https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/rss-feeds/landbouw RSS-feed for Agriculture en-GB {7AD49523-CF42-403D-9EB5-700E9C4E322D} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2026/15/3-1-percent-increase-in-organic-farmland Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +02:00 {FA17DB8A-1F7C-49E0-AD66-EC62A6ABB338} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/background/2026/10/zuid-holland-is-the-netherlands-most-built-up-province Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +01:00 {D027DC4F-3B52-41BE-8599-3F3AD8BA54FB} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2026/07/biological-pest-control-used-in-94-percent-of-greenhouse-cultivation Biological pest control was used in 94 percent of greenhouse crop cultivation in 2024 (by cultivated area). That was around the same as in 2020. However, the use of certain types of biological control agents has increased. For example, the use of predatory mites and predatory thrips increased from 69 percent of the total cultivated area in 2020 to 84 percent in 2024. In addition, microbiological agents such as bacteria are used to control pests in over two-thirds of greenhouse crop cultivation by area. This is according to provisional figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:30:00 +01:00 {3A9DF5C1-4E52-48C3-B415-81F75F39A0EA} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2026/06/more-excess-nitrogen-due-to-poor-harvest-but-less-nitrogen-in-manure Excess nitrogen from agriculture rose by nearly 13 percent in 2024, to reach a total of 295 million kilograms. This was mainly due to a smaller harvest of wheat and other crops, which meant that less nitrogen was taken up by crops. However, 3 percent less nitrogen was excreted in livestock manure. The nitrogen surplus is less than half what it was in 1990. This is according to the most recent figures on the nutrient balance in agriculture from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Mon, 02 Feb 2026 06:30:00 +01:00 {CF9B8832-CB91-4870-814F-39E599704408} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2026/03/value-of-agricultural-exports-up-by-over-8-percent-in-2025 The Netherlands exported agricultural goods with a total value of 137.5 billion euros in 2025. That was an increase of 8.4 percent relative to 2024. One of the factors contributing to this increase was a sharp rise in the export value of cocoa products. This is reported by Wageningen Economic Research (WUR) and Statistics Netherlands (CBS), on the basis of joint research commissioned by the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality (LVVN). Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:30:00 +01:00 {941C2E3D-8717-4433-9B06-F498831B589A} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2026/02/goat-population-has-increased-nearly-fivefold-since-2000 In 2025, there were 592 thousand goats kept on goat farms in the Netherlands. That is almost five times as many as in 2000, when there were 126 thousand goats. The number has remained roughly the same over the past five years. The largest number of goats are kept in the eastern and central parts of the country, mainly for milk production. This is according to the latest agricultural census figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:30:00 +01:00 {82EFE03F-1F68-491A-944C-6E8A6EEBE9F3} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/51/smallest-mussel-harvest-in-30-years A total of 21.7 thousand tonnes of mussels were cultivated in 2024, nearly 30 percent less than in 2023. That was the smallest harvest in 30 years: down by nearly 80 percent compared to 1994. In 2024, 27.3 million oysters were cultivated, mainly the Zeeland Creuse or hollow oyster. This is according to provisional figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:30:00 +01:00 {9B56EB04-6A6A-4D19-B77F-023374C455D6} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/publication/2025/50/the-caribbean-netherlands-in-numbers-2025 The Caribbean Netherlands in Numbers 2025 provides an overview of the latest figures on the Caribbean Netherlands – economy and society. Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:30:00 +01:00 {9E3FDA70-2784-46D8-B1F4-E6ADA3EDF18C} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/46/use-of-pesticides-in-agriculture-down-by-over-20-percent-since-2020 The agriculture sector used 3.9 million kilograms of plant protection products in 2024, a decrease of more than 22 percent since 2020. Usage per hectare was 5.6 kilograms, down from 7.1 kilograms in 2020. Fewer pesticides were used to control fungi, weeds and insects, and the use of pesticides in the cultivation of lilies more than halved in that period. This is according to new figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) on the use of pesticides and plant protection products on 44 different agricultural crops. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:30:00 +01:00 {4C17A449-8CAA-4915-9343-369F3449B3E3} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/44/largest-harvest-of-ware-potatoes-and-seed-onions-in-25-years The gross yield for ware potatoes in 2025 are up by nearly 37 percent on 2024. Gross yields for seed onions are also 17 percent higher. For both crops, this is the highest yield seen in 25 years. This is according to figures from the provisional crop yield estimates published by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +01:00 {183A9659-8818-4E60-BF6C-EFD99D21D8E2} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/37/organic-food-sales-up-slightly-in-the-first-half-of-2025 The share of organic food sales in the first half of 2025 was 3.5 percent of total food spending in Dutch supermarkets (820 million euros). Between 2018 and 2024, this share was 3.0 percent, on average. Eggs account for the largest share of organic food sales, followed by coffee and tea. This is reported by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) based on the BioMarktMeter and the Sustainable Food Monitor, conducted in collaboration with Wageningen Social & Economic Research (WSER). Tue, 09 Sep 2025 06:30:00 +02:00 {728BB05F-0A2C-4B29-B2EC-BBE26391F6FB} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/33/share-of-younger-farmers-is-up-slightly A total of 10 percent of farmers and farm managers in the agriculture sector are under the age of 40 according to new figures for 2025. The share of younger farmers has therefore increased slightly, up from 8 percent in 2015. Over the same period, the share of farmers aged 67 or above has increased even more: from 17 percent to 21 percent. This is according to provisional figures from the agricultural census carried out by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +02:00 {642F1EC3-9026-4CA1-BB7C-70AF44C13DD8} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/32/strawberry-harvest-doubles-in-15-years-despite-smaller-cultivated-area More than 86 million kilograms of strawberries were harvested in 2024, twice as much as in 2010. This is primarily because more strawberries are grown in greenhouses and polytunnels. The total area used to cultivate strawberries decreased by more than 15 percent to 1.4 thousand hectares during the same period. The area used to cultivate small fruit, such as berries, declined after reaching a peak in 2018. This is according to figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +02:00 {37349D8C-516A-42E1-8325-D9D32FC259D9} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/30/pig-population-falls-below-10-million-for-the-first-time-in-45-years The number of pigs in the Netherlands fell by 5.1 percent to 9.96 million in 2025, compared to 2024. For the first time since 1979, there are fewer than 10 million pigs in the Netherlands. The number of cattle fell by 3.3 percent to 3.65 million. This is according to provisional figures from the Agricultural census conducted by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +02:00 {7476F9C9-4A93-47E2-935C-89494AE8AA58} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/27/area-of-ware-potatoes-largest-in-25-years In 2025, the total area used in the Netherlands for growing ware potatoes is well over 83 thousand hectares. That is an increase of 8.6 percent compared to last year. The last time the total cultivated area for growing ware potatoes exceeded 80 thousand hectares was in 2000. The area used for growing onions and wheat increased, while the arable crop area for sugar beet decreased. This is based on provisional figures from the 2025 Agricultural Census, conducted by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +02:00 {AECB62FE-FD15-46CB-921F-D62805F0D0BD} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/26/phosphate-and-nitrogen-emitted-in-livestock-manure-is-above-new-limits The total amount of nitrogen excreted in animal manure in 2024 was 449 million kilograms, 3 percent less than in 2023. That quantity was below the nitrogen emissions limit for 2024 The amount of phosphate excreted was 147 million kilograms, which was similar to the previous year and also below the phosphate emissions limit. However, the volumes of both nitrogen and phosphates produced were higher than the new emissions ceilings that will take effect in 2025. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports this on the basis of newly released definitive figures. Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +02:00 {9F4DF1D7-8657-4C3D-AC21-560642AAC31C} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/13/area-used-to-grow-flower-bulbs-has-increased-in-10-years-decreased-in-2024 In 2024, flower bulbs were cultivated over an area of arable land of more than 27 thousand hectares. That was 16 percent more than in 2014. More tulips were grown, in particular, as well as lilies and other bulbs and tubers. In 2024, the area used to cultivate flower bulbs decreased slightly compared to 2023, down by 3 percent. This is according to final figures taken from the Agricultural Census conducted by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Fri, 28 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +01:00 {22984F58-04ED-44BE-B8A0-60DE8577BA69} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/09/nitrogen-and-phosphate-in-livestock-manure-exceed-future-emission-limits In 2024, 449 million kilograms of nitrogen compounds were emitted in livestock manure, a fall of 3 percent compared with the previous year. That quantity was below the nitrogen emission limit that was in place at the time. The amount of phosphate emitted was 148 million kg, which was similar to the previous year and also below the phosphate emission limit. However, the volumes produced in 2024 do exceed the new national emission ceilings that will take effect in 2025. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports this on the basis of provisional figures. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +01:00 {1EFFB583-1A73-44D4-912D-50ACBDC5A277} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/08/economic-value-of-nature-has-increased-by-50-percent-in-one-decade The total value of ecosystem services in 2022 was over 15 billion euros, 50 percent more than it was in 2013. Ecosystem services are provided by nature, such as the production of timber and food, cooling in urban areas or a green environment in which to relax. The value of cultural ecosystem services such as tourism and recreation has seen a particular increase. The benefits of ecosystem services far exceed the amounts we spend on managing natural areas. These are the main findings of the Natural Capital Accounts, which Statistics Netherlands (CBS) has developed in partnership with Wageningen University & Research (WUR). Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +01:00 {8907DE12-10BE-407D-8A4C-7C812814E9A0} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/05/lowest-wheat-harvest-in-25-years In 2024, the gross crop yield for wheat fell by 38.6 percent from 2023 to 682 thousand tonnes, the lowest in 25 years. The gross yield for ware potatoes also fell by 1.5 percent. On the other hand, gross yields for seed onions (+13.2 percent) and barley (+3.8 percent) were higher. This is according to figures from the definitive arable crop yield estimates published by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Wed, 29 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +01:00 {209EDE0D-4ED1-465A-A294-24FF33514FF0} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/04/agricultural-nitrogen-surplus-at-lowest-level-since-1990 In 2023, the agricultural nitrogen surplus decreased by 14 percent year on year to a total of 265 million kilograms. This level had not been this low since 1990, when statistical records were first kept. This is evident from the national nutrient balance calculated by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Agricultural nitrogen surplus is that part of the input nitrogen, which is not fixed in animal and plant products, but is taken up by the soil or emitted into the air. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +01:00 {2CC04E48-DCAB-463E-AC9B-360E05E7395F} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/03/value-of-agricultural-exports-up-by-nearly-5-percent-in-2024 The Netherlands exported agricultural goods with a total value of 128.9 billion euros in 2024. That was an increase of 4.8 percent relative to 2023. This is reported by Wageningen Economic Research (WUR) and Statistics Netherlands (CBS), on the basis of joint research commissioned by the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +01:00 {B1554025-3456-4A45-A43C-CCDA92CA8458} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/publication/2025/03/the-dutch-agriculture-sector-in-2025-an-international-perspective This publication outlines the latest developments in the trade in agricultural goods between the Netherlands and the rest of the world. It includes the latest estimates for 2024. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 13:45:00 +01:00 {ADDA3308-5C48-428C-83CC-E0DDA75922A9} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2024/51/higher-incomes-in-the-agriculture-sector-in-2024 The Dutch agriculture sector generated 5.1 percent more income in 2024 than it did in 2023. Although animal-related production dropped slightly (down by 0.7 percent) and crop-related production saw a larger drop (down by 1.4 percent), average output prices were higher and costs were also down. This is according to initial estimates for agricultural incomes published by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) and Wageningen Economic Research. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +01:00 {7976B3DE-C7D8-4525-B307-828DA16A2FEA} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/publication/2024/50/the-caribbean-netherlands-in-numbers-2024 The Caribbean Netherlands in Numbers 2024 offers an overview of the latest figures on the economy and society in the Caribbean Netherlands. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 15:30:00 +01:00 {998E6FBB-229F-4630-AE68-633F210185CF} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2024/48/dairy-cow-population-down-slightly-in-2024 The number of dairy cows in the Netherlands fell by 1.9 percent to 1.54 million in 2024, compared to 2023. The numbers of pigs and dairy goats have also declined slightly over the past year, and the Netherlands’ sheep population fell by almost 13 percent. This was due to the blue tongue virus that has been prevalent since September 2023, and has affected sheep in particular. This is according to the latest agricultural census figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Thu, 28 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +01:00 {DB79EDEB-2483-47CC-840E-133522F088D7} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/publication/2024/37/dutch-trade-in-facts-and-figures-2024 Dutch Trade in Facts and Figures, 2024 provides current and relevant information on the state of internationalisation in the Netherlands. Among the topics covered in this publication are Dutch exports of goods and services, export earnings and export induced employment, as well as the Dutch participation in international value chains, the activities of multinationals, the Dutch share in international investment and the footprint of Dutch imports. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +01:00 {C37416C5-5B58-4E4D-9772-5B5F77778BC4} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2024/37/area-used-to-grow-greenhouse-vegetables-has-increased-in-ten-years The area used to grow the four primary greenhouse vegetables: tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and aubergines, was a total of 4.1 thousand hectares in 2023. That was 10 percent more than ten years previously. Most of the extra space was used to grow peppers and aubergines. After a peak in 2021, recent years have seen a decline in the area used for these four vegetables. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports this in its latest edition of The Netherlands in Numbers. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 15:00:00 +02:00 {FB0053C3-80F2-4229-9DC3-BAF3E479895F} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/publication/2024/36/the-netherlands-in-numbers-2024-edition What would you like to know about the Netherlands? Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:00:00 +02:00 {5E71919A-918C-4718-BA53-C34F76495F8D} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2024/27/production-of-livestock-manure-remains-above-future-limits The total quantity of nitrogen excreted in animal manure in 2023 was 464 million kg. That was 26 million kg below the nitrogen emission ceiling for that year. The total quantity of phosphate excreted was 147 million kg, which was 3 million kg below the relevant ceiling for 2023. However, the volumes produced in 2023 still exceed the new ceilings that will take effect in 2025. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports this based on the definitive figures on the excretion of minerals by livestock in the Netherlands. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 15:00:00 +02:00 {699AFE26-4A84-4C82-86FB-D1922A7DC1D3} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2024/16/area-used-to-grow-bulbs-up-by-more-than-a-fifth-since-2013 In 2023, the area of agricultural land used for bulb cultivation increased by 21 percent to over 28 thousand hectares relative to 10 years previously. The number of farms active in cultivating bulbs alongside other agricultural activities has increased, but fewer farms do this as their main activity. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports this on the basis of definitive figures taken from the 2023 Agricultural Census. Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:00:00 +02:00 {7FC91572-D804-4610-8F10-58FF6E4762A1} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2024/10/dutch-agricultural-exports-worth-nearly-124-billion-euros-in-2023 The Netherlands exported agricultural goods with a total value of 123.8 billion euros in 2023. That was an increase of 1.6 percent relative to 2022. The value of agricultural exports rose by 18.2 percent in 2022 because prices rose by much more in that year than they did in 2023. This is reported by Wageningen Economic Research (WUR) and Statistics Netherlands (CBS) on the basis of joint research commissioned by the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality (LNV). Mon, 04 Mar 2024 15:00:00 +01:00 {D91981C5-C8F3-4D24-8906-975802536302} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2024/09/nitrogen-and-phosphate-in-animal-manure-within-limits-for-2023 The total quantity of nitrogen excreted in animal manure in 2023 was 471 million kg. This was 19 million kg below the ceiling for that year. The total quantity of phosphate excreted was 146 million kg, which was 5 million kg below the relevant ceiling for 2023. The volumes produced in 2023 still exceed the new ceilings that will take effect in 2025, however. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports this based on preliminary figures on the excretion of minerals by livestock in the Netherlands. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:00:00 +01:00 {4DD24F5E-4E29-4EE9-B2EC-E4A264AFB749} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2024/08/sheep-population-down-by-over-8-percent-in-2023 The number of sheep in the Netherlands fell by 61 thousand (-8.4 percent) in 2023 compared to the previous year. This fall was due in part to Bluetongue virus, which has been prevalent in the Netherlands since September 2023. There were also fewer pigs and cattle than in 2022. This is clear from the latest figures released by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Thu, 22 Feb 2024 15:00:00 +01:00 {37177817-D979-45DD-8464-687BC52EB104} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2024/05/more-seed-onions-harvested-fewer-potatoes In 2023, the gross crop yield for seed onions rose by 9.2 percent compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, the gross yield for ware potatoes fell by 5.6 percent. Gross yields for barley (-20.3 percent) and wheat (-7.4 percent) were also down. This is evident from the definitive arable crop yield estimates published by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Mon, 05 Feb 2024 15:00:00 +01:00 {32AF0751-1B91-4528-92AD-62E86F8A8027} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2024/05/agricultural-nitrogen-surplus-higher-after-summer-drought-of-2022 In 2022, the agricultural nitrogen surplus, i.e., that part of excess nitrogen which is not fixed in animal and plant products, increased by 6.5 percent year on year to a total of 312 million kilograms. This was due to the low grass yield during the summer drought that year, which meant less nitrogen was fixed in grass. 84 million kg nitrogen was emitted into the air, while 228 million kg was not taken up by the soil. The nitrogen surplus had not been this high since 2018. This is evident from the national nutrient balance calculated by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Tue, 30 Jan 2024 15:00:00 +01:00 {757BF7CF-2F02-4132-9A79-C3BF40273817} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2024/03/area-under-organic-farming-up-by-nearly-9-percent In 2023, the total utilised agricultural area (UAA) under organic farming increased by 6.6 thousand hectares relative to the previous year. This is an area equivalent to over 9 thousand football fields. The total organic area now occupies 80.9 thousand ha, or 4.5 percent of the UAA. This is evident from figures released by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Wed, 17 Jan 2024 15:00:00 +01:00 {FECAF506-AB51-4A87-B85A-219712AABA32} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2023/51/agricultural-income-increased-further-in-2023 In 2023, the Dutch agricultural sector generated 6.7 percent more income relative to the previous year. Animal output decreased slightly (-0.7 percent), while crop production saw a relatively sharp contraction at 3.3 percent. Output prices rose on average, with costs falling at the same time. This is evident from the initial estimate of agricultural income over 2023, conducted by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) and Wageningen Economic Research. Mon, 18 Dec 2023 15:00:00 +01:00 {F5B7999D-0128-4884-94D7-1FE785ED9EFE} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/publication/2023/50/the-caribbean-netherlands-in-numbers-2023 The Caribbean Netherlands in Numbers 2023 offers an overview of the latest figures on the economy and society in the Caribbean Netherlands. Tue, 12 Dec 2023 15:30:00 +01:00 {7D0CBF5F-9515-4CDB-94D4-4871993CDBEC} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/publication/2023/36/the-netherlands-in-numbers-2023-edition What would you like to know about the Netherlands? Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +02:00 {3BF4E2B5-BBEC-4C3E-AE80-5DDDD3AF69A3} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2023/35/arable-crop-area-up-by-3-percent As of 2023, the agricultural area devoted to arable crop farming has increased by 14.4 thousand to a total of 549 thousand hectares. The wheat acreage has increased most strongly, but seed onions and legumes as well are being cultivated more than in 2022. Potatoes, sugar beets and silage maize are being cultivated less this year. Despite the increase in 2023, the total area devoted to arable crops has decreased by over 13 percent relative to 2000. This is based on provisional results from the 2023 Agricultural Census, conducted by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Fri, 01 Sep 2023 15:00:00 +02:00 {DB474089-BAEF-4F8E-82A0-4F5165AE3990} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2023/27/nitrogen-and-phosphate-production-from-manure-below-ceiling In 2022, total nitrogen excretion from animal manure amounted to 467 million kg. This represents a decline of 0.8 percent on the previous year and is 4.6 percent below the nitrogen ceiling in place for 2022. Phosphate excretion amounted to 150 million kg. This is 1.6 percent more than one year previously and 0.2 percent below the phosphate production ceiling. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports this on the basis of newly released definitive figures. Mon, 03 Jul 2023 15:10:00 +02:00 {F4297744-7794-4CC7-B6B7-F8071D21752F} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2023/12/lower-fresh-water-usage-sewage-treatment-up-to-par In 2021, 4.3 percent less fresh surface water and groundwater was abstracted compared to the previous year. In recent years, more and more salt water rather than fresh water has been used for cooling purposes. Sewage treatment plants removed as much contamination from wastewater in 2021 as in 2020, using more renewable energy. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports this based on new figures on water consumption and water purification. Wed, 22 Mar 2023 15:01:00 +01:00 {649664E4-8E1B-4BFF-A156-6A449BA9B2B2} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2023/11/hardly-fewer-dairy-cows-but-smaller-pig-herd-in-2022 At 1.57 million, the national dairy cattle herd remained virtually unchanged in 2022. The herd was 7 percent smaller than five years earlier. The national pig herd decreased again last year, while the size of the goat herd increased slightly. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports this on the basis of definitive figures from the 2022 Agricultural Census. Fri, 17 Mar 2023 15:00:00 +01:00 {E6B8B885-BACC-42E9-9A17-424FF38ED857} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2023/09/agricultural-emissions-lower-than-in-1995-no-more-decline-in-recent-years In 2021, most types of agricultural emissions were lower than in 1995, in spite of higher agricultural output. Reduction of greenhouse gas and nitrogen emissions has stagnated in recent years. The bulk of greenhouse gas emissions comes from the dairy farming sector, as reported by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Thu, 09 Mar 2023 15:00:00 +01:00 {09744A26-DF09-427A-BAC9-74547E35B0B2} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2023/05/gross-seed-onion-yield-down-17-2-percent In 2022, the gross yield of seed onions was 17.2 percent lower than in the previous year. Gross yields of wheat and barley were up, by 22.7 and by 44.1 percent respectively. Gross yields of sugar beet and ware potatoes increased as well. This is evident from the definitive crop estimates conducted by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Thu, 02 Feb 2023 15:00:00 +01:00 {E9C3A0DA-E101-469C-BEE8-6DC3B412B2BF} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2023/04/agricultural-exports-hit-record-value-due-to-price-hikes In 2022, the Netherlands exported 122.3 billion euros worth of agricultural goods. This is over 17 percent more than in 2021. The increase in the value of agricultural exports comes from higher export prices. This is reported by Wageningen Economic Research (WUR) and Statistics Netherlands (CBS) on the basis of joint research commissioned by the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality (LNV). Tue, 24 Jan 2023 15:00:00 +01:00 {25A24D6F-1562-42A6-855D-E99A59F79F1D} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/publication/2023/04/the-dutch-agricultural-sector-in-an-international-context-2023 This publication describes developments in the Netherlands’ agricultural goods with the rest of the world, including both imports and exports and providing initial estimates for 2022. Tue, 24 Jan 2023 14:55:00 +01:00 {E086CB54-BEA0-476E-A919-22B667BD74AB} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2022/51/agricultural-sector-records-slightly-higher-income-in-2022 In 2022, the Dutch agricultural sector generated 1.9 percent more income than in 2021. At the same time, animal output dropped slightly (-0.7 percent) while crop output fell relatively sharply by -3.4 percent . Agricultural output prices increased on average, but so did production costs. This is evident from an initial estimate of agricultural income conducted by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) and Wageningen Economic Research. Mon, 19 Dec 2022 15:00:00 +01:00 {2C92C492-C7BF-47C5-80C5-16CFE6A90937} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2022/50/more-fish-landings-at-domestic-ports-in-2021 In 2021, the amount of fish brought into Dutch fishery ports from sea was 443.5 million kilograms. That is 17 percent more than in the previous year. Most of the fish, 91 percent, landed frozen via trawlers, with the rest landed fresh by cutters. The price of fresh fish slowly increased during 2021 and rose to a record high in the summer of 2022. This is reported by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) on the basis of a new analysis for the publication The Netherlands in numbers, 2022. Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +01:00