The Netherlands, albeit a small country in surface area, is the second-largest agricultural exporter in the world. This is thanks to decades of innovation and hard work.
Innovation has always been a key part of Dutch culture and society. It has contributed a great deal to keeping our farming methods state-of-the-art, our productivity as well as our cost efficiency high. Sustainability and sustainable production methods are important components in the Dutch approach, with food safety and food security as important themes.
This makes the Netherlands well-placed to play an important role in the global agriculture and food transition.
Did you know that nearly half of the 10.2 million acres of Dutch surface area is used for high-value agricultural and food production. This includes cheese, vegetables, tomatoes, and lots of flowers.
Within the NLWorks portfolio, several initiatives focus on agri-food and agri-tech. We aim to leave behind a sustainable footprint by collaborating with partners who have similar ambitions.
Many people often have a nostalgic perception of orchards. Rows of fruit trees where you can pick your own fruit and the remaining is harvested by the farmer. Healthy and organic fruit at your fingertips. Nowadays modern fruit growers are professional businesspeople grappling with numerous challenges in cultivating and harvesting their crops. Leveraging a combination of existing and emerging smart technologies from both of our ecosystems can help address these challenges.
The world’s population is growing at an alarming rate. As a result, providing each and every individual with a supply of safe, healthy, sustainable food is becoming an ever-greater challenge. It is a particular challenge to do so while respecting and maintaining our environment. Smart technological innovations can help provide a solution to this problem. These innovations help us to capitalize more effectively and more quickly on changes in the food chain.
Bulgaria is a country with a rich history in the production and export of vegetables and fruits. Its temperate climate and rich soils provide favorable conditions for fruit and vegetable production. However, nowadays when it comes to fruit and vegetables it is a net importer and there is a strong need for its own production and facilities.
