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Dutch news, in your languageThursday, 24 September 2026No. 16,639

Agriculture

Fewer Livestock Actually Benefits Food Security

Trouw23 September · 14:3417 hours ago

Marijn van der Pas, Patty Scholten, and Elleke Draaisma argue that the intensive livestock industry undermines food security due to its reliance on imported feed and fossil-fuel-based fertilizers. They contend that this model is inefficient, contributes significantly to climate change, and leaves the Netherlands vulnerable to global trade disruptions and geopolitical conflicts. The authors advocate for a shift toward agro-ecological farming and plant-based diets to create a more resilient and efficient food system.

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