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  • Artist"s depiction of the Expo 2023 Kahramanmaras site taken from above featuring the Crystal Lagoon (69.000 m2).

    Turkey A new date for Expo 2023 Kahramanmaras

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    The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) welcomes rescheduling the opening for Expo Kahramanmaras 2023 to Saturday, 12 August, considering the gargantuan effects of the 7.8 and 7.7 earthquakes that devastated the lives of millions.

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  • Arun Sharma

    Benary Arun Sharma New Global Head of Breeding

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    Born and raised in India, Arun Sharma moved to the United States 20 years ago after obtaining a Ph.D. in Plant Breeding from CCS Haryana Agricultural University. His professional experience enabled him to take on plant breeding and leadership roles in academia and the seed industry.

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  • Faisal Al-Batal (right), owner of Dava Agricultural and Dylan Schalke, owner of Debets Schalke.

    Saudi Arabia Greenhouse project contributes to Saudi Vision 2030

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    The Saudi Arabian company Dava Agricultural is further expanding its greenhouse acreage. The company Dava, owned by the Al-Batal family, has signed a contract for a new semi-closed greenhouse of 23 hectares to be built with their long-term partner Debets Schalke. Dava’s greenhouse complexes...

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    • LED lighting in a greenhouse

      Signify Virtual tour across the indoor farming

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      Do you want to take a look inside a vertical farm for research? Are you interested in how research for a new way of growing fruits and vegetables is done?

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    • AIPH President Leonardo Capitanio declaring 2023 Suncheonman International Garden Expo open on Saturday 1 April 2023.

      South Korea The 2023 Suncheonman International Garden Expo is open

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      AIPH approved 2023 Suncheonman International Garden Expo gets the green light from South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol and the Expo welcomes 150,000 visitors on its first day, with its theme ‘We Live In The Garden’.

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  • Dümmen Orange farm in Embu celebrates its 40th anniversary

    Kenya Dümmen Orange farm celebrates its 40th birthday

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    Employees and guests of the Dümmen Orange farm in Embu (Kenya) celebrated the 40th anniversary of the propagation facility on March 24. Sports activities, award ceremonies and a spectacular party added to the splendor.

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  • Headquarters of Royal Flora Holland

    Royal FloraHolland Investment growth in future affairs and loss limits through cost savings

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    Sales at Royal FloraHolland's marketplace reached 5.2 billion euros in 2022, down 8% from 2021. For the second consecutive year, the 5 billion mark was broken. This despite the fact that last year was difficult and unpredictable for many growers. The number of products traded decreased by 7% to a...

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    • 24 staff members from garden centres across the country took part in a training day at Millbrook Garden Centre Gravesen.

      Great Britain Garden Centre Staff take part in training day

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      24 staff members from garden centres across the country took part in a training day at Millbrook Garden Centre Gravesend recently with expert mentors as part of this year’s Glee Talent Store (March 2023).

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  • Varieties for different climate areas Top-level Dewi-delphiniums from Kenya

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    How do you grow top-level delphiniums from the Dewi series? Nico Wigchert shows it to the owners and cultivation employees of nursery Mau Floral. Nico Wigchert visited the Kenyan nursery togetherwith Jaap Stelder of Agriom in De Kwakel. Together, the two companies are developing an extensive range...

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  • King Charles III and Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier planted the manna ash tree donated by the BdB in the park of Bellevue Palace in Berlin.

    Germany King Charles III and President Steinmeier plant in honor of the Queen

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    On September 8, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II passed away, and many people in the United Kingdom, around the world and also in Germany mourned her death and paid tribute to her life's work. In her memory, King Charles III and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier planted on March 29, 2023, a...

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  • The conference in Lisboa, which took place on 14th March 2023, was organised by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) in collaboration with the Portuguese Association of Producers of Natural Plants and Flowers (APPP-FN).

    AIPH conference Insight into Portugal’s horticulture industry

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    Set against the backdrop of sunny Lisbon, Portugal’s capital, the Ornamental Horticulture in Portugal Conference welcomed academic experts and industry professionals to speak about the opportunities the country offers and the challenges it faces.

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  • The Netherlands Dutch Spring Trials to take place in week 18

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    Take your diary and block a day for the Dutch Spring Trials! During the first week of May, eight breeders will show the latest assortment in pot and bedding plants to growers, retailers and industry colleagues.

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  • California Spring Trials: Area manager Kathy McKay and growing supporter Ton Koers present the latest developments in the broad assortment of Schoneveld Breeding.

    USA Schoneveld Breeding at California Spring Trials 2023

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    When spring arrives, it’s time for California Spring Trials. Of course, Schoneveld Breeding will attend the 2023 edition. Area manager Kathy McKay and growing supporter Ton Koers present the latest developments in the broad assortment of Schoneveld Breeding. Visit the stand and get an overview of...

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  • The 2024 edition of the AIPH World Green City Awards is offered in seven categories.

    Entries Open for the AIPH World Green City Awards 2024

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    The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) and its extensive network of partners proudly announce that entries are officially open for the AIPH World Green City Awards 2024. AIPH warmly invites all cities, large and small, to enter the only global awards for cities where...

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  • More than 35 leading propagators, growers and industry partners from Australia, China, Japan, Vietnam, India and Malaysia visited Dümmen Orange"s facilities in Puerto Lumbreras, Spain.

    Dümmen Orange Asia-Pacific customers at Innovations Week in Spain

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    More than 35 leading propagators, growers and industry partners from Australia, China, Japan, Vietnam, India and Malaysia visited Dümmen Orange's facilities in Puerto Lumbreras, Spain. During the Innovations Week they were shown a complete and innovative range of crops, concepts and varieties,...

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  • To help with the complexity of planning green mega-events, AIPH has created the Expo Master Planning Guide in collaboration with ARCADI.

    AIPH Expo Planning Guide for Expo Organisers

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    At the heart of a great Expo is the Master Plan, which is the most challenging part for Expo organisers. To help with the complexity of planning these mega-events, AIPH has created the Expo Master Planning Guide in collaboration with ARCADIS – a global design, engineering, and management...

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