badanie dotyczące opracowania ręki robota zdolnej do obsługiwanie delikatnych przedmiotów, takich jak chipsy ziemniaczane lub maliny, bez ich miażdżenia. Technologia ta, zwana Fragile Object Grasping with Tactile Sensing (FORTE), łączy czucie dotykowe z robotyką miękką, aby read more

Po 50 latach przy sterze Obra Verde Growers, Joe i Julie Walker zdecydowali, że nadszedł czas na nowy rozdział. Kalendarium z siedzibą w Kalifornii zostało przejęte przez Evergreen Floral Farms, co oznacza przejście, które zapewnia ciągłość dla klientów, pracowników i partnerów hodowlanych. A read more

Late frosts are still one of the most dreaded weather events for growers, especially in high-value fruit production. When temperatures drop below critical thresholds during flowering or early fruit development stages, the immediate consequences can include damaged blossoms and reduced fruit yield. read more

Syngenta Flowers has introduced their latest innovation in the Viola cornuta category with the Wellspring series. This series offers benefits for growers, retailers, and consumers. Wellspring (left) compared to another cornuta variety (right). According to Syngenta,... read more

A plant nursery and specialist grower has been acquired by a young entrepreneur as the family who ran it for over four decades prepares to retire. Macplants Berrybank Nursery, located near Boggs Holdings, has prestigious clients such as Balmoral Castle, Historic Scotland, Holyrood Palace, and the. read more

A pilot greenhouse project in Senegal recently received an official visit from Carmen Hagenaars, the Ambassador of the Netherlands to Senegal, accompanied by Viviane Ndamba Djeumen. The visit showcased a growing greenhouse and agroforestry model aimed at enhancing the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. read more

Plant variety protection is essential for encouraging breeders to innovate. It also ensures the sustainable development of the horticulture industry. The Netherlands has long been a global leader in the flower sector. This is due to its vast industry scale, efficient market mechanisms, advanced... read more

Plant variety protection is crucial to incentivize breeders to innovate and to promote the sustainable development of the horticulture industry. The Netherlands has been a prominent player in the global flower sector for a long time, thanks to its large industry scale, efficient market mechanisms, advanced technologies, and supportive regulatory framework. read more

Beekenkamp Group celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. What started in 1951 as a small vegetable plant nursery on 1.3 hectares in Maasdijk has developed into an international enterprise with over 95 hectares of greenhouses, employing more than 2,900 people and achieving an annual production of over 2 million. read more

Hints of color are beginning to appear across western Washington, and growers in Skagit County say this year's tulip season could arrive ahead of schedule. At Roozengaarde, tulip and daffodil grower Brent Roozen said fields that are typically bare or just turning green this time of year are read more

Dümmen Orange has announced that Cees de Greve will join the company as its new Chief Transformation Officer. Cees brings extensive leadership and transformation experience from multiple industries, including many years at Vopak and most recently as CEO of Afriflora. "These changes reflect our read more

Greenhouse growers have reported delayed or inconsistent flowering in potted dahlias. A recent study from Michigan State University (MSU) has shown that exposing the plants to five to 10 short days can help accelerate flowering while also minimizing tuber production. In Figure 1, it is observed that for the Dahlia 'Venti Tequila Sunrise', the time to flower was slightly shorter. read more

Spring planting is in full swing for Bay Produce. For the second year in a row, they're planting flowers for Mother's Day. While February 26, 2026 was a lovely warm winter day, it has nothing on the hot humid greenhouse of Bay Produce in Superior. The fresh smell of tomato vines and dirt heavy read more

Powell Gardens is starting the spring season by bringing back one of its yearly exhibitions, "Orchid Delirium." However, this year, the exhibit might have a slightly different appearance. To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States, the 2026 Orchid Delirium exhibition will honor the White House. read more

This month marked the beginning of operations at Puerto Antioquia, a new port located on the southeastern side of Bahía Colombia in the Gulf of Urabá, Caribbean Sea in Antioquia. With an initial capacity of 7 million tons per year and a location that is on average 33% closer compared to other ports. read more

Kenya's horticulture sector still heavily depends on export markets for selling flowers, vegetables, and fruits. In the period between July and September 2025, the total value of horticultural exports amounted to approximately US$195.6 million, as per the reported value of Sh31.3 billion for the three-month period. read more

Harkness Roses, a 140-year-old British rose breeder, has introduced what they are calling "the first rose bred with climate action at its heart" - a vibrant orange floribunda that supports tree planting in drought-affected communities in Kenya. The Word Forest Fellowship Rose represents a new direction. read more

The Garden Centre Association (GCA) Barometer of Trade (BoT) figures for January have been released, showing a 'very good' start to the year despite the wet weather. Out of the 13 categories that garden centres track, 10 saw an increase compared to January 2025, with the food hall/farm shop category recording a growth of +15.31%. read more

Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) in the United States has more than doubled since 2010, leading to a change in how greenhouse and indoor facilities handle irrigation and nutrient management. The growth in greenhouse vegetable production, hydroponic operations, and vertical farms has also increased in size, prompting a shift in approaches to these areas. read more

Iron chlorosis, or yellowing of young leaves, is one of the most persistent and costly micronutrient disorders in floriculture production. Crops often appear healthy and uniform early in the cycle. Then, as the substrate pH drifts upward, interveinal chlorosis begins to show on newly expanding. read more