Greenhouse sector faces long-term impact from Middle East crisis

The ongoing Middle East crisis is causing concerns for the Dutch greenhouse sector regarding raw material shortages and high gas prices, particularly impacting fertilizer, substrate, and crop protection supply chains. While gas prices are currently stable, growers anticipate financial impact after contract renewals due to sustained high prices, with some mitigation through energy efficiency investments. The sector is lobbying for EU aid and monitoring global supply chain instability and potential food price increases.