The owners of a plumeria farm on Oahu's North Shore are determined to pick up the pieces after thieves took off with nearly $200,000 worth of farm equipment. Little Plumeria Farms in Haleiwa has been operating for more than five decades. The family said this is the biggest theft to hit their
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"The Finnish greenhouse sector is ready for DryGair's dehumidification systems. The opportunities for energy savings are substantial, and the government is incentivizing growers to improve energy efficiency through significant subsidies," says Matts-Erik Lindqvist, president of Hatec Baltic.
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While Skagit County garden centers and nurseries are doing their best to prepare for the upcoming gardening season, they warn that there could be shortages of plants due to the growth in interest in gardening that began last year. John Christianson, co-owner of Christianson's Nursery west of
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Plant biologists identify promising new fungicides
2024-03-05 00:00
A promising new fungicide to fight devastating crop diseases has been identified by researchers at the University of California, Davis. The chemical, ebselen, prevented fungal infections in apples, grapes, strawberries, tomatoes and roses, and improved symptoms of pre-existing fungal infection
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Hortiflorexpo China and IPM Essen extend cooperation
2024-03-05 00:00
Hortiflorexpo China and IPM Essen are continuing their partnership. The two trade fairs aim to promote international exchange on all aspects of the horticultural industry in China. They are also opening up a new business network for German exhibitors in particular. The next event, "Hortiflorexpo
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PanAmerican Seed updates branding and corperate identity
2024-03-05 00:00
For quite some time now, PanAmerican Seed has been actively updating its branding and corporate identity. In December last year, they launched their new website and now they have updated their Brand Story and Personality too. "From Europe, we saw a demand for it, so after many brainstorming
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Leo Lievaart new CCO Van der Knaap Group
2024-03-05 00:00
From 1 March, Leo Lievaart joined the management team of Van der Knaap Group as chief commercial officer. Leo will be responsible for managing the sales (activities) of various business units within the organization.At Van der Knaap Groep, Leo will be in charge of the sales organization of the
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Using AI, drones, and data to make predictions on plant growth
2024-03-05 00:00
Exploring how data from sensors, satellites, and drones can be harnessed for digitalization in horticulture is the focus of the Triple Thrive Data project, which was presented at the horticultural business of Thomas Viehweg in Issum, close to the Dutch border with Germany. The German-Dutch
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Using AI, drones, and data to make predictions on plant growth
2024-03-05 00:00
Exploring how data from sensors, satellites, and drones can be harnessed for digitalization in horticulture is the focus of the Triple Thrive Data project, which was presented at the horticultural business of Thomas Viehweg in Issum, close to the Dutch border with Germany. The German-Dutch
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Leo Lievaart new CCO Van der Knaap Group
2024-03-05 00:00
From 1 March, Leo Lievaart joined the management team of Van der Knaap Group as chief commercial officer. Leo will be responsible for managing the sales (activities) of various business units within the organization.At Van der Knaap Groep, Leo will be in charge of the sales organization of the
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Nigeria: Governor Namadi commissions hibiscus processing plant
2024-03-05 00:00
Jigawa state Governor, Umar Nanadi has commissioned the Commttra Jigawa Hibiscus Processing Plant located at the Maigatari Export Processing Zone. Governor Namadi said the project was inaugurated as a significant move towards economic diversification and agricultural transformation. Our
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When you say Sicamus, you say French hydrangeas. And over the last years, the demand for their varieties increased significantly. As a result, this French breeder and propagator increased its production volumes and acreage. Currently, they produce 2 million hydrangeas on 35ha of which 85% are
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While Skagit County garden centers and nurseries are doing their best to prepare for the upcoming gardening season, they warn that there could be shortages of plants due to the growth in interest in gardening that began last year. John Christianson, co-owner of Christianson's Nursery west of
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Hortiflorexpo China and IPM Essen extend cooperation
2024-03-05 00:00
Hortiflorexpo China and IPM Essen are continuing their partnership. The two trade fairs aim to promote international exchange on all aspects of the horticultural industry in China. They are also opening up a new business network for German exhibitors in particular. The next event, "Hortiflorexpo
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Nigeria: Governor Namadi commissions hibiscus processing plant
2024-03-05 00:00
Jigawa state Governor, Umar Nanadi has commissioned the Commttra Jigawa Hibiscus Processing Plant located at the Maigatari Export Processing Zone. Governor Namadi said the project was inaugurated as a significant move towards economic diversification and agricultural transformation. Our
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Horticulture and ecology come together with Heat-Cold Storage
2024-03-05 00:00
Within greenhouse horticulture, there is a constant search for innovative methods to improve production, save costs, and thereby also reduce the ecological footprint. One of the technologies that meet these requirements is Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage (also known as WKO, in Dutch), states
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GrowGeneration partners with Quest Climate
2024-03-05 00:00
GrowGeneration has partnered with Quest Climate. "This partnership with Quest Climate and GrowGeneration represents a powerful synergy. Leveraging Quest's cutting-edge dehumidification technology with GrowGeneration's robust distribution network, we are poised to significantly enhance the
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UK: Loganair helps take plant nursery off energy grid
2024-03-05 00:00
The UK's most northern plant nursery is set to benefit from Loganair's GreenSkies Community Fund, as the airline donates £4,500 to help take their office off the grid. Based in Hillswick, Da Barn is a small nursery growing ornamental plants and vegetables. The business has already taken huge
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'Applied innovation' – sustainability and profitabilityAccording to Javier Juárez (Azud's Agribusiness Manager), today, horticulture and agriculture all over the world are facing major challenges such as water scarcity, increased input costs, as well as uncertainty concerning climatic,
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The Mimosa and the history of Women's Day
2024-03-05 00:00
On the occasion of Women's Day, let's dive into the history that made the mimosa the timeless symbol of this day in Italy. We are in 1946, a crucial moment in the history of Italian women, in a post-war period, where women tried to make their voices heard and obtain recognition of their rights.
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