Netherlands: The majority of livestock farmers want a higher price

Published 2024년 8월 21일

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The TAPP Coalition is advocating for a shift towards a true pricing model for meat, dairy, and eggs, which includes the environmental and social costs. This would mean an additional levy on these food products, with the money used to finance sustainability measures and improve animal welfare. The coalition also suggests reducing VAT on fruit and vegetables to make them more accessible. In the Netherlands, a majority of livestock farmers support this 'Tierwohl' proposal, where consumers would pay for improved animal welfare through an increased VAT. The coalition's proposals are supported by various companies and social organizations globally. A study among livestock farmers in Germany and the Netherlands indicates a positive response to this pricing model.

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Legislation and regulations impose strict requirements regarding the reduction of emissions and improvement of animal welfare, but who is going to pay for this? At the moment, this mainly ends up with livestock farmers. The TAPP Coalition (True Animal Price Coalition) strives for a fair price for meat, dairy and eggs, with market parties, the government and consumers also taking their responsibility in this. “At the moment, products are sold for the market price instead of the true price, the actual price,” explains Jeroom Remmers, director of the TAPP Coalition. “The true price includes the environmental and social costs. In this way, the chain pays for adjustments regarding sustainability, instead of all costs ending up with livestock farmers.” The TAPP Coalition strives for a fair price for meat, dairy and eggs. This requires an additional levy on these food products. This tax is in favor of the livestock farmers and the TAPP coalition does not want this additional revenue to ...

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