Projects & Practice

Future-proof peat meadow polder ‘Lange Weide’

Keywords:: Animal husbandry, Irrigation, Producer groups, Sustainability, Water management
Countries:: The Netherlands

The future-proof peat meadow polder ‘Lange Weide’, is unique bottom-up initiative and the largest submerged drainage project in the Netherlands.

Water management for nature reserve in Western Langstraat

Keywords:: Biodiversity, Climate, GHG & ammonia emissions, Nature conservation, Protected areas, Water management
Countries:: The Netherlands

Adjustments to water management and remedial measures help to preserve protected areas and conserve the landscape of the Western Langstraat.

Farmers of Amstel

Keywords:: Animal husbandry, Biodiversity, Competitiveness, Cooperation, Entrepreneurship, Environmental sustainability, Farm restructuring/modernisation, Producer groups, Product quality
Countries:: The Netherlands

Amstelland Natuurzuivel is a cooperative of farmers in the Amstelland region who set up a milk factory to produce regional dairy products for the Amsterdam area.

Setting up a cheese experience centre in Woerden

Keywords:: Food & Drink, LEADER/CLLD, Market development, Vocational training & skills acquisition
Countries:: The Netherlands

Setting up an innovative enterprise in a historic building to strengthen the regional and local agricultural economy, while promoting employment and tourism.