Average land price in the Netherlands has passed €80.000 per hectare for the first time, according to the real estate agents association NVM. There is and will continue to be a lot of interest in loose land, according to the association. Dairy farms were in high demand in the first half of 2024. 9 more were sold than in the same period last year.
In the first half of 2024, 41 dairy farms were sold. Friesland in particular stands out with 15 farms sold. According to the NVM, this is related to the phasing out of the derogation. Farmers who want to continue looking for additional land to dispose of their manure. To do so, they are increasingly buying available farms, preferably with permits. The number of farms being offered is meanwhile decreasing due to the National Termination Scheme for Livestock Farming Locations (LVB). In the first half of 2024, brokers had 38 dairy farms up for sale, compared to 52 in the same period a year earlier.
Broadening
The LVB is taking a big hit on intensive livestock farming. According to the NVM, only 10 intensive farms were sold in the first half of the year. So far this year, 20 intensive livestock farms have been put up for sale. This brings the total number of farms for sale to 42. Sales are difficult. Large pig and poultry farms continue to look for opportunities to expand, but only in farms with the right permits and outside Natura 2000 areas. In addition to the termination schemes, rising costs and a lack of successors are causing the number of intensive farms to decrease.
According to NVM, the average land price has increased by 2023% to €3,3 per hectare in the first half of 81.500. Ten years ago, the land price was still around €50.000. Arable land averages €94.000 per hectare. Grassland is much lower at €75.000 per hectare.