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03-06-2015
FYI: CoOL being applied to French floriculture
The French horticultural sector (vegetables and floriculture) is constantly losing ground to imported horticultural products. From a turnover of horticultural products of €3 billion, €1 billion are imported.
02-06-2015
FYI: Why the Indian flower industry is attracting attention from investors
Modernisation, western influences, government initiatives and an increasing overseas demand have resulted in the growth of the flower industry in India. The Indian floriculture Industry is now undergoing a gradual shift from a highly unorganised sector to a professionally managed industry involving both Indian as well as International corporates.
02-06-2015
Bloom preservation with urine and acids?
Gerbera jamesonii, also known as the Transvaal daisy or African daisy, is a species native to South Africa and one of the most important commercially grown flower crops.
27-05-2015
FYI: Logos, names, messages printed on roses
Printed roses have a striking appearance and are increasing in popularity, especially during this Mother's Day month, according to Dutch grower, Fransen Roses. They are the only rose growers in the Netherlands who are printing their roses.
20-05-2015
Transitional Deed Governance Group, MPI meet
MPI representatives and TDGG met earlier this month and discussed the review of NZ’s Biosecurity Strategy (Biosecurity 2025) and opportunities for GIA signatories and TDGG to be engaged in the project.
18-05-2015
Harris Farm is PMA A-NZ Marketer of the Year
Produce Plus and PMA Australia-New Zealand has announced that Harris Farm Markets is the winner of the PMA-Produce Plus Marketer of the Award 2015 for its Imperfect Picks ‘ugly fruit’ marketing campaign.
18-05-2015
FYI – Russian flower market on verge of crisis
According to predictions by analysts of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, cut flower sales in the Russian Federation may decline by 15% to 20% this year, which may result in the bankruptcies of some local producers and importers.
14-05-2015
Optimum light levels for potted plants
Diffused light is said to benefit almost all potted plants that have been tested in recent trials in the Netherlands. Often the grower can allow in a greater amount of light, which will make the plants grow faster.
14-05-2015
FYI – Dutch flower catalogue soon as mobile app
The product catalogue for cut flowers, often known internationally as the ‘Dutch flower catalogue’, will soon be available in a digital version too. Smartphone-equipped florists can download the catalogue as an app.
13-05-2015
Practical solutions for sustainable hort
2015 is the UN-designated International Year of Soils, and soil management will be a key feature of a series of one-day workshops for farmers and horticulturists interested in finding ways of increasing sustainability on their farms.
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