FloralDaily Newsletter | Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Jose R. Azout, Alexandra Farms on this year’s wedding season

Unpredictable weather, evolving trends, and good demand

"We are very happy with this year's demand; I can say that we finally caught up in 2024 compared to 2022. 2022 was a home run year, an incredibly big…

"Without air movement, CO2 can stifle, limiting the plants' oxygen exchange"

"When it comes to indoor growing, not enough thought is being given to airflow," says Christian Avedon, Managing Director at Airius Fans. While it…

AU: Forward thinking by the growing Victorian industry

Victoria's horticultural industry has highlighted innovation during a showcase held at Parliament House. 'We're introducing technologies that are…

'Trade facilitation propels China-Africa economic and trade cooperation'

In the early morning at a flower farm in Kenya, freshly harvested roses, with dewdrops clinging to their petals, were ready to be shipped. In 48 hours,…

Garden Cyclamen

"A cyclamen, especially outdoors, can brighten things up"

With its white, pink and red shades, the cyclamen may still be known as a window-sill flower, but for some time now, Glastuinbouw Nederland has been…

NL: Directive affects products on greenhouse roofs

In mid-2027, the EU directive (2000/60/EC) will come into force, which will affect the products that are used on greenhouse roofs, and that my end up…

"Lucky Lips premiere succesful"

According to Selecta one, they are satisfied with the first season of its new LUCKY LIPS® carnation series, which were presented at the IPM in January. "Now that the retail sales…

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September 19, 2024

Webinar: Hard-to-Reach Pest Management

Join Target Specialty Products and Matthew Remmen (Technical Market Development Manager), and Alexander Ko Principal Scientist (Product Development…

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Scientists work to unravel silent pandemic affecting farmers

It's a chilly night in Dean, just outside Ballarat in the heart of Victoria's potato country.The local town hall has seen generations of farming…

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US: Invasive Spotted Lanternfly possibly sighted in Houston region

Over the past decade the invasive Spotted Lanternfly, Lycorma Delicatula, has made its way into 17 states and now several sightings have been reported…

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Satellite images show N. Korea razed large greenhouse near VIP guesthouse

Satellite images have captured the demolition and clearing of a large greenhouse site right next to the Kumsusan Guesthouse in Pyongyang, Korea.…

Michael Bednarz is new Powerplants Australia CEO

Powerplants Australia have last month announced a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Michael Bednarz, to take over from Simon Gomme. Bednarz, who has…

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Buzzing dangers: The impact of neonicotinoid pesticides on pollinators and the global economy

Neonicotinoid pesticides are complicated—and not just to pronounce. The name means "new nicotine-like insecticides," for their chemical make-up…

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'Sydney is home to Australia’s largest flower market'

The Sydney Flower Market is the place to go this spring with colourful flowers lining the aisles. The giant markets supply around 75 percent of…

The average cost of a bouquet has risen by 26%

In Russia, flower prices have surged dramatically ahead of September 1st

In Russia, flower prices have surged dramatically ahead of September 1st, when students traditionally give bouquets to their teachers. The average cost of a…

Changes to Canada's temporary foreign worker program

The federal government of Canada has introduced modifications to the Temporary Foreign Worker program, aimed at addressing labor shortages by allowing…

US (MI): Fernwood welcomes new director of Horticulture

Fernwood announces a new hire to the garden's horticulture team. Jonathon Hensley, Director of Horticulture, joined the staff on Tuesday, August 20,…

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US (WI): ‘Kids Growing Flowers For Kids’ helps students get school supplies

Chrysanthemums symbolize friendship and happiness, and one family is practicing just that as they're about to tackle yet another school year.