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Excessive rainfall since the end of May had already caused the agricultural sector at least EUR 100 million in damages. This was driven up by extreme weather conditions in week 23. Hail stones as big as tennis balls ultimately led to a situation on Thursday evening 23 June 2016 that pressure groups consider to be a national disaster.

The Dutch export of flowers and plants to Poland is experiencing high rates of growth. According to Martijn Homan from the Agricultural Council, this should give people in the Netherlands food for thought. 'More promotion of flowers in Poland could accelerate this growth. Poland is catching up very quickly.'

In an ever increasingly competitive and global business environment, the news of the outcome of last week’s referendum on UK’s membership of the EU has hit particularly hard companies operating in the trade and distribution of cut flowers and plants on the European market, states Union Fleurs.

Peter Ullrich, the founder of one of the biggest flower farms in the world, Esmeralda Farms, died last night in his residence in Miami. He became 74 years old.

Now that Brexit is a fact, no one knows what the long-term impact will be on exports from the Netherlands to the United Kingdom. The only thing that is now certain is the increased uncertainty about the future, and this uncertainty will damage (not only) Dutch floriculture.

With 7365 registered visitors from 67 countries, the FlowerTrials reports 2016 as a record year. The number of locations visited increased by 10% with 32,286 individual visits being registered, an average of almost 4.5 per person.

In May this year, Dutch exporters of flowers and plants increased the lead over last year and increased their export up to the end of May to EUR 2.8 billion. Following a boost of more than 7% in May, this rounds off to an increase of 3%. The Association of Wholesalers in Flower Nursery Products (VGB) announced an increase in sales of cut flowers, as well as sales of potted and garden plants.

The FleuroStar Award 2016/17 goes to Begonia hybrid Miss Malibu from Dümmen Orange. The new 'Winner with the Wow Factor' was announced at the Green Inspiration Event on Thursday 16 June in Amsterdam (NL).

The export of Dutch agricultural and horticultural products has never been as high as it was last year. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reported that the Dutch agri sector exported goods worth over EUR 81.3 billion in 2015. Flowers and plants contributed the most to this figure with an export value of EUR 8.3 bn, followed by meat (EUR 7.6 bn), milk and dairy (EUR 7.2 bn), and vegetables (EUR 6.3 bn).

For the past four years, the German rose grower Thomas Diepers has mainly focused on specialty rose varieties. It seems to have been a smart move: they are getting a noticeably higher price for their product. On the other hand, the risks are considerable because they have to wait and see whether the market is ready for a specialty.

'GreenTech's timing is not ideal'

Growers of cut flowers are encouraged to make themselves known and enter the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) International Grower of the Year Awards (IGOTY) 2017.

'The FlowerTrials' greatest advantage is that breeders and propagators of potted and bedding plants can show a significant part of their assortment and innovations; they are less limited by floor space than they are at a trade show. That's what makes FlowerTrials an interesting event for growers. Actually, for them, it's a must.' These are the words of Ms Gill Corless, the new President of FlowerTrials.

Fleuroselect presents five entries in this year's FleuroStar Contest. Each of these new introductions vies to be the next 'Winner with the Wow Factor', the variety with the highest visual impact at point of sale.

As a result of recent changes in the Dutch horticultural sector, nine breeders of potted and bedding plants looked for new locations to show their innovations at FlowerTrials, in the period 14 to 17 June.

'The plants are at their best during FlowerTrials'

Although 4% more flowers and plants were sold, FloraHolland’s turnover in the week before Mother's Day was 8% less than last year. Pricing fell short by 12%.

'More German companies should participate at FlowerTrials'

Until a few years ago, drones were boys’ toys, or they were used for military and photographic purposes. Recently, applications are being developed to use them in the agricultural sector. There are numerous possibilities, even within greenhouses. Here you will find an overview.