At the same time, thousands of farmers and sympathizers are demonstrating in The Hague against government policy, including the rules on nitrogen. The farmers who demonstrated in Wijster wanted to support the farmers who went to The Hague with their own protest.
“We should have been there, but there are always a few farmers who stay at home. If you have a dairy farm or other animals, someone will have to stay with the company,” Uineken explains.
During the Provincial Council elections next week, voters can express their views on matters such as nitrogen policy. Its implementation is the responsibility of the provinces. According to the latest polls, the BoerBurgerBeweging (BBB) in Drenthe has a good chance of becoming the largest party.