The Plant Nursery Area, which is a plant nursery and varietal innovation exhibition, will return to Macfrut 2024 (8-10 May, Rimini Expo Centre). As part of the Plant Nursery Area, the International Rootstocks Symposium will take place on May 8th and 9th. During this event on genetic innovations
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The USDA is expanding its Nursery Value Select (NVS) crop insurance to all counties in all states. This pilot program aims to enable nursery producers to select the dollar amount of coverage that best fits their risk management needs. NVS intends to provide similar but improved coverage to the
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Over the past year, the Dutch company Havatec has further developed the Florastar for the lily cultivation sector. They equipped it with a color camera and X-ray system. By integrating these two camera systems and analyzing the images they generate, lilies can now be sorted by bud number, stem
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In an ever-changing market with rising consumer expectations and continuously changing retail requirements, having the best plant genetics matters more than ever to any seller of ornamental potted plants. At Queen® Genetics, a commitment to breeding and testing new and unique varieties with
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The second stage of the pilot project on training women in progressive horticultural practices has concluded at the Polissia National University, marking a significant step in the revitalization of Ukraine's agricultural sector. The initiative was conducted in collaboration with the Department
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In tackling the challenges of land degradation and desertification faced by farmers and as part of efforts to enhance food security in Nigeria, the Agro-Climate Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) has ushered in a new technology-driven approach for local agriculture with its innovative
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The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), which represents the entire environmental horticulture and gardening industry across the UK, has given a stark warning to the government that their border import policy, which is about to come into effect, risks the future of plant trade in the UK. read more

Floriday looks for opportunities to simplify processes within the floriculture industry and make them more efficient. The supply chain sticker is a solution for more control and efficiency in the logistics process, for both growers and buyers. This is further explained below and in the video. read more

In January, Frankfurt's Christmasworld showed which styles will define Christmas and seasonal decorations in 2024. The megatrend of sustainability is in the focus: Its importance in the design of products and the overall product range is constantly increasing - as is consumer demand. For product
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In light of the ongoing conflict with Hamas, Israel faces a significant shortage of agricultural labor. To address this, the country has been actively recruiting workers from Africa for the past three months, drawing notably from Kenya and Malawi. These efforts are part of a broader strategy to… read more

Tomorrow, the first edition of the annual Leamington Greenhouse Grower Expo will take place in - you might guess it - Leamington. Networking: Get to know your neighbors Sponsored by GrowLiv Biologicals "The concept for this one-day event was born during a weekly grower meeting in early 2023. We… read more

The eighth edition of Myplant & Garden came to an end last week. Again it has been a record-breaking show and FloralDaily was there to learn more about the market and to make their traditional photo report, which we published last Monday. Click here for our photo report During the show, the
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It hasn't been a good Valentine's season for everyone, reports Ecuadorian carnation grower José Tipán in a recent LinkedIn post. "The carnation sector bears the brunt of the dispute between Russia and Ecuador." Click here or see below the entire post (in Spanish) with pictures Due to the
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The Government of Ontario aims to make life more affordable for Ontario families and deliver policies that intend to help power the province's growing economy. As Ontario's population continues to grow the proposed Keeping Energy Costs Down Act, of 2024 would ensure that the province can build
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Schoneveld Breeding is adding a new product to their assortment, a gebera named Joybera. They started breeding this pot plant five years ago and are now ready to bring it to the market. "A game-changer", according to Area Manager South Europe Gianfranco de Leo. At Myplant & Garden, which took
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Broad Mites (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) seem to be a regular occurrence nowadays in spring crops, especially Reiger begonias and New Guinea impatiens. Other crops that are commonly affected include torenia, exacum, ipomea and gerbera. Broad mite are often difficult to detect and control. Read on
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Presscon and the Canadian entrepreneur Gabe Schieven are collaborating to establish a subsidiary in the Okanagan region (Canada). This Presscon branch is to serve as a launchpad for various projects across North America. Its focus is supplying products to industries such as horticulture,
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The NPPO of Italy recently informed the EPPO Secretariat of the first finding of Xylella fastidiosa subsp. fastidiosa on its territory, in the municipality of Triggiano (province of Bari, region of Puglia). Triggiano is located outside of the area currently demarcated for Xylella fastidiosa
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In Pryluky Ukraine, the Kebenko family presents their greenhouse named 'Staryi Dvir' adorned with 50,000 tulips of diverse varieties and hues. Over 15 years, under Roman Kebenko's guidance, hobby flower cultivation has flourished into a family business. Kebenko attests to the therapeutic value of… read more

In Belarus, the 24-year-old Alexey turned his passion for tulips into a thriving business. What started with a few flowers in his grandmother's shed has blossomed into three fully equipped greenhouses. While cultivating tulips may seem simple, Alexey emphasizes that the real challenge lies in
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