
The Dutch livestock industry continues to grow
By Hans Ariëns (contributor), Nina van Raaij, Hans Ariëns , Keshia Hedermans, Laura Silverstein, Reinier Tromp | 7 December, 2023
While the Netherlands is carrying out a huge operation for nature restoration and nitrogen reduction, in some places livestock is actually growing. These farms with livestock appear to be placed right next to vulnerable nature areas. Argos discovered that this is a consequence of the government’s uncertain nitrogen policy.
Watch the full episode on Argos (in Dutch). Journalist Keshia Hedermans talks about the research in this video.
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