Dit artikel hoort bij: Agrospecials Edition 14 - March 2025
Since people started keeping livestock and growing crops, manure has been used in food production. Valorisation of manure is a key focus for circular agriculture.
Martijn Homan and Femke Kiestra from the Dutch ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature, discuss policy, international cooperation, and opportunities that manure presents.
Tamara van Riet, coordinator of the Veterinary Market Access team at the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature, explains how the market access process works.
Jan Roefs, director of NCM talks about the positive changes and the opportunities the new developments in the manure sector bring.
Johan Mostert, chairman of Cumela’s manure distribution section, refers to manure as a valuable resource and warns of a possible future shortage.
Jos Verstraten, farmer and vice-chair dairy farming sector group of the Netherlands Agricultural and Horticultural Association (LTO), shares his perspective on the manure issue.
Expanding the use of Dutch manure abroad could provide a sustainable solution, based on a study by Romke Postma and Harm Gelderblom of the Nutriënten Management Instituut (NMI).
France’s agricultural sector is among the largest in the EU shifting towards more sustainable farming practices.
For many years, Germany has been the most important export destination for Dutch manure.
Poland belongs to the largest economies and agricultural producers in the EU but with soils of relatively poor quality.
Lombardy, a key agricultural region in Italy, faces environmental challenges due to its dense livestock farming.
Sweden and Denmark are both making strides in sustainable agriculture, with manure playing a crucial role in enhancing soil health and reducing emissions.
Romania’s agricultural sector balances traditional practices with the need for more sustainable farming methods.
South Korea's livestock industry depends heavily on imports for feed, breeding stock, veterinary medicines, farming technology, and fertilizers.
Vietnam’s agricultural sector is moving towards sustainability. The focus is on reducing chemical fertilizer use and improving soil health.
Both in Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal, manure is an undervalued part of animal-based value chains.