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Taking natural crop protection against aphids to a higher level
Aphiscout, Koppert Biological Systems’ new parasitic wasp mix, is taking natural crop protection against aphids to a higher level. Koppert Biological Systems introduced Aphiscout at …
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Wageningen University tests water conservation technology in the Middle East
The greenhouse horticulture division of Wageningen University Research Centre is involved in setting up research centres in the field of water conservation in the …
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Hydroponically grown chrysanthemum trial successful for fourth time in a row
This is the fourth time in a row that trial station Proeftuin Zwaagdijk successfully concluded a trial investigating the hydroponic culture of chrysanthemums. No …
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‘Tasty Tom is mentioned in the same breath as Chiquita and Zespri’
Tasty Tom has been around for twenty years, during which period this flavourful fruit has grown into a renowned brand and a standard of …
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Centre of Expertise for Plant Compounds launches Extracts Library
Mid-December saw the opening of the Extracts Library of the Plant Centre for Plant Compounds at the Keukenhof. This library contains over 2,200 extracts …
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‘A good growing climate produces healthier plants.’
Royal Pride is one of the few companies in Holland that is allowed to display the Milieukeurmerk (Dutch quality mark), so the bar on …
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Brite Solar Glass generates electricity for greenhouses
The financing may not be finalised yet, but the product – glass cladding for greenhouses that generates energy – is ripe for production. Brite …
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Increasing range of plant strengtheners available
Manufacturers and horticultural suppliers alike have been expressing increasing interest in the development and market for plant strengtheners. A whole series of products based …
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Dutch startup Plant-e tests green electricity derived from grass
Plant-e was commissioned this autumn by the Province of Zuid-Holland and the Delfland Water Board to conduct a pilot in which green electricity is …
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'The interests of the whole should be given priority over the interests of the individual.'
Tomato grower Frank van Kleef of Royal Pride believes a lot can still be done regarding cooperation between the horticultural and industrial sectors in …