Agriculture and Food - Japan-en
A major producer and exporter of agricultural products and technology, the Netherlands has a reputation as a reliable partner, promoting sustainable agricultural productivity growth, healthy food, and the resilience of increasingly interconnected global food supply chains.
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Netherlands and Japan
The Netherlands is committed to establishing high international standards of animal welfare, animal, plant and public health, consumer protection, and for biodiversity, climate action and fair trade in food. The Netherlands has a unique ecosystem for innovation in food and agriculture with close collaboration between government, research and technology organisations, educational establishments, civil society, and financial institutions.
The Dutch government seeks to expand on this ecosystem by supporting numerous bilateral programmes and international public-private partnerships to promote the exchange of knowledge and expertise of, for example, plant breeding, precision agriculture, and food logistics. There are long-standing partnerships between Japanese and Dutch research and academic organisations and companies to promote innovation in agriculture and food production.
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Japan actively supports the strengthening of links between Japanese and Dutch agriculture and food sectors and the creation of partnerships in agriculture and food research and innovation. The overall goal is to enhance food security through resilient food systems that contribute to climate mitigation and adaptation and enhance biodiversity in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Highlights
Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)
The Netherlands promotes Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), or high-tech greenhouse horticulture, as a key driver of sustainable food production. This approach allows for year-round cultivation of fresh, healthy fruits, vegetables, and flowers in nearly any climate, using less water, land, and energy than traditional methods. CEA can also create more economic opportunities, inspire innovation, and revitalise rural areas, offering a future where agriculture is both resilient and profitable.
The team of the Dutch Agricultural Counsellor in Japan actively supports the cooperation between Japan and Dutch horticulture sectors to develop innovative solutions to meet the challenges of the horticulture sector.
Food Innovation
The Netherlands is a powerhouse of sustainable food innovation and is pioneering the shift towards the use of alternative protein sources while focusing on developing foods that actively enhance health. From plant-based innovations and cutting-edge cellular agriculture to world-renowned research on bioactive components and the microbiome, Dutch companies and knowledge institutes are working in tandem to ensure a nutritious, affordable, and environmentally responsible future. By leveraging advancements in genomics and AI, the Netherlands is also leading the way in functional food and personalized nutrition, tailoring food to individual needs.
The team of the Dutch Agricultural Counsellor in Japan actively promotes collaboration between companies and knowledge institutes in Japan and the Netherlands to accelerate innovation in alternative proteins to create a healthy, more sustainable, secure and prosperous food system for all.
The Agricultural Counsellor at the Embassy of the Netherlands in Japan
The Agricultural Counsellor at the Netherlands Embassy in Japan supports Dutch businesses, knowledge institutions and non-profit organisations that are active in Japan or want to do business in Japan in the agriculture, food and nature sectors. We are part of a worldwide network of Dutch agricultural counsellors and their teams in 60 Dutch embassies and consulates, representing the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature.
To learn more about the work of the Agricultural Counsellor in Japan, please get in touch via the contact form.