Volume developments in Agriculture and horticulture in the Netherlands, 1980-2001
Added value of the Agriculture and horticulture target sector
The gross added value of the total Agriculture and horticulture sector rose to EUR 9.0 billion in 2001, an increase on the previous two years. Production in tonnes was 3% down on 2000. The average price increase in 2001 was 6%. Gross production (in euros) went up by 3%.
Changes by sector
In arable farming, production (in tonnes) fell by 7%, but the higher prices of potatoes and onions pushed up gross production (in euros) by 15%.
- Sales (in tonnes) of horticultural products remained constant, but price rises meant that gross production (in euros) increased by 3%.
- Sales in the dairy cattle sector remained constant but gross production fell by 2% because of lower prices.
- Sales in the intensive livestock farming sector fell by 6% but price increases for pork and poultry pushed up gross production by 5%.
Consequences of BSE and FMD crises
Outbreaks of infectious animal diseases such as BSE and FMD have had a significant impact on the livestock farmers concerned and on society. The outbreak of FMD in March 2001 compelled the government to take far-reaching measures to prevent further outbreaks. The number of cattle slaughtered was estimated to be one third lower in 2001 compared to 2000. The supply of pigs in 2001 was down by more than 10% on the previous year. Beef prices were low and a substitution effect pushed up pork and poultry prices. Milk was more expensive in 2001 than in the previous year.
References
- Silvis, H.J. and C. van Bruchem (eds.) (2002). Landbouw-Economisch Bericht 2002. Periodieke Rapportage 02-03. Agricultural Economic Institute, The Hague.
Relevant sections and indicators in the Environmental Data Compendium
- Gross added value and employment in the Netherlands, 1980-2002*
- Farms in the Netherlands: numbers and size, 1980-2002
Relevant information outside of the Environmental Data Compendium
- More information about developments of the various agricultural sectors can be obtained from the Agricultural Economic Institute.
