Kennis & innovatie

Emergence of farmers and citizen initiatives

There are more and more initiatives between farmers and citizens, where the individual consumer has direct contact with the farmer and has a say in what is produc

A celebration of innovation and diversity at GROW2019

Limburg's top students presented their innovative agro & food product and concept ideas to potential employers and other interested parties on Thursday, May 2

Young families and migrants to the syrup

Can anything be done to develop a traditional product like syrup? Or is it just a matter of sticking to the plan?

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Number of agribusiness students in Southeastern Netherlands grows by 67 percent

Compared to 2015, the number of students in the agribusiness sector in Southeastern Netherlands increased by 67% in 2018.

Marc Pruijssers gives a crash course in Product Development for Agro Entrepreneurs

Kiempunt spoke with Marc Pruijssers, lecturer and education coordinator for Food Innovation at HAS University of Applied Sciences in Venlo about the question: wha

Participants wanted for RegionTour of Short Chains Taskforce

In May, the Short Chain Taskforce will kick off with a RegioTour throughout the Netherlands.

Farmers and gardeners get more power against supermarkets

Minister Schouten of Agriculture wants to strengthen the position of farmers and horticulturists who receive too low a price for their products from supermarkets.

COLUMN LAJK: Pig farmers of the future

A young farmer, Peter Classens, is writing a column about a particular topic that is strongly on his mind right now: the future of pig farming.

1 billion euros to support young farmers

The EU wants to reduce aging in agriculture. Currently, only 5% of European farmers are younger than 35.

Innovate or stop? Together at the kitchen table' new coaching program for agricultural entrepreneurs

The digital counter 'Together at the kitchen table' has been launched.

Conditions of the Pig Farmer Retirement Scheme known

The conditions under which pig farmers receive money to stop their agricultural business are known.

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OLD Innovate or stop? Together at the kitchen table' new coaching program for agricultural entrepreneurs

Today the digital counter 'Together at the kitchen table' was launched.

Masterclass 'Zero Food Waste Lab' tests strategy against underlying food waste problem

A number of HAS students, teachers and external professionals attended a Masterclass solving the underlying problem of food waste.

The success story of slow bread

Frank van Eerd of De Bisschopsmolen shares his philosophy and vision of innovation. His sources of inspiration: the old bakers craft and professional sports.

Canisius seeks organic arable farmers (sugar beets, apples and pears)

Stroop factory Canisius Henssen BV is looking for organic arable farmers in Limburg who grow sugar beets, apples and pears.

Opportunities for food tourism in Limburg

In early 2019, the Province of Limburg commissioned research into the associations that Dutch people have with food and drink in Limburg, the culinary image of th