11 bankruptcies, more stoppers and mostly ornamental horticulture

The number of bankruptcies and business terminations without bankruptcy in Dutch horticulture did increase slightly in 2022, but large numbers of bankruptcies were avoided. This is the conclusion of researchers from Wageningen Economic Research. They conducted research into the impact of the energy crisis on the sector after MP Van der Plas tabled a motion … ادامه

New spray rose production facility Jangwani Roses supports local orphanage

Tomorrow, November third, the first spray roses from Jangwani Rose will be auctioned in Aalsmeer, The Netherlands. A great milestone for this latest project by Timaflor, where 5 hectares of spray roses are grown. What sets this project apart is its close connection with the Pepo la Tumaini Jangwani orphanage. Timaflor – Jangwani RoseThe orphanage … ادامه

Project update: growing willow with aeroponics

Last October, LettUs Grow announced its partnership with the University of Surrey to develop an aeroponic greenhouse system for the propagation of willow trees. The project, funded by the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, aims to explore how innovative agricultural technology can be used to help meet the Government’s biomass and tree planting … ادامه

A sustainable future in Scotland topped the agenda at the CPG meeting on horticulture

On 31st October, skills, education and biodiversity were key topics of conversation as the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) hosted the second successful meeting of the Cross-Party Group (CPG) on Horticulture, held at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood. This gathering brought together diverse stakeholders, including government officials, industry representatives, and educational institutions, with a shared commitment … ادامه

Dutch-Brazilian connection through flowers

Meet Arien van Viet, the owner and director of Van Vliet Antúrios, a family business in Brazil that specializes in producing Anthurium pot plants and young plants. Arien’s story is one that showcases a deep-rooted connection to agriculture and a commitment to sustainability in the floral industry. Arien comes from a long line of Dutch … ادامه

Shuswap flower farm hosts second retreat for child sexual abuse victims

Founded by Leha Marshall and Crystal Wood, both survivors themselves, the retreat is celebrating its second year bringing together survivors, support team members, holistic and therapeutic practitioners and a clinical supervisor, as well as a neuroscientist. The retreat lasts five days and offers over 40 hours of community building and trauma-informed education, reads a U … ادامه

Innovation Grants awarded to water savvy agriculture ideas

Grantees Jay Elliott (Pinjarra) and Ben Johnston (Margaret River) have each received funding to develop a product to assist farmers with water supply in drier years in livestock and viticulture, respectively. They are joined by Nyabing grower Ben Hobley, who is exploring a farming practice to support decision-making and increase yield and quality in hotter, … ادامه

Delivery of spathiphyllum on a roll with new Opti Systems internal transport system

Until recently, orchids still rolled off the conveyor belt, but when Concorde Plants in Honselersdijk made the switch to spathiphyllum, that was exactly one of the points where the internal logistics needed an update. The old WPS system needed to be updated, or rather, replaced. A job for the guys from Opti Systems, who are … ادامه