Netherlands Agricultural Network’s Post

On #WorldFoodDay, the Netherlands reaffirms its commitment to ensuring food security globally through innovative and sustainable practices. This year’s theme, The Right to Food, highlights the pressing need for everyone to have access to nutritious food. As global challenges grow, food security is more important than ever. In #WestAfrica, the Netherlands is working with local partners to boost horticultural development and promote agroecological solutions. In Côte d'Ivoire, the HortiNord project focuses on empowering young ‘hortipreneurs’ by providing training in sustainable greenhouse farming and modern agricultural techniques. This programme is transforming horticulture and creating opportunities for future generations. Meanwhile in #Senegal, the HortiCôte programme addresses food sovereignty by supporting vegetable production through sustainable, climate-resilient practices. By partnering with Dutch businesses, we’re fostering innovation and collaboration to ensure a stable food supply, while also creating jobs and promoting youth entrepreneurship. Together, through initiatives like these, we can build a world where everyone has the right to healthy, sustainable food. Read more about the HortiNord and HortiCôte projects on the NL Platform: https://lnkd.in/eqDZcGX4 Netherlands | Netherlands Agricultural Network | Ministerie van Landbouw, Visserij, Voedselzekerheid en Natuur | FAO | United Nations #WorldFoodDay #FoodHeroes #FarmingtheFuture #WFD2024NL #RightToFood #LVVN #يوم_الأغذية_العالمي

On #WorldFoodDay, the Netherlands reaffirms its commitment to ensuring food security globally through innovative and sustainable practices. This year’s theme, The Right to Food, highlights the pressing need for everyone to have access to nutritious food. As global challenges grow, food security is more important than ever. In #WestAfrica, the Netherlands is working with local partners to boost horticultural development and promote agroecological solutions. In Côte d'Ivoire, the HortiNord project focuses on empowering young ‘hortipreneurs’ by providing training in sustainable greenhouse farming and modern agricultural techniques. This programme is transforming horticulture and creating opportunities for future generations. Meanwhile in #Senegal, the HortiCôte programme addresses food sovereignty by supporting vegetable production through sustainable, climate-resilient practices. By partnering with Dutch businesses, we’re fostering innovation and collaboration to ensure a stable food supply, while also creating jobs and promoting youth entrepreneurship. Together, through initiatives like these, we can build a world where everyone has the right to healthy, sustainable food. Read more about the HortiNord and HortiCôte projects on the NL Platform: https://lnkd.in/eqDZcGX4 #WorldFoodDay #FoodHeroes #FarmingtheFuture #RightToFood #LVVN Netherlands Netherlands Agricultural Network Ministerie van Landbouw, Visserij, Voedselzekerheid en Natuur FAO United Nations

On #WorldFoodDay, the Netherlands reaffirms its commitment to ensuring food security globally through innovative and sustainable practices. This year’s theme, The Right to Food, highlights the pressing need for everyone to have access to nutritious food. As global challenges grow, food security is more important than ever. In #WestAfrica, the Netherlands is working with local partners to boost horticultural development and promote agroecological solutions. In Côte d'Ivoire, the HortiNord project focuses on empowering young ‘hortipreneurs’ by providing training in sustainable greenhouse farming and modern agricultural techniques. This programme is transforming horticulture and creating opportunities for future generations. Meanwhile in #Senegal, the HortiCôte programme addresses food sovereignty by supporting vegetable production through sustainable, climate-resilient practices. By partnering with Dutch businesses, we’re fostering innovation and collaboration to ensure a stable food supply, while also creating jobs and promoting youth entrepreneurship. Together, through initiatives like these, we can build a world where everyone has the right to healthy, sustainable food. Read more about the HortiNord and HortiCôte projects on the NL Platform: https://lnkd.in/eqDZcGX4 #WorldFoodDay #Welternährungstag #RightToFood #FarmingtheFuture #WFD2024NL #FoodHeroes #LVVN Netherlands Netherlands Agricultural Network Ministerie van Landbouw, Visserij, Voedselzekerheid en Natuur FAO United Nations

On #WorldFoodDay, the Netherlands reaffirms its commitment to ensuring food security globally through innovative and sustainable practices. This year’s theme, The Right to Food, highlights the pressing need for everyone to have access to nutritious food. As global challenges grow, food security is more important than ever. In #WestAfrica, the Netherlands is working with local partners to boost horticultural development and promote agroecological solutions. In Côte d'Ivoire, the HortiNord project focuses on empowering young ‘hortipreneurs’ by providing training in sustainable greenhouse farming and modern agricultural techniques. This programme is transforming horticulture and creating opportunities for future generations. Meanwhile in #Senegal, the HortiCôte programme addresses food sovereignty by supporting vegetable production through sustainable, climate-resilient practices. By partnering with Dutch businesses, we’re fostering innovation and collaboration to ensure a stable food supply, while also creating jobs and promoting youth entrepreneurship. Together, through initiatives like these, we can build a world where everyone has the right to healthy, sustainable food. Read more about the HortiNord and HortiCôte projects on the NL Platform: https://lnkd.in/eqDZcGX4 #WorldFoodDay #世界粮食日 #FoodHeroes #FarmingtheFuture #RightToFood #LVVN Netherlands Netherlands Agricultural Network

On #WorldFoodDay, the Netherlands reaffirms its commitment to ensuring food security globally through innovative and sustainable practices. ✨ This year’s theme, The Right to Food, highlights the pressing need for everyone to access nutritious food. As global challenges grow, food security is more important than ever. In #WestAfrica, the Netherlands is working with local partners to boost horticultural development and promote agroecological solutions. In Côte d'Ivoire, the HortiNord project focuses on empowering young ‘hortipreneurs’ by providing training in sustainable greenhouse farming and modern agricultural techniques. This program is transforming horticulture and creating opportunities for future generations. Meanwhile, in #Senegal, the HortiCôte program addresses food sovereignty by supporting vegetable production through sustainable, climate-resilient practices. By partnering with Dutch businesses, we’re fostering innovation and collaboration to ensure a stable food supply, while also creating jobs and promoting youth entrepreneurship. Together, through initiatives like these, we can build a world where everyone has the right to healthy, sustainable food. Read more about the HortiNord and HortiCôte projects on the NL Platform: https://lnkd.in/eqDZcGX4 #WorldFoodDay #FoodHeroes #FarmingtheFuture #RightToFood #LVVN

On #WorldFoodDay, the Netherlands 🇳🇱 reaffirms its commitment to ensuring food security globally through innovative 💡 and sustainable ♻ practices. This year’s theme, The Right to Food, highlights the pressing need for everyone to have access to nutritious food. As global challenges grow, food security is more important than ever. In #WestAfrica, the Netherlands is working with local partners to boost horticultural 🍅 development and promote agroecological solutions. In Côte d'Ivoire, the HortiNord project focuses on empowering young ‘hortipreneurs’ by providing training in sustainable greenhouse farming and modern agricultural techniques. This programme is transforming horticulture and creating opportunities for future generations. 🚸 Meanwhile in #Senegal, the HortiCôte programme addresses food sovereignty by supporting vegetable production through sustainable, climate-resilient practices. ⛅ By partnering with Dutch 🇳🇱 businesses, we’re fostering innovation and collaboration to ensure a stable food supply, while also creating jobs 👩🌾 and promoting youth entrepreneurship. Together, through initiatives like these, we can build a world where everyone has the right to healthy, sustainable food. Read more about the HortiNord and HortiCôte projects on the NL Platform: https://lnkd.in/dUaQKrYy #WorldFoodDay #FoodHeroes #FarmingtheFuture #RightToFood #LVVN  Timo Cober Niek Bosmans Netherlands Agricultural Network Netherlands Embassy and Consulate in South Africa Ministerie van Landbouw, Visserij, Voedselzekerheid en Natuur, Netherlands, FAO

🌱Today, I had the pleasure of attending the event "Organic Food: Good for Farmers, Workers, Climate, and the Environment", where I also had the honor of giving a speech. The event brought together representatives from cities, national governments, and institutions to explore the multiple benefits of organic farming for local communities and the pivotal role of public procurement in creating sustainable food systems.💚   🎂 One of the highlights of the event was celebrating a truly significant milestone: the 100th anniversary of organic farming!   👨🌾In my speech, I emphasized that, beyond its well-known environmental advantages, organic farming also has a profound socio-economic impact. Its knowledge- and labor- intensive nature makes it a valuable driver of high-skill jobs in rural areas, while fostering collaboration among various stakeholders in local communities.   I also discussed how sustainable public procurement can play a transformative role in revitalizing rural areas by connecting citizens, public institutions, and farmers. A powerful example of this is the concept of bio-districts, which unites farmers, local authorities, and the private sector to breathe new life into farming communities.🚜   For these reasons, IFOAM Organics Europe is deeply committed to this cause. Together with ICLEI, we continue to coordinate the Task Force on Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) within the Food Policy Coalition (FPC).   🥗 Meals can be a powerful agent of change: starting with schools, we can cultivate more responsible and sustainable citizens, as well as more vibrant rural communities.   A heartfelt thanks to the co-organizers of this event: Organic Cities Network Europe, ICLEI, Buy Better Food, France urbaine, European Economic and Social Committee, and Associazione per l'Agricoltura Biodinamica.   #SustainablePublicProcurement #HealthySchoolMeals #SmallPlateBigImpact #MakingEuropeMoreOrganic #SustainableFoodSystems #OrganicFarming

Today, during the event "Organic Food: Good for Farmers, Workers, Climate and the Environment," our Director Eduardo Cuoco, addressed an engaged audience on the role of organic agriculture in driving #sustainability. At the event, which brought together policymakers, local authorities, and food system leaders across Europe, he discussed how #SustainablePublicProcurement (#SPP) can support the transition to a more resilient food system by aligning public spending with environmental, social, and economic sustainability goals. He stressed how #OrganicAgriculture not only protects the environment—improving soil health, water quality, and biodiversity—but also supports social and economic resilience. Organic farmers tend to have more diversified farms, stronger community ties, and often better financial returns than their conventional counterparts. Through public procurement, we can provide them with a stable market and fair income. A key point discussed was how #PublicProcurement can be used as a political tool to revitalise rural areas. By prioritising organic products, governments can stimulate local economies, strengthen rural communities, and foster a circular economy. This also helps bridge the gap between urban consumers and rural producers, contributing to more sustainable regional development. #OrganicsEurope has long advocated for integrating sustainability into public procurement. Together with Organic Cities Network Europe and ICLEI Europe, in the framework of the EU Food Policy Coalition, we developed the Manifesto for Minimum Standards for Public Canteens, which calls for mandatory sustainability criteria for public food systems across Europe. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eSyyByFq We also invite you to explore our infographics on SPP, highlighting key benefits such as: 🌱 Supporting local economies by sourcing organic food locally; 🌱 Driving environmental sustainability through reduced emissions, improved biodiversity, and healthier soils; 🌱 Improving food quality by ensuring healthier meals in schools, hospitals, and public institutions. More here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dXpEvpQt The momentum for SPP is growing across Europe. It’s now crucial to integrate organic standards into public food systems to build a fair, resilient, and sustainable food future. Let’s ensure #PublicMoney works for #PublicGoods —from the environment to social equity — while providing farmers with the support they need to thrive. A big thank you to Organic Cities Network Europe, European Economic and Social Committee, and Associazione per l'Agricoltura Biodinamica for organising the event, and to our partners ICLEI Europe, Buy Better Food, and France urbaine for their collaboration. #EUAgriFood #RuralRevitalisation #HealthyFoodSystems #SmallPlateBigImpact #HealthySchoolMeals

🌱 Global Food Talk: A Look Back 🌍 Did you know that 95% of our food comes from soils, and that agricultural production must increase by 60% to meet global food demands by 2050? The Global Food Talk brought together international experts to address this critical challenge, focusing on enhancing soil health to secure our future food supply. High-level voices from business, government, and organizations shared their insights: 🗣 Jacob Jensen, Danish Minister for Food, Agriculture, and Fisheries 🗣 Lifeng Li, Secretary of the Global Soil Partnership, FAO 🗣 Jacob A. Sterling, Head of Sustainability Advisory, Preferred by Nature 🗣 Jørgen Eivind Olesen, Professor of Agroecology, Aarhus University 🗣 Derek Bartlem EVP & CSO, DLF 🗣 Simon Haldrup CEO, Agreena Inspiring discussions highlighted how essential healthy soils are for the future global food system, especially with growing populations. 🌏 A big thank you to Food Nation Denmark, Danish Industry and Danish Agriculture and Food Council for organizing this enlightening event. Missed it? Stay tuned for more opportunities to engage in crucial conversations about sustainable food systems: https://lnkd.in/du_uD4fy #GlobalFoodTalk #HealthySoils #SustainableFuture

🌱 One year on from the launch of the Alliance of Champions for Food Systems Transformation, we are celebrating the progress made by member countries during Food, Agriculture and Water Day here at COP29, inspiring others to follow their lead, and urging governments & financial institutions to deliver #climatefinance for #foodsystems. We are delighted that the Government of #Tanzania has now announced its intention to join the Alliance, and we very much look forward to seeing what they achieve in partnership with existing members. Here is just a taste of what has been achieved by member countries in the last year: In #Brazil, the promotion of sustainable agroforestry practices via a National Program for Productive Forests (Programa Nacional de Florestas Produtivas). In #Cambodia, the deployment of 1,600 agriculture officers in agricultural communes across the country, developing modern agricultural cooperatives to improve access to markets, capital and water. In #Norway, an annual policy dialogue with farming unions to negotiate policy measures that are tailored to farmers’ needs. In #Rwanda, a commitment by 2030 to halve per capita food waste at the retail and consumer levels, and to reduce food losses in farm production and along supply chains. In #SierraLeone, the implementation of the national flagship ‘Feed Salone’ strategy to drive local food production sustainably. These examples show what’s possible when countries take a ‘whole of government’ approach to food systems transformation. Think of the impact that could be unlocked if more countries signed up to putting food at the centre of their climate action 💡 Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/d5ZuWHtw #COP29 #AllianceOfChampions #ActionOnFood #ACF Jenny Briggs Clement Perry Katie McCoshan Emma Williams James Stapleton David Nabarro Morgan Gillespy World Resources Institute WRI Food WRI Brasil Valeria Llano Arias Chris Hegadorn