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Green Week

Berlin's International Green Week is an important food and agriculture show usually held at the beginning of the year. it's open to the general public, with people enjoying food samples from all parts of the world.

The first Green Week was held back in 1926. Contrary to popular belief, the show owes its name to the green felt coats once worn by farmers and still worn by foresters in Germany.

Berlin Demonstration für Agrarwende

In Berlin 35,000 call for eco-sustainable harvests during Green Week 19.01.2019

Tens of thousands of critics of industrialized farming have converged on Berlin to renew calls for shifts to eco-sustainable harvests. Visiting Berlin for its annual Green Week expo are 70 agriculture ministers.
Deutschland BdT Verlegung von Glasfaserkabel in Sachsen-Anhalt

Faster internet needed in new era for German farmers 23.01.2018

At the International Green Week trade fair in Berlin, German farming takes center stage. Like many industries, agriculture is grappling with digitalization, and as DW found out, it needs faster internet to cope.
04.2015 DW Business Sendungslogo

DW Business – Europe & America 19.01.2018

The Trump economy - Cuba tourism - Berlin Green Week
Bauernverband mit Ernte 2013 zufrieden Leichter Anstieg bei Getreide

German agricultural exports hit new high 18.01.2018

German farmers have some good news to report as International Green Week kicks off in Berlin. Exports of German agricultural produce and farm machinery reached a new peak last year despite a challenging environment.
DW euromaxx Grüne Woche Reportage

Green Week: A culinary world adventure 25.01.2017

Berlin International Green Week is the world's largest exhibition for food, agriculture and horticulture. Our reporter Hendrik Welling is there for the first time, filling up on delicacies from all over the world.
01.2012 DW Euromaxx

Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe | 25.01.2017 25.01.2017

The House of Dior, 70 years of haute couture. Culinary adventure: our reporter samples some quirky creations at the Berlin International Green Week. And Moscow's beautiful winter.
Deutschland Lengerich - Schweinezucht

Animal welfare in spotlight at Berlin Green Week 20.01.2017

The biggest international agribusiness trade fair is this year focusing on the treatment of farm animals. With consumers unwilling to pay more, producers are asking how expensive can cheap meat be?
Eier mit Küken in Eierkarton

Scientists train laser beams on cruel practice of shredding newborn chicks 16.01.2017

Unwanted by the poultry industry, billions of male chicks are thrown into mechanical shredders or gassed to death the moment they enter this world. German researchers have developed a more humane alternative.
Bildkombo Äpfel auf der Grünen Woche 2016 in Berlin

Can Germany's heirloom apple varieties be saved? 22.01.2016

Germany has thousands of kinds of apples - but due to changes in farming and lifestyle, many are at risk of disappearing forever. A network of experts is trying to preserve rare and ancient, specially adapted varieties.
Berlin Demonstration gegen Agrarindustrie

Why Germans are demanding a shift in agriculture 15.01.2016

DW looks at why people are taking to the streets in Germany to demand an "Agrarwende" - or agricultural transformation. Issues include health concerns, protection of animals, and pollution impacts on water and climate.
Gemüse

Morocco shows off its green side 15.01.2016

Morocco is this year's partner country at the International Green Week in Berlin. Some 40 percent of Moroccans work in the country's agriculture and fishing industries.
Galerie / Global Ideas / Urwald Polen – 18

Europe: Trading away its natural wealth? 05.06.2015

At Green Week in Brussels - the biggest annual conference on European environment policy - reform to two key nature laws is being debated. Results could extend to food security in Europe.
Uferschwalbe Hessen

Living Planet: Going green 04.06.2015

Bikes make a comeback in Moscow and Beijing -- Georgia tries to stamp out poaching -- And we'll hear about the status of Europe's species
Uferschwalbe

Species in Europe's forests, oceans and skies at risk 04.06.2015

Green Week in Brussels is in full swing - it's the biggest annual conference on European environment policy. Special focus this year is on nature and biodiversity. Recent reports highlighted the dire situation of species in Europe - things are looking especially bad for birds, says DW's Sonya Diehn.
Berlin Anti TTIP Protest Kanzleramt 17.01.2015

Thousands protest in Berlin against industrialized farming 17.01.2015

Thousands of people have demonstrated in the German capital, protesting against factory farming and genetic engineering of crops. A planned free-trade agreement between the EU and the US also roused protesters' ire.
Internationale Grüne Woche in Berlin 2015 - Aufbau

Low food prices on the menu at Berlin's Green Week 16.01.2015

Berlin International Green Week, the world's biggest food and agriculture industry trade fair, is taking place for the 80th time this year. Low food prices caused by abundant supplies are putting pressure on producers.
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