Highlights Agroberichten Buitenland week 15, 2024

Sophie Neve is sinds augustus 2023 LNV-raad voor Roemenië, Bulgarije en Moldavië. Samen met het LAN team op de Nederlandse ambassade in Boekarest levert ze een bijdrage aan verduurzaming van de landbouw en voedselsystemen in de drie landen. ‘Bijvoorbeeld met Partners for International Business-programma’s (PIB’s) voor fruit- en groenteproductie en de verduurzaming van die ketens,’ zegt ze, ‘en daarmee ook kortere ketens helpen realiseren. Verder doen we veel aan kennisuitwisseling rond groen onderwijs.’

Nederland steunt duurzame transitie in Roemenië, Bulgarije en Moldavië

On 18 and 19 June 2024, Food Waste Free United organizes the international conference Towards Halving Food Waste in Europe at ‘Cultuurhaven Veghel’ (Noord-Brabant), the Netherlands. This event will bring together representatives from companies, public- and scientific organizations, and civil society from all over the world with ambitions of halving food waste by 2030.

Conference 'Towards halving food waste in Europe' in the Netherlands

In Frankrijk is de eerste vaccinatiecampagne van eenden nu halverwege en zijn 21 miljoen eenden volledig gevaccineerd tegen vogelgriep. De campagne is volgens plan verlopen, en er wordt onverminderd doorgezet. Inmiddels veert de productie van foie gras op.

Frankrijk: eerste zes maanden van de vaccinatiecampagne vogelgriep volgens plan verlopen

According to World Apple and Pear Association, in March, apple stocks in European cold stores amounted to 2,570,837 tons. This is 56,723 tons less than in 2023. It should be emphasized that this year's March inventories are the lowest in four years.

Apple supplies in Poland

Farmers' strikes have an impact on interest in Polish fruit and vegetable production. Consumers pay more attention to the country of origin of products when purchasing.

Farmers' protests have increased interest in food quality in Poland

On 24 April, the Consulate of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Iasi, in partnership with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Romania and the University of Life Sciences "Ion Ionescu de la Brad" Iasi (USV Iasi), organizes the International Conference: "The Future of Agri-Food Production", which aims to present a holistic approach to sustainable agri-food production processes.

Romania hosts the Future of Agro-Food Production International Conference

International partners the United States, Switzerland, Norway, EU countries, Japan, the Netherlands, Germany, and others have allocated more than $700 million for humanitarian demining. In the future, to strengthen the mine clearance system in Ukraine, the government will deepen cooperation with the international and expertise community.

The Netherlands is among main donors of humanitarian demining projects in Ukraine

De laatste agri-food nieuwsberichten uit het Verenigd Koninkrijk in een behapbaar formaat, week 14, 2024. Opgesteld door het LAN team van de Nederlandse Ambassade in Londen.

Bite-sized, het wekelijkse nieuwsoverzicht uit het Verenigd Koninkrijk (week 14)

Wilt u meer weten over interessante ontwikkelingen op het gebied van innovaties in de landbouw en agrofood in Zwitserland? Meld u dan aan voor dit webinar dat op 18 april plaats vindt.

Kansenwebinar: duurzame landbouw in Zwitserland

Millions of wild plants and animals are extracted from their natural habitats annually, destined for tables, homes, gardens, and other unimaginable purposes. While much of this trade is legal and sustainable, a significant portion operates illegally, jeopardising the very existence of numerous endangered species. At the same time, climate change is wreaking havoc on unique ecosystems, causing further damage and worrying prospects for natural wonders of the world. International collaboration can play a key role in protecting endangered and vulnerable plant and animal species around the globe.

Protecting wildlife beyond borders

Partners for Water (PfW) is seeking organisations with expertise in water management to contribute to a pivotal project aimed at enhancing water efficiency and biodiversity conservation within the Colombian coffee sector. Through the Netherlands International Water Ambition (NIWA) we aim to strengthen strategic partnerships by increasing water security and water safety for humans, plants and animals.

Call for proposals for a project on sustainable water management in the Colombian coffee sector

Are you a Dutch company interested in doing business with Sri Lanka? The Embassy is planning to organize a Dutch trade delegation mission to Sri Lanka from 30th to 31st May 2024. This is an ideal opportunity for Dutch companies or their counterparts in the region who wish to enter the Sri Lankan market or expand their presence. The two-day program will include a trade seminar, B2B and B2G matchmaking sessions, networking event and tailor-made field visits as per the needs of the delegation.

Invitation to join a Dutch Trade Delegation Mission to Sri Lanka in May

Thai economy in 2024 is expected to expand at a quicker pace than in 2023 between 2.2-3.2%, supported by the favorable growths of private consumption and private investment, a stronger recovery of tourism sector, and the return to an expansion of export of goods in tandem with the global economic recovery. Risk factors include high levels of household and corporate debts, climate change impacts on agricultural production, delays in the government budget disbursement, and volatile economic and financial situations.

Dairy products, prepared poultry, fruits & vegetables play a key role on Thai – Dutch Agri-Food economic collaboration

Preservation and responsible management of ecosystems are central to the mutual understanding and shared interests between Vietnam and the Netherlands, said Ms Christianne van der Wal-Zeggelink, Dutch Minister for Nature and Nitrogen Policy from the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, as experts from the two countries came together to discuss agricultural initiatives for sustainable development. Government officials and business representatives from Vietnam and the Netherlands gathered at the event “Working together towards sustainable food systems” in Hanoi on 19^th of March, 2024 to deliberate on collaborative efforts towards developing sustainable food systems amid the prevailing challenges in the agricultural sector.

Vietnam and the Netherlands working together on sustainable food systems

Government officials and business representatives from Vietnam and the Netherlands gathered in Hanoi on 19th of March, 2024 during the event “Working together towards sustainable food systems” to deliberate on collaborative efforts towards developing sustainable food systems amid the prevailing challenges in the agricultural sector. All the fruits and vegetables displayed during the event are donated to VietHarvest for the good use of them.

No food waste during the event “Vietnam and the Netherlands working together towards sustainable food systems”

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