Dümmen Orange North America recently promoted Tim Clark to the position of national sales manager in the United States. They also hired Sarah Thompson as the new western regional sales manager and Michelle McElhannon, PhD as the new technical specialist. Tim Clark, who is based in the Cincinnati, Ohio area, now oversees Dümmen's operations. read more

Vietnam's horticulture sector (including fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants) plays a significant role in the country's agriculture. The sector has seen rapid growth in recent years due to increasing domestic demand and expanding export markets. The country currently exports a read more

During Asia Fruit Logistica 2024, Tzone Digital Technology Co., Ltd. (Tzone) presented its USB and wireless temperature and humidity data loggers, receiving positive feedback from new and returning customers. Mr. Liao, Tzone's director, stated, "We participate in Asia Fruit Logistica" read more

Poznaj Clarę, Shirley i Estelitę. Z grubo warstwowymi płatkami, różnorodnością faktur i kolorami sięgającymi od eleganckiego brzoskwiniowego po kaktusowy pomarańczowy i pastelowy róż, te zinnie należały do nowych odmian, które zadebiutowały podczas niedawnego dnia polowego na kampusie Uniwersytetu Kalifornijskiego w Davis. Wystawione zostały również duże, grube, read more

Sonia Umurungi, Managing Director of Green Dreams Ltd, believes that there is a significant need to simplify the process of exporting coffee, avocados, and horticultural products in Rwanda. She stated, "Simplifying export procedures is crucial for farmers, as the current complexities have a negative impact on our competitiveness." read more

Weed management in enclosed environments such as greenhouses, hoop houses, and propagation houses poses unique challenges. Weeds in these environments compete with crops for essential resources like space, nutrients, water, light, and oxygen, which can greatly diminish crop yield and quality. read more

The biofungicide producer Biotalys has received approval from the Dutch regulator CTGB (College voor de Toelating van Gewasbeschermingsmiddelen en Biociden) to conduct large-scale demonstration trials in greenhouses for its first biofungicide candidate, EVOCA™*. It is important to note that the harvested fruits and read more

A shipment of tomato seeds from CNUS Vegetable Seeds, Inc. in Jiuquan City successfully reached Kenya after passing the quarantine inspection by Jiuquan Customs under Lanzhou Customs. Yang Meirong, the company's manager, mentioned that the customs department provided technology and customs support. read more

The Autumn Fair in Aalsmeer, which took place last week, has come to an end. In a corner of the auction house, with flower carts driving around in the background, several exhibitors showcased their assortment once more. Among them were Arno Sanders of Air So Pure, Annemiek Hofland, and Fleur. read more

The prices of vegetables, flowers, and fruits have sharply increased in Bengaluru ahead of the Gowri-Ganesha festival on Friday and Saturday (September 6 and 7). While vegetable prices have been high for several months, the prices of flowers surged by hundreds just before the festival. read more

The study titled 'Biosolid as an alternative source of nutrients in chrysanthemum cultivation' aimed to assess the use of biosolids as a substitute for nutrients in growing chrysanthemums by incorporating escalating amounts into the cultivation medium. The experiment was designed using blocks. read more

Royal Brinkman has converted the existing 3.5-hectare tomato greenhouse, acquired by KP Holland for expansion, into a vegetable facility. According to Royal Brinkman, the location in De Lier, The Netherlands, has been upgraded to meet the new energy standards of the Green Label Greenhouse. read more

Rotterdam, one of the world's largest fresh produce ports, is of primary importance for European fruit and vegetable imports and exports. In order to further strengthen and expand this leading position, the Rotterdam Food Hub will be established at Kop van de Beer. This location was chosen due to its read more

E-Gro is hosting webinars on the significance of nutrients in flower fertility, diagnostics, and common mimics in floriculture. The speakers for all three webinars will be Patrick Veazie and Brian Whipker from North Carolina State University. For more details about the calcium webinar, please visit their website. read more

On Monday, September 2, 2024, VD Horst celebrated its 50th anniversary. The spraying company, located in Poeldijk, the Netherlands, will be hosting the celebration. The event will feature a selection from the photo archive to commemorate this milestone. Exactly fifty years ago, founder René van der Horst started the company. read more

Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture announced on Monday the launch of four new investment opportunities aimed at establishing integrated agricultural cities in the Makkah region. These projects include vegetable and crop production, fruit tree cultivation, and the creation of a... read more

The fields across the state are turning golden and orange as the marigold plants, which were planted with an eye on the Onam season sales, have begun to bloom. An important fact to note is that the area under flower cultivation has increased from around 300 hectares in 2023 to 500. read more

Carol Nelson has found her happy place in a 70-by-30-foot flower bed. She loves the scent of the flowers and enjoys creating bouquets with added herbs to give to her loved ones. Nelson has been growing and selling flowers at her home in Pine Island for four years, and this year her business, The Little Flower, has flourished. read more

When visitors to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo point their cell phone cameras at flowers instead of baboons, Leigh Anne Lomax is thrilled. The eye-catching flowers, trees, and hanging baskets that add color and texture to every corner of the zoo are the work of Lomax, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's… read more

No matter how experienced you are, something as simple as misplacing a sensor can spiral into a never-ending troubleshooting nightmare, disrupting your entire operation. This nightmare doesn't just stay in the grow room, it manifests in your final product. Proper sensor placement in cultivation... read more