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More than 50 farmers quit every week

The number of agricultural holdings in the Netherlands has fallen dramatically over the past fifteen years from 120.1 thousand to 76.7 thousand, a declining rate of 55 a week. In the period...

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The Netherlands in Numbers, 2020

The Netherlands in Numbers, 2020 is the successor to Trends in the Netherlands and the Statistical Yearbooks and Pocket Books.

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Again more cattle grazing

The share of grazing cattle increased again last year, with 71 percent of the dairy herd grazing outdoors against 65 percent in 2016.

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CBS experiments with agricultural sensor data

Statistics Netherlands (CBS) is continuously innovating, also in the field of business data collection. We are permanently on the look-out for new data sources and alternative ways of collecting...

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Household and farm water usage surged in 2018

In 2018, drinking water consumption by Dutch households increased by 7 percent relative to one year previously. The agricultural sector used considerably more water than in 2017 (150 percent).

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Lower farm income due to less dairy cattle, dry summer

Agricultural income per annual work unit has declined in 2018; by nearly 11 percent relative to 2017.

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Decline in farmland flora and fauna as of 1900

Flora and fauna on Dutch farmland have gone through substantial changes over the 20th century.

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Improved nutrient efficiency in agriculture

Dutch agriculture has improved conversion of nutrients from feed and fertilisers into animal and plant products.

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Sugar beet harvest in Europe down

In 2018, sugar beet yields were lower in nearly all countries of the EU-28 than one year previously. In the Netherlands, the yield per hectare was down by 18 percent.

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National cattle herd declining slightly

On 1 April 2019, the national bovine herd of the Netherlands stood at nearly 3.8 million.

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From trainee to big data expert

My company’s expertise lies in the field of labour market issues

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Brussels sprouts exports hit record high

Brussels sprouts exports have risen most significantly among the winter vegetables.

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Phosphate output from livestock manure down again

Phosphate production in livestock manure declined further in 2018

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Number of farms and market gardens reduced further

The number of agricultural and horticultural businesses was reduced further to 68.5 thousand between 1 April 2011 and 1 April 2012. Nearly 5 businesses are discontinued every day. There is a trend...

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Most accidents occur in metal and construction

Metal and construction workers tend to be involved in work-related accidents more often than other occupational groups.

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