The Dutch government’s push to close 30% of all cattle farms by 2030 in order to cut nitrogen emissions has been called by some: “a war on the nation’s farmers.” The result is a wave of protests AND a brand new political party representing disgruntled farmers that achieved unprecedented success in the recent election. So where does this end?

Guests:

Louise Manning

Professor of Sustainable Agri-food Systems

Senay Boztas

Journalist

Johan Vollenbroek

Chairman for Mobilisation for the Environment

Sietske Bergsma

Lawyer and Publicist

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