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
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,...
Ornamental Horticulture Districts in Italy
by Renato Ferretti Horticulture in Italy represents 5% of the total value of the agricultural production, and contributes 23% to the European horticultural production. It constitutes a significant, original sector still characterized by a positive economy. In Italy,...
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...
