A promising new fungicide to fight devastating crop diseases has been identified by researchers at the University of California, Davis. The chemical, ebselen, prevented fungal infections in apples, grapes, strawberries, tomatoes and roses, and improved symptoms of pre-existing fungal infection in rice. Fungal pathogens account for almost a quarter of global crop losses. In the … ادامه
According to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), “Climate change” means a change of climate attributed directly or indirectly to human activities that alter the composition of the global atmosphere and it can be observed over comparable periods in addition to natural climate variability. India is seeing the tangible effects of climate … ادامه
The UK’s most northern plant nursery is set to benefit from Loganair’s GreenSkies Community Fund, as the airline donates £4,500 to help take their office off the grid. Based in Hillswick, Da Barn is a small nursery growing ornamental plants and vegetables. The business has already taken huge steps to minimize its carbon footprint, installing … ادامه
When you say Sicamus, you say French hydrangeas. And over the last years, the demand for their varieties increased significantly. As a result, this French breeder and propagator increased its production volumes and acreage. Currently, they produce 2 million hydrangeas on 35ha of which 85% are being exported. One of their latest introductions that has … ادامه
The Ethiopian government has signed an agreement with Invest International, which acts on behalf of the Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation. The agreement initiates the first phase of a large cooling center that is located 70 kilometers from the capital city Addis Ababa. For the coming years, the so-called Cool Port Addis project … ادامه
Within greenhouse horticulture, there is a constant search for innovative methods to improve production, save costs, and thereby also reduce the ecological footprint. One of the technologies that meet these requirements is Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage (also known as WKO, in Dutch), states Certhon. This system aims to offer a sustainable solution for managing temperature … ادامه
GrowGeneration has partnered with Quest Climate. “This partnership with Quest Climate and GrowGeneration represents a powerful synergy. Leveraging Quest’s cutting-edge dehumidification technology with GrowGeneration’s robust distribution network, we are poised to significantly enhance the cultivation experience for growers across the country,” said Darren Lampert, CEO & Co-Founder at GrowGeneration. Lampert continued, “By partnering with Quest … ادامه
Governor Namadi said the project was inaugurated as a significant move towards economic diversification and agricultural transformation. Read more at thenewsnigeria.com.ng Publication date: Tue 5 Mar 2024 منبع The partnership, inked in April 2022, materialized into the Commttra Jigawa facility, equipped with state-of-the-art technology for cleaning and fumigation, contributing to the optimization of hibiscus production … ادامه
The owners of a plumeria farm on Oahu’s North Shore are determined to pick up the pieces after thieves took off with nearly $200,000 worth of farm equipment. Little Plumeria Farms in Haleiwa has been operating for more than five decades. The family said this is the biggest theft to hit their farm since it … ادامه
According to January figures, plant and flower prices in Kazakhstan surged by 8.2% over the year. The Karaganda region saw the most significant rise at 41.5%, followed by Almaty (18.1%) and Astana (14.5%). While prices remained stable in Aktobe, Jambyl, and Zhetysu. Prices dropped in Pavlodar (0.9%) and Ulytau (6.1%). Internationally popular roses were selling … ادامه