The global population keeps growing. As a result, the demand for healthy food is greater than ever.

Therefore, our goal is to ensure that our horticultural industry becomes climate-neutral by 2030.

We need innovations to prevent the effects of climate change.

We need innovations to prevent the effects of climate change.

Topsector in the spotlight

Meet the Top Sector for Horticulture & Starting Materials: a versatile sector with a distinct focus on innovation! Watch the video highlighting the sector’s ambitions and take a look at The Top Sector in Figures.

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The engagement of the top sector

The Top Sector for Horticulture & Starting Materials is one of ten top sectors in which the Netherlands excels worldwide.

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Recent news

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The world population continues to grow.
The demand for healthy food is greater than ever.

The Top Sector for Horticulture & Starting Materials

The goal of the Top Sector for Horticulture and Starting Materials is to be the world leader in successful solutions for global societal challenges in the areas of horticulture, food and a green environment.

The Top Sector in Figures

Update cijfers juni 2023 - TopSectorMonitor-Statistics-UK

Source: CBS/LEI 2022