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𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗼-𝗗𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗵 🇳🇱🤝🇨🇳 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗗𝗚𝗗’𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮🌏 During our recent trip across China, we had the opportunity to engage with key stakeholders and showcase the innovation and sustainability of Dutch horticulture.   We reflect on an incredibly valuable program and share some of the highlights: 🔸𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗶: Together with our partners, we presented sustainable production methods and the importance of a complete horticultural ecosystem. Visitors had the chance to taste fresh locally grown lettuce from Jiashan's high-tech greenhouses. 🔸𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗶: During this seminar, DGD-partners shared how various elements of the ecosystem contribute to sustainable and profitable production 🔸𝗗𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝘇𝗵𝗼𝘂: At the China Greenhouse Industry Conference 2024, we organized a horticulture seminar in collaboration with Lumiforte Beijing. This seminar focused on fostering deeper collaboration between the Netherlands and China, particularly regarding training, technical support, and sustainable development. 🔸𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝗶𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗻: We opened a dedicated space for Dutch horticulture companies to collaborate and expand their presence in China: the 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗼-𝗗𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿. This office is in close connection with the Innovative Agropark in Jiashan. 🔸𝗛𝘂𝘇𝗵𝗼𝘂 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆: Celebrating the start of construction for the Sino-Dutch Horticulture Economic Park, covering an impressive 28 hectares. 🔸𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝘇𝗵𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗶: We discussed with local authorities and investors about the development of high-tech horticulture. Both regions are committed to developing high-tech horticulture through Sino-Dutch cooperation. Want to know more about the developments? Check out our full report for all the details! 🔗https://lnkd.in/eWVVF62j We’re excited about the ongoing developments and continue our journey towards building sustainable, locally grown food solutions in China! 🌱   #SinoDutchCooperation #Horticulture #Innovation #Sustainable #DGD #China #Agriculture

Dutch Greenhouse Delta received an Egyptian delegation participating in the influential program by Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO). In Egypt there is a growing demand to optimize fresh produce production. The delegation was eager to explore how Dutch-Egyptian collaboration could boost horticulture in Egypt🤝🌱   During the presentations by Marcel van Nijnatten (Ministerie van Landbouw, Natuur en Voedselkwaliteit), and Mirjam Boekestijn (Dutch Greenhouse Delta), the strength of Dutch horticulture in building sustainable ecosystems through collaboration was emphasized. This was followed by a tour at World Horti Center, during which DGD-partners discussed their added value for the Egyptian horticulture sector.   This sparked an interesting discussion about the challenges and opportunities in Egypt's protected horticulture sector, with some key takeaways: 🇪🇬 There is significant demand from Egypt for effective Dutch (right-tech) interventions in the sector. 🇪🇬 The economic challenges highlighted in the study report by Delphy were confirmed. Egyptian farmers admire Dutch technology but often face financial constraints that prevent them from accessing it. 🇪🇬 The delegation looks forward to the initiative of a Partner for Business program, which will accelerate the country's horticultural ambitions and foster long-term collaboration between the Netherlands and Egypt.   Currently, we are working on developing a 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 (𝗣𝗜𝗕) 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗴𝘆𝗽𝘁. The goal is to foster long-term collaboration and sustainable growth in Egypt's smart horticulture landscape. Interested in our next steps or joining the new PIB as a Dutch organization? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eVqPMcmN

Greenhouse Modernization in Irkutsk: A Blooming Oasis in Winter Irkutsk’s municipal enterprise “Gorzelenkhoz” has become a symbol of innovation in urban agriculture. Known for its vibrant floral displays and tulip production for March 8th celebrations, the enterprise recently completed a major upgrade, replacing old facilities with nine new state-of-the-art greenhouses. This transformation has not only modernized operations but also positioned “Gorzelenkhoz” as a leader […] https://lnkd.in/eBi9i5dT

Last Friday, we hosted a seminar in collaboration with NABC, Delphy and Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), focused on developing a 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 (𝗣𝗜𝗕) 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗴𝘆𝗽𝘁. This event gathered key stakeholders from the Netherlands to explore opportunities in Egypt's burgeoning horticulture sector.   The seminar was a key element of our "Road toward a Consortium on Climate and Water-Smart Protected Cultivation in Egypt" project. Our agenda covered: 🇪🇬𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀: We discussed Egypt's urgent need for increased food production due to its dynamic environment and growing population. Salah Ali (Delphy) summarized the findings of their study to protected horticulture in Egypt. Tycho Vermeulen, Agricultural Counsellor for Egypt and Jordan, presented a video highlighting these challenges and opportunities, complemented by Matteo Colombo's summary of The Clingendael Institute's research on Egypt's political economy and greenhouse sector.   🇪🇬 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲: The seminar underscored the crucial role of Dutch technology and innovation in advancing Egypt's horticulture sector. Emphasis was placed on educating local stakeholders about modern horticultural practices.   🇪🇬 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀: The importance of forming partnerships with reputable local entities to effectively navigate the Egyptian market was highlighted, along with the need for ongoing engagement to build relationships and credibility.   🇪🇬 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘅 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆: Christina van der Laan (RVO) provided an overview of the PIB components: stressing the importance of collaboration among private, public, and academic institutions to ensure sustainable engagement in Egypt's agricultural sector.   The goal of this initiative is to pave the way for a PIB application, aiming to foster long-term collaboration and sustainable growth in Egypt's smart horticulture landscape. 🇪🇬🌿🇳🇱    Interested in our next steps or joining the new PIB as a Dutch organisation? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eVqPMcmN

𝗔 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 - 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘃𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲   Over 150 visitors visited Wageningen University & Research, BU Greenhouse Horticulture in Bleiswijk on Thursday afternoon, October 10, during the Water and Plant Health Event 2024. A number of results were shared from research to which growers also contributed via Kennis in Je Kas (KijK). The common thread of these studies is more sustainable and future-proof cultivation.   𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 The Dutch greenhouse horticulture sector has become great thanks to joint investments in knowledge and expertise. An example of an important new development are the initiatives around the HIC - HortiScience Innovation Center Innovation Center (HIC) in Bleiswijk. In the HIC, startups and pioneering innovations in greenhouse horticulture get a boost to develop a more sustainable production system. The importance of research for the future of greenhouse horticulture was also discussed.   𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 “𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻” In order to maintain a strong position as the sector, it is essential that we make great progress in the coming years with resilient cultivation and preventing emissions to surface water. In the workshops, various topics were discussed with participants including an ecosystem approach to aphid control, tackling invasive thrips, deployment of banker plants, root diseases, soil and substrate resilience and control of microorganisms, learning to grow with circular fertilizers and new growing media, and emission reduction in crop rotation and soil-bound crops. There were also several demonstrations and pitches. Participants could learn about ongoing and completed research as well as share practical knowledge.   𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 The Water and Plant Health Event 2024 was again an inspiring meeting where knowledge, cooperation and innovation were central.   The Event was organized by Wageningen University & Research, BU Greenhouse Horticulture and Glastuinbouw Nederland. #greenhousehorticulture #resilientcultivationsystems #sustainability #emissonfree

𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗼𝗳 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿: 𝗨𝗱𝗼 𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗹𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝘆 Udo van Slooten, General Manager Horticulture at Signify, has been appointed a new member of the advisory board of the Club van 100 of the Greenhouse Horticulture Business Unit at Wageningen University & Research (WUR). Together with the six other members, he will spend the next three years providing input on developments in the technology sector and shining his light on strategic topics the Club of 100 will be working on. 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 Over the past 18 years at Signify (formerly Philips Lighting), Udo's main focus has been on the development of LED lighting in greenhouse horticulture. ‘In doing so, I learned, among other things, about how to take innovations from idea to large-scale implementation in the sector. I also know what - apparent - barriers there are when you want to bring new cultivation systems to the market and how to overcome them. Key here is almost always close cooperation between parties within the sector, with a very important role for knowledge centres. Exactly what is central to the Club of 100.’ 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 Jacqueline van Oosten, Business Development Manager at the Club of 100, is very pleased with the appointment of Udo van Slooten. ‘The number of companies within the Club of 100 active in lighting is increasing. As one of the leaders in lighting technology, Signify can represent this group like no other. With his years of experience within the greenhouse sector and innovative vision, Udo also brings valuable knowledge to the Club.’ #greenhousehorticulture #clubvan100

This week the #innovation #mission to #NewZealand was kicked off with a reception hosted by NZ Ambassador Susannah Gordon, plus an online session with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in New Zealand. The delegation got introduced to the program and to one another, prior to traveling to New Zealand. NZ and NL share similar challenges in #horticulture, focusing on increasing #sustainability and having to deal with #laborshortages. Digital technology can provide solutions to these challenges. With this factfinding mission we will explore opportunities for collaboration on #digitalization and #robotization in horticulture. The fact NZ has joined the #HorizonEurope research program also provides new possibilities for cooperation in research! Start of this mission will be in Wellington and the program will take us across the northern island  all the way to Auckland: meeting with government, researchers, tech companies and horticultural growers. Ministerie van Landbouw, Visserij, Voedselzekerheid en Natuur | Netherlands Enterprise Agency | AgriTech New Zealand | New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Richard Harrison, Gert Stiekema, Topsector Horticulture & Starting Materials | Peter Millenaar, BBLeap | Camille Hanna, Ot Messemaker, Skytree | Jos Groot Wassink, Rabobank | Jochen Hemming, Wageningen University & Research | Lambert Rutges-Reukers, Nederlandse Voedsel en Warenautoriteit - NVWA | Evert Jan Krajenbrink, Ministerie van Landbouw, Visserij, Voedselzekerheid en Natuur | Ard van der Vorst, Carolien Vis, Jet Herman, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in New Zealand

Modern Greenhouse Innovations: Boosting Efficiency and Sustainability in Irkutsk In Irkutsk, the municipal enterprise “Gorzelenkhoz” has taken a monumental step towards modernizing its agricultural infrastructure. Nine state-of-the-art greenhouses have been installed, marking a new era in sustainable and efficient horticulture. These upgrades are designed to maximize productivity, reduce manual labor, and expand the variety of plants grown while embracing the principles of import substitution […] https://lnkd.in/eNrR_ykx

Our recent article "Vehicle Routing Problem in Sustainable Horticulture Supply Chain for Food Security Enhancement: a Case Study" has been published in Process Integration and Optimization for Sustainability. This study presents a Vehicle Routing for Sustainable Horticulture Products model designed to facilitate decision-making in this critical industry. As decision-makers seek to enhance sustainability practices in horticulture, there is a demand for increased productivity in transportation and a reduction in waste generated throughout the supply chain. Given that the horticulture supply chain is characterized by a high rate of perishability, this research aims to develop a comprehensive model that addresses sustainability issues arising from waste within the chain. This paper represents another contribution from my laboratory. I would like to extend my gratitude to Ms. Negin Faraji, Ms. Zahra Mohammadnazari, and Prof. Masoud Rabbani for their diligent efforts in bringing this publication to fruition. Available online here: https://lnkd.in/d_Ndi6ZM

🌱 Introducing the Sustainable Operational Protected Horticulture (SOPH) Center in Egypt! 🌱 We are thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of the Sustainable Operational Protected Horticulture (SOPH) Center, a state-of-the-art facility designed for demonstration, training and research in protected horticulture. Strategically located within the Orabi Agricultural Association, just 25 km from Cairo, the centre will become a hub for advancing greenhouse practices, driving innovation and sustainability in Egypt’s agriculture sector and strengthening the NL-Masr Agri-food Network. This is a three-year project, during which the centre will deliver impactful activities focused on training and knowledge-sharing to support growers and create strategic partnerships with research institutions, universities, and private companies in the greenhouse sector. Further details about these activities will be announced at a later stage. The project’s activities were kicked off during an online meeting hosted at the #DelphyEgypt office. This impactful initiative is made possible through the collaboration of 10 partners: Delphy, UG for Agricultural Investment & Training, Koppert, Ridder, Svensson Klimaatschermen, Meteor Systems, Rijk Zwaan Egypt, Jiffy Group, Dutch Greenhouse Delta, and Cherryland. The project is financed by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) | Partner in Sustainable Development through the impact cluster subsidy and partially co-financed by the project partners.