Isabelle van Doorn, the new head of strawberries at Moleda, recently attended the ExpoSE trade fair in Karlsruhe, Germany, where she interacted with numerous users of the company's Plantsauna system. With the team having recently relocated to a larger headquarters, the company now has greater capacity to meet the increased demand. read more

Yunnan is a significant agricultural province in China, well known for its fresh-cut flowers and blueberries. Blueberries usually start appearing in the market in November. However, this year, Yunnan has seen unusually heavy rainfall, with the rainy season lasting longer than usual. read more

W ramach ogólnej produkcji rolnej w UE, wartość warzyw i produktów ogrodniczych wyniosła 71,5 miliarda euro w 2023 r. Była to najwyższa wartość spośród wszystkich produktów rolnych i stanowiła 13,3% ogólnej sumy. Wśród regionów UE wartość produkcji warzyw i produktów ogrodniczych. read more

WUR researcher Eveline Snelders and two PhD candidates have mapped the spread of the drug-resistant fungus Aspergillus fumigatus across the Netherlands. This fungus can cause life-threatening infections in people with weakened immune systems. While the fungus is ubiquitous in the air, the read more

Plantlab Kenya, a propagation company in Naivasha, supplies young plants for the flower and vegetable sectors in East Africa. Interplant Kenya began planning a new propagation facility in 2024. "We first met Plantlab in 2024, when the management of Interplant in Kenya imagined a new propagation… read more

Morocco experienced significant rainfall in late November and early December, a welcome change from the dry conditions of the prolonged seven-year drought. While the rains have provided a morale boost, they are not sufficient to completely alleviate the effects of the ongoing drought on fruit production. read more

The planned changes to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) from 2028 were a central topic at the 19th International Conference for Producer Organisations (ICOP). The event took place from 19 to 21 November 2025 near Budapest and was organised by gfa-consulting GmbH with FruitVeB. Around 170... read more

Sukces CEA zależy od precyzji, jednak jednym z najbardziej krytycznych elementów pozostaje skomplikowany i kosztowny dla wielu plantatorów: dawkowanie składników odżywczych. Ręczne obliczanie i dostosowywanie receptur odżywczych dla wysoko wartościowych upraw, zwłaszcza w złożonych zamkniętych systemach hydroponicznych, prowadzi do

The success of CEA depends on precision, yet one of the most critical elements remains complex and costly for many growers: nutrient dosing. Manually calculating and adjusting nutrient recipes for high-value crops, especially within intricate closed-loop hydroponic systems, leads to read more

For Little Plum Executive Chef Casey Kusaka, flowers have always been significant. They played a key role in his childhood in Kaneohe, where his grandmother made lei and ti leaf offerings, his mother and sister performed hula dances, and the house was constantly scented with blossoms. "I grew up surrounded by flowers." read more

The vegetable industry in Ghana anticipates a reduction in food prices if the government implements its plans to enhance agricultural enclave roads. Dr. Felix Mawuli Kamassah, President of the Vegetable Producers and Exporters Association of Ghana, stated that the road improvements proposed for 2026 would be beneficial. read more

In a tacit admission that U.S. food production requires foreign labor, the Trump administration is making it easier for farmers to employ guest workers from other countries. At the same time, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in recent months appears to be refraining from conducting... read more

The Tbilisi-based flower shop Plumeria is experiencing a significant decline in sales this year. According to company manager Eka Vardukadze, revenue in 2025 has dropped by 30% compared to 2024. She told BM.GE that increased competition and the growing number of flower shops are key factors. read more

The small country of Georgia is a major player in hazelnut cultivation and exports, and is also making significant progress in the production of almonds, walnuts, and blueberries, as we extensively covered in our special feature back in June. This rapid advancement in the fresh produce sector is being supported in this fertile region. read more

Whether it is cannabis or other crops, every grower experiences a continuous struggle against mold and other similar threats. Cannabis, in particular, is susceptible due to its humid growing conditions and the structure of its flowers, which provide an optimal environment for various pathogens. Fruits, vegetables, read more

Lisa Casta from Interplant Roses addresses this question in a video that showcases the entire journey of a spray rose, beginning with the initial stages of the breeding process and concluding with the moment the flower is placed in the consumer's vase. As stated by Interplant, the vase life of a rose is. read more

A National Trust estate in Cornwall is now fully adorned for the holidays with its largest Christmas Garland ever – a stunning 60ft masterpiece made from a record-breaking 38,000 home-grown flowers. The perfect combination of sunshine, warmth, and timely rain in 2025 made this dream come true. read more

Ralaba, a modest village near Hinjilicut in Odisha's Ganjam district, has transformed from a traditional rice-vegetable cultivation area into a lively hub for tuberose (Rajanigandha) production. This evolution has been facilitated by scientific interventions, institutional support, and the read more

Taught blue, and white) as the main plots and two cultivars (Orange Flame and Deep Orange) as the subplots, replicated three times. The results showed that the blue light treatment significantly increased plant height, leaf area, and chlorophyll content compared to the other light treatments. Additionally, lutein content was higher in plants grown under blue light compared to red, taught blue, and white light. These findings suggest that blue light can positively influence growth characteristics and carotenoid accumulation in African marigold, specifically enhancing lutein production. read more

From wedding garlands and celebratory bouquets to ceremonial showers for revered guests, the fragrant blooms of Pakistan's gardens touch every corner of daily life. Flowers are also the raw material for perfumes, essential oils, and decorative exports, making them a versatile and economically important resource. read more

From the misty mountains of Yunyang County, a truck loaded with freshly processed chrysanthemums set off along the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor. The cargo was bound for Southeast Asian countries, where the blooms would soon be turned into fragrant herbal teas. Once relatively read more