Dates Event Place, Country 19-20 October Landscape Ontario Expo Toronto, Canada 19-21 October WF&FSA Floral Distribution Conference Miami, Florida, USA 26-30 October Flower Autumn Plovdiv,
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Temperature influences many processes during plant development, including seed germination, flowering time and plant habit. Temperature management varies depending on the crop stage. Humidity is another important factor to monitor and control during production. High relative humidity reduces plant transpiration and also increases the incidence of disease. Knowledge of how temperature and humidity influence crop production and how to manage them will help improve efficiency and quality. Here are some tips for managing temperature and humidity in the greenhouse.
On 30th September the European Commission adopted a proposal to amend the Market Access Regulation, governing the trade conditions for certain developing countries that have negotiated Economic Partnership Agreements with the EU.
Andrea Mansuino, the current president of the board of CIOPORA, has confirmed to open this year’s IFTF Expo in Holland. The organisers of the International Floriculture Trade Fair are delighted to have found Mr. Mansuino available to do the honours of the ribbon cutting on Wednesday November 2 at 10:00 a.m. in Expo Haarlemmermeer.
March 2012 will be a unique month for the horticultural sector as two major trade exhibition and conference fairs are set to be held with less than a week between them.
The Ethiopian Horticulture Development Agency (EHDA) is drafting a new export management directive, which is expected to take effect this month that changes the unit of measurement of flowers to kilograms as opposed to stems in calculating repatriated foreign exchange.
Dubai’s trade volume of flowers, live trees, seedlings, roots and bulbs has seen a significant rise of +12.6% in the first five months of the year, compared to the same period in 2010, according to statistics recently released by Dubai Customs.
The approval by United States Congress of the Free Trade Agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea additionally implied the renewal until July, 2013, and with retroactive effect as back as February 12, 2011, the Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Law (ATPDA in English), for Ecuador. Such renewal satisfies the floriculturist sector; because it allows us remain in equal terms with Colombia, main Ecuador’s competitor in that market, until last two years.
Kenya Airports Authority made a presentation to cargo stakeholders on ‘New Method of Charging Cargo Concession’ on 18th October 2011 at Simba Restaurant, JKIA, Nairobi. Alice Mbugua, the KAA Marketing and Business Development General Manager said the new rate will be based on weight at Kshs 0.50 per kilogram (kg) with a minimum charge of Kshs 250 per Airway bill/Consignment. The review will help to streamline charging system to be in line with other international Airports.
Farmers in the hub of Kenya’s thriving flower industry fear the rise in fuel prices in east Africa’s biggest economy could harm one of the country’s top exchange earners by raising flight and other input charges.