FloralDaily Newsletter | Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Armenian flower industry

Another expansion for Atanesyans LLC

Armenian greenhouse company Atanesyans LLC began its journey in 2022 with an investment in 2 hectares of rose greenhouses in Gagarin village,…

Millions of Colombian flowers are crossing borders for Valentine's 2025

"Colombia is the second largest flower exporter worldwide. Floriculture is one of the most important sources of formal work in the Colombian…

Dr Omid Joharchi, Anatis Bioprotection:

"Come meet the 'surfers' on sticky plants: Dicyphus hesperus"

Native to North America, the zoophytophagous species, Dicyphus hesperus (Hemiptera: Miridae), is an invaluable tool in integrated pest management (IPM)…

Frans Neijenhuis starts High-Tech Growers Recruitment

“The shortage of well-trained growers is a global issue”

For horticultural businesses with high-tech greenhouses, finding qualified personnel is a significant challenge, particularly when it comes to…

Photo report IPM Essen

The 41st edition of the IPM Essen has come to a close. This year, the trade fair welcomed over 40,000 visitors (+5% compared to last year), with 1,434 exhibitors from 45…

Multiple lighting solutions for the modern grower

Albert Einstein once said: "The only source of knowledge is experience." With 44 years of experience in the horticultural lighting sector, P.L. Light…

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Kenya: Flower shippers ask for loyalty as airlines shift capacity around

Carriers prioritizing profit when deploying freighter capacity have caused "headaches" for Kenyan flower shippers forced to dump a significant portion…

Concern over what U.S. tariffs mean for Canadian flower importers

Most cut flowers at Holland Nurseries come from South America — but they have to pass through Florida to get to St. John's. Owner John Frecker says a…

Rise n Shine signs MOU at IPM Essen

During the IPM Essen, a milestone was achieved for Rise n Shine Biotech as an MOU was signed between Mr. Erik Bunnik from Erik Bunnik Young Plants,…

Doubled mites in new Limonica packaging

Koppert introduces their new Limonica product with a doubled number of predatory mites per bottle; from 12,500 to 25,000. "This improvement is a result…

Armenia: Ecotomato plans to invest in new greenhouse

"Ecotomato" CJSC, which specializes in flower cultivation, plans to invest 3.8 billion drams in the establishment of a high-tech greenhouse farm. At a meeting…

Lafayette College to conduct research on LED lighting

Lafayette College, under the leadership of Dr. Robert Elliott, is embarking on a research initiative to measure the effects of advanced LED lighting on…

Reviewing floriculture in the Kamrup Metro region of India

Floriculture in Assam holds significant potential, yet research in the Kamrup Metro region, particularly in Sonapur, remains limited. This study addresses the…

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Conference to explore ornamental horticulture developments in Asia

Asia's continuing innovations in horticulture make it a region of interest for the wider global industry. During the AIPH Industry Conference on 11th…

India: Skill-based training transforms lives through flower farming

Shri Indrajit Sarkar, a farmer who once relied on rain-fed cultivation for vegetables and paddy, has successfully transitioned into commercial floriculture,…

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The socio-economic impact of floriculture on Ethiopian smallholders

Floriculture industries produce non-edible agricultural products for the global market. Whereas, the smallholder farmers produce edible agricultural…

UK: Romantics leaving it late to buy Valentine's Day flowers

New data from same-day delivery business Gophr shows that romantics are increasingly leaving it to the last minute to order flowers for Valentine's…

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Knock Out Rose celebrates 25th year anniversary

While you might not think of roses as a beginner plant, the Knock Out Rose can prove you wrong. Beloved by many gardeners for its hardiness, this plant…

High demand for Indian growers ahead of Valentine's Day

High demand for Indian growers ahead of Valentine's Day

India: Growers expect 25% dip in exports ahead of Valentine's Day

Growers are expecting an around 25% dip in rose exports ahead of Valentine's Day (February 14) this year. Among the reasons for the expected dip are…

Looking for protection solutions against aphids

Myzus persicae Sulzer (Hemiptera: Aphididae) is a pivotal pest affecting various vegetables, fruits, crops, and ornamentals. The primary M. persicae management…