Liveable planet
Becoming more sustainable together means that we, as the floriculture sector, must also shape the energy transition together. We are determined to bring our activities and needs within the limits of a liveable world. These impact makers explain how they are contributing to this.
Ter Laak Orchios: Biodiversity
For the past year, Ter Laak Orchios has been participating in a research project together with other horticultural companies throughout the Netherlands. In collaboration with researchers from Wageningen UR, a 250 m² biodiversity strip was created next to the greenhouse in November 2024, sown with perennial summer flowers that attract insects, including natural enemies.
Hoogheemraadschap van Delfland: Water
By the end of 2027, the Netherlands must comply with the Water Framework Directive (WFD). This is a European directive that sets requirements for water quality. The quality of Dutch surface water is currently inadequate. The Water Board is therefore taking steps to improve water quality in the greenhouse horticulture sector.
Oudijk Gerbera: Sustainable cultivation with passion
Oudijk Gerbera uses various methods in the greenhouse to reduce the use of water, energy, and crop protection.
Trade Parc: Biodiversity
Since 2020, Royal FloraHolland has been a partner in the Delta Plan for Biodiversity Recovery. Among other things, this promotes biodiversity on our sites, for example in Naaldwijk. At Trade Parc Westland (Venus and Jupiter), we joined forces with the other owners on the site and created a green strip.
J&P Ten Have: Sprayventive
Strong, evenly growing plants without chemical growth inhibitors? J&P ten Have makes it happen with Sprayventive, a groundbreaking system that combines UVC light and smart sensors for natural growth regulation and biological plant protection products. Each plant gets exactly what it needs, fully automatically and with minimal use of resources. The result: less crop protection, better quality, and safer working conditions.
Kisima Farm Ltd – Biodiversity Protection
At Kisima Farm in Kenya, nature and production blossom together. With the Biodiversity Protection program, the grower is restoring natural ecosystems to the land: native plant buffers, pollinator gardens, and wetlands teeming with life. This biodiversity keeps pests at bay, enriches the bottom, and stabilizes the local climate. The community also benefits: with clean water, medicinal plants, and environmental education.
Holla Roses PLC – Circular Farming
At Holla Roses in Ethiopia, every rose gets a second life. All green waste is converted into compost, biogas, and vermicompost within a fully circular system. This creates fertile soil, clean energy, and fewer emissions. In the video, you can see how Holla Roses demonstrates that flower cultivation should not only be beautiful, but can also be sustainable — with a nod to people, the environment, and the long term.
Hkw. Bruinen – Little Spider
With Little Spider, Handelskwekerij Bruinen introduces a revolutionary method of biological plant protection products. Tiny, lightning-fast spiders build their nests in the crop, reproduce, and effectively tackle pests such as thrips and aphids. This reduces the use of crop protection products by up to 100%.
