The theme this year is "A Soil in Balance". The soil is a complex whole that is more than the sum of its parts. It contains a lively collaboration between roots, fungi, bacteria and other organisms that ingeniously support biodiversity and help crops achieve the best possible yield. Understanding soil is an essential part of "Agriculture 4.0" when growing crops with minimal use of chemicals.
NLG Holland
NLG Holland stands for Natural Living and Growth Holland. The cooperative consists of a number of sustainable and organic flower bulb growers that jointly manage 1,000 hectares of land. The growers of NLG Holland try to grow top quality bulbs through soil improvement and balance in the soil, while using less chemicals and artificial fertilizers.
Over the past year important progress has been made. For example, NLG Mix, a green manure mix with 21 different varieties that boosts the biodiversity. Or the use of veggiewash, which makes it possible to decontaminate bulbs using only a fraction of the amount of chemicals. More knowledge is also being gained about the optimal fertilization balance by growing according to the Albrecht method.
Many activities
On this day visitors are able to renew their spraying license for cultivation, and a number of guest speakers will give a presentation. There will be more than 40 informational stands with crop consultants, suppliers of bio products and various other company reps and growers. There will also be a demonstration of eco-plowing. Visitors can get a guided tour around the company and there will be ample opportunity to network and ask questions. The day ends with a snack and a drink.
Program:
12:00 Reception and registration of visitors who want to renew their spraying license. A small lunch is available.
12:45 Reception of other visitors
13:00 Opening by host Monique Ooms and Colja Corts, chairman NLG Holland
13:15 Presentation and welcome speech by Peter Zonneveld
13:30 Presentation by Hans Huijbers, chairman ZLTO, soil specialist
14:00 Presentation by André Hoogendijk, Deputy Director of the Royal General Association for Flower Bulb Culture. Theme is "Vital Cultivation"
14:20 Opening of the information area by Adnan Tekin, deputy of the province of North Holland for nature, the environment, labor and Schiphol.
14:30 Best presentation prize ceremony by Harry Nederpelt, alderman of the municipality of Medemblik.
14:40 Information market with more than 40 stands. Company tour and field visit for attendees.
17:30 Snack and drinks for speakers, exhibitors and visitors.
19:00 End Open Day
Registration is not necessary.
Source: NLG Holland