Flowers booming in the Polish retail?
2024-03-04 00:00
Last year, Poland was the country where the level of import stayed on the same level as in 2021. The export numbers for 2023 show that Poland remains the 5th export destination for ornamentals from the Netherlands with a difference to Italy (4th place) of only 10 mln euro. The increase is
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Turkey: Ornamental training women farmers
2024-03-04 00:00
While Eskişehir Metropolitan Municipality Parks and Gardens Department continues to beautify Eskişehir by producing 1 million flowers annually in greenhouses in nursery production areas, it also continues its educational activities uninterruptedly. The Department of Parks and Gardens, which
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UK: Groves Nurseries and Garden Centre sustainability award
2024-03-04 00:00
A garden center in West Dorset has received an award for its work in sustainability. Groves Nurseries and Garden Centre in Bridport has been recognized for making its business more sustainable and has received a Level 5 Sustainable Business Award. Presented to by Litter Free Dorset, it is the
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In order to meet agricultural electricity demands, State Grid Changle County Power Supply in Weifang, Shandong province, organized an innovation workshop, headed by Zhang Aiguo and Ge Yuting to develop an intelligent temperature control system for greenhouse usage. Working together with the
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Winning the battle against thrips: top tactics for pest control
2024-03-04 00:00
In the dynamic world of horticulture, the battle against pests is ongoing and ever-evolving. At the recent Rio Breakfast during the International Horticulture Trade Fair (IPM) in Essen (DE), a spotlight was cast on the pervasive issue of Thrips parvispinus. This pest has been troubling growers
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UK: Desch Plantpak Ltd celebrates 60th anniversary
2024-03-04 00:00
Sixty years ago, on March 3rd, 1964, Plantpak Ltd's story began in Congleton, UK, with a vision to revolutionize the horticulture segment. Today, they commemorate their enduring legacy and in this article, Kees Waqué , Desch's Manager Retail and Marketing, backs on six decades of growth and…
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Flowers booming in the Polish retail?
2024-03-04 00:00
Last year, Poland was the country where the level of import stayed on the same level as in 2021. The export numbers for 2023 show that Poland remains the 5th export destination for ornamentals from the Netherlands with a difference to Italy (4th place) of only 10 mln euro. The increase is
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Winning the battle against thrips: top tactics for pest control
2024-03-04 00:00
In the dynamic world of horticulture, the battle against pests is ongoing and ever-evolving. At the recent Rio Breakfast during the International Horticulture Trade Fair (IPM) in Essen (DE), a spotlight was cast on the pervasive issue of Thrips parvispinus. This pest has been troubling growers
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NZ: Young Plant Producer of the Year is back for 2024
2024-03-04 00:00
Young Plant Producer is back for 2024, so now is the time for NZPPI members to talk to their younger workers about entering the Young Plant Producer of the Year competition. The Young Plant Producer of the Year 2024 competition will be held at Lincoln University on Tuesday, July 9, and
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MyPlant & Garden 2024: an ongoing natural evolution
2024-03-04 00:00
"Meten is weten," goes the Dutch saying: to measure is to know. But really, what is the measure of beauty? How can the pleasure one derives from it be quantified? And can beauty favor the involvement of the industry, governments, and citizens alike towards making the built environment more
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In March, consumers in the United Kingdom will be introduced to a new concept developed by the Flower Council of Holland: Budget Blooms. "Those who like to put together their bouquet themselves and are looking for the right flowers for their budget can find just what they are looking for at
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Flowers booming in the Polish retail?
2024-03-04 00:00
Last year, Poland was the country where the level of import stayed on the same level as in 2021. The export numbers for 2023 show that Poland remains the 5th export destination for ornamentals from the Netherlands with a difference to Italy (4th place) of only 10 mln euro. The increase is
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In order to meet agricultural electricity demands, State Grid Changle County Power Supply in Weifang, Shandong province, organized an innovation workshop, headed by Zhang Aiguo and Ge Yuting to develop an intelligent temperature control system for greenhouse usage. Working together with the
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"I treated 2000 sqm in just 1 hour, compared to 3 hours of spraying"
2024-03-04 00:00
As the season just started at Gärtnerei Fürmsinn, these are busy times. The Austrian family company grows over 600 varieties: plants, flowers, and herbs, and sells these partly at their own facility. This is why owner Markus Dorner is always on the lookout for things to improve its
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UK: Palmer Nurseries expands horticultural hub
2024-03-04 00:00
Palmer Nurseries, a horticultural hub in Leeds which is home to a plant nursery, garden center and landscape operation, is collaborating with Inturf, a national turf production specialist, to introduce premium turf options to customers across West Yorkshire. This partnership highlights a
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“People are looking for jobs, and the agriculture industry is looking for employees"
2024-03-04 00:00
March 4-8, 2024, has been designated Green Career Week, a nationwide effort led by local horticulture, agriculture, and floriculture businesses and organizations around the country designed to expose local community college and university students to outstanding career opportunities in these
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“People are looking for jobs, and the agriculture industry is looking for employees"
2024-03-04 00:00
March 4-8, 2024, has been designated Green Career Week, a nationwide effort led by local horticulture, agriculture, and floriculture businesses and organizations around the country designed to expose local community college and university students to outstanding career opportunities in these
read more
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UK: Palmer Nurseries expands horticultural hub
2024-03-04 00:00
Palmer Nurseries, a horticultural hub in Leeds which is home to a plant nursery, garden center and landscape operation, is collaborating with Inturf, a national turf production specialist, to introduce premium turf options to customers across West Yorkshire. This partnership highlights a
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Terra Nova Nurseries unveils new Pulmonaria variety
2024-03-04 00:00
Terra Nova Nurseries released today a first look at its brand-new Pulmonaria NOVA® 'Cobalt'. According to Terra Nova Nurseries, the new pulmonaria from Terra Nova has "vibrant" blue and green hues and mounding growth habits, which deliver a "charming" pop of color and "impressive" shape to any
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Rosa Plaza starts auctioning Alstroemeria from Ethiopia
2024-03-04 00:00
Last Friday, March 1, Rosa Plaza started auctioning Alstroemeria on the auction of Royal Flora Holland. The Alstroemeria has now been added to the already extensive range of roses. The Alstroemeria is cultivated at the location in Debre Zeit, in the highlands of Ethiopia. The initial reactions
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