Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and NatureGovernment
Netherlands · founded 1935
What it is
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature is a cabinet ministry of the Netherlands. It is tasked with overseeing national policy regarding sustainable agriculture, fisheries, food supply, animal welfare, and nature conservation. Originally established in 1935 as the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, the department underwent several reorganizations—including a temporary merger into the Ministry of Economic Affairs in 2010—before being rebranded with its current title in 2024.
People
Silvio Erkens
State Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature
Events (1)
2026-10-28 New law / actNationwide Poultry Confinement and Shielding Mandate Imposed Following Avian Flu Outbreaks
