’Avenue of the Year’ competition in Germany – an opportunity for the tree nursery industry

Avenues deserve special protection for their ecological value and for their cultural and historical significance. However, many are endangered by road construction, soil pollutants and other negative influences. This has prompted the German Association for the Environment and Nature Conservation (BUND) to launch the Allee des Jahres (‘Avenue of the Year’) initiative. 

European Commission wants to speed up approval of biocontrol and biocides: opportunity for even more sustainable farming in Europe

According to the European Commission, the authorisation of biocontrol and biocides is still too slow. On 16 December, the European Commission therefore launched legislative proposals for faster authorisation of biocontrol, a collective term for biological and natural plant protection products.

Royal FloraHolland launches second major annual trade fair

Vandaag heeft Royal FloraHolland (RFH) een geheel nieuwe voorjaarsbeurs gelanceerd: Flora Spring Expo. Deze beurs vindt op 18 en 19 maart plaats op eigen locatie van RFH in Aalsmeer-Oost. Kwekers, kopers en ketenpartijen in Nederland én internationaal kunnen nu kennismaken met de beurs, die de belofte in zich draagt de tweede grote beurs van RFH te worden. Zo kan de sierteeltsector zich naast de Trade Fair Aalsmeer in het najaar – die onlangs voor de 25e keer gehouden werd -voortaan ook in het voorjaar van haar beste kant laten zien.

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.