Etiket: farmers
Dozens of poultry farmers in Drenthe affected by transport ban
The transport ban for poultry will probably affect dozens of companies in Drenthe. That is what Piet Faber of the Poultry department of LTO Noord says. “Those companies are not…
From a democratic point of view you should question the extent to which LTO represents ‘the farmers’
Tom SaatSeptember 4, 202210:00 As a farmer, I cannot ignore the nitrogen debate in my first column. However, I just want to talk briefly about the content, and then about…
Agriculture minister postpones letter in which he offers farmers perspective
Minister of Agriculture Henk Staghouwer (ChristenUnie) has postponed his long-awaited letter to the House of Representatives, in which he outlines the future prospects for farmers in the Netherlands. Staghouwer would…
‘Remkes makes last attempt to save farmers’ consultations by putting pain points on the agenda’ | Inland
This is the opinion of various sources surrounding the nitrogen consultation. The eight large farmers’ organisations, including LTO Nederland, are still considering taking up the offer. However, according to those…
Farmers reject invitation for second Remkes meeting with cabinet
Johan Remkes two weeks ago after one of his rounds of talks.Image ANP The farmers’ advocacy groups that represent conventional, non-organic agriculture will only talk further if the cabinet first…
Farmers refuse to talk to Remkes: ‘No sign of movement at the cabinet’ | Inland
Mediator Remkes had asked whether the eight agricultural organizations would like to sit down on Wednesday morning for consultations with the cabinet. But although Minister Van der Wal has reportedly…
Remkes talks again with the cabinet and farmers’ organizations | Inland
Agractie and FDF don’t know yet whether they will go to the meeting THE HAGUE – Mediator Johan Remkes wants to talk again with the cabinet and farmers’ organizations on…
Farmers take a stand against nitrogen policy: “There is no nitrogen problem here”
Farmers want to campaign during the Day of the Farmer on Saturday 10 September. LTO West-Friesland plans to protest the government’s nitrogen plans along and through the water in Stede…
Farmers close Hoogstraten center as a protest against nitrogen plan, police must keep some hotheads out of town hall
On Monday evening, many farmers and horticulturists, together with students from the Agriculture and Horticulture department of VITO, closed a part of the Freedom, in the center of Hoogstraten, with…
Irish farmers: Climate targets force us to reduce livestock
Farmers in Ireland say they will be forced to reduce livestock numbers to meet climate targets. The Irish government’s new plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions from the agricultural sector…