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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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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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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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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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Empowering employees through training
2024-03-04 00:00
At the start of the year, Kingpeng strongly emphasizes training for its employees. Recognizing that a good start is crucial for success, the company believes investing in employee development is key to achieving its goals. Employee development is not just about acquiring new skills and
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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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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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“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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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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Producers can now certify their plugs or other small preformed growing media. These products can receive the RHP quality mark if they demonstrably meet all quality requirements. Companies that have been involved in the development process are the first to have the opportunity to start the
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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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New dynamic LED toplight launched
2024-03-04 00:00
Oreon has introduced its new toplight, The Oreon Monarch 3-Channel LED. "The 3-Channel combines high output and efficiency of the existing Monarch with spectral flexibility. In addition to a dimmable, customer-specific spectrum, it is now also possible to adjust the composition of the chosen
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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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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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“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
read more
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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“Even in garden roses, ‘Made in Italy’ is appealing”
2024-03-04 00:00
NIRP International is not only known for its cut rose varieties but also for its garden roses. About six years ago, the breeder started a pilot project in Italy, growing potted garden rose plants for wholesalers, garden centers, and garden shops. Then, they introduced their new concept, "Le…
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Empowering employees through training
2024-03-04 00:00
At the start of the year, Kingpeng strongly emphasizes training for its employees. Recognizing that a good start is crucial for success, the company believes investing in employee development is key to achieving its goals. Employee development is not just about acquiring new skills and
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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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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