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An independent expert appointed to mediate in the bitter dispute between the Dutch government and the nation’s farmers over plans to drastically slash emissions of nitrogen and ammonia has presented a report that includes a suggestion that the government buy out hundreds of the heaviest polluters
Nitrogen Minister Johan Remkes’ advice to forcibly buy out companies that emit a lot of nitrogen near vulnerable nature areas is unacceptable to farmers’ action groups. “Forced purchase of peak emitters is an absolute no-go for us,” said Mark van den Oever of Farmers Defense Force (FDF) in response to leaked advice from Remkes. The mediator between the Cabinet and farmers will present his advice later on Wednesday.
Livestock farming accounts for 40% of emissions in the country. The policy could see up to a third of livestock farmers out of business.
The Dutch agriculture minister has unexpectedly resigned following a tumultuous summer of protests by farmers over pollution regulations
The Dutch agriculture minister has unexpectedly resigned following a tumultuous summer of protests by farmers over pollution regulations