French grower transforms greenhouse by raising it 1,5 meter

Building a greenhouse takes several months, but raising the height of a greenhouse can be accomplished within a few weeks. This is what French tomato grower Eric Cescatti of Gie. Batanères, a member of the Rougeline group, experienced. Last winter, the column height of his 4-hectare greenhouse was increased from 3.5 meters to 5 meters. … ادامه

From the neighbor around the corner to the southernmost point of Europe

Located at the Royal FloraHolland Aalsmeer auction site in the Netherlands, we find All4You Flowers, a trading entity focusing on the buying and selling of cut flowers. For over 12 years, the company has been offering freshly sourced flowers to other trading entities daily. For their monthly feature, “Trade Talk”, Dekker Chrysanten spoke with Ruben … ادامه

Grower fought poverty by growing flowers

Srikanth Bollapally’s days are now filled with the glow of success. Residing in Bengaluru, this flower farmer is living the dream he cherished in his youth. At 40, Srikanth is reaping significant profits from his floriculture venture. He cultivates 12 varieties of flowers across his 40-acre farmland near Doddaballapura, Bengaluru. With customers from all across … ادامه

Explore the California Spring Trials virtually

From March 20-24, the California Spring Trials were held, a bit earlier than usual because Easter was early this year. At 11 locations along the California coast, more than 40 companies, mainly breeders, showcased their products and services. The event is attended by national and international visitors. Were you unable to attend California Spring Trials … ادامه

Rob Hanifin appointed as product specialist for climate screens at Ridder North America

Rob Hanifin is the new Product Specialist for Climate Screens at Ridder North America. Based on the US East Coast, Rob will support growers across North America and globally. “We are thrilled to have Rob join our team,” said Lynda Gallagher, Sales & Service Operations Manager at Ridder North America. “His extensive background in greenhouse … ادامه

The Netherlands is losing its insect-pollinated flowers

A newly published study from the Netherlands documents the ongoing loss of plant species that rely on pollination by insects and other creatures. This study, based on almost 90 years of data, sounds the alarm for biodiversity and food security. Of course, this is not a surprise for many of us since it has been … ادامه

Which two crops can be grown energy efficient together?

Which combination of two crops in a greenhouse can be grown fossil-free and with less than 100 kWh/m2 of energy per year? The Kas als Energiebron innovation program posed this question to the Greenhouse Horticulture and Flower Bulbs Business Unit of Wageningen University & Research. That maximum appears to be achievable with a combination of … ادامه

India: Farmers are getting free seeds to cultivate marigold

The government is running various welfare schemes to double the income of farmers. The government has also launched a scheme to provide free seeds to the farmers cultivating flowers. Marigold farmers are getting full benefit from it and the farmers are doubling their income by taking free seeds. Farmers… منبع

India delegation visit Dutch floriculture experts

The Indian government is keen to boost floriculture sector in India with The Netherlands. In this pursuit; Secretary of Agriculture Mr. Manoj Ahuja leads a delegation of policy makers to visit Dutch Plantum, Royal FloraHolland, and HilverdaFlorist (joint venture partner of KF Bioplants, India) in the Netherlands. Secretary of Agriculture (Government of India), Shri Manoj … ادامه

Panama Canal Authority to increase daily transits to 32

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announced a scheduled maintenance at the Gatun Locks from May 7 to May 15, which will reduce the number of daily transits at the Panamax locks from 20 to 17. Following the maintenance, measures to increase daily transits to 32 have been outlined in response to improved water levels after … ادامه