“A small tape can protect greenhouse film and extend the lifespan”

“Greenhouse film is the most important part of greenhouse cultivation. However, it’s soft and flimsy and easy to be damaged by a tough steel frame, especially the parts in contact with the steel tube, spring sock wire, and channel bundle. If there is heavy wind, the greenhouse film will sway and rub more where it … ادامه

Robust biomass systems key to sustainable greenhouse heating

“With shortages in natural gas, greenhouses in the Netherlands and all over Europe were scrambling to find different sources of heat, which drove up the price of biomass in Canada as well as the demand for our systems,” says Lyall Wiebe, Co-Founder and President of Triple Green Products. Based in Manitoba, Canada, Triple Green provides … ادامه

Help protect your horti business from hail damage

When you own a business in the horticultural industry, seeing a hailstorm in the forecast will certainly get your attention. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) annual severe weather 2023 report, there were 6,962 reports of severe hail (1-inch or greater in size) in the United States. That’s an extra 1,000 incidents … ادامه

“We see ourselves as our clients’ temp worker”

When Jan Willem Tolhoek embarked on a new journey as an independent recruiter three years ago, after a nearly 30-year career in the fruit and vegetable sector, it was quite a leap of faith. That was despite his in-depth knowledge of the industry. He, however, quickly found his groove. “We consider ourselves temp workers for … ادامه

Brazil strikes flower, plants export deal with Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe and Brazil have reached an agreement that will see the latter benefit immensely from agricultural exports from the African country. Speaking soon after the first [political consultation meeting between the two countries in Harare yesterday, Secretary for Africa and the Middle East in the Ministry of External Relations of the Federative Republic of Brazil, … ادامه

Over 30 growers present at Home & Garden Fair at Vireõ

March 27-29, 2024: On March 27, 28, and 29, the professional trade is invited to the annual Home & Garden Fair. Dozens of growers will be showcasing their finest patio, garden, and indoor plants for the upcoming season at this fair. “We are all eagerly looking forward to spring. To sunny weather. And to giving … ادامه

Horti company fined after worker seriously injured in horticulture work

Saskatchewan employer Sunterra Horticulture (Canada) Inc. has been fined $70,000 after one worker was seriously injured while conducting work in the line of horticulture. The incident happened on September 16, 2021, near Hyas, Sask. A worker was seriously injured while attempting to dislodge a pallet and bale of peat moss, according to the provincial government. … ادامه

The Scenic Rim’s annual sunflower festival is blooming again over 24 acres

Spring in southeast Queensland means hanging out in Toowoomba, where the annual Carnival of Flowers takes place. In autumn, folks eager to be surrounded by petals have a date with the Scenic Rim instead. On the agenda: the Kalbar Sunflower Festival, which celebrates golden-hued blooms over a big April weekend, with 2024’s event happening from … ادامه

UbiQD’s Quantum Dot Greenhouse tech wins 2024 SXSW innovation award

UbiQD was named winner in the What the Future (WTF) category of the 25th Annual SXSW Innovation Awards competition, where the company showcased its new UbiGro® Cover greenhouse film product for enhancing crop yield using fluorescence. The South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Innovation Awards recognize the most exciting creative developments in the connected world, celebrating a … ادامه