Highlights Agroberichten Buitenland week 23, 2024

The 11th edition of Agrospecial e-magazine ‘Impact of EU Deforestation Regulation worldwide’ showcases the opportunities and challenges associated with the EUDR from the perspective of the LNV Attaché Network (LAN). They introduce us to their related work, provide insights into what is happening in their respective countries, and showcase examples of projects and actions the LAN is taking in promoting sustainable supply chains and responsible business conduct. Once again, cooperation is key, the LAN plays a crucial role in this work.

New Agrospecial on the impact of EU Deforestation Regulation worldwide

The brochure 'Dutch seeds: Innovation with a global reach' was recently published. It discusses the knowledge infrastructure and seed industry in the Netherlands. You can find more information about this brochure and where to read it in this article. 

Dutch seeds | Innovation with a global reach

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in Rome is at the forefront of addressing one of humanity's most pressing challenges: achieving food security without depleting our water resources. As the agricultural sector consumes approximately 70% of the world's freshwater, the need for efficient and sustainable water usage is more critical than ever. Enter WaPOR, a portal to monitor Water Productivity through Open access of remotely sensed derived data developed by FAO. Jippe Hoogeveen, a project officer at FAO, plays a pivotal role in advancing WaPOR's capabilities.

Understanding WaPOR: FAO's tool for sustainable water uses in farming

This year’s International Day for Biodiversity took place on May 22 and put the spotlight on the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework, in short: The Plan. As chair of the Group of Friends of Biodiversity in Rome, the Permanent Representation of the Netherlands hosted a well-attended event to raise awareness about biodiversity, from the multilateral to the national level. Ambassador Beukeboom moderated the discussion, challenging the speakers to connect national experiences to global biodiversity objectives.

International Day for Biodiversity: Be Part of the Plan!

Naar aanleiding van de Internationale Dag van de Bij (20 mei) en van de Biodiversiteit (22 mei) vroegen Belgische ecologische organisaties aandacht voor de aanhoudende hoge wintersterfte onder bijenvolken. Maar in deze periode vinden in België ook acties gericht op het brede publiek plaats, die het belang van het vergroten van het voedingsaanbod voor insecten en bestuivers benadrukken. Kortom, de krioelende en vliegende beestjes staan momenteel in België in de schijnwerpers!

België en insecten: bye-bye Aziatisch hoornaar en welkom bestuivers!

Een consortium van Vlaams-Nederlandse organisaties ontwikkelde in het kader van het Europese project FarmLife een gratis online lesplatform over boslandbouw. FarmLife wil de transitie van conventionele landbouw naar klimaatbestendige boslandbouw stimuleren en focust daarbij op de ecologische en economische veerkracht van boslandbouw.

België: Vlaams-Nederlands consortium wil boslandbouw stimuleren met gratis online lesplatform

Bent u geïnteresseerd in marktkansen op het gebied van stedelijke vergroening in Hongarije? Kom dan naar onze bijeenkomst op woensdag 19 juni in Den Haag!

Aankondiging evenement: marktkansen stedelijke vergroening in Hongarije

Hot and dry summer coming; grocery sector shrinks; food industry under pressure; updates on fruit crops. Read more in this weekly briefing on agriculture, food and nature news in Hungary.

Drought declared in Hungary

Although Poland is the third largest carrot producer in the European Union, after Germany and France, the production of this vegetable has been falling in recent years. It is easy to see the correlation between significant declines in carrot production and water shortages.

Poland: fewer carrots due to drought

The biggest differentiator of the Polish consumer is price. For years, compared to the European market, Poles have shown a very high degree of price sensitivity.

Price-sensitive Polish consumer. In general Poland reflects global changes

World potato day celebrated; new data on land usage; raspberry crops devastated by hailstorms; dwindling natural rescources. Read more in this weekly briefing on agriculture, food and nature news in Serbia.

Serbia: Opportunities in precision agriculture

The Turkish aquaculture industry, a key driver in the nation’s exports since the early 2000s, has seen a 65 percent increase in exports, rising from $1 billion to $1.7 billion.

Türkiye: Aquaculture export increases by 65 percent in 5 years

The Ukrainian Government, as part of its commitments in the trade liberalization with the EU, has introduced a quota for the export of poultry meat and by-products to EU countries, amounting to approximately 137,000 tonnes starting from July 1.

Ukraine introduces a quota for the export of poultry meat to EU

In Ukraine, work continues on the implementation of changes that came into effect a year ago concerning electronic registries in the fields of seed production, nursery management, and the registration of rights to plant varieties, said Suzanna Hryhorenko, Executive Director of the Seed Association of Ukraine, in an interview with APK-Inform.

Ukraine: legislation in seed production sphere

De laatste agri-food nieuwsberichten uit het Verenigd Koninkrijk in een behapbaar formaat, week 23, 2024. Opgesteld door het LAN team van de Nederlandse Ambassade in Londen.

Bite-sized, het wekelijkse nieuwsoverzicht uit het Verenigd Koninkrijk (week 23)

Biologische landbouw heeft een lange geschiedenis in Zwitserland en de vraag naar biologische producten blijft groeien. Sinds de invoering van regionale steunprogramma's voor biologische productie op boerderijniveau in de late jaren 80, is het aandeel van biologische landbouw in het totale landbouwareaal gestaag toegenomen tot 17%.

Biologische Landbouw in Zwitserland

The global demand for cocoa, the essential raw material for chocolate production, has been steadily increasing over the past several years. This trend is expected to continue in the coming years, driven by population growth and evolving consumption patterns, particularly in emerging markets. Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana are still the top producers of beans worldwide, yet the question is whether they can keep up with the demand.

Can Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana deliver the tons of cocoa promised?

In the spirit of 60 years of bilateral relations between Kenya and the Netherlands, we are going back in time to explore the history of our strong ties. SNV has been present in Kenya since 1967. In 2022, the organization celebrated 55 years of successfully delivering an impact that matters to communities they work with and for. Jeen Kootstra (Country Director Kenya and Burundi) tells us more about the history of SNV.

Kenya: Going Back in Time with SNV

The Netherlands has a collaborative program called HortiFuturo in Colombia that aims to develop Colombian horticulture towards a more sustainable, inclusive and competitive sector, with the support of the expertise of the Netherlands.

Hortifuturo: towards a more sustainable, inclusive and competitive horticulture sector in Colombia

In this month's edition of the updates and developments in Central Asia, we explore the rich agricultural tapestry of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan. It includes information such as: Kazakhstan’s and the Netherlands’ commercial partnerships and Uzbekistan’s investments in livestock, poultry, and fishery industries.

Agricultural Newsletter of Central Asia May 2024

Small organic coconut producers in Kulon Progo have consistently low productivity. Subsistence farming, and therefore poverty, is common as a result of poor land management, the absence of climate-smart agriculture, and more extreme weather events. Faced with growing international demand for alternative natural sweeteners, The Sugar and Steam project wanted to turn things around by working with farmers in the Kokap district of Kulon Progo.

RVO SDGP Facility: The Sugar and Steam project in Kulon Progo, Indonesia

On May 22, Deliflor Japan proudly presented its new test facility in Hamamatsu, Japan. The wholly-owned subsidiary of Deliflor Chrysanten is herewith taking a step further in promoting the company’s many chrysanthemum varieties adapted to local climates and tastes. As the new facility boasts a clever combination of Japanese and Dutch innovative ideas and techniques, it will serve as a source of inspiration and knowledge to local growers.

New Deliflor Japan test facility boost to local chrysanthemum sector

Kazakhstan is considering new procurement standards to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of state spending while aiming to minimize the environmental harm of public works and services.

Kazakhstan: Government is developing new procurement standards to help mitigate environmental challenges

From 19 to 22 March 2024, a large economic mission from the Netherlands came to Vietnam, in which 40 companies in the agrifood and horticulture sectors were led by Minister for Nature and Nitrogen Policy Ms. Christianne van der Wal. The mission played an important role in the bilateral relationship between Vietnam and the Netherlands as 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of our Strategic Partnership Arrangement on sustainable agriculture and food security as well as the celebration of 50 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Impacts of the Netherlands agri-food and horticultural mission to Vietnam

The Mekong Delta, known as Vietnam's "rice bowl," is vital to the country's agriculture, famed for its rice and growing aquaculture industries. Home to 18 million people across 12 provinces and one city, this 40,000 square kilometer region is the most productive for brackish and freshwater aquaculture due to its favorable conditions and abundant resources. Recently, the Vietnamese Government, with international support, particularly from the Netherlands, has focused on maximizing the region's potential. 

Making Aquaculture Cooperatives in Mekong Delta Inclusive and Bankable

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