Re-Ge-NL is a project funded by the National Growth Fund (NGF). The NGF is an initiative of the Ministries of Economic Affairs and Climate Change and of Finance. With the NGF, the government is investing 20 billion between 2021 and 2025 in projects that will ensure long-term sustainable economic growth. The NGF invests in projects with the most opportunities for structural and sustainable economic growth in the two areas: Knowledge Development and Research, Development and Innovation.
With the allocated funds, Re-Ge-NL will work with Dutch farmers to develop a future-proof agricultural sector. By focusing on regenerative agricultural practices, combining food production with soil improvement and nature restoration, the project will not only contribute to the conservation of our natural resources, but also provide economic opportunities for farmers across the agri-food complex.
The project will start with a thousand farmers making the transition to regenerative agriculture, with specific focus on five focus areas. The grant will allow these farmers to be supported and provided with the necessary resources and expertise to implement regenerative farming practices. These first steps will serve as a leading example for the entire agricultural sector, both nationally and internationally.
This valuable financial support will enable regenerative agriculture to become the new norm between 2030 and 2040. The Re-Ge-NL project will not only transform the agricultural sector, but also contribute to a more sustainable future for the planet and the communities that depend on it.
The Re-Ge-NL programme proposal was submitted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality. It was developed by Next Food Collective, Wageningen University & Research, Groningen University and Utrecht University in collaboration with 54 partners from across the food system. Farmer cooperatives and networks, chain parties, financial institutions, knowledge & technology providers and education & research institutions will jointly start implementation in 2024.
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