As climate-adaptive farming methods such as vertical and greenhouse cultivation expand worldwide, the need to ensure reliable access to essential crop inputs, especially potassium, becomes more urgent. Controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) systems rely on steady nutrient supply to sustain yields. read more

A rare and endangered palm in the Eden Project's Rainforest Biome has produced its first mature leaf - believed to be the largest of its kind in the UK. Lodoicea maldivica, more commonly known as coco de mer, is native to the islands of Praslin and Curieuse in the Seychelles and is famous for its unique double coconut. read more

Frederick (Fritz) Myers II has been added to the OHP team as the FL Technical Sales Manager. Based in Ocala, Florida, Fritz is responsible for the market development and sales of OHP products, including fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, and plant growth regulators in the Greenhouse, Nursery, and... read more

Był to trudny konkurs w programie UC Davis SCOPE, gdyż sędziowie zmierzyli się z konkurującymi cechami odcienia koloru, kształtu płatków, złożoności pręcików, długości łodygi i odporności na choroby. Ale w końcu odmiana zinii o nazwie Shirley wygrała. Pomidory Orange Creamsicle i Rockin' Roma. read more

In Murdongri's marigold fields, located just 12 kilometers from Kanker town, rows of golden-yellow blooms shine brightly, kissed by the sun's rays. Among them, women bend with baskets in hand, harvesting not only the orange and yellow flowers of their hard work. For years, these women have been quietly happy. read more

To ensure that growers are up to date with the most recent information on new thrips pests impacting greenhouse crops, GrowON is organizing a 3-part webinar series on thrips beyond western flower thrips. The second session will focus on Thrips parvispinus (also known as pepper thrips) and will take place on Wednesday, September 24th. read more

In recent years, Spain has positioned itself as a preferred supplier of fruit and vegetable products in the continental market. There are many challenges linked to sustainability, such as the shortage of drivers or the concentration of activity in large groups. In 2024, after the acquisition of read more

Dümmen Orange hosted its Orange Festival during Chrysanthemum Week 2025 in Antioquia, Colombia, where hundreds of visitors from across the Americas and beyond gathered to discover the company's latest chrysanthemum innovations. Guests included Colombian growers as well as industry professionals. read more

Dümmen Orange hosted its Orange Festival during Chrysanthemum Week 2025 in Antioquia, Colombia, where hundreds of visitors from across the Americas and beyond gathered to discover the company's latest chrysanthemum innovations. Guests included Colombian growers as well as industry professionals. read more

One way people are exposed to a group of toxic chemicals called PFAS is by consuming fruits, vegetables, dairy, and meat products that have come into contact with contaminated soil and water used for irrigation. There is some advice on how farmers can reduce the absorption of PFAS by crops, but it is limited due to various factors. read more

Wśród jaskrawo pomarańczowych motyli monarchów w cykorii w Ogrodach Ortenstone'a, Deanna Pepper ostrożnie poruszała się przez kwiaty ze swoimi nożyczkami ogrodniczymi, uśmiechając się. Tego wtorkowego popołudnia była tam na wydarzeniu zorganizowanym przez Engage i Project 412, aby tworzyć bukiety do wręczenia społeczności.

In the bright orange monarch butterflies in the zinnias at Ortenstone Gardens, Deanna Pepper carefully moved through the flowers with her garden shears, smiling. She was there that Tuesday afternoon for an event by Engage and Project 412 to create bouquets to give back to the community. read more

PATS, a Dutch agri-tech company specializing in automated pest monitoring and control, has secured €2.7 million in seed funding to expedite the advancement and deployment of its AI-driven solutions. The company is already collaborating with numerous growers involved in cultivating vegetables, flowers, and plants. read more

"In branża kwiatowa, opakowanie to nie tylko ostatni szlif, ale też część historii. Od producenta do konsumenta, opakowanie zapewnia, że kwiaty są pięknie prezentowane i dobrze chronione podczas transportu. Od dziesięcioleci firma Koen Pack buduje swoją reputację na niezawodności, projekcie i zdolnościach..." read more

Pelemix has recently announced the expansion of its operations in Sri Lanka with the opening of a new coconut husk processing and drying plant. This strategic investment aims to strengthen the company's vertical integration and serves as the initial phase of a larger plan to implement similar initiatives. read more

On May 23, 2025, the People's Court in China (Kunming Intermediate People's Court of Yunnan Province) ruled in favor of Dümmen Orange in a case against a Chinese company regarding the unauthorized cultivation and commercialization of Dümmen Orange's Sweet Avalanche+ rose variety. read more

"CEA companies często skupiają się na tworzeniu innowacyjnych rozwiązań, ale nie myślą o ochronie tych innowacji aż do momentu, gdy jest już za późno" - mówi Bree Vculek, współpracownik w Biotechnologii i Praktyce Chemicznej w firmie Sterne Kessler. "Siła innowacji tkwi w tym, jak dobrze jest ona zastosowana i uchwycona. Wczesne..." read more

Dümmen Orange has shared its achievements at the 2025 Society of American Florists (SAF) Outstanding Varieties Competition in Phoenix, Arizona. The garden rose Moon Dream+ received both Best in Class and a Blue Ribbon, while Coral Dream was awarded a Red Ribbon. Dümmen Orange's client, Green read more

Antonio Martínez is a prominent figure in Spain's professional floral art industry. He serves as the Vice President of Fleurop Interflora Spain, plays a key role as the technical and creative organizer of the Mejor Artesano Florista (MAF) competition, and is a member of the Interflora Training Group (GFI). His career has been characterized by a passion for floral artistry and dedication to the craft. read more

A rather unusual pallet of flowers caused quite a stir on Monday, September 8, at the auction grounds in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands, leading to an investigation by the police. "The pallet of flowers appeared suspicious," a police spokesperson informed NH Nieuws. When customs officers collaborated with the read more

Antonio Martínez is a prominent figure in Spain's professional floral art industry. He serves as the Vice President of Fleurop Interflora Spain, is the technical and creative organizer of the Mejor Artesano Florista (MAF) competition, and is a member of the Interflora Training Group (GFI). His career has been characterized by a read more