Farming the future: regenerative-nature inclusive-sustainable-circular agriculture
Connecting you to biodiversity, agriculture and horticulture in the Netherlands
Farming the future is an international campaign which highlights how the Netherlands works with international partners to achieve global food security. With this campaign, we showcase the knowledge and expertise of the Dutch agrifood and horticulture sectors in promoting sustainable food systems and creating social and economic opportunities worldwide.
The Netherlands believes that by working together across sectors and regions we can create a sustainable food system for people, planet and prosperity. As a renowned leader in agrifood and horticulture, the Netherlands strives to support the global efforts to fast track this transition.
Farming, horticulture and fisheries are innovative sectors in the Netherlands and contribute significantly to the prosperity of our country. Their advanced knowledge, innovation and experience can benefit countries worldwide to address various challenges on the path towards food security.
Out mission:
- Promoting sustainable production
- More high-quality, safe and nutritious food
- Reducing food waste
- Growing greener cities and biodiversity
The Netherlands has defined important goals for 2030, aligned with the United Nations sustainable development goals. We aim to contribute to the global efforts in alleviating hunger and malnutrition by:
- increasing production of high quality and nutritious food (SDG 2)
- doubling the productivity of eight million farmers worldwide (SDG 8)
- bringing eight million hectares of land under sustainable management (SDG15)
- and promoting responsible use of raw materials and consumption (SDG 12)
Strategic objectives of the Netherlands
To future-proof the agri & food and horticulture sectors in the Netherlands and ultimately around the world, the Dutch government has defined a core vision: a shift to sustainable agriculture. Food production must be environmentally friendly and economically viable, that is if we want to be able to meet the global demand for food today and in the future.
The results in mind are:
- better earning capacity for farmers, growers and fishermen,
- significantly less harmful impact on soil, air and water, and
- restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems.
More information to read
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Flip van Koesveld WUR: Nature-inclusive farming: back to basics 2023
- Petra van Egmond Ministry LNV Nature-inclusiveness is the future 2023
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Peter Oosterhof: Organic farmer: a director of natural processes 2023
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Wageningen University: WUR and partners’ projects that received funding through the National Growth Fund 2023
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Utrecht University on Re-Ge-NL: Regenerative farming: can we create a net-positive agricultural system in the Netherlands? 2023
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Wageningen University: Regenerative Agriculture gets boost from National Growth Fund 2023
- Food System Vision 2050 'Re-rooting the Dutch food system: from more to better'
- Vision Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality 2019
- WUR study: Transition to sustainable agrifood system, 2019
Video materials
- Planet Soil (planetsoilmovie.com)
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Dr. Elaine's Soil Food Web School Youtube Channel
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Understanding Our Soil: The Nitrogen Cycle, Fixers, and Fertilizer 2021
- Food System Vision 2050 'Re-rooting the Dutch food system: from more to better' Video 2020
- Vision for the future 2020
- Farming the future 2019
- Introduction of the Ministry 2019
More video materials about Dutch agro sector are available here
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