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Coir substrate demand grows as India's protected'cultivation footprint expands
6+ hour, 14+ min ago (232+ words) Floral Daily Demand for coir substrates in India has been growing at an estimated 1520% per year over recent seasons, fuelled by the rapid rise of polyhouse and hydroponic vegetable production, says Akshay AG of Biogrow Substrates India "Polyhouse growers working…...
Mini flower farm to appear at Chelsea Flower Show
6+ hour, 14+ min ago (334+ words) The RHS Chelsea Flower Show has been a highlight on the UK's horticultural calendar for over a century. This year's edition on 1923 May will feature, for the first time, a miniature flower farm, built and planted by the campaigning trade…...
Chinese chrysanthemums bloom in Japanese and Korean markets
9+ min ago (175+ words) Exports of fresh-cut chrysanthemums from southwest China's Yunnan Province have boomed in markets in Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK), supported by efficient logistics networks and streamlined customs procedures, according to local authorities. In Yangjie Township, Kaiyuan City of…...
Flora Expo Astana kicks off with many Dutch participants
6+ hour, 14+ min ago (99+ words) Floral Daily Yesterday marked the opening of Flora Expo Astana The international flower and plant exhibition is being held in Kazakhstan until Friday, April 10 And it's off to a strong start, according to Ed de Groot of 247flowers. online He is…...
Floriday is increasingly aligned with the needs of international growers and buyers
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (204+ words) Over the past year, these departments in Africa and the Netherlands have worked closely together within a shared "tribe." "Previously, we worked largely in silos, with each department focusing on its own tasks. Now that we have moved away from…...
Wyevale Nurseries offers free advice on boosting biodiversity with hedging
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (468+ words) With 96 years of horticultural expertise and more than 250 acres of UK'grown transplant production, the Hereford-based commercial nursery is renowned for supplying high'quality native hedging and trees nationwide. John Lawrence, Amenity Sales Manager at Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford, says: "We're driven…...
IFPA to feature Breeder Showcase at The Floral Conference
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (228+ words) The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) is hosting the Breeder Showcase at The Floral Conference, taking place May 1920, 2026, in Miami, Florida. The showcase will serve as a centerpiece of the event, bringing together breeders, growers, suppliers, and retail floral buyers…...
"Is the traditional glass greenhouse model still the most secure investment, given the scale of capital required?"
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (327+ words) One of the company's development directions is defined internally as "green safety," combining climate control, plant protection, and energy management. "Safety is at the heart of our product development," Victoire notes. "First, there is climatic and phytosanitary safety: ensuring crops…...
Patuakhali farmers bloom with sunflower success
1+ day ago (114+ words) Floral Daily As a cash crop, sunflower cultivation is becoming popular in Patuakhali as farmers are getting more benefits from farming this crop In addition to production of edible oil, the versatile use of sunflower as animal feed, bird food,…...
HTA launches "The Late, Late Show" to keep gardens colourful throughout summer
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (172+ words) Building on a strong spring launch centred around pots, the campaign positions July, August and September as a second gardening peak, driving fresh inspiration, repeat visits and renewed consumer interest at a critical point in the gardening calendar Backed by…...