FloralDaily Newsletter | Friday, July 4, 2025

Portuguese nursery Rosas da Batalha up for sale

"We want the nursery to maintain its focus on innovation”

After more than four decades in the horticultural industry, Antonio Jordao and his team at Rosas da Batalha have decided it's time to step down. The…

NL: No further roll-out of Central Auctioning of flowers in current form

In Central Auctioning, the auction clocks are combined per product group across different locations. In recent years, Royal FloraHolland has gained…

Vertically farmed edible flowers for Michelin-starred restaurants

For chefs at the top of their game, ingredients are more than a garnish; they are an extension of the plate itself. That is exactly where Malaia's…

NL: Heat from flower greenhouse distributed to residential area

On Wednesday afternoon, the official launch of geothermal heat supply to the new residential area of Westmade-Noord was celebrated. This new…

Urban Growers:

"Our most recent expansion took us to the next level"

John Urbanowicz of Urban Growers in Burton, Ohio, has carved his own path in the world of horticulture. With 25 years of experience in the field, this…

How to heat your greenhouse safely and effectively

To maintain healthy yields, greenhouse growers must cultivate optimal temperature and humidity levels year-round. "Even in the most idyllic climate,…

First partner announced for Myplant & Garden Middle East

Anticipation is growing for the inaugural edition of Myplant & Garden Middle East 2025, set to take place at Dubai Expo City from November 15–17, 2025.…

Precise tracing of pollution in surface water discussed at Water Day

On Tuesday afternoon during Water Day, Stijn van Boxmeer explained how the Delfland Water Board monitors water quality in the Netherlands. As he…

75+ novelties expected for next edition of Plantarium|Groen-Direkt

At last year's Plantarium|Groen-Direkt Autumn Fair, exhibitors introduced 75 novelties. This year, the organisers expect this number to grow even…

Speakers announced for Seed meets Technology

Dutch trade show Seed meets Technology will be back on September 23-25. On the first two days of the event, companies from around the world will take…

The work that goes into making Dixon "The Petunia Capital of Illinois"

It takes a lot of supporters for Dixon to uphold its reputation as "The Petunia Capital of Illinois" — and a lot of lampposts. It's a good thing Dixon…

Webinar on AI, robotics announced for July 30

While headlines promise fully autonomous farms, the real story of AI and robotics in CEA is more nuanced—and more practical. This free webinar will…

India: Making the transition from teacher to an 11,000 square meter greenhouse rose grower

Meena Chandel, from the picturesque district of Bilaspur in Himachal Pradesh, has rewritten her life story. From being a dedicated school teacher for…

Australia: Looking at the hidden costs of imported flowers

While Australia's best receive a beautiful bunch of blooms for all the greatest occasions, the looming secret about where they come from is unknown to…

India: Kashmir Agricultural Director visits floriculture center

On Thursday, Director of Agriculture in Kashmir, Sartaj Ahmad Shah, visited the Model Floriculture Center in Nunar, Ganderbal. During his visit, he…