Berlin’s Green Week celebrates 100 years with global agriculture showcase

From wolf policy debates to a new Berlin Jubilee tulip, this year’s festival blends tradition with bold ideas. Can it break attendance records again?

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2026 January 18 . 1:37 AM

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Berlin’s Green Week celebrates 100 years with global agriculture showcase

Berlin’s Green Week has kicked off its 100th anniversary celebration. The main event, first held in 1926, now draws exhibitors from 50 countries and expects around 325,000 visitors this year. Local and federal politicians joined the opening tour, marking the start of a major agricultural showcase.

Federal Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer (CSU) led the traditional opening tour, which lasted over three hours. Stops included country booths where officials sampled regional produce and watched demonstrations. Kai Wegner (CDU) and Christophe Hansen were among the politicians in attendance.

At the Brandenburg Rural Women’s Association stand, visitors received folding rulers printed with the slogan Not an Inch to the Right. Meanwhile, Brandenburg’s Agriculture Minister Hanka Mittelstädt (SPD) suggested she was open to easing culling restrictions on wolves—a shift from previous state policy. A new tulip variety, the Berlin Jubilee, was unveiled at the event. Bred by Dutch growers specifically for the anniversary, it adds a floral highlight to the agricultural displays. With over 1,600 exhibitors, this year’s Green Week is one of the largest in its history.

The 100th Green Week runs until the end of the month, offering food, farming, and political discussions. Organisers anticipate record attendance, while exhibitors showcase innovations and traditions. The event remains a key platform for agriculture, trade, and environmental debates.