Holland the country

To many people, the words 'Holland' or 'the Netherlands' evoke images of tulips, wooden shoes and windmills. And we are proud of it! Even though they are 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 does not 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 does not stop at production: we are also tops in management, marketing and logistics. In short, agribusiness is our business.

And then there is 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 have been doing this for centuries and we are happy to pass our secrets on to you. At Van Hall Larenstein!

For more information visit:

www.nuffic.nl (Nuffic Neso also organises pre-departure briefings)