Jeroen Straver

Lans Expands Tomato Operations Amid Rising Global Demand Lans, a prominent player in the tomato cultivation sector, is continuing its expansion efforts to meet the increasing global demand for tomatoes. The company is currently developing an additional eight hectares of land in Dinteloord, Netherlands, as part of the second phase of its ambitious growth strategy. This expansion is designed not only to scale up production but also to integrate cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices in response to industry pressures. Chief Operating Officer Erwin van der Lans emphasizes the importance of scaling operations to remain competitive and fulfill customer requests across various tomato segments. “Scaling up is crucial not only to meet demand but also to manage cost increases effectively,” he explains. Lans is also exploring opportunities beyond the Netherlands, with its successful venture in Egypt likely to be the first of many international expansions. Innovations in Automation and Sustainability In light of rising labor and energy costs, Lans is investing in labor-saving technologies. The introduction of automated guided vehicles (AGVs) from Bogaerts Greenhouse Logistics in their new Dinteloord facility exemplifies this approach. These AGVs will streamline the harvest...

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𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 - Record-high manure prices drive up Dutch farmers' costs Dutch dairy and pig farmers have seen their manure disposal costs rise significantly in recent months. The weekly liquid manure collection fees have recently reached record levels. As a result, pig farmers alone are paying an average of 70% to 75% more this year to dispose of manure compared to 2022. The manure disposal costs for dairy farms have more than doubled (+101%) compared to the 2022 average. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eFRpXReQ #dcami #manure #dairy #pigs #pressrelease #liquidmanure

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🌱 Plant variety protection (PVP) is key to supporting innovation in plant breeding, driving advancements in agriculture and horticulture. 🌍 For years, Naktuinbouw has offered a course on PVP, helping breeding companies safeguard their work. Seed World Europe caught up with Laura Piñán González, International Project Coordinator, to learn about updates to their program. 👩‍🔬🌾 #PlantBreeding #Innovation #Agriculture https://hubs.li/Q02Zj49r0

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Vereijken Kwekerijen B.V. (Nurseries) has focused on advanced technologies, such as intelligent algorithms, to maximize productivity and promote sustainability. One of the most notable aspects of Vereijken's approach is the integration of data analysis into their cultivation processes. Vereijken's collaboration with Hoogendoorn Growth Management has further strengthened these efforts. By embracing the latest developments in Hoogendoorn's Intelligent Algorithms, Vereijken stays ahead of the competition, with each new algorithm development offering new opportunities to improve efficiency and optimize production. More info at https://lnkd.in/dFikP5EQ #hortexvietnam #dataanalysis #competition #innovation #ai #vietnam #horticulture #floriculture #collaboration #development #productivity

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𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞: 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 Recent Rabobank reports indicate a pivotal stabilization in global pork sow herd numbers after previous declines. This trend, driven by improved consumption and reduced production costs, signals a potentially brighter future for hog prices and industry profitability. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: - 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝: Sow herd numbers are stabilizing in the US, Canada, and China, reflecting better productivity and fewer disease impacts. This stabilization suggests a slow, steady recovery and greater hog availability. - 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬: A rise in global grain and oilseed stocks has lowered feed costs significantly. As feed constitutes a major expense, this decrease enhances profitability. The industry is closely watching the impact of potential La Niña conditions on crop prices. -𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: Despite dips in Asian consumption, pork remains an economical choice compared to rising beef prices. Trends towards frozen products and home cooking are expected to boost pork retail sales. The industry might see growth in production capacity by late 2024 to early 2025 due to these factors. Keeping abreast of these changes is crucial for stakeholders across the pork industry. Get more insights to be up to date for your business in https://lnkd.in/gaS_ttzK #MeatTradingHub #PorkIndustry #Commodities #MarketTrends #AgriculturalEconomics #Rabobank

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Nieuwe Oogst: EU loses pork market at cost price Declining pig numbers keep pig prices in Europe at a high level. That is good for pig farmers, but the downside is that further down the chain, competitiveness is affected. Competitors profit and increase their position in the market. Feed costs have caused the cost price for pigs to rise considerably in the past two years. On top of that, there are higher costs for animal welfare, climate requirements and labour. This further increases the distance between the European pork sector and the world market. That world market remains necessary to be able to sell the parts for which there is no or insufficient interest in the European Union (EU). Feed costs have caused the cost price for pigs to rise considerably in the past two years. On top of that, there are higher costs for animal welfare, climate requirements and labour. This further increases the distance between the European pork sector and the world market. That world market remains necessary to be able to sell the parts for which there is no or insufficient interest in the European Union (EU). For pig farmers, 2023 was a good year. Prices are also relatively high this year. Slaughterhouses are unable to pass on the high prices sufficiently in their meat sales. Export slaughterhouses in particular, which have to sell a significant portion of their meat on the world market, are experiencing the consequences. Fierce competition Within the EU, slaughterhouses see an opportunity to increase their prices, but sales outside the EU face fierce competition from the United States (US) and Brazil. The US is well on its way to dethroning the EU as the largest exporter of pork this year. In 2023, the number of pigs in our country already decreased significantly. According to Vion, there will be another 10 to 15 percent fewer pigs on the market next year. This is also confirmed by Rabobank and pig economist Robert Hoste of Wageningen Economic Research. In the slaughterhouses, even more meat hooks will remain empty. Vion does not expect this to lead to the closure of any of the factories. For the time being, the meat company in Boxtel in Brabant is counting on all slaughterhouses in the Netherlands to slaughter somewhat less. https://lnkd.in/dNmdGtU5 #meatindustry #pork #swinefarming #swineindustry

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A few weeks ago, Boerderij published an article about Dutch quinoa. The article provides and in-depth overview of the current developments and chances for cultivating this versatile crop in the Netherlands. Some aspects covered in the article are: 🌱 The cultivation possibilities of quinoa in the Netherlands. For example, the following is mentioned: “Quinoa is resistant to challenging conditions such as drought and salinization. Therefore, it also has potential in the Netherlands.” 🌱 Some stakeholders involved in the Dutch quinoa supply chain, such as RADICLE Crops (Andrés T.), Wageningen University & Research and the growers. 🌱 An explanation of why this hybrid crop could lead to a breakthrough. 🌱 The reasoning for our Dutch grower arco klok to grow in the future organic quinoa. Furthermore, he highlights the focus on high quality: ‘The growers at GreenFood50 opt for a high-quality crop instead of larger production.’, according to Klok. It's great to see how this 'superfood' is becoming more popular due to its versatility and advantages. A must-read for anyone interested in modern farming and sustainable cultivation practices! 🚜 If you are a subscriber of De Boerderij you can read the whole article via the following link: https://lnkd.in/eyHEgyMz #agriculture #quinoa #sustainability #farminginnovation #nutrition #sustainabledevelopment

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🗞️📣Download the NEW white paper and learn how we achieved more than 50% savings on heat input in our joint trial with Philips Horticulture LED Solutions at Botany Group in the Netherlands. The trial used active air dehumidification and demonstrated that controlling and optimising all the aspects of the greenhouse enables lower heat input while still powering sufficient transpiration to support healthy crop production. “In the trial, we demonstrated that the precise control offered by our growing media in combination with our sensors means you don’t need to chase a certain drain volume," states Andrew Lee. " By aligning the irrigation period with the lights-on and lights-off times, and matching the volume and frequencies to the uptake based on the GroSens data, we achieved an average drain of just 8% over the 30 weeks.” “We are looking forward to building on this experience to gain an even better understanding of how all the factors in low-heat cultivation interact to impact on the uptake of water and nutrients.” says Erik Stappers. Read and download the full whitepaper: https://lnkd.in/eV7yUtes #cea #energyefficiency #greenhouse #research #grodan #designedtogrow #grosens

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𝗚𝗠𝗣+ 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝟮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗲-𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁! 🚀 Crucial for the safety of the end product in feed production. 🛡️ Developed in collaboration with leading feed companies: AB Agri, De Heus Voeders, Trouw Nutrition, Nutreco, NUTRION Feeds, and GMP+ International. We refer to this collaboration as the Collective Knowledge Programme. For professionals in 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀, understanding supplier dynamics is essential. These modules cover must-know strategies to strengthen your expertise: 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝟭: teaches how to assess suppliers based on certification, insurance, location, product origin, expertise, legal requirements, and risk profile. 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝟮: focuses on effective management of contracted suppliers Want to know more? The modules are now available on the GMP+ Academy! 1️⃣ Go to www.gmpplusacademy.org 2️⃣ Log in or create a free account 3️⃣ Explore the modules through our training marketplace and filter by publisher: Collective Knowledge Programme. https://lnkd.in/eS3HEEg9 #knowledgeSharing #elearning #feed #safety #sustainability #feedsafetyworldwide

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Company Announcement: Lely Agriculture is a dynamic sector with an essential role: to feed a growing population. By 2050, there will be nine billion mouths to feed. That means that the world needs to produce 70% more food. Increasing food production requires efficient agriculture. Quality also needs to be maintained, in a sustainable and innovative way. Respecting human and animal. In the meantime, the environment in which our customers operate is constantly changing. This means that creating a sustainable, profitable and enjoyable future is more of an ongoing process than a done deed. Every day we help our customers all over the world make choices about how they set up and run their farms. Lely supports by providing advice and innovative solutions that contribute to efficient farm management. Present and future. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 To deal with the reality of today and the challenges of tomorrow, we see our most important task as delivering solutions that help our customers excel in sustainable milk and meat production. "𝘞𝘦 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘭 𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘬 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥." We do this by continually inspiring and motivating our employees to create new and innovative concepts. Ideas and solutions that make the lives of farmers and contractors easier, their business more successful and open up a bright future for them. Freedom of choice for our customers is the basis upon which our vision and mission are consolidated. At Lely, our customers’ wishes and needs dictate how we support and help them. https://lnkd.in/djEz2MBa

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⏳ No pre-harvest interval 🌾 In control of your moment of harvest ✅ In control with Koppert Discover all the benefits of biological crop protection: https://lnkd.in/etA_dJmT #PartnerswithNature #biocontrol #cropprotection

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With Tox-Aid®, E.F.S.-Holland/E.F.S.-Deutschland offers a unique defence against mycotoxins in animal feed. A combination of 3 natural strategies provides a triple effect: 1. Binding (irreversibly) 2. Deactivation (transformation & degradation 3. Support of animal health (liver)

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In Emmeloord the Koppert and Nemacontrol teams are taking stock of the growing season. The Noordoostpolder is a region in the Netherlands known for the intensive cultivation of onions, which, as a natural consequence, means that the onion and bean seed fly pose significant challenges for growers. Thanks to the use of beneficial nematodes, however, many growers look back on a successful harvest and forward to a future where these pests are well-controlled. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eGjKqpj7 #PartnerswithNature #biocontrol #beneficialnematodes

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Innovaties in irrigatietechnieken Explore the latest advancements in irrigation techniques for potato cultivation, highlighting the importance of water efficiency in maximizing crop yields.... https://lnkd.in/ewR-8kng

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Advances in Potato Breeding: Successes in the Netherlands and Spain FOBEK BV reports successful potato crossings and impressive field test results in the Netherlands and Spain, highlighting significant advancements in potato breeding. https://lnkd.in/eXK8ZFwB

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