The utilization of technology in the production of Trichocompost fertilizer and its subsequent application to Chrysanthemum

The ornamental plant farmer group Agro Pudak Lestari has long cultivated chrysanthemums. In the cultivation of chrysanthemums, the Agro Pudak Lestari farmer group experienced several obstacles, namely yields that did not meet market criteria caused by white rust disease. Antagonistic microorganisms (Trichoderma sp.) effectively control white rust disease. White rust disease is a soil infectious … ادامه

“New multi-use set-up rack saves 100,000 kilos of cardboard a year”

Making logistics resources more sustainable is high on the agenda at Royal FloraHolland, part of which is reducing the amount of waste created by the use of logistics resources. The development and introduction of a low multi-use set-up rack helps with this. It can save at least 100,000 kilos of single-use cardboard a year, says … ادامه

Farm resilience starts with a solid financial foundation

After struggling through the 2023 season, the agriculture community is looking to wrap up the remaining harvest activities and reset for 2024. Finishing out the year means reflecting on input needs and maximizing future sales. Input prices are more favorable compared to last year’s historical highs. But commodity prices have also fallen, making future farm … ادامه

“NetPS Plant Finder Tool makes getting your plants online easy”

The NetPS Plant Finder Tool is a plug-and-play database for independent nurseries and garden centers looking to get their plants onto their websites to support the pre-shopping research and garden planning needs of their customers, allowing them to easily manage plant selections and maintain an up-to-date database with plant photos and accurate care information. It … ادامه

Future of horticulture sector looks bleak without urgent steps to safeguard its future

Horticulture, the vital £5 billion industry focussing on fruit, vegetables, and ornamental plants, is at a crossroads. The sector is under-prioritised and unappreciated by policymakers, leaving holes in the UK’s food security and ability to meet net-zero goals. These are among the findings of a new report, ‘Sowing the seeds: A blooming English horticultural sector,’ … ادامه

Half fewer orders for greenhouse construction in energy crisis

With the outbreak of war in Ukraine, a big drop in orders for greenhouse construction took place. While in the period January 2018 to June 2021, new orders averaged about 8.6 million euros per month, in the period after February 2022, this was only 4 million euros per month. So concludes WUR in a study … ادامه