Holland the country

To many people, the words 'Holland' or 'The Netherlands' evoke images of tulips, wooden shoes and windmills. And we're proud of it! Even though they're a bit of a cliché, each epitomises sectors in which we Dutch are in a class of our own: flowers, farming and water management.

And though we live in one of the world's most densely populated countries, that doesn't stop us from being one of the world's largest exporters of agricultural produce. Whether you consider dairy production, pig and poultry production, floriculture, bulb growing or glasshouse horticulture, we account for a surprisingly large share of the world trade. And our mastery doesn't stop at production: we're also tops in management, marketing and logistics. In short, agribusiness is our business.

And then there's our relationship with water. Nearly a quarter of the Dutch landmass lies below sea-level. So how do we keep the water out? Mainly by building on our centuries-old tradition of land and water management! Our expertise now plays a large role in managing rivers and coastlines throughout the world.

How do we accomplish all this? Simply by using the very latest techniques and making the very best use of the means available. We've been doing this for centuries and we're happy to pass our secrets on to you. At Van Hall Larenstein!

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