"Initially, we aimed for human consumption, but we soon realized that the market for seaweed biostimulants offered more opportunities to create a broader impact," says Hermann Schips, CEO of Kelpinor, whose attention got stuck on the plant during a sailing trip. The Kelpinor team, in the. read more

Robbie Gieslink has been appointed as the new R&D Manager at ABZ Seeds, a company specializing in breeding seed-propagated varieties of strawberries. With over 20 years of experience in breeding and leading teams in the horticultural industry, he brings a wealth of expertise to the position. read more

Flowers Canada Growers announced that the Pyriofenone 300SC Fungicide (pyriofenone) is now registered for suppressing and controlling powdery mildew on greenhouse ornamentals, greenhouse pepper, greenhouse eggplant, greenhouse cucumber, and greenhouse tomato. "Having a new pathology tool available to" read more

With the approach of the peak export season before Christmas, shipping capacity has been getting tighter since November, leading to higher freight costs. During the South American mango season, Beijing Sino-agricultural Biosciences Co., Ltd., a supplier of temperature data loggers for the read more

With this year's fall being warmer than average, Aubie Smith Farms has observed an impact on next season's crops. Aubie Smith Farms, also known as Smith-Perry Berries, has already witnessed the warmer weather affecting next season's tulips and strawberries. The average high temperature being read more

Rijk Zwaan, an international fruit and vegetable breeding company based in the Netherlands, presented a keynote speech on "Global Vegetable Production and Food Security" at the 21st National Horticultural Congress 2024 in Bangkok. The company was invited by the Organizing Committee of the 21st National Horticultural Congress 2024. read more

AGTIV Fortify, which is integrated within PRO-MIX growing media, is designed to provide protection to the root system by creating an expanded barrier against pathogens. It also enhances nutrient and water absorption through the presence of mycorrhizae and Bacillus. Watch the video below to learn more about this process. For additional information... read more

Dutch growers Marko and André Penning are also beer brewers. They frequently create new beers. Following their pepper beer this summer, they have now introduced Tuinderstruck. Tuinderstruck is a Belgian single malt infused beer. The beer has already been reviewed and rated on the beer review site Untappd. read more

Chuck Pavlich, Director of New Product Development at Terra Nova Nurseries, has noticed an increase in sales of heuchera plants that offer multiple benefits. He attributes this trend to the growing popularity of foliage that changes color, especially among customers in the United States. "If one can have a read more

Orbia Netafim and Bayer have announced an expansion of their strategic collaboration, beginning with the introduction of new digital farming solutions for fruit and vegetable growers. These solutions aim to streamline the process of collecting primary data and provide a system capable of generating customized recommendations based on that data. read more

Syngenta Crop Protection has announced the extension of its fourth-party logistics (4PL) partnership for an additional five years. Mike Hollands, Syngenta Crop Protection's Global Head of Production & Supply, along with Dimitris Armenakis, Global Head of Managed by Maersk Product, marked the extension. read more

During the Trade Fair in Aalsmeer in November 2024, the hydrangea Living Raspberry Pink 'Improved' was awarded the Royal Flora Holland prize for the best Hydrangea paniculata. The hydrangea is from Alex Schoemaker's Living Creations collection. Living Raspberry Pink 'Improved' wins the Royal read more

Neoseiulus californicus, which was first identified by McGregor in 1954 on lemon trees in California, is now considered one of the most effective and versatile tools in integrated pest management (IPM). Originally found on the West Coast, this predatory mite has since spread globally and thrives in regions such as Argentina. read more

In spring 2024, Dion Duijvestijn conducted a preliminary study on the control of Opogona sacchari in Cymbidium cultivation as an intern at Vertify. Through a combination of literature review, trials, and interviews with growers, the effectiveness and applicability of different control strategies were assessed. read more

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the Vulnerable Species Action Plan (VSAP) as part of an effort to mitigate pesticide impacts on particularly vulnerable endangered species. This new plan is distinct from the recent EPA herbicide and insecticide strategies, which focus solely on agricultural applications. read more

In ornamental and container crops, liverwort can be a persistent problem, especially during the wet months. Liverworts thrive in these wet conditions and can quickly spread over pots, containers, and other growing surfaces. This hinders the plants' uptake of nutrients, which can lead to poor growth. read more

Over a hundred years ago, John Pouw's grandfather grew vegetables and tulips in the small village of De Kwakel, near Aalsmeer, in the open air. When it would freeze at night, "we would set many small fires to help protect the cucumbers and beans. We had the idea that smoke would help. Well, we were running." read more

October 25, 2024, was a memorable day for the relatively young company Bio-Plus+. The German horticultural trade magazine TASPO (part of Haymarket Media Market) presented three awards to the company on that day: 3rd place in the category "Concept Vegetables – Herbs – Fruit Crops," 3rd place in... read more

Upgrading appears to be a key focus at TC van den Dool. Initially, they are upgrading their facilities. The offices have undergone a complete renovation. Marco van Ardenne stated, "We are very busy. We were running out of space. We have already expanded the number of workstations from 7 to 12." Additionally, they have also... read more

Siódma Chińska Międzynarodowa Wystawa Importu (CIIE) odbyła się w Szanghaju od 5 do 10 listopada. Około 3496 wystawców z 129 krajów wzięło udział w targach, a hodowcy kwiatów i warzyw z całego świata zaprezentowali kilka nowych odmian. Top Flower, holenderska firma lilii, była jedną z wystawiających się firm.

The 7th China International Import Exhibition (CIIE) was held in Shanghai from November 5th to 10th. About 3496 exhibitors from 129 countries attended the show, and flower and vegetable breeders from all over the world showcased several new varieties. Top Flower, a Dutch lily company, was one of the exhibitors. read more