Netherlands: Decline in Flemish vegetable areas due to market forces

The collective application 2022 shows that the Flemish horticultural area of and for various vegetables has decreased sharply between 2021 and 2022. For peas, Brussels sprouts, spinach, onions, carrots and beans, there is a decrease in the area. Flemish minister Jo Brouns was asked questions about this large drop. "In their opinion, the costs for the growers are insufficiently compensated in the price they receive. A higher price was finally negotiated in February, but in the meantime the costs have risen even further due to the Russian aggression in Ukraine. The cultivation risks are also generally high in vegetable crops. greater than with traditional crops such as grains and maize, especially with a dry summer as we experienced again this year Vegetables need a lot of water, unlike ...