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Posted on 2010-02-26 14:35:39
Area organic farming largest in Flevoland
With over 7000 hectares of organic farming land in Flevoland, the home base of VNK is the most important origin for organic agricultural products in the Netherlands.
Worldwide, the organic cultivated area grew with three million to 35 million hectares in 2008. The largest growth was in South America and Europe. The growth in the Netherlands was not that large. With sixteen percent, Flevoland has the largest portion of organic farming in the Netherlands followed by Gelderland and Friesland.
With its clean, young polder spoils, the home base of VNK is extremely well suited for the cultivation of organic products. Herbs like chervil, celery, valerian and parsley are excellent examples.
Interested in our organic herbs? Please contact us.
Sources: IFOAM and Compendium voor de leefomgeving
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