Kennis & innovatie

24

Nov

Eys has first commercial truffle farm in the Netherlands

André Leclercq (52) from Eys is the proud owner of a truffle orchard in the making.

19

Nov

Hoeve De Koeberg: kind to the environment

In the South Limburg village of Sint Geertruid, René Keulen and Claudia van der Tuijn run an organic dairy farm and vacation destination, Hoeve De Koeberg.

Two years on the road to circular agriculture

By 2030, the Netherlands must be a global leader in circular agriculture. This objective was formulated by Minister Schouten of LNV in 2018.

18

Nov

Input sought for new almanac Limburg regional products

On behalf of the LOF program, five students of Hogeschool Utrecht are making information about Limburg regional products accessible by means of an almanac.

17

Nov

Soil insight 2.0: analysis for optimal soil

'Soil Insight 2.0', a new collaboration between four parties, helps growers make an analysis of their soil and work towards optimally functioning soil processes.<

16

Nov

Innovative production site of vegetable cutter Hessing gives boost to Greenport Venlo

Hessing Supervers, the major producer of convenience vegetables, is going to build a large factory in Greenport Venlo.

09

Nov

Growers join forces to add value to residual streams

The Horticultural Waste Streams Platform brings together knowledge and expertise to achieve (higher) valorization of horticultural waste streams and thus contribu

05

Nov

Young innovators present circular innovations on stage in Geleen

Ashes from chicken feathers and residual streams for a water-retaining soil, oil from orange peels and cookies from beer residues.

05

Nov

Beet transport by barge: traditional solution for sustainable future

In a trial for rapid sustainability, the traditional transport of Limburg sugar beets by barge will be revived.

04

Nov

Ministry of LNV opens Subsidy Module for Agricultural Business Advice and Education (Sabe)

Agricultural entrepreneurs who want to make the switch to circular agriculture can now take advantage of the possibility of purchasing independent expertise throu

02

Nov

More and more farmers opt for sideline activities

This weekend the national press reported on the increasing number of farmers who "do something on the side".

02

Nov

Registration for third Farmers' Accelerator open

As of today, Tuesday, October 27, registration is open for the third edition of the Boerenversneller, the innovation program for Dutch farmers who want to do thin

From gas to biomass: a tough journey

Horticulturist Geert Bouten has his own biomass installation to replace gas for heating his own greenhouses and those of his neighbors.

29

Oct

New pilot plant in Geleen to produce sustainable protein for animal feed

Scale-up Deep Branch is building a pilot plant at Brightlands Chemelot Campus in Geleen to produce nutritious proteins from CO2

29

Oct

Local producer can showcase himself in iconic water tower Schimmert

A booster to take regional products to the next level.

26

Oct

Province opens grant for sustainable, young farmers as of December

Young farmers can apply for a grant between December 7, 2020 and February 12, 2021 for physical investments in making their agricultural business more sustainable