FoodPLUS launches Changemaker Awards at GlobalG.A.P. Summit 2024

10–12 September in Warsaw, Poland: In September 2024, FoodPLUS GmbH (GlobalG.A.P. and the GGN label) will launch the first annual Changemaker Awards at the GlobalG.A.P. Summit 2024, which will take place 10–12 September in Warsaw, Poland. The award recognizes winners for their commitment to promoting responsible farming practices and fostering positive social change. Interested candidates … ادامه

Study shows benefits of chatgroups to human health can be replicated in plant health

A CABI-led study has revealed that there is evidence of the benefits of chatgroups to human health, which can also be replicated in plant health. The research analyzed the opportunities and pitfalls of using chat groups for plant health systems and examined the conditions for strengthening chatroom functions. It also considered the possibility of replicating … ادامه

Garden centers hope would-be green thumbs stay interested after pandemic gardening boom

Garden centers enjoyed a pandemic boom, particularly with millennials, as people looked for outdoor activities during lockdowns. Now the question is, will those wannabe green thumbs stick with the habit? In 2022, 80% of U.S. households took part in lawn and gardening activities, a five-year high, according to the National Gardening Association’s 2023 National Gardening … ادامه

Garden centers hoping to grow after pandemic

Garden centers enjoyed a pandemic boom, particularly with millennials, as people looked for outdoor activities during lockdowns. Now the question is, will those wannabe green thumbs stick with the habit. In 2022, 80% of U.S. households took part in lawn and gardening activities, a five-year high, according to the National Gardening Association’s 2023 National Gardening … ادامه

UConn’s Horticulture Club wins five awards at Flower and Garden Show

The CT Flower and Garden Show is an annual event hosted at the CT Convention Center in Hartford, where exhibitors put together a garden display to show off their organization. The majority of these exhibitors are for-profit organizations, including landscaping companies and greenhouses. The UConn Horticulture Club was one of the few non-profit organizations and … ادامه

British-only flower subscription business wins gold award

A Bournemouth-based business, the world’s first-ever British-only flower subscription service, has won a gold award for sustainability. MeadowSweet won gold in the SME sustainability journey category at the Big Sustainability Awards. Sophie Townsend, the founder of MeadowSweet, said: “We’re over the moon to have been recognized for our efforts to become a more sustainable business. … ادامه

Selecta unveils Dianthus catalog

For a little bit, extra color is needed on currently grey winter days. At the center of Selecta assortment is a pot carnation series: Oscar® – now with a total of 19 varieties and countless combination options, an absolute guarantee of success for every grower. Attractive new products can be found there, but also in … ادامه

Floriculture students attend training program

Students Floriculture & Landscaping trade of (ITI) Leh, are attending a short-term training program at the Institute of Himalayan BioResource Technology IHBT (CSIR) in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh from March 15 to 25 2024. Thirteen students and a Faculty are currently at IHBT Palampur for the ten-day programme for hands-on training and mentorship by Faculty and … ادامه