Highlights Agroberichten Buitenland week 2, 2024

Duurzaamheid is een belangrijk speerpunt voor Tycho Vermeulen, die sinds de afgelopen zomer LNV-raad is op de Nederlandse ambassade in Egypte. Hij verbindt dat met ondernemerschap in de netwerken die hij met Nederlandse en lokale partners opbouwt. Ook Jordanië hoort tot zijn werkgebied. In beide landen werkt het LAN team intensief met bedrijven, overheden en kennisinstellingen samen. Aan programma’s rond duurzaamheid en goed omgaan met water maar ook aan sociale kwesties als inclusiviteit en de positie van jongeren en vrouwen.

Nederland werkt samen met Egypte en Jordanië aan meervoudig landgebruik, irrigatie en droogtebestendige rassen

The European Union is actively facilitating the transition towards nature-inclusive agriculture and food systems through various initiatives. These efforts are aimed at promoting sustainable agricultural practices that prioritize biodiversity and the protection of natural resources while securing food supply and a decent business case.

The European Green Deal is guiding the EU towards a nature-inclusive future

Frankrijk kampt met een sterke vergrijzing in de landbouw. Naar verwachting gaat de helft van de mensen werkzaam in de landbouw vóór 2030 met pensioen. Het is dus van fundamenteel belang voor de toekomst van de Franse landbouw om jongeren en anderen te interesseren voor werk in de landbouw, bedrijfsovername en vestiging te vergemakkelijken, mensen goed op te leiden hiervoor, en dan met name ook voor de noodzakelijke verduurzaming en klimaatadaptatie van de landbouw. Daar is dit pact voor bedoeld. In 2024 moet een bijpassende wet worden aangenomen.

Frankrijk: Pact voor de ‘vernieuwing van generaties in de landbouw’ uitgebracht

De Franse plantaardige- en alternatieve eiwitsector blijft groeien. De Nederlandse ambassade in Frankrijk heeft een studie laten maken die aangeeft hoe de innovatiesamenwerking tussen Frankrijk en Nederland kan worden uitgebreid en op welke specifieke onderwerpen ze kunnen samenwerken. Als vervolg organiseert het LAN team Frankrijk een kennis- en technologie innovatiemissie alternatieve eiwitten naar de regio Noord-Frankrijk en Parijs van 16 tot 18 april 2024.

Frankrijk: plantaardige en alternatieve eiwitsector in Frankrijk

Cheeses are so deeply rooted in Poles' menus that nothing can weaken their position: the volume of purchases of both yellow and blue cheeses is increasing, even though the average prices of these products are growing higher than inflation.

Cheese market in Poland

The new minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Czeslaw Siekierski is an experienced politician. For many years he worked not only in the Polish Parliament, but also in the European Parliament.

New Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development of Poland

At the end of last year, the Romanian government prolonged the licensing requirement for imports of cereals (wheat, maize) and oilseeds (rapeseed, sunflower) from Ukraine until 30 June 2024. Two more agri-food products have been added to the list of goods for which importers need licenses: flour and sugar.

Romanian Developments triggered by the war in neighbouring Ukraine

Romania's long-term strategy (LTS) for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, which aims to make Romania neutral by 2050, was finally developed and recently approved by the Government, according to the Ministry of Environment, Water and Forests (MMAP).

Romania finally has a long-term strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

As of November 30, 2023, Romania has started the implementation of a guarantee-return system. From that Romanians pay a guarantee of 0.50 RON (0.10 EUR) when buying a drink in glass, plastic or metal packaging from a retailer. After emptying the packaging, the consumer will have to bring it to one of the return points organised by the traders and will receive back, on the spot, the amount of the guarantee initially paid, without being required to show the receipt.

Romania could recycle up to 80 pct more through the SGR project

The Spanish government has allocated 183.6 million euros, including aids and loans, corresponding to the so-called Strategic Project for the Recovery and Economic Transformation of the Agri-food Sector. This is one of the structural axes of the program to distribute NextGenerationEU funds in Spain.

The transformation of the Spanish agro-industry

The lack of vegetable storages in Ukraine results in increased import of horticultural products, especially in spring.

For Ukraine's food security, it is necessary to build about 140-150 vegetable storage facilities

There is a list of goods subject to export and import quotas and licensing in 2024. Among them are wheat, rye, barley, corn, soybeen, rapeseed, sunflower seeds and oil. Resolution No. 1402 dated December 27, 2023 was published on the government portal and came into force on 1 January 2024.

Ukraine: the list of goods, subject to export and import quotas and licensing in 2024

The second phase of agricultural land reform in Ukraine started on January 1, 2024. From now on, individuals as well as legal entities can purchase farmland.

The second stage of agricultural land reform has started in Ukraine

De laatste agri-food nieuwsberichten uit het Verenigd Koninkrijk in een behapbaar formaat, week 2, 2024. Opgesteld door het LAN team van de Nederlandse Ambassade in Londen.

Bite-sized, het wekelijkse nieuwsoverzicht uit het Verenigd Koninkrijk (week 2)

Het nieuwe jaar is van start gegaan en het LAN team in Londen wenst u een gelukkig en gezond nieuwjaar toe. In het nieuwe kalenderjaar zullen er weer voor Nederlandse agrifoodbedrijven interessante beurzen plaatsvinden in het Verenigd Koninkrijk. Bekijk alle beurzen in het overzicht.

Overzicht Agrifood Beurzen Verenigd Koninkrijk

Whereas the dairy sector in Kenya is developing at a fast pace, the demand for milk is increasing due to population growth and changing consumption patterns. This increased demand gives rise to a window of opportunities for growth and the development of the dairy sector, which heavily depends on the availability and quality of artificial services. The Netherlands and Kenya Governments are striving to bridge the gap between bovine semen demand and supply while aiming to increase the quality of locally available bovine semen

Kenya’s Breeding Sector: a study on the knowledge and capacity needs of inseminators in Nakuru County and Directorate of Veterinary Services

Through the Agricultural Work Group partnership between the Netherlands and Kenya, the Embassy of the Netherlands in Nairobi could share knowledge, expertise and technologies.

Kenya and the Netherlands continue to strengthen trade relationship under the Agricultural Working Group

The government of Tanzania, in collaboration with the Netherlands Embassy in Dar es Salaam, Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) and other stakeholders, partner to cut down the production costs of animal feeds and address challenges facing livestock keeping in the country.

Tanzania: A call for collaborative efforts in reducing production cost for animal feed

The Africa Food System Summit 2023, held in Dar es Salaam, concluded with high-level discussions and commitments to transform the continent's food systems. Chaired by President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the hybrid-format summit brought together leaders, policymakers, and experts, drawing over 5,400 delegates from 90 countries. With a theme of "Recover, Regenerate, Act," the summit focused on inclusive action, particularly highlighting the roles of women and youth in agricultural transformation.

Tanzania: Breakthrough as summit roots for Africa food systems transformation

Bent u ondernemer in de pluimveesector? En wilt u zakendoen in Colombia? Ga dan van 4 tot en met 6 juni mee naar het 21e Nationale Pluimvee Congres in Colombia en neem deel aan het Nederland Paviljoen.

Nederland Paviljoen op FENAVI Pluimvee Congres 2024, Bogotá, Colombia

The European Union's new law to ban imports and trade of products that promote deforestation in the European market (EUDR) gained a lot of attention worldwide since it was announced. Also, there are concerns, especially among small farmers of coffee, cocoa and palm oil in countries such as Colombia, Peru and Ecuador, about whether they would be able to comply.

Peru: building bridges for the implementation of the EU regulation on agro-commodities free of deforestation

Over 250 companies, as well as public and not-for-profit stakeholders in the Netherlands, are working on the protein shift, creating alternative protein solutions with global impact. These alternative proteins are protein-rich sources, ingredients, intermediates, or final products that can be applied as variations on meat, dairy, fish and eggs.

Report on the novel food ecosystem in the Netherlands and synergy with Singapore by RVO

The shift towards nature-inclusive agriculture in Sri Lanka presents a promising path forward for sustainable food production, environmental conservation, and the well-being of local communities. By embracing traditional cultivation methods like chena and Kandyan forest gardening, mixed cropping techniques and analog forestry, Sri Lanka can foster a more resilient and diverse agricultural landscape. With the support of international initiatives like the Dutch Agroforestry project, the country can work towards achieving its goals of circular agriculture and nature inclusivity.

Traditional and indigenous farming practices show Sri Lanka the way to sustainable food production

In a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation, the Dutch Agri-Water Alumni Event unfolded at Can Tho University on December 11, 2023. This significant gathering, co-organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), the Netherlands Embassy in Vietnam, Can Tho University, and Nuffic Southeast Asia, marked the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the Netherlands.

Dutch Agri-Water Alumni Event: Nurturing collaborative growth for a sustainable future in Vietnam

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