Sustainable processing of the Dutch manure surplus into applicable, market-conform minerals and organic fertilizers offers a promising perspective for promoting circular agriculture and horticulture. However, the use of circular fertilizers in Dutch agriculture and horticulture is still limited. Primary …

Business model innovation is essential to drive the systemic change required for a new economy. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide focus and direction towards this transition. For companies in the agriculture and horticulture sectors, SDG 12, Responsible Consumption and Production, is …

De CSRD is een nieuwe EU-richtlijn die gaat over het rapporteren over duurzaamheid. Vandaag gaan we dieper in op wat de richtlijn inhoudt. Het doel is niet alleen om informatie te geven over het onderwerp maar ook om praktische inzichten te delen hoe de richtlijn toegepast kan worden in de bedrijfsvoering. …

The increasing temperature of the past years has a negative impact on the agricultural sector. This is affecting crop growth negatively, as a result from the heat and drought stress the crops are experiencing. Moreover, the experienced heat and drought stress results in erosion of the soil, causing …

In Flevoland wordt zo’n 8000 hectare suikerbieten gerooid met machines en deze worden afgevoerd met kiepers. De prijs van suiker staat onder druk, waardoor marges kleiner worden in een wereld waar alle kosten stijgen. Robots zijn er nog niet en de weersomstandigheden maken de planning lastig. Hoe kunnen …

Agricultural food crop output around the Mount Kenya region has been continuously decreasing in the last couple of decades. This has led to increasing food insecurity and reduced incomes. This study was commissioned by Mt. Kenya Sprout Company to get data and insights on how farmers are affected by climate …

Tomatoes are an essential crop for small-scale farmers in Nebbi Municipality, contributing to family income and food security. Despite its global popularity and nutritional importance, the tomato value chain experiences significant post-harvest losses in Nebbi Municipality. This study focuses on the …

The crucial role of women in agrifood systems in many African countries cannot be underrated. In Liberia, women contribute to over half of the food crop production. Their involvement in cash crop production remains limited, as men primarily dominate control over the major cash crops. Cassava is the second …

The production of milk replacers (MR) originated in the 1950s as a side product of cheese production and is widely used in most developed countries by dairy farmers as a substitute for cow’s milk and it has been demonstrated that its use could improve the growth and overall health of young calves, which …