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Local protein cultivation offers opportunities for arable farming
The demand for locally grown vegetable protein is increasing strongly and that offers opportunities for arable farmers. Various developments in both animal feed (feed) and human food (food) are creating significant growth in sales opportunities.
Growing field beans is therefore an interesting option for arable farmers who are looking for expansion of their crop plan or alternative crops. The field bean fits perfectly into our climate, is easy to grow for arable farmers and is a nice dormant crop that delivers a lot of nitrogen. In addition to the well-known summer field bean, the TUNDRA winter field bean has been available for 4 years. Sown in the autumn, this winter variant has a higher yield potential with less seed required.
Would you like to know more about the possibilities of field beans? Download the white paper here or come to 1 of the 4 practical afternoons in Limburg, Zeeland, Drenthe or North Brabant. View the dates and locations.
Livestock farming and the food industry are looking for local protein
The European ambition for a significant reduction in soy imports and Dutch nitrogen measures are leading to a strongly growing need for locally grown protein among livestock farmers. That means sales opportunities: directly to livestock farmers who feed the beans or to compound feed companies.
The demand for high-quality vegetable protein is also growing in human food, as a raw material for meat substitutes, among other things. Various agricultural suppliers can tell you more about the sales opportunities.
