The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise hosted an ‘Opportunities in Horticulture Careers Fair’ for students studying Floristry and Horticulture at Greenmount Campus, Antrim. The Careers Fair offered businesses interested in offering work placements or graduate employment the chance to engage directly with CAFRE students. Students connected with company representatives to find out more … ادامه
“We are eager to increase our export markets and the potential is there”, says Luca Lanzalaco of La Cooperativa L’Ortofrutticola di Albenga. They are one of the largest cooperatives in Liguria, Italy, with about 600 member farms. They offer potted plants (aromatic and floral), fruit, and vegetables. Due to the particular environmental conditions of the … ادامه
Fluence announced its newest LED top light solutions for produce and ornamental cultivators: RAPTR 2 and VYPR 4. Both models are multi-channel controllable, which makes flexible use of far-red and white light possible. “Higher wattages and tunable spectra help growers maximize light output and efficiency at lower installation costs,” the developers say. HPS upgrade“The RAPTR … ادامه
“We are very excited with how Alberta Open Farm Days 2023 went,” says Tim Carson, CEO of the Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies. “While the number of visitors was down slightly from last year, on-farm sales during the weekend increased from $224,000 in 2022 to almost $299,000 this year. The money that was generated from … ادامه
From Wednesday, March 13 to Friday, March 15, 2024, the Tulip Trade Event will be organized for the sixth time. The official opening of the event will take place at VWS Flowerbulbs in Broek op Langedijk. The opening ceremony will be performed by a special guest from Hongyue Horticultural Corporation from China. The Tulip Trade … ادامه
The Perennial Plant Association (PPA) is pleased to announce an updated awards program to recognize leaders in the herbaceous perennial plant industry. The revised awards program is designed to reflect the changes in the perennial plant industry, particularly the maturity of the sector overall while recognizing the contributions individuals and companies continue to make to … ادامه
From March 1, 2024, Gijs Baake will be the new International Commercial Manager at Royal Brinkman. After 6 years working in various positions, he is now responsible for managing Royal Brinkman’s foreign branches outside Europe. In cooperation with the sales team, Gijs will further implement market requirements. The new position intends to match his personal … ادامه
The significance of HortiContact is evident from the fact that it is chosen as the platform to launch innovations. This aligns with the trade fair’s slogan: HortiContact; Where the future begins. Please find below the complete trade fair program and a few examples of the innovations. One such innovation is the new folding- insect screen … ادامه
Hopman Flower Farms celebrates five years in business today. In this article, Lawrence Hopman, the firm’s founder describes the feeling of building a start-up from nothing. Lawrence Hopman “It was terrifying initially, and a difficult first year. I never wanted to go through life wondering if it could have worked, having never taken a risk”. … ادامه
Microflor and Hark/Sion are joining forces and will, from now on, continue under the name Labeau. This strategic merger marks a new phase for both companies as they jointly strive to strengthen their position as leading players in the global breeding, propagation & young plant industry. Synergy and shared vision for the futureThe merger of … ادامه