Agri­cul­tu­re re­port 2024

In the context of the Belgian EU Presidency, the Agency for Agriculture and Fisheries is publishing its new Agriculture Report (LARA). The ninth edition of the this report, which is stipulated by decree, presents Flemish agriculture and horticulture on the basis of structural, economic, social and environmental indicators, and also covers agricultural policy and related policies.

The LARA has become a benchmark containing current figures and facts about agriculture and horticulture. The report is intended for all those closely following agriculture and agricultural policy, but is also accessible to anyone with an interest in the sector. It is published along with the Fisheries Report (VIRA). 

The Agriculture Report 2024 was conceived as a pocketbook: concise, handy and with a focus on figures. The report starts with an explanation of European and Flemish agricultural policies, before making the link to climate, food and other policies. This is followed by a description of the state of Flemish agriculture and horticulture based on structural, economic, social and environmental indicators. After a general outline of the sector, the main subsectors are also covered: arable farming, outdoor vegetables, vegetables under glass, fruit, ornamental crops, beef cattle, dairy cattle, pigs and poultry. The final section consists of a European benchmarking: how does Flemish agriculture compare to other EU member states?