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Cattle herd size has barely changed

In 2022, the size of the Dutch cattle population has remained virtually unchanged relative to last year, standing at 3.8 million head.

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Hardly fewer dairy cows, but smaller pig herd in 2022

At 1.57 million, the national dairy cattle herd remained virtually unchanged in 2022. This is 7 percent less than five years earlier.

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Slightly smaller pig herd, barely reduced cattle herd

In 2021, the pig herd in the Netherlands was slightly reduced year-on-year to almost 11.4 million.

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Nitrogen and phosphate production from manure below ceiling

In 2022, total nitrogen excretion from animal manure amounted to 467 million kg, phosphate excretion amounted to 150 million kg.

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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.

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Agricultural income further up 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...

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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

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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 kg.

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Less nitrogen and phosphate excretion from livestock manure

In 2021, the total amount of nitrogen excreted by Dutch livestock stood at 471 million kg.

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Lower nitrogen and phosphate output from animal manure

In 2021, total nitrogen output from animal manure amounted to 474 million kg, nearly 16 million kg less than in 2020 and over 6 percent below the nitrogen oxides emission ceiling. Phosphorus output...

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Livestock cattle, 2008 - 2020

Livestock cattle, position of dairy cattle and cattle for fattening according to Agricultural Census and Earmark registration

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Livestock on agricultural holdings: reference date 1 April and 1 December

Livestock on agricultural holdings with a Standard Ouptut >= 3000 euro, grazing livestock and housed animals at 1 April and 1 December

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Livestock manure; production, transport and use, key figures

Manure production, nitrogen and phosphate in manure, nitrogen losses Manure processing, manure exports and manure use

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Agriculture; crops, livestock and land use by general farm type, region

Agricultural census; crops, livestock, land use and corresponding number of holdings by general farm type and region

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The Netherlands largest EU importer of soy, palm oil and cocoa

The Netherlands is a major importer of products that are linked to deforestation and land degradation by the European Commission.

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The Netherlands in numbers, 2023 edition

The Netherlands in numbers answers questions about the Netherlands’ past and present in 34 infographics, text and figures.

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Dairy goat herd has increased again

The Dutch dairy goat herd keeps growing. As of this year, the herd size stands at 476 thousand, i.e. 4 percent more than last year.

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Agriculture; labour force by region

Agricultural census; number of persons, annual work units and corresponding number of holdings by region

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Milk supply and dairy production by dairy factories

Milk supply by dairy farms, production of butter, cheese, milk powder, concentrated milk and whey powder

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Non-financial balance sheets; national accounts

balance sheets, national accounts, sectors sector, asset

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Capital stocks; SIC; type of capital assets, National Accounts

Capital stock; volume changes SIC, institutional sectors, type of capital assets

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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.

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The Netherlands in numbers, 2021 edition

The Netherlands in numbers (2021 edition) answers 36 questions about our country by means of images and text.

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Agriculture’s consumption unchanged for 25 years, despite higher output

Since 1995, the volume of Dutch agricultural production has grown by 20 percent. Nevertheless, there was no increase in the agricultural consumption of environmentally harmful substances such as...

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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...

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