The Dutch are moving their farms to other countries

Published 2024년 4월 27일

Tridge summary

Stricter environmental regulations and lack of support are driving Dutch farmers to leave the country, with Germany, Denmark, and Canada being popular destinations. The trend is expected to continue, particularly among dairy farmers due to the need for significant investments and decreased profitability. The Dutch government's failure to provide enough time for farmers to adjust to the new standards and the requirement to meet various EU regulations are contributing factors. The exodus is noticeable among both individual farmers and larger agricultural enterprises.
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The imposition of stricter rules on agriculture in the Netherlands is forcing more and more farmers to leave the country. They choose to settle in Germany, Denmark or Canada. The trend is expected to reach more farmers in the future. Among the most affected by the stricter working conditions are dairy farmers. For them, another country, even a continent, is a way to continue their activities, reports Farmer.pl. Why did a family of foreigners choose the path of agriculture in a Bulgarian village? Farmers in the Netherlands are fleeing not only from the new environmental standards, but also from the lack of support in the sector. They choose countries with more favorable rules and where they can live off the income from farming. According to data provided by real estate agencies in the Netherlands and Germany, small and medium-sized farmers have started looking for farms abroad. The country's new environmental regulations include restrictive provisions on nitrates and phosphates ...
Source: Agri

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