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Netherlands to close up to 3,000 farms to comply with EU rules

MSN – The Telegraph

By James Crisp – November 28, 2022

The Netherlands is attempting to cut down its nitrogen pollution and will push ahead with compulsory purchases if not enough farms take up the offer voluntarily. 

Farmers will be offered a deal “well over” the worth of the farm, according to the government plan that is targeting the closure of 2,000 to 3,000 farms or other major polluting businesses.

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