Growing nuts has become one of the most popular in the Netherlands

Published 2024년 8월 31일

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The Netherlands is witnessing a surge of interest in nut farming, particularly among dairy farmers, due to the profitability of crops like walnuts and hazelnuts. The Netherlands Nut Association reports a significant increase in nut cultivation, expanding from 60 hectares in 2015 to 160 hectares in 2024, with the number of companies involved also doubling during this period. This growth makes nut cultivation in the country almost as common as viticulture. The advantage of nut farming includes its resilience to adverse weather conditions and the ability of walnut trees to provide shade for cows. The country's reliance on imported nuts is high, but the increased local production is expected to meet a significant portion of the demand.

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Nuts, especially walnuts and hazelnuts, are attracting more and more farmers in the Netherlands. They are also of interest to dairy farmers, as they have emerged in recent years as a profitable crop, we learn from the Netherlands Nut Association (Nederlandse Fruittelersorganisatie). Intensive almond orchards yield 30% more In mid-August, the association organized an event where it presented the success of Gaston Mikkielsen's company, which grows walnuts on an area of 28.5 ha. This makes it the largest nut producer in the country. The company also grows other crops, six wind generators have been built on its territory, and 26 hectares are given to a company that manages solar panels. The additional income allows Mikkielsen to expand nut cultivation and even plant more trees on the 26 hectares. Nut consumption in the Netherlands has been increasing in recent years. At this stage, almost all nuts on the market are imported. The National Nutrition Center recommends eating 25 grams of ...

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