Key Takeaways
- Dutch Greenhouse Delta (DGD) hosted international delegations from Egypt, the Gulf, Central Asia, India, and Southeast Asia at GreenTech 2025.
- The initiative is part of the Strategic Trade Fair Programme, co-organized with Topsector Horticulture & Starting Materials and AVAG.
- Key agreements were signed with Egypt and Saudi Arabia to boost climate-smart horticulture and agri-tech collaboration.
- Delegations participated in company visits, expert sessions, and discussions on Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA).
- The programme emphasized long-term cooperation and global food system innovation in line with national development priorities.
Overview of Strategic Engagements Facilitated By Dutch Greenhouse Delta
During GreenTech 2025, Dutch Greenhouse Delta (DGD) facilitated programmes tailored for visiting delegations from various regions, including Egypt, the Gulf, Central Asia, India, and Southeast Asia. The engagements focused on exploring partnerships and advancing horticultural development through technology, education, and bilateral dialogue.
The initiative is part of the Strategic Trade Fair Programme, co-organized by Topsector Horticulture & Starting Materials and AVAG. Activities included guided visits to companies, research institutions, and participation in GreenTech Amsterdam.
Regional Highlights
Egypt:
The visit included the launch of a Partners for International Business (PIB) Programme focused on horticulture and water. The initiative was signed in the presence of Egypt’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Mustafa Al-Sayyad, and emphasizes water-efficient and climate-adapted greenhouse solutions.
Gulf Region:
Representatives from Saudi Arabia and the Netherlands signed several cooperation agreements, including an MoU between Dutch Greenhouse Delta and the Saudi AgriFood Tech Alliance (SAFTA). The agreements aim to support sustainable food production aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.
India:
The Indian delegation engaged with Dutch food value chain experts and companies, exploring the application of controlled environment technologies to support local production. Companies such as Sandhu Greens expressed interest in adopting these practices for local markets.
Central Asia:
Delegations from Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan attended GreenTech to explore opportunities related to horticultural technology. Their participation marked a step toward assessing potential future collaboration.
Southeast Asia:
The Vietnamese Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Phung Duc Tien, participated in bilateral discussions focused on sustainable horticulture development. A meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Vice Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture also took place, reflecting broader multilateral interest.
Dutch Greenhouse Delta: Supporting International Dialogue
Throughout the week, activities centered on knowledge exchange, innovation, and the application of controlled environment practices in agriculture. According to Dutch Greenhouse Delta, the initiative aimed to promote long-term international cooperation and strengthen horticultural systems globally through shared learning and partnerships.
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