December 2, 2013
Egyptian visitors especially impressed with care farm
The visit of nine Egyptian visitors engaged in agricultural extension took place on Monday 25th of November, and was part of a study tour organized by Van Hall Larenstein.
November 1, 2013
Outline of future dairy farming – based on 11 lessons learnt in the Netherlands
Dutch dairy farmers currently experience numerous difficulties, including reduced farmers’ income, loss of soil fertility, as well as dependency on world markets, subsidies and supermarkets.
October 8, 2013
Raw milk increasingly popular amongst Dutch consumers
More and more consumers come to dairy farms to purchase raw milk – which in this country can only be marketed through direct sales of the unpackaged product.
September 4, 2013
Increased importance of niche markets in the Netherlands
In ten years time the market for farmers in Dutch supermarkets will look different from today.
May 14, 2013
New hope for dairy farmers in India & the global threat of multi-resistant micro-organisms: medicinal plants for mastitis treatment
India is the world’s largest milk producer, accounting for 13-15% of the world’s total milk production.
October 8, 2012
Presentation of Lessons Learnt in Dutch Dairy Farming during Livestock Futures conference – now available on video!
Industrial (dairy) farming is increasingly criticized by Dutch citizens, especially due to it’s animal wellbeing and climate change effects.
August 27, 2012
New ways of marketing based on an old tradition: a growing number of Dutch farmers employ direct ways to reach their consumers
In the Netherlands most consumers go to the supermarket fort heir basic needs in terms of food. But another tendency is gradually gaining strength.
June 26, 2012
Visit of development professionals in course Agriculture in Transition – 2 and 4 May 2012
The elderly are effectively included into the farm activities, which greatly enhances their health and self-esteem.
December 2, 2013
Egyptian visitors especially impressed with care farm
The visit of nine Egyptian visitors engaged in agricultural extension took place on Monday 25th of November, and was part of a study tour organized by Van Hall Larenstein.
November 1, 2013
Outline of future dairy farming – based on 11 lessons learnt in the Netherlands
Dutch dairy farmers currently experience numerous difficulties, including reduced farmers’ income, loss of soil fertility, as well as dependency on world markets, subsidies and supermarkets.
October 8, 2013
Raw milk increasingly popular amongst Dutch consumers
More and more consumers come to dairy farms to purchase raw milk – which in this country can only be marketed through direct sales of the unpackaged product.
September 4, 2013
Increased importance of niche markets in the Netherlands
In ten years time the market for farmers in Dutch supermarkets will look different from today.
May 14, 2013
New hope for dairy farmers in India & the global threat of multi-resistant micro-organisms: medicinal plants for mastitis treatment
India is the world’s largest milk producer, accounting for 13-15% of the world’s total milk production.
October 8, 2012
Presentation of Lessons Learnt in Dutch Dairy Farming during Livestock Futures conference – now available on video!
Industrial (dairy) farming is increasingly criticized by Dutch citizens, especially due to it’s animal wellbeing and climate change effects.
August 27, 2012
New ways of marketing based on an old tradition: a growing number of Dutch farmers employ direct ways to reach their consumers
In the Netherlands most consumers go to the supermarket fort heir basic needs in terms of food. But another tendency is gradually gaining strength.
June 26, 2012
Visit of development professionals in course Agriculture in Transition – 2 and 4 May 2012
The elderly are effectively included into the farm activities, which greatly enhances their health and self-esteem.