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29-06-2015
Free greenhouse production cost tools online
Free greenhouse cost of production spreadsheets from Michigan State University Extension have been designed to help growers estimate production costs and explore opportunities for cost savings.
29-06-2015
‘British Flowers Week the new Mother's Day’
British Flowers Week, the campaign to promote British cut flowers held from 15-19 June, has now finished for another year, and reports say it was the best one yet.
24-06-2015
Wageningen UR to develop smart transportation systems for roses
At least half of the international trade in cut flowers passes through the Netherlands, entering the country by airplane before being taken to their final destination by lorry.
23-06-2015
Thrips chemically warn each other of danger
How dangerous is the enemy coming your way? Some animals want to warn each other so that they can flee. An insect, the Californian thrip, which has caused damage in horticulture, can encrypt information about danger in a chemical alarm signal.
22-06-2015
MPI survey shows mail biosecurity controls are working
The Ministry for Primary Industries’ (MPI) reports that its latest mail compliance survey result shows its biosecurity controls are working well at the International Mail Centre.
18-06-2015
AFE launches Young Professionals Council
The American Flower Endowment (AFE) has established the Young Professionals Council (YPC), which consists of a vibrant group of 21-to-35-year-old students and professionals in the floral industry.
16-06-2015
French label a way to save floriculture sector?
The French minister of agriculture, Stéphane Le Foll, recently launched the label, ‘Fleurs de France’ with the brand, Rungis. By highlighting the French origin of cut flowers, it is hoped that the ailing sector will get a boost.
16-06-2015
South Korean wins the Fleurop-Interflora World Cup 2015
Alex Choi from South Korea is the new world champion of florists.
11-06-2015
Reusing drain water for potted orchids
According to Dutch researchers, in the cultivation of potted orchids, there is still relatively little experience with the reuse of drain water.
10-06-2015
British Flowers Week promotes UK flowers, foliage
British Flowers Week, the annual campaign to promote British flowers and foliage, will run from Monday 15 June to Friday 19 June 2015.
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