Creation of a Dutch crop training center in Kazakhstan discussed in the Netherlands

The Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Kingdom of the Netherlands together with KazakhInvest held a meeting with representatives of Rijk Zwaan.

During the meeting parties discussed the development of cooperation in the field of crop production, as well as the possibility of creating a training center for farmers in order to increase productivity.

For his part, Mr. Arnold Reijers presented the activities of Rijk Zwaan and acquainted with the history of cooperation between companies and Kazakhstani partners. Until today, Rijk Zwaan has been operating in Kazakhstan and Central Asia for over 23 years. In general, the company operates in 30 countries around the world and occupies more than 9% of the global seed market.

Today, company is ready to begin work on the construction of greenhouses in Kazakhstan to teach farmers in increasing productivity in growing different varieties of vegetables.

During the meeting, Askar Zhumagaliyev invited representatives of Rijk Zwaan to take part in the upcoming visit of Dutch agricultural producers to meet with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Askar Mamin to discuss aspects of strengthening bilateral cooperation.

 

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Rijk Zwaan is a Dutch breeding company with a headquarter in De Liere, South Holland and with over 3,500 employees in 30 different countries. The family business is engaged in the cultivation of different varieties of vegetables and seeds. The company's share in the global market is 9%, which makes it the 4th company in the field of vegetable growing. More than 25 types of vegetables are grown here, including lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers and cabbage, and have patents in this area. The company sells seeds and provides training to buyers.