Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2025 | Flavio Facioni Cabinet member | Hroticulture | — |
| 22 May 2025 | Flavio Facioni Cabinet member | Hroticulture | SRC |
| 18 Mar 2025 | Patricia Reilly Cabinet member | De Ceuster group requested a meeting to discuss a more sustainable future for growing media and substrates like peat which constitutes 70% of all growing media and its use in millions of cubic meters is projected to double up to 2050. | — |
| 18 Mar 2025 | Patricia Reilly Cabinet member | De Ceuster group requested a meeting to discuss a more sustainable future for growing media and substrates like peat which constitutes 70% of all growing media and its use in millions of cubic meters is projected to double up to 2050. | SRC |
| 30 Jan 2025 | Taru Haapaniemi Cabinet member | Exchange of views on the growing media | — |
| 30 Jan 2025 | Taru Haapaniemi Cabinet member | Exchange of views on the growing media | SRC |
Mission & Goals
GroupDC operates three divisions: DC Plant Care, focusing on biorational solutions like fertilizers, growing media, and plant protection products; DC Biosciences, advancing innovation through own research and investments in biotech startups; and DC Animal Care, producing feed concentrates and equipment for poultry farming. Driven by innovation and a commitment to sustainability, GroupDC serves diverse markets across Europe and globally.
EU Legislative Interests
Farm to Fork Strategy and Sustainable Food Production Strategic Autonomy and Horticulture Sector Competitiveness Prosperity and Innovation in the Horticultural Sector Biodiversity Strategy for 2030: Restoration and Carbon Sequestration
Communication Activities
Engagement with EU institutions and stakeholders on policy matters related to growing media, sustainable agriculture, and environmental management. Activities include participation in consultations, providing expert input, and drafting position papers to inform the development and implementation of science-based, responsible policies. Through these efforts, the organization seeks to advance sustainable agricultural practices and address climate-related challenges in Europe.
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
Growing Media Europe
Organisation Members
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