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The shift from IPM to Integrated Plant Health

“It can seem like too large a hill to climb until something like pesticide resistance develops”

Auctioneer’s Column

From flower parade to auction clock

Rising plastic costs drive interest in PHA-based alternatives in Europe’s greenhouse supply chain

Gregor Farm and Greenhouse celebrates 50 years in Medina

Rose specialist to speak at New Zealand meeting

US (AK): Peony farmer loses a third of his stock due to winter conditions

Sector | Cut flowers

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Serbia’s flower market remains import-driven despite growing exports

Kazakhstan reduces flower imports as Ecuador’s share declines

Kyrgyzstan exports 17 tonnes of flowers in early 2026

Kyrgyzstan imports more than 4 million fresh flowers for March 8

Russia: Flower imports remain dominant despite growth of domestic production

The Netherlands and China remain the main suppliers of imported flowers to the Urals

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

Sector | Pot plants

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Russia increases domestic production of orchids

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"

Sector | Cultivation

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US: Utah farmers turn to tulips as drought shrinks water supply

Airmix concept now usable year-round, with introduction of active dehumidification

Patuakhali farmers bloom with sunflower success

Flower farmer launches grower collective hub

Kazakhstan increases domestic flower production as regional prices diverge

Ukraine: Kyiv plans to grow more than 4 million flowers in municipal greenhouses in 2026

Warm temperatures push tulip bloom season earlier at Middle Tennessee farm

Sector | Greenhouse

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Looking into the new Kunming Anthura Horticulture greenhouse

NL: Construction of new business premises for Planta begins

Combining tomato and cactus production in four-season climate of Colorado

Anthura celebrates 20 years in Kunming with opening of 2.7-hectare greenhouse
Victoire Thery, Filclair:

"Is the traditional glass greenhouse model still the most secure investment, given the scale of capital required?"

Historic greenhouse set to be preserved as 'living ruin'
Jerry Bleckley and Scott Thompson retire from Prospiant:

"If horticulture has a Hall of Fame, we need to get these two guys in it"

Sector | Technique

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From satellite images to seed advice: Experience Data brings AI to the fresh produce sector

Clean water is not the same as sterile water

Anti-algae coating proves its worth at Dutch pot plant nursery

Belgian growers explore advanced screen technologies

Raising greenhouse height: a strategic choice for growers

SchermNed leads the way in replacing harmonic insect netting at Holland Plant and FortaPlant

With volatile energy prices, screen installations are back in focus

Sector | Grower in the spotlight

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Rising costs, heat exhaustion, and falling sales challenge Korea's rose farmers

US (CT): Freeze warning has growers keeping plants indoors

US: Weather hits northeast flower growers hard

How OZ Planten took the step towards future-proof trading
The Flower Love of Fleur:

‘As Mother’s Day approaches, we’re all helping out as a family’

US (IL): Abandoned Belvidere golf center revitalizing into family flower farm

UK: Wyevale Nurseries boosts ‘3-30-300 Rule’

Sector | Substrates

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Suntory Group develops new peat alternative, Teamoss

UK: Peat-free push gets tech boost with new sensor trial

Belgium strawberry grower starts new cycle on re-used substrate, steamed to be pathogen free

Coir substrate demand grows as India’s protected‑cultivation footprint expands
American Biochar Institute outlines how the S668 standard can help growers

"Non-compliant biochar means inconsistent data, and inconsistent data means risk"

HTA gives evidence to the Environmental Audit Committee on peat-free transition

Botanicoir bounces back from cyclone with community support

Sector | Fertilizers

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China retains stable supply of fertilizers

Russia extends fertilizer export quotas as global supply tightens

Scientists organize awareness programme on balanced fertilizer use among rose growers

India: Workshop aims to educate floral growers on fertilizer use

Dutch fertilizer sector reports no immediate supply disruptions despite Middle East tensions

From seaweed to circular production

Seaweed as a low-risk step towards more resilient crops

Sector | Energy

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China-Kenya partnership unlocks geothermal potential of Great Rift Valley
UK company eyes £300 million market

Pilot initiative to test transparent solar films in West Africa

US (WI): Growers affected by rising energy prices
VersPodium explores the future of the greenhouse industry

"The energy transition is no longer a distant prospect, but part of day-to-day operations"

Battery storage reinforces energy hub for greenhouse growers in Gelderland, Netherlands

Capturing CO₂ using horticultural knowledge: “Smart energy reuse”

Yeager Energy to expand geothermal capacity in Oostland, Netherlands

Sector | Crop protection

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Using biological controls to get the best growing results

Biobest’s new Aphidoletes-System packaging advances aphid control

Sunjoy Barberry varieties earn exemption from PA invasive plant restrictions

Monitoring: the backbone of effective IPM

Controlling weed growth in greenhouse ornamentals

Common types of viruses of floriculture crops and their modes of transmission

Boosting biological performance and operational efficiency with Entomatic tank mixing

Sector | Young plants

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NL: First cuttings of Petunia and Calibrachoa successfully imported
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”

Sector | Breeding

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“Bahati shows strong adaptability and premium potential at high altitude”
Pairwise licenses Fulcrum CRISPR Platform to Ball Horticultural Company

"Genome editing has the potential to reshape what’s possible in ornamental breeding"
25 years of FlorAmor Breeding

“Breeding is a process of kill your darlings: discarding a lot and continuously improving”

F1 genetics built to perform
José Francisco Fernandes, TAKII Seed:

"Low prices make it very difficult for growers to reinvest in technology"

Reliable spring ranunculus

Advancing powdery mildew resistance in gerbera through CRISPR gene editing

Sector | Annuals and Perennials

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Continental Floral Greens debuts Pacific northwest-grown dahlias

Sector | Packaging

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NL: Elburg-Smit announces new Executive Team

Austrian grower achieves 93% return rate with reusable tray system

New plastic-free fiber pot for retail and landscaping crops introduced

Label manufacturer switches to daily pricing amid raw material volatility

Costa Farms introduces self-watering container

Gardeners face a ‘postcode lottery’ on recycling plant pots, horticulture sector warns

Flower box Fc510 to be permanently out of assortment as of 3 April 2026

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"

Sector | Novelties

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How a pot sunflower becomes a full-blown experience

Plants for Europe launches six new plant varieties for 2026

Alexandra Farms announces new garden roses in bloom for 2026

Proven Winners introduces new varieties for 2027

Walter Blom Plants introduces new eye-catchers during FlowerTrials 2026

Terra Nova Nurseries introduces new Echinacea Revelation 'Monarch' series

Star Roses and Plants introduces new roses for 2027

Sector | Marketing

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“We Love Conifers” launches “Tuscany” campaign

HTA launches ‘The Late, Late Show’ to keep gardens colourful throughout summer

“Just Add Flowers” campaign surpasses 11 million digital impressions

New national campaign rebrands flowers as a ‘mental health hack’ for modern motherhood burnout

Danziger launches "Happy Yellow Day" campaign

"Life in Bloom marathon on Create TV reaches 116.8 million U.S. households"

“Just Add Flowers” campaign surpasses 2 million digital impressions

Sector | Machines

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Duijndam Machines breaks ground for new 10,000 m² facility in the Netherlands

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

Sector | Market information

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US (CA): Flower, plant merchants feeling price sting of Iran war

EU's EmpCo directive: What floral businesses need to know about green claims

Strong March leads to positive first quarter of 2026 at Veiling Rhein-Maas

UK: GCA BoT for March shows ‘robust sales’

Indonesia: 407 illegal orchid and aglaonema buds intercepted at Trisakti Port

Kyrgyzstan: Two million flowers to be planted in Bishkek

How the peony fuels local economy in east China

Sector | Garden center & retail

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Retail chains are growing in strength. Do florists have anything to worry about?

Weather didn’t put off shoppers at garden centres in February

Mark Pitman becomes garden centre inspector

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

Sector | Floristry

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Belgian floral designer launches book

New sustainability template for wholesale florists launched

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"

Sector | Events

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UK: Waterdrinker tulip festival blooms despite gray skies
South Korea's largest flower festival showcases 1,000 species, 200 exhibitors, runs until next month

100 million blooms at Goyang Flower Fair opening

Profit growing practicalities to be under the spotlight at Hort Science Live 2026

Dümmen Orange showcases innovations rooted in science and art at CAST 2026

LumiRay celebrates Tianjin factory launch during landmark week for Dutch horticulture in China

US (OR): Keynote speaker announced for 2026 Farwest Show

UK: Looking ahead to RHS Malvern Spring Festival

Sector | Company news

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Floréac and Plantas Group strengthen collaboration

New possibilities corrections and improvements regarding availability for Floriday

Floral industry advocates for research funding and economic relief on Capitol Hill

PHS unveils 2026 Gold Medal Plant winners

ErfGoed announces new Commercial Manager

Smithers-Oasis UK launches new sustainability strategy

New version of maintenance management solution improves efficiency and control

Sector | Today on social media

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Thomas Meise

Viking Roses

Bayview Flowers Ltd

Sector | Logistics

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Flores el Capiro officially set to ship the first-ever flower container from Puerto Antioquia

China: Kunming Guandu flowers reach Russia in 7 days

Sustainability and cost efficiency in logistics thanks to digitalisation

Freight rate volatility rises but remains below Covid levels

Airfreight rates surge up to 95% on capacity and fuel costs

Kenya expands cold-chain and cargo capacity at JKIA

Ethiopian Airlines to resume direct flights to Atlanta beginning May 21 2026

Sector | Trade Shows

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Guatemala's ornamental sector at Agritrade Expo & Conference

Spring sunshine and interested visitors ensure a positive first day at Flora Spring Expo
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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“With this step in cold chain improvement, consumers gain one to one-and-a-half extra days of vase life”

Royal FloraHolland launches new reusable flower bucket

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

Sector | Supplies

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Ongoing shortage of agricultural film in Morocco

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 | Labour & automation

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new colleague at Rosa Danica:

Collaborative robot handles the cuttings

Israeli orchards use pollination tech as labour shortages persist
Bosch Rexroth on mastering efficiency in CEA controls

"If you're not doing data collection today, you really need to start"

Fully automated Plant Order System operational at orchid grower

An EU-supported breakthrough in greenhouse automation for chrysanthemums

"Why every day is Women’s Day in Colombian floriculture"

Labor registration as a management tool

Sector | Lighting

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“Greenhouse lighting success depends on everything around it”

Smarter lighting strategies in roses: insights from Viaverda trials
SpectraGrow and Harvest Today collaborate on retractable LED system targeting 200 plants per cubic meter

"This is a practical solution to a big pain point in many vertical farms"

Gavita International strengthens Plant Specialist Team with the appointment of Charlotte Pijnenburg
P.L. Light Systems celebrates 45 years anniversary:

"Our lights are built to last so long you’ll be handing them down for generations"

Louis Golaz steps down from RED Horticulture leadership

Silent failures, invisible losses — and what some Dutch growers are now doing about it

Sector | Education and research

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Cultivators, Vertify and World Horti Center continue ‘Cultivation for Compounds’

South Korea: Researchers develop new cactus varieties

Chinese research team uses color to enhance flower appeal

US (SC): Clemson Extension releases new cut flower manual to support growing Southeast industry

How Anthurium got its color, wax, and floral form

Nonprofit nurtures next generation of Kansas City florists

The first rose pangenome identified