Livestock farmers who apply for a permit for a low-emission barn and subsequently have to deal with a lawsuit against it, run a great risk of being left without a permit.
Many agricultural sector leaders who are aware of this issue share the same view. Although they prefer not to speak out loud about this. It is a new setback for many farmers and means that investments have been made in vain. It is also an extra hurdle to get PAS detectors legalized. "This means that the entire Brabant nitrogen approach is in ruins," notes Vollenbroek. MOB has previously filed cases against low-emission stables that were created with government subsidies. These stables must meet a series of requirements RAV list.
The special thing about a recent one pronunciation In the case of a livestock farmer in Luyksgestel, the MOB Foundation has proven in court that a kind of compromise took place between the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO.nl) and the manufacturer of the concrete floors during the recognition of the stable type in question. Particularly when it comes to the emission factor. The ruling states: "The court does not find it correct that a supplier has a say in the creation of a RAV factor, as happened in this case."
In addition, it has been established that the conditions under which the emissions were measured are not practical situations. While the management of the company does matter. Consider: the ration, the urea content in the milk, the number of times manure is pushed and the number of animals per square meter of floor.
No new permit, and old road
Vollenbroek says that he does not want to upset certain farmers, but that the objections of the MOB Foundation are against the system of low-emission stables, which is not good in practice. In the meantime, the outcome is sour for the farmer in question. He has invested tons of money in the stable and cannot just whistle for his new permit. The old one is also dilapidated.
The MOB Foundation has prepared itself well in the run-up to the lawsuit. Including with the help of requested WOB documents. The East Brabant District Court has also delved into the case and had technical questions investigated Administrative Jurisprudence Advisory Foundation.
Towards a real solution
The government is currently considering the situation that has arisen. Vollenbroek looks forward to the next step with confidence, but also has reservations about any legal follow-up. "It's about the solution, not about further legalization of a problem that needs concrete action."