Misiune economica romaneasca in Olanda, in domeniul agricol

Trade mission to the Netherlands on vegetable production and processing May 20 – 24, 2012 This trade mission is organized by the Netherlands Council for Trade Promotion (NCH), Business Development Group (BDG) and Dutch Romanian Network (DRN) on behalf of NL Agency, part of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation of the Netherlands.

Company visits and Matchmaking* Source: Enza Zaden

During your stay in the Netherlands you will learn about recent developments in Dutch agriculture and horticulture. You will visit several relevant business contacts, such as vegetable growers and processers. During the matchmaking sessions, in individual meetings you will meet Dutch consultants and suppliers of, for instance, horticultural equipment, vegetable seeds, fertilizer, crop protection, greenhouses, irrigation systems, machinery for plowing, planting and harvesting, and washing, sorting and packaging equipment. We will furthermore introduce you to relevant contact persons from the Dutch authorities and business community. A visit to an exhibition (Floriade, PLMA or FoodTech) is also included in the program.

Draft program* Sunday, May 20

Arrival to the Netherlands

Monday, May 21

Company visits Networking dinner with Dutch authorities

and business community Tuesday, May 22

Company visits Matchmaking meetings

with

Dutch

companies Networking drinks Wednesday, May 23

Company visit Visit to Floriade, PLMA or FoodTech

Thursday, May 24

Departure for Romania

* Program and company visits are preliminary. Final program depends on the business contacts you would like to meet. please continue reading

Source:FloraHolland

The Netherlands Agriculture and food The Netherlands is one of the world's largest exporters of agricultural and food products, thanks to its innovative agrofood technology. The Dutch agrofood sector is a sustainable source of healthy, safe food that is produced with respect for nature and the environment.

Horticulture The Dutch horticulture sector is a global trendsetter and the undisputed international market leader in several areas. It forms the heart of an international network for floriculture, bulbs, decorative trees and fruit and vegetables.

Key aspects and strengths • A world-leading position in greenhouse horticulture, with a focus on concepts and technologies that facilitate energy-efficiency and adaptability to climate change. New technologies and methods include moving platforms, robots, innovative lighting, energy efficiency and water- and waste-recycling.

• The Netherlands is a leader in green genomics, which aims to achieve better yields, sustainable and safe production, resistance to diseases, or taste/design changes.

• The Netherlands is a leader in the development of propagation material, tissue culture, and the production and trade of seeds and young plants. With a 47 per cent market share, the Netherlands is the largest exporter of plant propagation material in Europe, particularly for ornamental horticulture, potatoes, flower bulbs, grass, vegetable seeds and tissue culture.

• The Food Valley region, centred around the city of Wageningen, has a world-renowned research cluster in agrifood, life sciences, genomics, nutrition and health. Food Valley is the most authoritative agrifood and nutrition research centre in Europe, if not the world.

Dutch horticulture propagation material, equipment, machinery and knowledge can help you increase the level and quality of your vegetable production.

Costs of participation This trade mission is financed by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation of the Netherlands. Therefore, we will cover all collective costs in the Netherlands, such as hotel stay, collective transport and airport transfer, lunches and working dinners for the duration of the trade mission. Expenditures for travel to the Netherlands, such as your ticket and visa costs, and any costs related to individual activities in the Netherlands or a prolongation of your stay are at your own expense.

Information & Registration Please contact Business Development Group if you require additional information or if you wish to participate in this trade mission. Please note that the organizers of this trade mission will make the final selection of participants.

Business Development Group Tel/fax: 0040 21 3179870 Email: office@bdgind.ro