Netherlands: It may be advisable to respond promptly to tightening of standards in North Brabant

Published 2024년 5월 31일

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The article outlines new agricultural standards for various livestock, including a reduction in allowed ammonia for dairy cattle, and regulations for low-emission farming and calves, with a specific timeline for permit applications to adhere to these standards. It highlights the importance of applying for environmental and nature permits from the municipality and province respectively, to ensure compliance with the new regulations and to maintain operational flexibility with different stable systems. The article emphasizes the significance of the application date over the date of the decision, offering farmers a chance to adapt to the changes while still allowing them to choose from a variety of stable systems by submitting permits promptly.

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After July 1, the standard for dairy cattle will increase from 7 kilos to 6 kilos of ammonia for companies that practice grazing and to 5 kilos for companies that keep their cows in stables all year round. New standards will also apply to veal calves, suckler cows, beef bulls, dairy goats, rabbits and some categories of poultry. Because the obligation to apply low-emission systems for dairy farming and calves has been postponed until January 1, 2026, many entrepreneurs are currently not busy adapting a stable and obtaining a permit. A company that wants to continue to meet the province's requirement and is going to install a low-emission system before July 1, 2026, will have to submit a permit application beforehand. If an application is submitted after July 1, 2024, the stricter standards apply and there will then be less choice from the various stable systems. If the application is submitted before July 1, the old standard will still be used. The province has agreed that the ...

Source: Agri Holland