The CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT) in Palampur has launched its "One Week, One Theme" (OWOT) event with a focus on the AgriNutribiotech (ANB) theme. This event aims to bring together experts from the agricultural, nutritional, and biotechnological sectors to promote collaboration. read more

The CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT), Palampur, has initiated its "One Week, One Theme" (OWOT) event, with a focus on the AgriNutribiotech (ANB) theme. This event aims to bring together experts from the agricultural, nutritional, and biotechnological sectors to promote collaboration and exchange of ideas. read more

Agrochemical firm Crystal Crop Protection announced on Monday that it has acquired I&B Seeds, a Bengaluru-based company, in order to enhance its presence in India's vegetable and flower-seed market segment. "The deal has been successfully completed with the purchase of shares from two main shareholders. The share transfer was..." read more

The current green/orange CC TAG5 label will be replaced by a new yellow label (CC TAG6) starting on January 6th, 2025. All CC Containers in the pool must have the new CC TAG6 label along with a CC metal plate in order to be considered compliant within the CC Pool system. The reason for introducing the new label is to ensure better recognition and compliance within the system. read more

Erigeron multiradiatus (Asteraceae: Astereae: Conyzinae) and Tibetiodes himalaica (Asteraceae: Astereae: Asterinae) are frequently mistaken for each other because of their similar appearance and differences in certain morphological features. This study aims to clarify the confusion surrounding their identities. read more

As National Cybersecurity Awareness Month comes to a close, ZAG Technical Services has a reminder for businesses everywhere: There's nothing scarier than a cyber attack during your busiest season. With peak harvests and holiday sales just around the corner, it's critical for businesses to read more

The EU regulation aimed at reducing fluorine-based refrigerants has resulted in restrictions on the use of the refrigerant R134. Nearly all refrigerants commonly used in refrigeration technology, particularly in fruit storage, are affected by this regulation. After the publication of the... read more

Those who entered The Mastergrowers' greenhouse were met with a variety of Poinsettias in different colors. On October 31st and November 1st, the Poinsettia Trials were held in Honselersdijk, organized by Beekenkamp, Dümmen Orange, and Lazzeri. Graff Breeding, Florensis, and Selecta One also participated. read more

In western Kenya, at the foot of Mount Elgon, lies Mount Elgon Orchards, one of the oldest horticultural farms in the country. It was founded by the grandfather of the current owner, Bob Andersen, who relocated to Kenya from Sweden in 1920. As a botanist, he experimented with different fruit varieties; however, for several years now, read more

All-America Selections (AAS) has announced that the 2025 International Plant Trialing Conference is now open for registration. This educational event will offer updated information for plant trialers of all types and levels, regardless of whether the plants being trialed are vegetables/edibles, annuals,… read more

"Over the years, we have successfully improved the appearance, integrity, and sustainability of Kenyan flowers. It's difficult to quantify in terms of dollars, but when flowers are transported with care, their value increases significantly," says Amnon Zamir, HR manager, who, together with John Kowarsky, has led these efforts. read more

Roses Forever introduces a new product, the Princess of Orange Infinity rose. This new orange variety is the newest addition to the Infinity series, which was introduced to the market in 2012. "Bright orange was missing in the Infinity range, and we are pleased to expand our selection with another... read more

During his official retirement from Plantum on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, Niels Louwaars was awarded the Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau. The recognition was presented to him by the deputy mayor of Gouda, Anna van Popering, in honor of his exceptional dedication to seed quality and plant breeding. read more

Trzech holenderskich plantatorów zaczęło mierzyć wydajność fotosyntezy co minutę przy ponad 1000 próbkach na sekundę. Robią to za pomocą nowego typu czujnika efektywności fotosyntezy od PhenoVation. Vincent Jalink daje aktualizację. "W ciągu ostatniego roku otrzymaliśmy wiele prośb". read more

In one of the greenhouses at World Horti Center, four students from the Horti Technics & Management course are busy cultivating young strawberry plants. The LED lighting is giving the greenhouse a pink hue, the plants are starting to bear fruit, and bumblebees are buzzing around. This project is a collaboration between MBO. read more

Missouri's 2025 state budget includes less than a third of the federal funding the state received for Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program grants. More than a dozen producers with selected projects are currently without funding. The day Emily Wright expected to hear whether her vegetable read more

Carbo Culture has announced the promotion of Kirsi Tanski to Vice President of Agribusiness. Previously, Kirsi led the company's biochar commercialization efforts. In her new position, she will be responsible for spearheading the strategic expansion into agribusiness markets, with an initial emphasis on the Netherlands and Belgium. read more

Malanseuns Boerdery has come a long way since its modest origins 110 years ago as a fruit farm selling extra trees. Today, led by Jimie Malan Jr., the company is a leading name in the garden plant industry in South Africa, and also exports indigenous plants to markets in. read more

Malanseuns Boerdery has come a long way since its modest start 111 years ago as a fruit farm selling excess trees. Today, led by Jimie Malan Jr., the company is a leading name in the garden plant industry in South Africa, and also exports indigenous plants to markets worldwide. read more

The machines that Ideaal Machinebouw has been building for ninety years used to be green. Nowadays, they are orange. Orange is a more effective signal color for warning on the shop floor, and it may also prove beneficial for the Horst-based machine builder's international expansion. Just before its read more