Crop Industry News: Netherlands
04 January 2021
Growing potatoes without plowingDoes it make sense not to plow the field before putting potatoes on it? Does the yield not drop and what does non-plowing do with biodiversity, water management and nitrogen leaching? On Potato...
01 January 2021
Climate-resilient wild coffee populations with great flavor potential discovered in UgandaA team of Ugandan, Dutch and French scientists has discovered populations of potentially drought-resistant, high-quality wild coffees in Uganda....
01 December 2020
CRISPR technology required to achieve European Green DealIt will not be easy to achieve the European Green Deal targets if the current strict EU legislation on the continuation of new breeding technologies, such as CRISPR-Cas, continues....
05 October 2020
Research into resistances in wild potatoes for new disease-free potato varietiesWageningen University & Research (WUR) will investigate wild potato varieties for resistance to a wide range of potato diseases and pests. ...
05 December 2014
Nutreco Recommends Takeover BidNETHERLANDS - A takeover bid for Dutch based animal and fish feed and poultry company Nutreco is to be recommended to its shareholders....
21 October 2014
Nutreco Agrees to Offer from SHVTHE NETHERLANDS - SHV and Nutreco are together recommending a cash offer of €40 per share for all shares of Nutreco....
27 August 2014
New Gene Technology in Crambe Leads to Better Oil CropNETHERLANDS - It is possible to apply genetic modification to the crop crambe so it meets market demands and takes into account what modern society wants. These are the results of research for...
14 July 2014
Integrated Approach 'Vital' to Reduce Food Waste and LossTHE NETHERLANDS - Governments, international organisations, businesses and community agencies worldwide must create joint programmes to reduce food loss and waste (FLW), if they want to show...
11 April 2014
Knowledge of Vulnerability in Supply Chain to Detect Food FraudNETHERLANDS - Food fraud has always taken place and there are incidents on a regular basis. To combat food fraud more effectively, information is required on which factors play a role in the...
13 December 2013
Feed Forms a Focus of VIV Europe 2014THE NETHERLANDS - In May 2014, professionals from the world of feed finally have the chance to return to their favourite Dutch city for a global expo - VIV Europe....
19 November 2013
Upscaling Impact of Certification Initiatives UnclearNETHERLANDS - Sustainability certification is seen by many as an important means to make supply chains more sustainable. ...
01 November 2013
CropWorld Global 2013: Water Resource and IrrigationTHE NETHERLANDS - In the face of a rapidly growing population and associated demand for food, the agricultural sector, representing 70 per cent of all freshwater abstractions globally, has a...
31 October 2013
Yields of New Varieties of Agricultural Crops Continue to IncreaseNETHERLANDS - Research into varieties of winter wheat, spring barley, potatoes grown for starch and sugar beet which have been introduced in the Netherlands by plant breeding companies between...
29 October 2013
CropWorld Global 2013: How Do We Feed Our Growing Population?THE NETHERLANDS - This week, Amsterdam hosts the 4th Annual CropWorld Global 2013 Conference. Leading international experts from the agrochemical and crop industry, key policymakers and regulators...
28 October 2013
VIV Europe 2014: Back to BusinessNETHERLANDS - VIV Europe 2014 will be back to business when the world expo for poultry and livestock husbandry and processing returns in May 2014, said exhibition manager Ruwan Berculo....
08 October 2013
Researchers Combine Food Security KnowledgeNETHERLANDS - Scientists investigating world food issues should unite themselves to provide a sound scientific basis for food security policies. ...
05 September 2013
Study Finds No Benefit of Animal Study in GM Crop TestingNETHERLANDS - A compulsory animal test used to ascertain the safety of genetically-modified (GM) crops is unnecessary, according to researchers from organisations including RIKILT Wageningen...
04 September 2013
Trade Agreement with Ukraine Offers Opportunities to Dutch AgricultureNETHERLANDS - Ukraine is continually increasing its focus on the EU. At present, a ‘Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement’ (DCFTA) between the Ukraine and the Netherlands is being assessed...
21 March 2013
Study Highlights Strong Anti-cancer Properties of SoybeansNETHERLANDS - Soybean meal is a bi-product following oil extraction from soybean seeds. It is rich in protein, which usually makes up around 40 per cent of the nutritional components of the seeds...
10 February 2012
Excellent Progress in 2011: Nutreco Achieves €241MNETHERLANDS - Nutreco saw excellent progress in 2011 where it achieved a total EBITA of €241 million....
09 February 2012
Nutreco CEO Wout Dekker to Step Down at End of 2012NETHERLANDS - Nutreco announces that CEO Wout Dekker (1956) will be leaving Nutreco by the end of 2012. This will mark the end of a career at the company encompassing almost thirty years, of...
23 January 2012
DSM Highlights 100 Years of VitaminsNETHERLANDS - In 1912, the Polish biochemist Casimir Funk isolated the first vitamin (B1) from rice bran. At that time, European rice hulling machines were brought to Asia to process rice. However,...
16 January 2012
Crops with Lower Carotene Levels Less Affected by Parasitic PlantsNETHERLANDS - Grain crops that produce less carotene can produce more food, especially in Africa, as they are less affected by parasitic plants. This is the result of research by Muhammad Jamil...
04 January 2012
Growth Set to Challenge Dutch Agri SectorNETHERLANDS - Between now and 2025, agricultural production in the Netherlands will be confronted by environmental limits, particularly with regard to the disposal of manure. Nevertheless, the...
30 November 2011
Global Agriculture Able To Feed Growing World PopulationTHE NETHERLANDS - Global agriculture, with the Netherlands leading the way, is demonstrably more prolific, better and cleaner than in preceding years. Agriculture may be more productive more...
05 July 2011
PDMS Kills Malaria Mosquitoes In Rice PaddiesNETHERLANDS - A thin, liquid layer applied on the surface of inundated rice paddies effectively kills malaria mosquito larvae without having an impact on other aquatic life. Rice yield remains...
22 November 2010
International Launch of Canadian Climate Change ProtocolNETHERLANDS – An innovative new approach for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from farm fertiliser use has been approved by the Canadian province of Alberta for use in its offset system, an...
19 October 2010
Study Uncovers Case for Soil Care IncentivesNETHERLANDS - A new report on the costs and benefits of soil conservation highlights the benefits to society generally of supporting farmers to take care of the soil. ...
09 August 2010
Wheat Prices Set to Remain High for a DecadeNETHERLANDS - High wheat prices are not a one-off, according to a senior Rabobank official....
06 August 2010
Animal Feed Industry 'At Risk' Says RabobankNETHERLANDS - Rabobank has reduced its forecast for global 2010/11 wheat output by almost 35 million tonnes to just over 644 million tonnes....
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