Tag: NITROGEN CRISIS
Marines in Doorn for longer due to new delays in barracks construction
Twelve years ago, the then cabinet decided that a new barracks should be built for the Marine Corps. They are currently housed in the Van Braam Houckgeest barracks in Doorn.…
New farmers Willemshoeve Soest produce local food: ‘People increasingly aware of what they eat’
Jesse Opdam, a farmer from the very beginning, asked Wout to work part-time at the Willemshoeve. Now a year later he can already take his place. “That wasn’t exactly planned,”…
The province of Utrecht wants to give PAS detectors priority in the nitrogen bank
The released nitrogen space always benefits nature first. If it turns out not to be necessary for nature restoration, the province can use the nitrogen space differently. “Although it is…
Research: provinces are not achieving nitrogen targets with current plans
Outgoing Minister of Nature and Nitrogen Christianne van der Wal: “A task of unprecedented magnitude, the government should not wait for perfect plans that have been worked out in every…
Farmers block Jumbo distribution center in Woerden
Farmers are gathering at several locations in the Netherlands tonight. In Amsterdam, for example, an estimated eleven to fifteen tractors are on Dam Square, says a police spokesperson. In Arnhem,…
Why farmers in Montfoort are still expanding: ‘Without new policy from The Hague, everyone can go their own way’
Initially, no additional cows will be added. Lekkerkerker therefore prefers not to talk about an expansion, especially if you look at the bigger picture. The number of animals farmers have…
Province of Utrecht in talks with minister about nitrogen plans: ‘Amount requested is realistic’
The province of Utrecht has previously made a draft plan that amounts to around 3.7 billion euros, although that amount may be slightly higher or lower. Of the 3.7 billion…
Minister Van der Wal: ‘Too little money for provincial nitrogen plans’
The province of Utrecht has previously made a draft plan that amounts to around 3.7 billion euros, although that amount may be slightly higher or lower. Of the 3.7 billion…
Understanding about shutting down road projects, but concerns about accessibility of Utrecht
Province of Utrecht – The province of Utrecht understands the suspension of various infrastructure projects by the Ministry of Infrastructure, including the approach to Northern Randweg Utrecht (NRU) and adjustments…
LTO withdraws from agricultural agreement negotiations, talks have been halted: ‘Extremely disappointing’
Farmers’ organization LTO left the negotiations on the agricultural agreement last night. As far as LTO is concerned, the desired restoration of confidence to talk about the future of farmers…