Dutch growers aware of environmental impact of crop protection: sector wants to make greater use of green alternatives
In the floriculture sector, 83% of entrepreneurs are aware of the environmental impact of the chemical crop protection products they use. Many of them have a strong desire to use more “green” alternatives. However, more than half (53%) experience problems in making crop protection more sustainable. They need greater availability of alternatives, clear and consistent legislation and regulations for all countries, and more technical knowledge and information. This is evident from the latest Ornamental Horticulture Trend Report, published today by Royal FloraHolland.
Shaping a Green Future at IPM ESSEN 2026
From 27 to 30 January 2026, Messe Essen will become the central ordering and communication platform for the international green sector. IPM ESSEN 2026 will cover the entire horticultural value chain – from plants and technology to floristry and garden features. The focus is no longer solely on products, but on strategies for an industry in transition.
Interesting techniques in Greek landscaping projects
While searching for interesting landscaping projects in the Mediterranean region, GGP. News came into contact with GardenDaddies from Kilkis (Greece). We spoke with Anastasios Poulcharidis and Olga Christodoulidou about how they approach their work.
Myplant & Garden: the tenth edition of the international trade fair for the professional green sector is approaching
Bigger, more international, with a new exhibition layout and a dense programme of initiatives: this is how Myplant & Garden is preparing to celebrate its tenth edition, scheduled from 18 to 20 February 2026 at FieraMilano Rho.
Myplant & Garden Middle East: a great first edition
Myplant & Garden Middle East 2025 presented itself from the outset as an event of strong strategic relevance for the entire Gulf region. It was officially inaugurated by H.E. Mohammed Salman Alhammadi of MOCCAE and by H.E. Marwan Ahmed Bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality, in the presence of high-ranking institutional representatives, international delegations, and key stakeholders in the sector. Among the authorities in attendance were also the Ambassador of Italy to the UAE, Lorenzo Fanara, and the President of the Agriculture Committee of the Italian Chamber of Deputies, Mirco Carloni, demonstrating the centrality of the importance of green within the international political debate.
MPS accelerates footprinting in ornamental horticulture through collaboration with Rabobank
MPS's HortiFootprint Calculator enables growers to gain insight into their environmental impact. This insight provides direction for sustainability plans. To accelerate sustainability in the Dutch floriculture sector, Rabobank will introduce a voucher scheme on 1 December 2025 that will reimburse business customers in greenhouse floriculture for part of the costs of a footprint calculation. By redeeming this voucher at Rabobank and getting started with the HortiFootprint Calculator, growers will be prepared for the increasing demand for transparency in the chain.
PAYSALIA 2025, A MUST FOR THE LANDSCAPING SECTOR
From December 2 to 4, 2025, the Paysalia trade show returns to Eurexpo Lyon with a bold ambition: to bring together all stakeholders in the landscape sector around a rich, committed, and forward-looking program. Professionals, local authorities, businesses, students... everyone is invited to participate in three days of discussion, inspiration, and training to tackle the major challenges facing the sector together.
Myplant & Garden Middle East launches first edition in Dubai
Under the patronage of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment the inaugural edition of Myplant & Garden Middle East 2025 opened at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai. The exhibition was officially inaugurated by HE Dr. Mohammed Salman Alhammadi, Assistant Undersecretary for the Food Diversity Sector at MOCCAE.