Agriculture
Opinion: 'The Netherlands Needs Realism, Not Symbolic Politics, So Leave Our Farmers Alone'
In an opinion piece, crisis management advisor Gert-Jan Ludden argues that the Netherlands must protect its food producers rather than scapegoating farmers for nitrogen issues. He notes that agriculture accounts for only 46% of nitrogen deposition in Natura 2000 areas, with significant contributions from mobility, industry, energy, and foreign sources. Ludden emphasizes that food security is crucial for national resilience amid geopolitical instability, urging the government to support innovation and sustainability without structurally undermining the agricultural sector.
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