Terra Nova Nurseries is reintroducing trailing plant varieties.
2024-06-07 00:00
Plant breeder, Terra Nova Nurseries, is reintroducing the trailing varieties of heucherella and tiarella. Among these reintroduced varieties are Heucherella 'Plum Cascade', Heucherella 'Redstone Falls', Heucherella 'Yellowstone Falls', Tiarella 'Happy Trails', and Tiarella 'Appalachian Trail'. These plants have been...
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Every year around this time, growers begin to consider strategies for minimizing western flower thrips on their chrysanthemum crops. This year, there is particular concern about Thrips parvispinus, as chrysanthemums are one of its known hosts. While there have been no reports of Parvispinus so far
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"Vertical farming is commonly utilized for cultivating lettuce and baby greens, which are considered low-cost crops. However, the cultivation process typically involves the use of expensive systems. As a result, vertical farming may be more suitable for high-value flowering plants or regions with difficult growing conditions."
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Selecta One has signed a global license agreement with Dümmen Orange for the use of Intrinsa.
2024-06-05 00:00
Ornamental breeder Selecta One has entered into a global licensing agreement with Dümmen Orange for the use of the disease resistance label Intrinsa®. Under this agreement, Selecta One will breed and market Petunia varieties resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV), thereby increasing the availability of such disease-resistant plants.
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RAYN Growing Systems is introducing the Inaro horticultural grow light. The company claims that it is a versatile and cost-effective lighting option for vertical farming, as well as other indoor and greenhouse settings. The slim light bar is specifically designed for easy connection of multiple units in a daisy-chain configuration.
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Czy innowacyjna rura grzewcza z Polski nadaje się także do innych klimatów? Is the innovative heating pipe from Poland also suitable for other climates?
2024-06-04 00:00
Star-shaped heating pipes, an innovation developed by Polish tomato and strawberry grower and inventor Andrzej Walczak, have already become a staple in Polish greenhouses. These pipes enable growers to achieve substantial energy savings, opening up possibilities for their adoption internationally, beginning with the.
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Father's Day spending is expected to reach $22.4 billion this year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. This is the second-highest figure in the survey's history and is on par with last year's record of $22.9 billion.
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Petal Mettle farmer-artist Laarni Gedo draws strength from the delicate beauty of flowers.
2024-06-03 00:00
One's raison d'être is sometimes discovered in the most unexpected places. Laarni Gedo stumbled across hers in a Hale'iwa vegetable patch, in the form of a show-stopping onion blossom springing from its bulb. "It was life-changing," she says. "It was just so beautiful—like a flower bursting.
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Biota Iron Powder has been approved in Oregon.
2024-06-03 00:00
Biota Iron Powder has been approved in Oregon. According to Biota Nutri, this product offers a dependable and effective supply of essential iron, which is vital for optimal plant growth and health. The Biota Nutri team also states: "The product's versatility enables it to be used in any irrigation system or."
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The need to establish innovative financing mechanisms for African farmers and reassess existing ones is becoming more crucial as the continent grapples with compounded challenges such as climate change, low productivity, and conflict. This was emphasized during a session at the recent 10th.
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Rwanda: British buyers are exploring trade deals with horticulture businesses led by women.
2024-05-30 00:00
British buyers are currently in Rwanda meeting with women-led horticulture businesses to discuss potential trade deals for products such as chilli, avocados, passion fruits, fresh French beans, and other horticultural goods. This visit is part of a Rwanda-UK trade mission that started on May 28th.
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Wzrost populacji ślimaków w tym wiosennym sezonie stworzył znaczne wyzwania zarówno dla amatorów ogrodnictwa, jak i profesjonalistów, powodując duże straty wśród producentów warzyw. Zauważalny wzrost liczby ślimaków jest przypisywany połączeniu łagodnej zimy i deszczowej wiosny, co stworzyło optymalne warunki do rozmnażania.
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Interflora's losses have increased as the flower delivery giant tries to make the "boldest pivot in its 100-year history."
2024-05-29 00:00
The UK division of the flower delivery company Interflora saw an increase in pre-tax losses last year, as the company grappled with a decline in customer spending. The Lincolnshire-based company reported a loss of over £2.3m in 2023, marking a more than 20 percent increase from the previous year.
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Arno Klijbroek's company imports tulips and vegetable processing lines to Ukraine, but since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, he has been providing all kinds of support to the Ukrainian people. Arno Klijbroek, a Dutch entrepreneur, has been living in Ukraine for almost 30 years, actively working in horticulture.
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US (AR): Przedszkole roślinne od lat ma nowego właściciela
2024-05-29 00:00
Another Season Home & Garden has changed ownership. It sat idle at 520 Alcoa Blvd during the off-season, as plant nurseries often do, but a real estate sign appeared at some point.
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Winston-Salem, North Carolina, spent $2.5 million on a controversial hydroponic farm aimed at fighting hunger, which ultimately failed.
2024-05-29 00:00
The future of a city-funded hydroponic farm in Winston-Salem is still uncertain after being delayed by five years and exceeding its original budget by 100%. Located inside a greenhouse, the hydroponic farm is situated in Kimberley Park, within the historically Black Boston Thurmond neighborhood.
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Zauważyłeś żółknące liście na swoich mikrozieleniach? To się zdarza! Jest to częsty problem, ale na szczęście często istnieją proste rozwiązania. Przeanalizujmy przyczyny żółknięcia i jak sprawić, aby twoje mikrozielenie znowu rosło z powodzeniem. Zrozumienie ekosystemu mikrozieleni. Mikrozielenie to jak małe.
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Kazakhstan: Agro-industrial projects will be financed by the Development Bank of Kazakhstan
2024-05-29 00:00
JSC Development Bank of Kazakhstan has analyzed priority areas for the development of the country's agricultural sector, including deep processing of meat, milk, and grain, the development of industrial greenhouse farming, the construction of poultry farms, vegetable storehouses, and beef cattle farming.
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Jiffy is introducing a new Jiffy Pot made from sphagnum moss that is peat-free. This new addition to the Jiffy Pot lineup is both peat and plastic-free. Jiffy suggests that it is perfect for hydroponic systems and is suitable for a variety of crops such as young plants, trees, herbs, vegetables, soft fruits, and wine grapes.
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US (Virginia): Wzrost sprzedaży produktów rolnych pomimo spadku liczby gospodarstw rolnych
2024-05-27 00:00
The sales of Virginia agricultural products continue to be strong despite a general decline in the number of farms, as reported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2022 Census of Agriculture. A 10% decrease in the number of farms in Virginia did not appear to impact sales. Since the 2017 agricultural census, total...
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