During the week of March 11 through 15, nine breeders will introduce to the world, from the Bogotá Savanna, the new varieties of dianthus that will become trendy for the upcoming season. "Breeders have placed dianthus in the spotlight of innovation at a worldwide level. Given the fact that
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HortEx Vietnam 2024 to host 150 companies representing 25 countries
2024-03-06 00:00
From 13-15 March, HortEx Vietnam will commence its 6th edition at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The exhibition is set to welcome some 150 companies (200 brands) from 25 countries and an expected to welcome around 8.000 trade visitors from
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US (PA): PHS shares 2024 flower show winners
2024-03-06 00:00
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) announces the winners at the 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show, "United by Flowers." Inside the Pennsylvania Convention Center, this year's Flower Show is in full bloom through March 10, 2024, bringing together visitors from across the nation to show how
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Pound experiences unprecedented stability in the UK
2024-03-06 00:00
The FX market is currently experiencing a period of remarkable calmness, with the Pound displaying an unexpected level of stability. According to Joseph Capurso, Head of International and Sustainable Economics at Commonwealth Bank, "Implied volatility is particularly low in GBP, at close to the
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UK: NFU urges members to get growing for Shrewsbury Flower Show
2024-03-06 00:00
Shropshire farmers will be at the big event in The Quarry at Shrewsbury on August 9-10, discussing food production, the ornamental sector, and the environment with the public. NFU Shrewsbury group secretaries Simon Latter and Matthew Shepherd are considering plans for the show and have called
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US (WA): Tens of millions of tulips bloom in a Verdant Valley
2024-03-06 00:00
If the name Skagit Valley sounds familiar that's because it probably is. The verdant valley in Washington produces everything from cheese and beer to garlic and berries. Seafood is plucked from the sea and served up fresh and all-you-can-pick blueberry farms dot the landscape. The edible bounty
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Pheno Geno Roses gifted rose to city of Belgrade
2024-03-06 00:00
Pheno Geno Roses gifted the City of Belgrade with 2,400 rose plants planted in Manjež Park, in front of the Palace of Justice, and in Topčider Park. Planting was carried out in cooperation with JKP "Zelenilo-Beograd" and with the presence of the ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
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P.L. Light Systems expands North American sales team
2024-03-06 00:00
P.L. Light Systems has expanded its North American sales team to support their growing customer base. Gustavo Barahona is the newly appointed Regional Sales Manager for Western Canada/USA and Latin America. Gustavo brings a wealth of experience in Crop Science, Precision Ag and Ag IoT—backed
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US (WA): Tens of millions of tulips bloom in a Verdant Valley
2024-03-06 00:00
If the name Skagit Valley sounds familiar that's because it probably is. The verdant valley in Washington produces everything from cheese and beer to garlic and berries. Seafood is plucked from the sea and served up fresh and all-you-can-pick blueberry farms dot the landscape. The edible bounty
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Women in Horticulture interview with Leigh Geschwill
2024-03-06 00:00
Join us for a Women in Horticulture interview with Leigh Geschwill, one of the owners of F&B Farms and Nursery (a family-owned and operated business in Oregon, United States). Hear her journey of nurturing a family business where she balances the roles of business owner and industry leader. Hear
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Ken Turrentine is the next president of McHutchison and Vaughan's Horticulture. He previously served as a key account sales manager and western regional sales manager for Vaughan's Horticulture from 2019 to 2022. Ken Turrentine is the next president of McHutchison and Vaughan's Horticulture "I'm
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The 23rd World Orchid Conference (WOC) and the 20th Taiwan International Orchid Show (TIOS) began on February 23, marking the simultaneous celebration of these two global orchid events under the slogan "Orchid Together". This embodies not only the unity of people coming together for orchids but
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Pheno Geno Roses gifted rose to city of Belgrade
2024-03-06 00:00
Pheno Geno Roses gifted the City of Belgrade with 2,400 rose plants planted in Manjež Park, in front of the Palace of Justice, and in Topčider Park. Planting was carried out in cooperation with JKP "Zelenilo-Beograd" and with the presence of the ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
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Hort Americas partners with utility rebate expert to promote energy efficiency for growers
2024-03-06 00:00
Commercial horticultural supplier Hort Americas announced today an exclusive partnership with utility rebate specialist Lee Levitt, Energy Advisors 360. Levitt brings over two decades of experience in utilities, incentives, and financial solutions to the partnership. As co-founder of Encentiv
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Flower prices in Kazakhstan have surged by 8% over the past year
2024-03-05 00:00
According to January figures, plant and flower prices in Kazakhstan surged by 8.2% over the year. The Karaganda region saw the most significant rise at 41.5%, followed by Almaty (18.1%) and Astana (14.5%). While prices remained stable in Aktobe, Jambyl, and Zhetysu. Prices dropped in Pavlodar
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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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Ethiopia and the Netherlands jointly construct a cooling center to support fresh produce exports
2024-03-05 00:00
The Ethiopian government has signed an agreement with Invest International, which acts on behalf of the Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation. The agreement initiates the first phase of a large cooling center that is located 70 kilometers from the capital city Addis Ababa. For
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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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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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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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