Boerenbond

Boerenbond is the largest farmer’s union in Flanders, representing over 60% of the farmers and horticulturists. Also part of the Boerenbond is the “Landelijke Gilden” (literally translated: rural guilds), a socio-cultural organization for 60.000 Flemish residents in the rural areas.

Through advocacy, education and awareness and services, Boerenbond is striving for sustainable agriculture and horticulture. The study department in Leuven consists of a group of experts studying all relevant topics (environment, climate, labour, European policies, ..). Economic sustainability is also an important pillar, achieved by monitoring the profitability of a thousand farms via business economic bookkeeping. Regional and sector-related topics are monitored by a group of specialized consultants. The dairy and beef cattle sector is followed up closely by the theme group livestock.