Peters, T., Eijk, F. van, Asselt, W. van, Flapper, F., Buffing, P., Metaal, R., Zwart-van Kessel, J., Hoving, S., Peters, T., Eijk, F. van, Asselt, W. van, Flapper, F., Buffing, P., Metaal, R., Zwart-van Kessel, J., and Hoving, S.
This brochure shares the latest best practices from entrepreneurs and insights and lessons learnt from public authorities and knowledge institutes from the Netherlands on a circular transition of the agrifood and biomass sector. Dutch farming, horticulture and fishing sectors are renowned worldwide for producing good-quality food that is safe and affordable. We want to strengthen the link between nature and agriculture and improve farmers’ economic situation in the world. Our goal is to provide healthy, safe and tasty food for 9 billion people within the boundaries of the planet and that can only happen if we work together at the international level. The authors, a public-private and knowledge coalition consisting of Holland Circular Hotspot, The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), Food Valley, The Netherlands Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality (LNV), the Ministry Infrastructure and Watermanagement (IenW), and Research and the Topsector Agri & Food want to stimulate cooperation at the international level and exploit potential synergies and partnerships between government, knowledge institutions, and businesses. In this publication we point out that the current global agrifood challenges offer unique innovation opportunities , we present the case of The Netherlands and its vision on transitioning to a circular agriculture system (chapter 1). Chapter 2 and 3 show the solutions landscape. Chapter 2 has the focus on the production side of the food system and implementation in the agrifood sector. Whereas chapter 3 shows the opportunities for biomass application in bioproducts and materials. Throughout the brochure we provide inspiration with clear examples of best practices from the beginning to the end of the value chain. We share a number of Future Visions in chapter 4 and aim to stimulate debate by presenting an action agenda for various stakeholders in chapter 5. By publishing this brochure, the authors aim not lecture but share views as well as stimu