Kennis & innovatie

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.

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

29

Oct

Local producer can showcase himself in iconic water tower Schimmert

A booster to take regional products to the next level.

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

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

21

Oct

Cattle feed from residual streams halves CO2 emissions

Feeding from residual streams of foodstuffs has a CO2 footprint that is more than half that of traditional cattle feed.

20

Oct

Limburg farmers pitch products during Healthy Short Chains meeting

Fifteen brave participants in the program Healthy Short Chains Limburg had the guts to pitch their healthy regional products in front of an eight-member panel of

19

Oct

Circle farming scan helps farmers make choices for the future

The Ministry of LNV recently introduced the recycling agriculture scan.

Katoen Natie: a valuable addition for Dutch Limburg

LIOF introduced Katoen Natie to Dutch Limburg. Kristof and Marc from KTN: "Bert introduced us to the...

Biobased business: between dream and earning model

Director Ton Voncken looks back on the start, the projects and the results after 3 years of Bio Treat Center.

01

Oct

Limburg cultured meat burger step closer to consumer

The cultured meat burger from Limburg-based Mosa Meat is another step closer to the supermarket shelf.

30

Sep

Startups S+dB and Sudryso winners second round BL.INC

On Tuesday, September 29, the closing event was The Grande Finale of the second round of BL.INC at Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo.

30

Sep

Fruit and vegetable rescuers wanted in Venlo

Fruit and vegetables are regularly thrown away because shape, size or color do not meet buyers' criteria.

Worth the hard work for more goat happiness

14

Sep

Mushroom sector shows potential to students

The mushroom sector hopes to motivate students for the industry with the campaign "Are you getting that high from mushrooms?".