Labor shortages cost Canadian ag $35 billion in lost sales in 2022, report shows

This finding was revealed virtually at CAHRC’s Labour Market Information Summit as part of a comprehensive analysis of the Canadian agriculture sector’s labour market trends and challenges—information that will steer the future growth and sustainability of Canadian agriculture. The release of this data is part of a long-term initiative, updating CAHRC’s labour forecasting system. In … ادامه

Royal FloraHolland stops out of necessity with Flower Handling Services

Royal FloraHolland is winding down the FHS activities in Naaldwijk out of necessity and intends to stop as of 1 January 2024. “In view of the 2024 peak, we will not manage to offer high-quality FHS services at acceptable rates. Given the importance of FHS services to the Naaldwijk hub, we actively encourage FHS services … ادامه

Geest Potplanten reduces plastic packaging in phalaenopsis with lighter pot

Dutch nursery Geest Potplanten grows an extensive range of green plants, multiflora and regular phalaenopsis in 12cm pots. By switching to an orchid-growing pot made with 30% less plastic, the company is managing to significantly reduce the grams of packaging for this crop. “We are always looking for ways to reduce the environmental impact of … ادامه

UF horticultural sciences creates Día de los Muertos ofrenda with UF/IFAS-grown flowers

Marigolds are used to create a carpet of petals from the ofrenda to bring the deceased back to the living world, but in nature they help control pests and other organisms that harm plants. Marigolds keep away nematodes, very small worms, by excreting a compound in their roots that is a natural repellent to the … ادامه

2023 Bloom Show season finale with Charlie Hall and Melinda Knuth

The grand finale of the 2023 The Bloom Show will take place on November 28, 2023, at 1 p.m. EST. Dr. Melina Knuth and Dr. Charlie Hall, will join their host, Sahid Nahim of Above All Flowers and New Bloom Solutions. They will share the latest floral industry trends, economic impacts, pricing effects, and the … ادامه

Heimos to host 16th Annual 2023 Poinsettia Trial and Open House

Millstadt Young Plants and N.G. Heimos Greenhouses will host their poinsettia Trial Open House on Thursday, November 16, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. They will host a special day for all their brokers to meet with the breeders on November 15th. Lodging is available at the Hampton Inn, 165 Admiral Trost Drive, Columbia, IL … ادامه