Herbs

Family, friends, and former employees have come together to help with the cleanup efforts following a fire on Sunday night at a well-established flower farm in Greene County. The fire at Shields Herb & Flower Farm caused damage to the main building of the largest greenhouse, where wine barrels and seedlings were being stored. read more

The controlled environment agriculture (CEA) sector in the United States is expanding beyond leafy greens and herbs, with increasing interest in crops such as tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and berries – but there are challenges that need to be addressed, says Suzanne Pruitt, event director. read more

"Officinal Plants in Veneto: A New Scientific Perspective". On Friday, March 7th at the Agripolis Campus (Corte Benedettina, Agriculture Hall) in Legnaro (PD), producers, experts, operators, and institutions will come together to discuss trends, perspectives, and new needs related to officinal plants. read more

"We produce around seven million Bioland potted herbs a year, mainly for the food retail trade, but also for garden centers and wholesalers," reports Henrik Fleischmann, production manager at Bioland KräuterGut Dworschak-Fleischmann, during an on-site interview at the modern herb nursery. read more

W Holandii istnieje powiedzenie: "Kiedy na menu pojawi się biały szparag, czas zacząć planować wakacje letnie". Chociaż pogoda nadal może być zimna, pierwsze plony holenderskich białych szparagów już dotarły. "Wiosna tuż za rogiem, a wkrótce temperatury wzrosną. read more

In ornamental and container crops, liverwort can be a persistent problem, especially during the wet months. Liverworts thrive in these wet conditions and can quickly spread over pots, containers, and other growing surfaces. This hinders the plants' uptake of nutrients, which can lead to stunted growth. read more

W dniu 11 lutego sąd administracyjny w Lyonie zawiesił decyzję ANSES o wycofaniu zezwolenia na wprowadzenie do obrotu środka o nazwie Pledge, herbicydu zawierającego flumioxazinę stosowanego głównie w sadach jabłoniowych i gruszkowych. Sędzia administracyjny stwierdził, że ANSES nie dostarczył dowodów na "nieakceptowalne ryzyko". read more

"The KRONEN booth was once again very popular this year. Visitors from 50 countries came to see us, and we are thrilled by the strong interest of the international professional community in our innovative, new, and proven solutions," said Stephan Zillgith, managing director. read more

This February, Growy officially launched its first own-label produce in Dutch supermarkets. Consumers will now have access to salad mixes, herbs, and microgreens grown in Amsterdam, primarily found in the Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Amersfoort areas. The products are available at a price range of €1.29 to read more

Organizers have announced that the biennial conference of the British Herbs Association (BHA) will take place on 5th March at Cranfield University. read more

Within the Agribologna Consortium, there is a reality that goes beyond the production of basil and aromatic herbs: we are talking about the Il Bettolino Cooperative in Reggiolo, in the province of Reggio Emilia. For 35 years, this social agriculture project has been offering a job opportunity. read more

"The herb market is thriving. Jorne Leemans and Jolien Vanden Berghe, who have been leading the family-owned company Dilpack since 2024, state that they have achieved a 30% growth in their own production and a 10% overall growth in the past year. Dilpack, a Belgian company, specializes in packaging and..." read more

The use of chemically synthesized plant protection products for pest control, herbicides for weed control, and fungicides for protection against fungal diseases can not only lead to the phenomenon of resistance of agrophages to their active ingredients, but also has negative consequences. read more

In December, heavy rain persisted in central areas of South Africa, causing a shortage of fresh produce in the market. Initially, leafy greens such as lettuce, spinach, and herbs were affected, but now the shortage has spread to all types of produce, according to André Dippenaar from DW Fresh at the Tshwane municipal market. read more

The packaging manufacturer Weber Verpackungen from Wickede/Ruhr (Germany) will introduce brand new paper sleeve options to attendees at IPM. The company will exhibit a diverse selection of packaging solutions for flowers, herbs, and salads at their booth. Visitors will have the opportunity to view the different options available. read more

The packaging manufacturer Weber Verpackungen from Wickede/Ruhr (Germany) will be introducing brand new paper sleeve variations to attendees at IPM. The company will be exhibiting a diverse selection of packaging solutions for flowers, herbs, and salads at their booth. Visitors will have the opportunity to view the different options available. read more

The neighbor's greenhouse, which proverbially only becomes available for sale once, was taken over by Dutch grower Arjen Bevelander when he got the opportunity to acquire the adjacent greenhouse of Tuinderij van Vugt in Achthuizen. He didn't hesitate for long and officially took over the 5-hectare greenhouse farm on January 1st of this year. read more

Private equity funds and competitors have reached out to the Nazca fund to explore a potential collaboration or acquisition with Herbex, a Spanish herb grower. As reported by elEconomista.es, the fund has engaged with Banco Sabadell to evaluate a potential divestment, with the main focus being on bringing in a new partner. read more

Badanie przeprowadzone przez badaczy z City University of Hong Kong wykazało, że stworzyli oni elektryczny lizak zdolny do symulowania dziewięciu smaków, w tym cukru, soli, zielonej herbaty, duriana i marakui. Urządzenie wykorzystuje chemiczne składniki spożywcze osadzone w kieszonkach żelu, aktywowane przez prądy elektryczne, które mieszają się ze śliną. read more

Extreme weather events, which are considered the most destructive natural hazards associated with rapid climate change in the temperate zone of Europe, require quick adaptations in the selection of ornamental plants for cultivation in high-stress urban areas, public green spaces, and gardens. read more