Maarten Schoenmaker uprawia ogórki w regionie ogrodniczym Papenburg, na północnym zachodzie Niemiec. Po latach frustracji z ciężką pracą manualną wymaganą do podnoszenia rur grzejnych na końcu każdego cyklu uprawy, postanowił opracować własną maszynę. Wynikiem jest system, który nie. read more

Ecuador is the third largest exporter of roses in the world, and is working to maintain this position by reimagining the appearance of roses. The color palette now ranges from white to black, with effects designed to stand out on a phone screen as well as in a living room. Some roses are even sold with petals that shine. read more

Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated on Sunday that India is striving to achieve self-reliance in the production of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. He emphasized that imports in these sectors will no longer be necessary. The Minister made these comments during a review meeting with officials at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. read more

Ostatni dzień targów MyPlant&Garden w Mediolanie nadszedł. Wczoraj był kolejnym intensywnym dniem z licznymi międzynarodowymi gośćmi. Zespół JMP Flowers, polskiego producenta kwiatów, który sprzedaje swoje storczyki we Włoszech pod marką Mariflora, był obecny na targach. Rynek wydaje się stabilny, a atmosfera jest pozytywna. read more

Rozdział 12 upadłości ferm wzrósł po raz drugi z rzędu w 2025 roku, odzwierciedlając ciągłe naciski finansowe w sektorze rolnym w USA. Według danych amerykańskich sądów, w roku kalendarzowym 2025 złożono 315 wniosków o upadłość w ramach rozdziału 12, co stanowi wzrost o 46% w porównaniu z 2024 rokiem. Mimo że wnioski read more

Rwanda has launched a new export initiative aimed at improving market access for agricultural producers, with a focus on direct air cargo shipments of fruits and vegetables to West and Central Africa. The program is led by the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) and targets. read more

Decorum has uploaded a new episode of its Grower for a Day series. In this edition, Michael Perry – also known as Mr Plantgeek – spends a full day behind the scenes at Bernhard Orchids, discovering what it truly takes to grow millions of high-quality orchids each year. From the arrival of read more

In Hall 3.1 of the latest edition of Fruit Logistica, dedicated to innovation and agritech, one lone Moroccan company was among the exhibitors: PCS-Agri. "We are a start-up based in Agadir, and we develop AI-based agritech solutions designed to enhance the efficiency of operations for growers." read more

Retail activity this week was centered around seasonal fruits, vegetables, and floral products, with a focus on Valentine's Day influencing the variety and display priorities. Raspberries, strawberries, asparagus, and grapes were prominently showcased. In the floral section, roses and tulips were the most popular choices. read more

Lytone USA has announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted full registration for its AnsiP-Sticker F under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). This 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) sticker formulation is designed to extend the freshness and shelf life of fruits and vegetables. read more

Griffin Greenhouse Supplies has been selected as a distributor of Biota Nutri fertilizers and biostimulants for the United States market. This partnership enhances the availability of Biota Nutri's plant-based nutrition solutions for growers in the U.S., catering to both conventional and organic farming practices. read more

Griffin Greenhouse Supplies has been selected as a distributor for Biota Nutri fertilizers and biostimulants in the United States market. This partnership will enhance the availability of Biota Nutri's plant-based nutrition solutions for both conventional and organic growers in the U.S. read more

The Electric City Conservatory at 1413 Fifth Avenue North has been a cornerstone of Great Falls for over 120 years, serving generations of families through life's most meaningful moments. While ownership has changed hands four times since 1902, the greenhouse's mission remains the same — read more

The winners of the 2026 IPM Essen Novelty Showcase were recently announced, featuring the most promising new plant introductions. A total of 42 entries from 27 exhibitors participated in this year's competition, with eight varieties receiving awards in six categories. One of the notable innovations that received recognition was the Fignomenal Fig (Ficus). read more

Tulips są zazwyczaj zaprogramowane na wiosnę. W Kaszmirze zazwyczaj tak jest. Jednak tego zimy, w kontrolowanej przestrzeni badawczej na kampusie Shalimar SKUAST, kwiaty nie poszły za kalendarzem. Według The New Indian Express, po raz pierwszy w dolinie naukowcy mieli. read more

Proven Winners® and Pure Line Seeds have entered into an agreement to offer an exclusive collection of high-performing vegetable plants under the Proven Harvest by Proven Winners brand. As the sole licensee for the Proven Harvest by Proven Winners brand in North America, Pure Line... read more

Dümmen Orange has announced the opening of its new facility in Bogotá, Colombia — an innovation center aimed at supporting flower growers in the Sabana de Bogotá region and beyond. This new location will showcase Dümmen Orange's complete range of cut flowers for the first time in Colombia, including roses. read more

Before the Pongal festival, prices of flowers and fruits rose significantly on Wednesday in Tiruchy, with vendors citing a shortage of supply as one of the reasons for the price increase. Flower prices remained low until Monday but began to rise from Tuesday as expected. read more

Jonathan Chai '24 spent two years working as an undergraduate research assistant in the laboratory of Robert Raguso, a professor of neurobiology and behavior. Raguso's lab was the first to discover that insects are attracted to plants not only by scent but also by humidity. Chai was involved in further research to expand on this discovery. read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has just introduced its new variety called Fragaria Pretty, Tasty 'Ruby'. This new "edimental" plant lives up to its name by producing clusters of red berries for several months. Fragaria Pretty, Tasty 'Ruby' adds a unique twist to traditional berries with its large, red-red flowers that bring to mind... read more