Agriculture - China-en
Both the Netherlands and China find themselves in an important phase of development, in which there is more and more concern for animal welfare, food safety and food security. Since the Chinese government puts agriculture as a high priority, the Netherlands and China have many opportunities to work together.
The Netherlands believes that healthy, safe food begins with sustainable agriculture and a concern for animal welfare. Concerns increasingly shared with Chinese consumers. They want to have confidence that what they eat will not be harmful to their health and be sure that what they eat is fresh and nutritious.
Changes in society have a large impact on the agricultural sector. The growing population and the rise in prosperity are changing consumer patterns, making raw materials scarcer and putting more pressure on the environment. This requires new ideas about the role agriculture plays in society. Agricultural production for sustainable and nutritious food for all consumers asks for changes. The government of the Netherlands attaches great value to sustainable production, careful use of insecticides and pesticides, and high standards for animal welfare.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature of the Netherlands has four representative offices in China: At the embassy in Beijing and at the consulates-general in Guangzhou, Shanghai and Hong Kong.
The activities of the offices include:
provide information on agricultural policies, programs and activities of the Netherlands The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature
assist the local agri-business sector and other organizations by providing adequate, current and accurate information on Dutch agricultural practices, processes, trade contacts, legislation and products or research information
assist Dutch suppliers or organizations in developing new contacts or organizational networks by providing relevant business information
promote the marketing of Dutch agricultural technology and products by organizing trade fairs, seminars and missions
liaise with Chinese ministries as well as other institutions, particularly on agricultural matters affecting trade and investments, prevention and eradication of animal diseases, rural development and biodiversity.
You can contact the department at pek-lvvn@minbuza.nl.