The Netherlands’ fertile soil and innovative solutions have established the country as the world’s second-largest exporter of agri-food products, following the United States. Living below sea level has made the Dutch true experts in managing water-related challenges, positioning the Netherlands as a trusted global partner in sustainable water solutions.
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Water for Food Security
Connecting water and agrifood
Water management stands among the greatest challenges facing the agri-food sector today. The Netherlands possesses extensive expertise in both water management and agriculture — particularly in advanced greenhouse cultivation. Dutch knowledge and technology can play a vital role in strengthening global food security by improving crop yields in regions affected by water scarcity or high soil salinity.
Combining techniques and information on soil fertility, soil moisture, water buffering capacity and irrigation is what we call an integrated approach to water and agrifood. Innovative information technologies play a crucial role.
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Accessible and affordable technologies can simultaneously enhance water-use efficiency and increase agricultural productivity. Innovative solutions such as real-time crop monitoring and geo-information systems provide farmers with deeper insights into their water resources. By measuring soil quality and moisture levels, farmers can make informed decisions on irrigation and fertilisation. Moreover, challenging environmental conditions call for the development of new crop varieties resilient to drought and salinity.
Combining data and techniques related to soil fertility, moisture, water buffering capacity and irrigation forms what we call an integrated approach to water and agri-food systems. Within this approach, cutting-edge information technologies play a crucial role, enabling smarter, more sustainable, and water-efficient food production for the future.
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