Kennis & innovatie

05

Nov

Beet transport by barge: traditional solution for sustainable future

In a trial for rapid sustainability, the traditional transport of Limburg sugar beets by barge will be revived.

05

Nov

Young innovators present circular innovations on stage in Geleen

Ashes from chicken feathers and residual streams for a water-retaining soil, oil from orange peels and cookies from beer residues.

04

Nov

Ministry of LNV opens Subsidy Module for Agricultural Business Advice and Education (Sabe)

Agricultural entrepreneurs who want to make the switch to circular agriculture can now take advantage of the possibility of purchasing independent expertise throu

02

Nov

Registration for third Farmers' Accelerator open

As of today, Tuesday, October 27, registration is open for the third edition of the Boerenversneller, the innovation program for Dutch farmers who want to do thin

From gas to biomass: a tough journey

Horticulturist Geert Bouten has his own biomass installation to replace gas for heating his own greenhouses and those of his neighbors.

02

Nov

More and more farmers opt for sideline activities

This weekend the national press reported on the increasing number of farmers who "do something on the side".

29

Oct

Local producer can showcase himself in iconic water tower Schimmert

A booster to take regional products to the next level.

29

Oct

New pilot plant in Geleen to produce sustainable protein for animal feed

Scale-up Deep Branch is building a pilot plant at Brightlands Chemelot Campus in Geleen to produce nutritious proteins from CO2

26

Oct

Province opens grant for sustainable, young farmers as of December

Young farmers can apply for a grant between December 7, 2020 and February 12, 2021 for physical investments in making their agricultural business more sustainable

21

Oct

Cattle feed from residual streams halves CO2 emissions

Feeding from residual streams of foodstuffs has a CO2 footprint that is more than half that of traditional cattle feed.

20

Oct

Limburg farmers pitch products during Healthy Short Chains meeting

Fifteen brave participants in the program Healthy Short Chains Limburg had the guts to pitch their healthy regional products in front of an eight-member panel of

19

Oct

Circle farming scan helps farmers make choices for the future

The Ministry of LNV recently introduced the recycling agriculture scan.

Katoen Natie: a valuable addition for Dutch Limburg

LIOF introduced Katoen Natie to Dutch Limburg. Kristof and Marc from KTN: "Bert introduced us to the...

Biobased business: between dream and earning model

Director Ton Voncken looks back on the start, the projects and the results after 3 years of Bio Treat Center.

01

Oct

Limburg cultured meat burger step closer to consumer

The cultured meat burger from Limburg-based Mosa Meat is another step closer to the supermarket shelf.

30

Sep

Fruit and vegetable rescuers wanted in Venlo

Fruit and vegetables are regularly thrown away because shape, size or color do not meet buyers' criteria.