High-speed grafter AC assists grafting above the cotyledons at Vreugdenhil Young Plants
Sector | Substrates and starting materials
The seed company employs over 250 people in more than 10 countries
Manuel Weisser is the new chief executive officer at Panora
Introducing Phenostation
“Greenhouses offer excellent conditions for phenotyping, but scalability and standardization remain challenges”
Tasmanian propagator expands plug plant capacity and adopts advanced monitoring technology
Substrate discussed at IPM Essen
How growing media choices can improve logistics for professional growers
Van der Knaap introduces Green Soil, a circular raw material for RHP substrates
Building scale and tradition for nearly a century
RHP and Klasmann-Deilmann announce first certification for sphagnum
RHP certification for Green Products
Controlled stress becomes a deliberate management tool during Canadian winters
The technical approach of 3esse Vivai
Strategy, skill and vision - the growth model of an Italian nursery
A greenhouse seed producer in Antalya: “Virus tolerance is no longer optional”
Technonicol begins exporting substrate to Saudi Arabia
no impact on Grodan’s activities outside Russia
ROCKWOOL Group statement on the situation of their Russian factories
Wood fiber substrates gain momentum as industry responds to raw material challenges
“The demand for vegetable plants in soil pots is high”
India: Mechanisation and the role of tractors in greenhouse operations in medicinal and exotic crops
“Even minor environmental variations can affect active compound levels and commercial acceptance”
Sensor technologies trials for peat free substrates in mushroom and ornamental production
Coconut fiber gains ground as a key tool for uniformity and water efficiency in greenhouse crops
Study finds food waste compost less effective than potting mix alone
Seed Your Future launches 2026 storytelling series showcasing champions of the green workforce
"We didn’t expect them to completely outclass the competition"
Seaweed-based containers mixed with air pruning demonstrate performance gains in tomato production
“Steady coco peat demand expected ahead of key planting seasons”
“Every seed is backed by transparent quality control and innovation”
Initiatives like plasma-based natural lighting systems intended to supplement or replace conventional greenhouse lighting
The combination of regenerative food forests and CEA starting in Southern Oregon
3esse Vivai
Italian horticulture - risks are now managed before transplanting
Jan Groen of Bionext estimates chances of a restart at just under 50%
Plant nursery Jongerius declared bankrupt: “There is clarity now, but time is running out”
Substrate: Shortage, supply and solution
NL: Naktuinbouw to host Seed Identification Training program in March of 2026
UK: Bulrush opens new coir plant to strengthen supply
Klasmann-Deilmann to present solutions at IPM 2026
Continuous delivery made possible by "targeted stockpiling, decentralised procurement and long-standing partnerships"
Innovative substrate strategies boost plant production while reducing peat use
Two new companies get RHP certification
The phase where it all begins:
Cleaner and smarter propagation
USBI launches 'Growing with Biochar' program, seeks input from vertical farm operators
"We see significant potential for biochar to play a role in commercial growing substrates"
New vegetable propagation nursery officially opened in Suriname
Perlite steps back into the spotlight as Europe faces a substrate squeeze
The skill of optimizing root development during planting
“Demand for coir substrates will remain strong as peat regulations tighten globally”
Farminova: "The world's first fully controlled seedling factory"
Przemysław Sarbinowski:
"Optimal moisture levels crucial for healthy root development and consistent plant growth"
"Coir substrates are delivering good results for high value crops like berries and tomatoes"
CoirMedia opens new factory to serve international coco peat demand