European Parliament: New Regulations on Packaging.

European Parliament: New Regulations on Packaging.

On Nov. 22, 2023, the European Parliament published new European-wide packaging legislation to counter the steady increase in waste and promote reuse and recycling. MEPs approved the report with 426 votes in favor, 125 against, and 74 abstentions. The new rules...
CNR: 20 million SME call on biodiversity innovation.

CNR: 20 million SME call on biodiversity innovation.

The National Research Council (CNR) has launched a major call targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in industrial research and experimental development. With a total funding of 20 million euros, the call aims to promote innovation and the use of...
Approved EU Regulations on New Genetic Improvement Techniques

Approved EU Regulations on New Genetic Improvement Techniques

The European Parliament’s ENVI committee, led by MEP speaker Jessica Polfjärd, approved the report on NGT with 47 votes in favor, 31 against, and 4 abstentions. Copa and Cogeca welcome the vote, a step forward for the EU agricultural community in the use of NGTs...
Circular Economy, Energy Sustainability, and Ornamental Horticulture

Circular Economy, Energy Sustainability, and Ornamental Horticulture

by Renato Ferretti We can no longer discuss economic development without addressing the concepts of circular economy and sustainability in production processes. Ornamental horticulture and floriculture, in general, are not exempt from this paradigm shift. Therefore,...
Structural aspects and sustainability of container nursery systems

Structural aspects and sustainability of container nursery systems

by Renato Ferretti The establishment of a container plant nursery requires a hydraulic-agrarian arrangement that makes it possible to achieve the following objectives: • availability of water for irrigation; • possibility to drain away excess rainwater and irrigation...