“Raising awareness to preserve germplasm is crucial to combat climate challenge, malnutrition, and food insecurity”

Every year, the world records around USD 220 billion worth of annual global economic losses due to damages to plants and crops from invasive pest species. The International Day of Plant Health under the theme “Plant health, safe trade and digital technology” advocates taking clear action to keep plants healthy, and ensure food safety and … ادامه

Phipps Plaza hosting Atlanta debut of Fleurs de Villes Artiste flower show

Atlanta’s Phipps Plaza is blooming this May with the Atlanta debut of Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE, a global floral show known for its displays in major cities across the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe. From May 17 through May 22, visitors will have the opportunity to explore a free, curated exhibition featuring twelve unique … ادامه

Embracing a chemical-free future with digital IPM

Throughout history, agriculture has battled crop threats, from ancient locust plagues to modern-day greenhouse viruses. As we continue cultivating crops, these challenges persist. For decades, industrialized agriculture relied heavily on chemical “crop care” solutions – insecticides, fungicides, and pesticides. “However, this approach is unsustainable,” states AgriData Innovations. Chemical-free agricultureAccording to AgriData Innovations, chemical-free agriculture is … ادامه

Priva partners with UC Davis to support CEA certificate program

Priva is collaborating with the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) to sponsor the UC Davis CEA Professional Concentration Program. The UC Davis CEA Program, developed by UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education and UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR), offers digital courses designed to equip individuals with the essential knowledge and skills for … ادامه

University of Florida Greenhouse 101 starts June 3 online

Greenhouse 101 starts on June 3 and is the first 2024 course in the award-winning Greenhouse Training Online series from the University of Florida IFAS Extension (UF). If you have grower staff who will benefit from extra training or if you are interested in joining the horticulture industry, this course will help you make better … ادامه

The South American country supplying Mother’s Day flowers

Every May, millions of flowers make their way to mums across the US for Mother’s Day, and the majority come from one nation. So, where do these flowers come from? The answer, by in large, is Colombia, which exports more than $2bn worth of cut flowers each year, making it the second-largest flower producer in … ادامه

US nursery identifies “Flower Walking” as a rising gardening trend

“Touching grass is so 2023. The latest in alfresco trends is “flower walking,” enjoying tiptoeing through springy, textured, fragrant, and sometimes flowering perennials for a bit of grounding, outdoor bliss. FootPrince Blue Star Creeper features small, blue, star-shaped flowers covering a dense mat of dark-green foliage. Haven’t heard of it? Well, then, now you have … ادامه

Hong Kongers buy flowers on mainland for Mother's Day

Many residents in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) have chosen to buy flowers for the Mother’s Day in the mainland city of Shenzhen this year due to lower prices and facilitated traveling. The Dutch Flower Town in the city’s Nanshan District, which is only a dozen-minute drive away from the… منبع

Extreme rainfall impacts Kenyan flower production

Paul Mwangi, Zedgee Ltd “Weather conditions have a significant impact on our outdoor flower cultivation. Any type of extreme weather, whether it’s drought or rain, affects the condition of the flowers,” says Paul Mwangi, who works at flower nursery and exporter Zedgee Ltd in Nairobi, Kenya. “The past few weeks, we experienced heavy rainfall, but … ادامه

Maersk establishes itself at Segro Park Amsterdam Airport in Hoofddorp

SEGRO Netherlands has signed a multi-year lease agreement with Maersk. The Danish shipping and logistics company will move into the recently completed eastern part of Segro Park Amsterdam Airport. The warehouse will house Maersk’s air cargo division Maersk recently signed the lease agreement with Segro Netherlands, resulting in the cargo giant focusing on handling its … ادامه