Top 5 Boerenbusiness
Where did the number of piglets decrease?
In 2011, the Netherlands had 2.659 farms with piglets. In 2016, that number fell to 1.971 companies, a drop of 25,8%. But in which municipality has the number of farms with piglets fallen the most? A new top 5 of Boerenbusiness, compiled by CBS, provides the answer.
From another top 5 of Boerenbusiness it turned out that in the municipality of Zundert (North Brabant) the number of piglets had fallen the most. In 2011, that municipality still had 30.501 piglets, in 2016 that number had fallen to 17.435 piglets. That is a decrease of 42,8%. Have most farms with piglets in that municipality also been lost?
47,6
procent
Who is at the top of the list?
Yes, the municipality of Zundert (North Brabant) is also at the top of the list here. In 2011, this municipality still had 21 farms with pigs. In 2016, that number dropped to 11. So 11 companies have disappeared. This municipality therefore shows a decrease of 47,6%.
The silver medal goes to the municipality of Asten (North Brabant). In that municipality, the number of farms with piglets fell from 41 in 2011 to 23 farms in 2016. That is a decrease of 18 farms, also a percentage decrease of 43,9%.
The bronze medal goes to the municipality of Reusel-De Mierden (North Brabant). In 2011, there were still 39 farms with piglets in that municipality. In 2016, that number dropped to 22 companies, down from 17 companies. In percentage terms, Reusel-De Mierden shows a decrease of 43,5%.
The numbers 4 and 5
The fourth place, and the one just off the podium, is the municipality of Nederweert (Limburg). In 2011, that municipality had 39 farms with piglets and in 2016 there were still 23 farms with piglets. That is a decrease of 16 companies, or a decrease of 41%.
In fifth place is the municipality of Alphen-Chaam (North Brabant). In 2011, this municipality still had 20 farms with piglets, but in 2016 that number dropped to 12 farms. This shows a decrease of 8 companies, or a percentage decrease of 40%.
13,3
procent
Who exactly shows a significant increase?
There are of course also municipalities that show an increase in the number of farms with piglets in the municipality. An example of this is the municipality of Ommen (Overijssel). In 2011, this municipality had 'only' 15 farms with piglets. That number increased to 2016 companies in 17. An increase of only 2 companies, but the largest percentage increase of all municipalities (13,3%).
The municipality of Heeze-Leende (North Brabant) also shows an increase in the number of farms with piglets. This municipality increased from 18 companies in 2011 to 19 companies in 2016. So here too only 1 new company, but an increase of 5,5%.
The bottom line is that the number of farms with piglets has decreased throughout the Netherlands. However, the previous top 5 showed that the number of piglets in the Netherlands has increased. We can therefore conclude that the companies have started to work more intensively.
Piglets changes per municipalities
| Township | Farms with piglets (2011) | Farms with piglets (2016) | Absolute mutation farms with piglets | Percentage change on farms with piglets |
| The Netherlands | 2.659 | 1.971 | -688 | -25,87 |
| Zundert | 21 | 11 | -10 | -47,62% |
| Asten | 41 | 23 | -18 | -43,90% |
| Reusel-De Mierden | 39 | 22 | -17 | -43,59% |
| Nederweert | 39 | 23 | -16 | -41,03% |
| Alphen-Chaam | 20 | 12 | -8 | -40% |
| Barneveld | 38 | 23 | -15 | -39,47% |
| Bergeijk | 18 | 11 | -7 | -38,89% |
| Eersel | 16 | 10 | -6 | -37,50% |
| Peel and Maas | 57 | 36 | -21 | -36,84% |
| Oude IJsseltreek | 22 | 14 | -8 | -36,36% |
| Bladel | 28 | 18 | -10 | -35,71% |
| Sint-Michielsgestel | 17 | 11 | -6 | -35,29% |
| Bronckhorst | 38 | 25 | -13 | -34,21% |
| Berkelland | 79 | 52 | -27 | -34,18% |
| montferland | 21 | 14 | -7 | -33,33% |
| Aalten | 24 | 16 | -8 | -33,33% |
| Boekel | 39 | 26 | -13 | -33,33% |
| Hof van Twente | 50 | 34 | -16 | -32% |
| Mill and Sint Hubert | 23 | 16 | -7 | -30,43% |
| Oirschot | 30 | 21 | -9 | -30% |
| Tubbergen | 30 | 21 | -9 | -30% |
| Lochem (NL) | 14 | 10 | -4 | -28,57% |
| Haaksbergen | 21 | 15 | -6 | -28,57% |
| Sint-Oedenrode | 36 | 26 | -10 | -27,78% |
| Ede | 51 | 38 | -13 | -25,49% |
| Midden-Drenthe | 16 | 12 | -4 | -25% |
| Olst Wijhe | 16 | 12 | -4 | -25% |
| Oost Gelre | 28 | 21 | -7 | -25% |
| hilvarenbeek | 28 | 21 | -7 | -25% |
| Baarle-nassau | 20 | 15 | -5 | -25% |
| Dinkelland | 30 | 23 | -7 | -23,33% |
| Horst aan de Maas | 43 | 33 | -10 | -23,26% |
| Weert | 13 | 10 | -3 | -23,08% |
| Nijkerk | 13 | 10 | -3 | -23,08% |
| wierden | 18 | 14 | -4 | -22,22% |
| Someren | 32 | 25 | -7 | -21,88% |
| Leudal | 32 | 25 | -7 | -21,88% |
| Sint anthonis | 55 | 43 | -12 | -21,82% |
| Deurne | 67 | 53 | -14 | -20,90% |
| Hardenberg | 29 | 23 | -6 | -20,69% |
| Doetinchem | 20 | 16 | -4 | -20% |
| Voorst | 15 | 12 | -3 | -20% |
| Boxmeer | 20 | 16 | -4 | -20% |
| Uden | 41 | 33 | -8 | -19,51% |
| Dalfsen | 21 | 17 | -4 | -19,05% |
| 's-Hertogenbosch | 21 | 17 | -4 | -19,05% |
| Gemert Bakel | 65 | 53 | -12 | -18,46% |
| Haaren | 22 | 18 | -4 | -18,18% |
| Hellendoorn | 22 | 18 | -4 | -18,18% |
| bernheze | 72 | 59 | -13 | -18,06% |
| Veghel | 40 | 33 | -7 | -17,50% |
| Venray | 91 | 78 | -13 | -14,29% |
| laarbeek | 14 | 12 | -2 | -14,29% |
| Oss | 34 | 30 | -4 | -11,76% |
| Raalte | 45 | 40 | -5 | -11,11% |
| Landerd | 19 | 17 | -2 | -10,53% |
| Gilze and Rijen | 11 | 10 | -1 | -9,09% |
| Rijssen-Holten | 12 | 11 | -1 | -8,33% |
| Putten | 16 | 15 | -1 | -6,25% |
| overbetuwe | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0% |
| Buren | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0% |
| West Maas en Waal | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0% |
| Heeze-Leende | 18 | 19 | 1 | 5,56% |
| Ommen | 15 | 17 | 2 | 13,33% |
* The table is based on the results of the 2011 and 2016 Agricultural Census. Municipal reclassifications took place between 2011 and 2016. For the determination of regional changes, the corresponding municipal codes for 2011 have been determined for the 2016 data.
Kimberly Baker
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