Dutch Floriculture
COOPERATION IN HORTICULTURE BETWEEN THE UAE AND THE NETHERLANDS
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he United Arab Emirates and the Netherlands are cooperating in innovation of the Horticultural sector. Introduction of high tech systems in horticulture, will lead to more local production in the UAE in line with the UAE’s National Food Security Strategy. Both domestic production and secure, stable imports of food have become top priority on the UAE’s agenda. In addition to the aim of establishing the country as a world leading hub in innovation. Due to the enormous tourism sector, Dubai is an interesting market for the Netherlands in term of
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floriculture. The UAE wants to stimulate its own production and therefore stimulates investments in the horticulture sector which many investors looking to use the Dutch technologies. The Dutch horticulture technologies and practices can make a significant contribution to making the Gulf Region more self-sufficient in different sectors including horticulture. The Netherlands is the largest flower producing country in the world with about 68% contribution of the annual flower production. The Netherlands is known as the country of world’s beautiful flowers. It is world
famous for its wide fields of tulips with wonderful colors. Around 2 billion of these tulips are exported to many countries worldwide. The United Arab Emirates could soon be known for its roses. Since last February, three million roses have been exported from Advanced Horticulture's farm - just outside Al Hayer, which is about halfway between Dubai and Al Ain - to Holland. The Netherlands floriculture market is projected to register a CAGR of 4.7% during the forecast period (2021-2026). Floriculture is one of the lucrative industry in Netherlands. Spring is usually the busiest time of year at the Aalsmeer Flower Auction in the Netherlands, the world's blossom trade capital. For the Netherlands, flowers are a major industry. Roughly 60% of the country is devoted to agriculture or horticulture, and the multi-billion-euro flower industry accounts for 10% of its Gross Domestic Product. The flower market in the Netherlands is a dynamic, fast-growing global industry, defined by three major
March-April 2022
