Netherlands and Argentina: Together for sustainable agriculture!

Netherlands and Argentina: Together for sustainable agriculture!

Argentinien - Agriculture is a sector in transition, and Argentina and the Netherlands are pulling together to master the challenges that modern agricultural beings bring. A promising partnership between these two countries focuses on sustainable agriculture and technological Innovation. This reports Agr. Buitenland .

The Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Fishing, Nutritional Safety and Nature supports the initiatives that aim to improve the competitiveness of the Argentine Sowing Sector. A high -ranking delegation from Argentina recently visited the Netherlands to exchange ideas and deepen the cooperation in agriculture. Together they want to develop solutions for existing challenges that are tightened by climate change and other environmental problems.

innovative projects for a sustainable future

As part of this cooperation, various projects have been launched that focus on innovation. This includes the program for the development of biodiversity indicators in production value chains. In four regions of Argentina - Gran Chaco, Pampa, Patagonia and Cuyo - tailor -made strategies are developed to promote biodiversity.

Another important project is the initiative for soil preservation. This aims to establish sustainability indicators for biodiversity, soil quality and water consumption in agriculture. The “Saline Agriculture Innovation Hub” is also part of this collaboration. It promotes salt-tolerant plants and sustainable water management in response to the problems of soil and water salinization in Argentina.

In addition, the "AgTech Exchange Platform" was launched, which is intended to strengthen the exchange between Dutch and Argentinian AgTech startups. This platform identifies business options and creates networks for future innovation projects.

regulatory framework and growth potential

But the challenges are not just technological in nature. A report by the Weltbank has shown that Argentina's agricultural production suffers from high taxes and regulatory restrictions. In 2021, the country was confronted with one of the highest export tax rates, which significantly impairs the competitiveness of agriculture.

In order to counteract this, the report recommends that incentives to realign and reduce taxes. This is the only way to promote sustainable development. The need to invest in innovation and resilience is considered the central growth of the agricultural sector.

common vision for agriculture of the future

Finally, it can be said that the cooperation between Argentina and the Netherlands is a prime example of how countries can address challenges with shared knowledge and visions. The co-creation of solutions, which are both ecologically and economically viable, could be the key to revitalizing the Argentine agricultural sector.

With a good hand for innovative approaches, this partnership will not only increase competitiveness, but also make a sustainable contribution to the global agricultural landscape. The future of agriculture looks promising when we take the right steps in hand and go on the offensive together.