The Broekman brothers were originally pig farmers. However, they now operate an agricultural empire, cultivating raspberry plants on 25 hectares of land and owning what could potentially be the first agro-solar park in the Netherlands. The solar panels are strategically positioned to allow for the growth of various crops underneath. read more

Floritec has announced the official launch of its new Santini series: Miller. The first stems will soon be harvested at Infinity Chrysanthemums. The Miller series consists of five colors - Pearl, White, Yellow, Salmon, and Lavender. Collaboration with Infinity Chrysanthemums Infinity read more

Located behind the 10th sideline in Milton, Ontario is Brownridge Greenhouses, a wholesale grower that has been supplying independent garden centers and retailers with a wide range of perennials, annuals, herbs, and vegetables for over fifty years. Variety is Brownridge's calling card. read more

While February is known as the month of Valentine's Day, March is recognized as Women's Day. This year, Mother's Day in the UK was observed on March 10. Fortunately, Women's Day appeared to be a successful day for businesses this year. However, more events unfolded in the first part of the year. read more

Last week, the annual Thanksgiving holiday was celebrated across the US. Now that the celebrations are over, Joost Bongaerts, CEO of Florabundance, is taking the time to reflect on this year's Thanksgiving sales in the US. His flower wholesale company ships flowers throughout the country. read more

The decision to outsource the handling of perishable goods at John F. Kennedy Airport to a private company has raised concerns among Dutch vegetable exporters to North America. JFK is currently the largest airport with the most capacity, but due to this policy change, it will become four times more. read more

The relentless rain has caused flower and vegetable traders in Chikkaballapur district and KR Market in Bengaluru to suffer losses, with flowers, fruits, and leafy greens being significantly damaged. "Almost 50% of my flowers have rotted in the past two days," lamented Suresh Gowda, a flower trader. read more

The goal of developing a plant-based fungicide for greenhouses and agricultural products was to eradicate fungal contamination on ornamental leafy plants with valuable leaves, as well as plants propagated by seeds that may be susceptible to fungal contamination, leading to issues such as... read more

Carah Ronan, a fifth-generation Montana farmer, never imagined she would come back to the farm. Raised in a traditional farming environment with sugar beets, corn, cattle, and canola all around her, she decided to pursue further education after high school. However, her life took a different direction when she and her husband, read more

The growing significance of sustainability in our society is also influencing horticulture. Ornamental plants represent a multi-billion euro industry in Germany, with EUR 4.1 billion for potted plants, EUR 1.5 billion for fruit/ornamental shrubs and cut flowers, and EUR 0.3 billion for flower bulbs... read more

Charles Verdy launched a plan in 2021 to double the production area of his agricultural operation, believing in the growing market demand for his fresh herbs. However, he was uncertain about finding enough workers to support this ambitious expansion. Verdy is the president of Gourma. read more

Experts from the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture are urging floriculture and specialty crop producers to get ready for freezing temperatures expected at the end of the week. The National Weather Service issued a freeze warning last week for the state's four northwesternmost counties. read more

"Initially, we aimed for human consumption, but we soon realized that the market for seaweed biostimulants offered more opportunities to create a broader impact," says Hermann Schips, CEO of Kelpinor, whose attention got stuck on the plant during a sailing trip. The Kelpinor team, in the. read more

Badanie przemysłu prowadzone przez badaczy Uniwersytetu Stanu Ohio ma na celu zebranie dobrowolnych opinii od osób lub firm uprawiających drewniane rośliny ozdobne w szkółkach. Ten 5-minutowy ankietowy badanie ma na celu zidentyfikowanie priorytetów badawczych i rozszerzenia skoncentrowanych na propagacji drewnianych roślin ozdobnych, produkcji sadzonek i. read more

Flowers Canada Growers announced that the Pyriofenone 300SC Fungicide (pyriofenone) is now registered for suppressing and controlling powdery mildew on greenhouse ornamentals, greenhouse pepper, greenhouse eggplant, greenhouse cucumber, and greenhouse tomato. "Having a new pathology tool available to" read more

Robbie Gieslink has been appointed as the new R&D Manager at ABZ Seeds, a company specializing in breeding seed-propagated varieties of strawberries. With over 20 years of experience in breeding and leading teams in the horticultural industry, he brings a wealth of expertise to the position. read more

With the approach of the peak export season before Christmas, shipping capacity has been getting tighter since November, leading to higher freight costs. During the South American mango season, Beijing Sino-agricultural Biosciences Co., Ltd., a supplier of temperature data loggers for the read more

With this year's fall being warmer than average, Aubie Smith Farms has observed an impact on next season's crops. Aubie Smith Farms, also known as Smith-Perry Berries, has already witnessed the warmer weather affecting next season's tulips and strawberries. The average high temperature being read more

AGTIV Fortify, which is integrated within PRO-MIX growing media, is designed to provide protection to the root system by creating an expanded barrier against pathogens. It also enhances nutrient and water absorption through the presence of mycorrhizae and Bacillus. Watch the video below to learn more about this process. For additional information... read more

Rijk Zwaan, an international fruit and vegetable breeding company based in the Netherlands, presented a keynote speech on "Global Vegetable Production and Food Security" at the 21st National Horticultural Congress 2024 in Bangkok. The company was invited by the Organizing Committee of the 21st National Horticultural Congress 2024. read more