak season flower demand. Peonies at the airport Taking advantage of Anchorage Airport’s (ANC) northern…

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