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

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

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

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

"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

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

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

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

Chuck Pavlich, Director of New Product Development at Terra Nova Nurseries, has noticed an increase in sales of heuchera plants that offer multiple benefits. He attributes this trend to the growing popularity of foliage that changes color, especially among customers in the United States. "If one can have a read more

Orbia Netafim and Bayer have announced an expansion of their strategic collaboration, beginning with the introduction of new digital farming solutions for fruit and vegetable growers. These solutions aim to streamline the process of collecting primary data and provide a system capable of generating customized recommendations based on that data. read more

During the Trade Fair in Aalsmeer in November 2024, the hydrangea Living Raspberry Pink 'Improved' was awarded the Royal Flora Holland prize for the best Hydrangea paniculata. The hydrangea is from Alex Schoemaker's Living Creations collection. Living Raspberry Pink 'Improved' wins the Royal read more

Dutch growers Marko and André Penning are also beer brewers. They frequently create new beers. Following their pepper beer this summer, they have now introduced Tuinderstruck. Tuinderstruck is a Belgian single malt infused beer. The beer has already been reviewed and rated on the beer review site Untappd. read more

Syngenta Crop Protection has announced the extension of its fourth-party logistics (4PL) partnership for an additional five years. Mike Hollands, Syngenta Crop Protection's Global Head of Production & Supply, along with Dimitris Armenakis, Global Head of Managed by Maersk Product, marked the extension. read more

Neoseiulus californicus, which was first identified by McGregor in 1954 on lemon trees in California, is now considered one of the most effective and versatile tools in integrated pest management (IPM). Originally found on the West Coast, this predatory mite has since spread globally and thrives in regions such as Argentina. read more

In spring 2024, Dion Duijvestijn conducted a preliminary study on the control of Opogona sacchari in Cymbidium cultivation as an intern at Vertify. Through a combination of literature review, trials, and interviews with growers, the effectiveness and applicability of different control strategies were assessed. read more