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Feeding the world: A dairy perspective

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Dairy farming in the Netherlands has become a topic of intense debate, with opinions sharply divided. Interestingly, the timing of GDF’s annual congress in New Zealand this March couldn’t be more fitting. Both countries stand as major dairy exporters, boasting robust dairy industries and leveraging favourable climatic conditions for milk production. As a dairy farmer in the […]

The Netherlands: Nitrogen should be slashed 70% in key areas

The Netherlands: Nitrogen should be slashed 70% in key areas - Dairy News 7X7

In key parts of the Netherlands, nitrogen emissions must be reduced by 70%, referring to 131 areas close to vulnerable nature. This means that not all farmers can continue with their operations, said the Dutch government recently. The Nationaal Programma Landelijk Gebied (National Program for Rural Areas​) indicates per area how much nitrogen emissions must be reduced […]