Urban farming in Netherlands
10 citizen-driven urban farms recorded in Netherlands. Each entry documents who runs it, how the land is held, and where the information came from — nothing is listed without a source.
DakAkker
NLRotterdam, Netherlands
A rooftop farm opened in 2012 on the Schieblock in central Rotterdam, the largest open-air roof farm in the Netherlands and an educational hub for urban agriculture and climate resilience.
dakakker.nl+1
Uit Je Eigen Stad, Rotterdam
NLRotterdam, Netherlands
A Rotterdam rail-yard site provided by the city as interim use before redevelopment and turned into a city farm (2012–2018) — a leading overseas 'meanwhile farm'.
urbangreenbluegrids.com
NoordOogst
NLAmsterdam, Netherlands
An urban-farming project in Amsterdam-Noord. Built around an organic self-harvest garden, it links farming, food, welfare and enterprise, with local residents involved in running it.
iamsterdam.com+1
Amsterdam Rooftop Urban Farming Initiative
NLAmsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam in 2025 is promoting policies to include rooftop farms in new construction through grants, building code modifications, and LEED incentives. Rooftop yields range from 2-3 kg/m² depending on crop; some cases achieve 6,310 kg annually from 150m² two-layer system. Target: supply 25% of city's food demand locally by 2030 and increase resident awareness/participation to 20% by 2026.
environmentalconsortium.org+1
Future Crops
NLPoeldijk, Netherlands
An Israeli-Dutch vertical farmer; raised $30M with backing from Tencent but was declared bankrupt in January 2023.
dutchnews.nl+1
Glowfarms
NL, Netherlands
A Netherlands vertical-farming startup that ceased all activities in late 2022 after about two and a half years.
verticalfarmdaily.com+1
Almere Oosterwold Peri-Urban Agriculture
NLAlmere, Netherlands
Peri-urban agriculture in Almere integrating community and farmer practices with comprehensive land-use planning and social engagement
sciencedirect.com
DakAkker Rotterdam Rooftop Farm
NLRotterdam, Netherlands
Europe's largest open-air rooftop farm at 1000m² on the Schieblock in Rotterdam. Produces vegetables, edible flowers, fruits, and herbs while keeping bees. Community-operated
brightvibes.com
Fruittuin van West Amsterdam
NLAmsterdam, Netherlands
16-hectare organic farm in Amsterdam West featuring innovative cherry and raspberry cultivation, free-roaming hens, CSA section, organic shop, and meeting rooms. Exemplary community-participatory agriculture
iamsterdam.com
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