Keep in touch with the Dutch | Agroberichten Buitenland

Here we would like to tell you not only about the companies with the Dutch link operating in Ukraine but also about Dutch people who work and live in Ukraine and became famous due to their outstanding results in Ukrainian agribusiness

Bright Renewables equipment in Ukraine — Beeld: © https://pro-energy.com.ua/

Dutch technologies for Biomethane production in Ukraine

Currently, there are four biomethane plants in Ukraine, three of which are already exporting biomethane. Three of the four projects were implemented with the participation of Ukrainian engineering company Pro-Energy - a partner of Dutch company Bright Renewables (Host Group). The company accompanied customers at every stage – from the idea to the full launch of the projects: development of technical solutions, project design, equipment supply, installation, commissioning, and subsequent maintenance. Read more

Arenda Vasylenko – Nederlandse vrouwen veranderen Oekraïne

"Als ik van tevoren had geweten hoe intensief ons leven zou worden, had ik het alsnog gedaan." - Arenda Vasylenko

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Kees Huizinga, From Wageningen to Ukraine: farming with vision

From rural Groningen to the vast fields of Ukraine, alumnus Kees Huizinga has spent over 20 years farming on the frontline of change. After studying Agricultural Engineering at Wageningen University & Research in the ‘90s, he moved east and helped build one of Ukraine’s largest farms. Read more

Successful business and charity projects - Zeelandia Ukraine

The parent company Zeelandia (founded in 1900 in the Netherlands) has experienced difficult times, significant historical events, and natural disasters during its more than 100-year journey, but despite all these challenges, the company not only survived, but also prospered becoming a successful international player. Likewise, her daughter, "Zeelandia" in Ukraine, encountered various obstacles on her 21-year journey: the Orange Revolution, the financial crisis of 2008, the Revolution of Dignity, the annexation of Crimea, the war in the East of Ukraine ... Today we are going through times of full scale war. However, all these trials only harden Zeelandia team, make them stronger and wiser. Despite external challenges, the company continues its development and growth. Read more

Arno Klijbroek - Dutch entrepreneur in Ukraine

The Russian invasion of Kyiv on February 24, 2022, marked a turning point in Arno Klijbroek’s life. It redirected his entrepreneurial spirit and adaptability into the humanitarian mission.

Doing business and supporting Ukraine - the story of Arno Klijbroek

Agricultural study tours for Ukrainian Veterans in the Netherlands

Rehabilitation and agricultural knowledge transfer in the Netherlands for further reintegration of the veterans in Ukraine.

On the initiative of the Office of the Agricultural Counsellor of the Embassy of The Netherlands in Ukraine, with support of the Dutch Government and Netherlands For Ukraine Foundation the project on the introduction of the Ukrainian veterans, who currently in the Netherlands for medical treatment, to the Dutch agricultural practices has been developed. Read more

Kees Huizinga - a Dutch Farmer in Ukraine

Kees Huizinga has been working in Ukraine for 20 years and did not leave his own farm even despite the full-scale invasion

Flowers4School

Flowers4School - is a charitable social project by the Ukrainian company https://florium.ua/ in collaboration with the Association of flower bulbs manufacturers of The Netherlands and Ukraine aimed at greening up Ukrainian schools with flower bulbs and plants.

HatchTech Ukraine

HatchTech Ukraine: delivering animal-friendly innovation in challenging times.

HatchTech Oekraïne: diervriendelijke innovatie leveren in uitdagende tijden.

Bontrup Ukraine - Bontrup: boost to agriculture and rural development in Ukraine during war

Financing Bontrup gives social and economic boost to agriculture and villages in Ukraine

Willem Nammensma - Head of Potato division Continental Farmers Group

Interview of Willem Nammensma to Plantator magazine

Kees Huisinga among TOP 5 foreigners who influenced UA agribusiness

The respondents of telephone survey conducted by AgroPortal.ua named Dutch farmer Kees Huizinga among foreigners who influenced UA agriculture the most.