Netherlands with action plan due to sheep farming crisis

The Dutch Minister of Agriculture, Femke Marije Wiersma, has announced the launch of an “Action Plan for Sheep Farming” to save the sector, which is facing serious challenges. The move comes after representatives of the sheep farming sector made an urgent appeal to the government for immediate measures. The sector is suffering from severe consequences, as well as economic difficulties related to low profitability and a lack of government support. In addition, sheep farmers are facing challenges such as a growing population of wolves that attack flocks and limited access to pastures, writes hetschaap.nl. A new study on the sector says that “the sheep farming sector in the Netherlands is under serious pressure – farmers’ incomes are extremely low.” In response, the Dutch Minister of Agriculture stated: “The conclusions of the report on the economic sustainability of sheep farmers are serious and require action,” she said. For now, it proposes three specific measures within the ...