Today, the Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, opened its doors for the second day of the HortiFlora event. The three-day trade show will continue until April 3, and the organizers, HPP Exhibitions, are pleased with the success of the first day and the start of the second day. With a record number of 140 exhibitors, the event promises to be a fruitful opportunity for participants.
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W uprawie warzyw i roślin ozdobnych producenci napotykają znaczące wyzwania związane z czerwonym pająkiem szklarniowym (Tetranychus urticae). Te szkodniki żerują na sokach roślin, co prowadzi do przebarwień liści, więdnienia i obniżenia jakości plonu. We współpracy z Agrobío, Royal Brinkman wprowadza.
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Immigrant farmworkers sign the first UFW Union contract in New York.
2025-04-02 00:00
Prezydent Trump's recent announcement regarding the deportation of immigrants to Guantánamo Bay has stirred conversations across various sectors. Concurrently, a notable development occurred in upstate New York's apple orchards where immigrant farmworkers signed the first United Farm Workers contract.
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Prezydent Trump's recent announcement regarding the deportation of immigrants to Guantánamo Bay has sparked discussions across various sectors. Meanwhile, a significant development took place in upstate New York's apple orchards, where immigrant farmworkers signed the first United Farm Workers contract.
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Dümmen Orange has announced the appointment of a new Managing Director for its Naivasha farm.
2025-04-02 00:00
Dümmen Orange has appointed Roderick Benjamin as the Managing Director of its farm in Naivasha, Kenya, starting from April 1. With more than 20 years of experience in the agricultural industry, specifically in the cut flower sector, Roderick brings a vast amount of knowledge and leadership skills to his new position.
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Photo report: Maersk cold store now operational at Maasvlakte II
2025-04-01 00:00
Six weeks ago, Maersk's new cold storage facility on Maasvlakte II in Rotterdam was officially opened. Egyptian oranges are already being chilled in the facility, and Leon van Vliet, the site manager of the new cross-dock and cold storage warehouse, expects a lot more produce to come through.
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Report on the California Spring Trials 2025
2025-03-31 00:00
The California Spring Trials (CAST) 2025 have concluded. On Saturday, the final locations shut their doors, and it appears to have been another successful edition with a positive atmosphere. If you're curious to see an overview of the event and what was showcased, click here to check out the photos.
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India: Residents of Bengaluru feeling down due to soaring prices.
2025-03-31 00:00
With Ugadi approaching, the festive atmosphere is being affected by a significant increase in prices of fruits, flowers, and vegetables in major markets in the city. The cost of mangoes has risen by about Rs 50, while flower prices have doubled ahead of the festival. Button roses and chrysanthemums are...
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Floriexpo has released the schedule for its educational program, Floral Bootcamp. "Created in collaboration with an Advisory Board comprised of key figures in the floral industry, Floral Bootcamp promises a full day of intensive education aimed at providing buyers, designers, and retailers with the latest insights and trends."
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Webinar recap: exploring alternatives to synthetic fungicides for myrtle rust control
2025-03-27 00:00
In a recent webinar hosted by Dr. Rob Beresford of PFR, interim findings from his research on non-synthetic fungicide options for controlling myrtle rust were shared. The study, funded by MPI, included glasshouse and field trials using various alternative products on a highly susceptible cultivar.
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UK: Aldi's Mother's Day giveaway will see the winner receive free bouquets for a year.
2025-03-25 00:00
This Mother's Day (Sunday 30th March), Aldi is offering one fortunate winner the opportunity to honor their mom or mother figure with a year's worth of flowers. In collaboration with JZ Flowers, a family-owned British company located in Newport, and one of Aldi's oldest partners since 1990, the
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Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Bakyt Torobaev visited the peasant farm 'Mykan Nash Sad - Agropitnick' in Alamudun district, Chui region, and stated that the state will provide comprehensive support. The peasant farm 'Mykan Nash Sad - Agropitomnik' is currently one of the...
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Indie: Zbliżone spojrzenie na kwiaty anthurium
2025-03-25 00:00
Anthurium, which belongs to the Araceae family, is a striking plant species native to the Americas, with its range stretching from northern Mexico to northern Argentina and parts of the Caribbean. In India, Anthurium is extensively cultivated in Mizoram and other northeastern states, where it flourishes in the region's conditions.
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Blooming British, a company with a long history in traditional flower cultivation, has embraced the future by adopting vertical farming techniques for growing houseplants. Through developing their own knowledge in vertical farming and controlled environment agriculture (CEA), Blooming British is pioneering a new era in the industry.
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"Robotic stacker trial aims to boost packhouse efficiency"
2025-03-25 00:00
Seeka Limited is currently testing the Electrostack, a robotic stacker prototype, at its KKP packhouse in New Zealand. Designed by Sean Carey of Electrodip, the Electrostack can stack up to eight boxes per minute, providing opportunities for increased efficiency in terms of labor, time, and cost.
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Using predatory mites to protect crops
2025-03-25 00:00
Growing up in the fields of San Quintín, Baja California, Fernando Rodríguez Borrego was immersed in the world of agriculture. His family, pioneers in strawberry cultivation in the region, instilled in him the value of hard work, but also warned him about the challenges of the industry.
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EN: Przejście na biologiczną ochronę roślin w uprawie anturium
2025-03-19 00:00
It all started nearly a century ago. The Stolk Brothers' journey in horticulture began in 1925 when Pieter Stolk's great-grandfather bought land in Bergschenhoek and started growing lettuce. Over the years, the family's dedication to innovation and sustainable practices led them through various...
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Dümmen Orange is getting ready for the California Spring Trials.
2025-03-19 00:00
Dümmen Orange has started getting ready for the 2025 California Spring Trials. Center of Effort, an artisan winery, will once again be the host venue for Dümmen Orange at 2198 Corbett Canyon Road in Arroyo Grande, California. The trial hours will be from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on March 25, and from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on March.
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Examining the evolution of red flowers in Iochroma (Solanaceae)
2025-03-19 00:00
Anthocyanins, the pigments responsible for the blue, purple, red, and pink colors in many flowers and fruits, are produced by the highly conserved flavonoid biosynthesis pathway. The regulation of this pathway is essential for the variations in color among flowering plants, and there is a growing body of research on this topic.
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Be on the lookout for boron deficiencies in young plants.
2025-03-18 00:00
Whether you are growing young plants or getting ready to transplant them, it is important to closely monitor your crops as nutrient deficiencies are frequently seen during this season, particularly in northern regions. These symptoms typically arise when young plants are cultivated under low-light conditions that restrict...
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