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New port opens new opportunities for Colombian flower exports

Examining methods to reduce flowering time in dahlias

Spain: New floriculture association to help growers after storms

New floriculture scholarship available

US (AZ): Family Farms acquires Phoenix Flower Shops

UK: HTA celebrates win at Trade Association Forum Awards 2026

Sector | Cut flowers

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Over three-quarters of flowers sold in Russia remain imported despite higher duties

Russia continues monitoring flower imports and domestic shipments in early 2026

Flower production expands at Minsk greenhouse complex

Georgia’s flower market: Prices increase, demand remains strong, says retailer

Ukraine increases cut flower imports by 8.5% in 2025

Belarus flower prices exceed EU levels amid import dependence and seasonal mark-ups

Russia: Infected chrysanthemums destroyed in Omsk

Sector | Pot plants

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New mobile app strengthens Greenplan platform for pot plant growers

Taiwan institute creates water-saving irrigation for small potted plants

"Removing both seeds and skin without compromising flavour is a real breakthrough"

Balcony planter with invisible hanging system launched

Sector | Cultivation

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Primulas bloom later in Latvia due to cold

Bangladesh: Sunflower cultivation gives hope to Khulna farmers

India: Kashmir scientists pull off first winter tulip-bloom

Hydrogen-rich irrigation systems shows promise for greenhouse crop performance

Promoting strong shoot growth to prevent production problems

“We grow a crop that is extremely sensitive to its environment”

International horticulture irrigation symposium held at Tatura

Sector | Greenhouse

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Latvia: Snow protection and early spring preparations
Netafim introduces the NetaFlex 5G

“Without soil buffering, small changes in concentration are inevitably going to affect uptake and uniformity"

Bloemteknik receives £700k funding to accelerate autonomous greenhouse growing
The largest botanical greenhouse in the world is located in Belgium at Pairi Daiza

"This is a milestone: in terms of scale, complexity, and ambition"
“We avoid supplying equipment that cannot be fixed locally”

Appropriate greenhouse design for African growing conditions

Turkey: Four new carnation varieties exported to 37 countries

Turkey: Ornamental plant greenhouses in Yalova damaged due to storm

Sector | Technique

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and his successors

Celebrating David Francis, Brinkman Australia

German cucumber grower develops pipe rail lift: "Film always stays neatly in place"

"We develop AI-based solutions for growers and nurseries"
DryGair CEO on 2026 vision:

"Turning grower challenges into operational control"
Ten Have Plant pleased with Greeny PRO

“What used to be a job we wanted to postpone has now become a task that gets done with ease”
Free FerSol test kit available

How to clean properly with a new cleaning agent
Bostjan Veronik, Waboost:

"Peroxide is not treating the root cause, only the symptoms"

Sector | Grower in the spotlight

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US: Powell Gardens honors America’s 250th anniversary with new orchid exhibit

US (WI): Vegetable grower begins second spring flower planting

Vietnam: The challenges of building a local brand in the face of an import-heavy market

Ken and Deena Altman recognized with AFE Ambassador Award

Kenya: Replacing manual scouting with a data driven approach

CAN: B.C. greenhouse sues longtime manager over alleged $7.2M fraud

Urban indoor farming meets e-commerce at Montreal-based Cactus en ligne

Sector | Substrates

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Stefan Kreft, Gramoflor:

"We know and understand the challenges of professional horticulture and are equally aware of our strengths"
FibriTech: virgin cellulose fibers, green compost, and small amount of coir

“Peat-free horticulture finally possible with first high-performance bio-substrate”

Pindstrup acquires La Mundial de Coco, expands renewable raw-material base

New retail propagation kit launched

UK: Looking back on two years of peat-free plug propagation

India trade deal benefits US growers

Successful trials with peat-free Calluna and Poinsettia

Sector | Fertilizers

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Seaweed as a low-risk step towards more resilient crops
Updated reference for fertigation practices: Nutrient Solutions for Greenhouse Crops v5

"Growers work with a single recipe for a season, while the crop's nutritional demand is changing"

Using intelligence to make the most of water management
Bionema's BiofilmTech® breakthrough

A next-generation biofertiliser that outperforms traditional single-strain biologicals

EU works to expand approved microorganisms for biostimulants
Brazil Potash CEO says local production could reduce geopolitical risk and price volatility

"50% of the world’s potash supply sits in countries that are sanctioned or at war"

BioWorks enters European market with biopesticides and biostimulants

Sector | Energy

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Horticulture plays an important role in testing techniques for energy storage

Dutch tulip grower produces its own green hydrogen
demonstration in Monster greenhouse

Research on greenhouses as an energy hub

Ambitions for UK geothermal sector launched at Eden

NL: CHP remains important as energy costs rise sharply due to new policy
UK: Rising transmission costs put pressure on the greenhouse sector

“It’s essential that greenhouses are offered access to the same energy cost relief schemes"
90% reduction of net GHG emissions by 2040 remains binding

ETS2 postponeed untill 2028

Sector | Crop protection

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“A well-timed beneficial release can save weeks of frustration”

Phytotoxicity from incorrect iron chelate applications
“In gutter-under zones where aromatic plants were installed, we detected no spider mite populations”

Aromatic barrier systems: Integrating medicinal and aromatic plants into greenhouse IPM

Lauryn Martinez joins BioSafe

US (OH): Statewide quarantine for spotted lanternfly

Employees continue CleanLight with successful restart

Mycotal now registered in Germany: "reliable whitefly control even at low temperatures"

Sector | Young plants

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Wagagai celebrates 25th anniversary

Uganda: “From the moment we shifted our entire focus to cuttings, demand began to rise”
Design and utility patents pending in Canada and the US

Rethinking the net pot: Improving cube stability and root handling in NFT systems
Joel English and Roberto Corea on nearly 60 years of Jolly Farmer - Est in 1967

“When customers began asking for plugs, it really changed the direction of the business”

New vegetable propagation nursery officially opened in Suriname

"Success isn't judged by size, it is in the conditions which they grow"

“In the past, suppliers chased customers. Today, customers chase suppliers”

Russia closes all routes for Dutch propagation material

Sector | Breeding

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UK: "The first rose bred with climate action at its heart"

From Dutch family nursery to global breeding company

Ahead of Valentine's, rose breeders urge respect for innovation and protection against illegal propagation

Increasing success with tissue culture acclimation

Prize winning Tillandsia praised for combination of form and foliage quality

In Memoriam: Ludwig Kientzler

Innovating for the future with sustainable genetics

Sector | Annuals and Perennials

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Continental Floral Greens debuts Pacific northwest-grown dahlias

Dümmen Orange highlights top performers from 2025 summer trial season

Emerald Coast Growers adds 32 perennial varieties for 2025-2026 growing season

Sector | Packaging

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New trays give gardeners access to smaller quantities of plugs normally available to professional farms

Elburg-Smit achieves BRCGS packaging materials certification

How sustainable flower packaging helps Holex Flower limit damage and claims

What trends predict Valentine’s Day 2026 bouquets will look like

Moving closer to a uniform and scalable sticker process for the floriculture sector

New products dedicated to the nursery sector to be presented at IPM Essen

“The NXTrays bring benefits in terms of transport, storage and costs”

Sector | Open field

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Coloríginz visits grower in Serbia

Important bees and special branches

Hailstorm devastates flower and vegetable crops in Atlixco, Puebla
Ard van't Veer (Aon) on parametric climate insurance:

"Crop insurance based on weather stations and satellites is gaining ground globally"

Flemish agriculture and horticulture sectors make strides in sustainability

NL: Using surface water as irrigation

Sector | Novelties

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Terra Nova expands Heuchera Grande Series with bold addition
New rose introduced, inspired by Prince song

“Our goal was to create a rose that delivers beauty without complication”

Responding to love with a heart-shaped Hoya and "I love you' plant"

India: 13 orchid hybrids approved
Tim van den Ende's love of flowers

"For me, this is the most beautiful rose"

Terra Nova introduces new Pretty Tasty "edimental"
Morel opens a new chapter in its cyclamen breeding:

"Fragrance, durability, flowering continuity, and garden performance all working together in a coherent way"

Sector | Marketing

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"Flower Love campaign was a success"

Plantaespaña links plants and relationships in Valentine’s Day campaign ‘Amores que se cultivan’

Interflora Australia launches Valentine's Day campaign

NL: New Flower Love campaign puts growers in the spotlight

“Just Add Flowers” campaign surpasses 1 million impressions

Seed Your Future launches 2026 storytelling series showcasing champions of the green workforce

US (MA): Burlington flower shop offers roses for unwanted gifts

Sector | Machines

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Creating sustainable protection against diseases and pests in greenhouses

Multilingual nursery management with image-based gap detection

New smart camera launched for potted plants

Working smarter not harder with a new floor cleaner

Companies join forces to produce IRISS Universal Sorting Machine

New greenhouse Top Cleaner introduced

“Automation will drive efficiency, but it will also elevate the roles of greenhouse workers”

Sector | Market information

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Kenyan horticultural exports led by the Netherlands in Q3 2025

South Korea: "The wholesale prices have risen so much, there is nothing we can do"

Chinese orchid exports see steady increase

2026 House Farm Bill Markup: What it means for greenhouse & nursery growers

UK: HTA calls on Chancellor ahead of Spring Forecast as rising costs squeeze horticulture

India: Thousands of tulips bloom in Punjab heat
"A small gesture by consumers can make a difference to businesses affected by the floods"

Spain: Cut flower area in Andalusia grows despite market pressure and weather damage

Sector | Garden center & retail

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UK: Garden centres report a ‘very good’ start to the year

UK: Garden centres show a steady finish to a strong 2025 performance

'Storecheck helps us make chrysanthemums more appealing'

Lidl switches to Fairtrade roses in all Belgian stores
Tourists visit Dutch garden center

'The Germans don't have such garden centers'

UK: GCA reveals 2025 South East region summer award winners

Sector | Floristry

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Florist-built Shopify app launched

“There is often still the idea that local flowers are better for the environment, but that is not always the case”

Florist started in a garage but now sends millions of bouquets

UK: Inside the life of a 24-hour florist

"Being a florist is not just about placing flowers, it’s about creating art"

19-year-old twins open their own flower shop

US (MN): New owners of local florist vow to stay

Sector | Events

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Thousands of Welsh daffodils to be placed at resort for St David’s Day
trade show continues today

Dutch horticulture updated on HortiContact

New predatory stink bug and lacewing egg system presented at Gorinchem trade fair

US (WA): More than 60,000 visitors for Northwest Flower & Garden Festival

UK: Visitor registration opens for HTA’s National Plant Show

Find your inner flower hunter at WFFSA

Record-breaking numbers for Myplant & Garden 2026

Sector | Company news

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Arvesta 125 years: "Without successful growers, Arvesta has no reason to exist."

“Consolidating supply from multiple grower codes into one shop makes sourcing more straightforward”
"The volume is modest, but the signal from the market is not"

Kelpinor achieves first commercial export of cultivated seaweed biostimulant to Europe

Klasmann-Deilmann acquires VelociGro gel-plug technology
Plans to export Trichoderma from New York to Brazil and EU

BioWorks appoints Chris Rose as Interim General Manager

UK: Squire’s marks 90 years at its biggest ever Annual Plant Show

MPS and Confagricoltura Liguria strengthen collaboration

Sector | Today on social media

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Flores el Capiro

DeVonne Friesen

Benjamin Snyder

Masterpiece Flower Company

Bloomingdale Roses (K) Limited

Sector | Logistics

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Weekend blizzard stymies logistics in Northeast
World Container Index - 19 Feb:

World Container Index decreased 1% to $1,919 per 40ft container

Rwanda launches direct air cargo exports for fresh produce

US: Over $6.8 million in cocaine discovered smuggled in roses

India: Bengaluru airport ships over 60 million roses this Valentine's season

Kenya: Taking flowers across the globe for Valentine's Day

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire ZIM in US$4 billion deal

Sector | Trade Shows

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Spain

Iberflora kicks off in Valencia
Bogotá, Colombia

Photoreport: Proflora 2025
Today is the last day of Proflora 2025!

Dianthus in the spotlight and a toast to a sustainable future

Sector | Post-harvest

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Ecuador: Using vacuum-cooling technology to boost postharvest precision

India: Training on post-harvest flower management
World Container Index - 09 Oct:

World Container Index decreased 1% to $1,651 per 40ft container
"hey you, craving something fresh?"

Creepy banana robot

A closer look at Miami-Dade’s planned phytosanitary and cold chain facility

Looking at the effects of floral foam on flax flowers
Austrian drying process Herb.ERT gains importance among direct marketers

"Premium dried products guarantee high appreciation and added value"

Sector | Supplies

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New international sales manager for Spid Trays
NP Plastics celebrates 75 years

"The future is a horticulture assortment without microplastics"

Sector | Management info

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Nuance on Dutch leadership in horticulture: "Keep innovating, or you'll be overtaken"

Sector | Education and research

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Multi-year educational partnership announced to support florists across Ireland

Powering the workforce pipeline through the HRI Scholarship Program

"Strategic induced mutation can produce aesthetic, medicinal ornamental plants"
Agromethod Labs and CITEVE test hydroponic pilot in Portugal

“We spent two years defining the optimal growth conditions for cotton”

US: Research could help roses to last longer

New initiative Hortistry launches peer-led masterclasses to safeguard vital UK horticultural skills

A glimpse into the future of phalaenopsis cultivation

Sector | Labour & automation

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Labor registration as a management tool
Combining greenhouse cultivation with outdoor cultivation becomes possible

Labor management system even more widely applicable after update

Fairtrade flower worker wage increases must be matched with higher prices

"The Netherlands cannot do without migrant workers, migrant workers cannot do without housing"

Waving goodbye to repetitive manual tasks
Rushabh Shah, Osho Chemical Industries:

Kenya: “Motivated and satisfied employees are more focused, accountable, and quality-conscious”
Growers invest in APV to reduce hard labor

"We design solutions that solve real operational challenges in the field"

Sector | Lighting

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engineering grow lights around shadow reduction

"Shade from lighting fixtures has a direct impact on crop performance and profitability"
Agrolux launches fixtures that can withstand multiple renovation cycles

Sustainable renewal with a modular LED platform

New dynamic LED fixture for greenhouse growers
Bloemteknik invite:

Webinar on next-gen autonomous greenhouse lighting control

Reducing supplemental lighting costs in orchid production
with Netvion’s Smart Controls System

Large Dutch greenhouse grower turns energy volatility into opportunity

Gavita International launches Agrolux Operating System