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Agrifirm also expresses concern about Brabant
Agrifirm is also concerned about the plans for sustainable livestock farming that the Provincial Executive of Noord-Brabant presented on Wednesday 14 June. According to the company, it is certain that the plans will force many businesses to close.
Agrifirm also expresses concern that the plans will set a precedent for the rest of the Netherlands.
Problems for farmers
'The plans of the Provincial Executive will get a certain group of farmers into serious financial and social problems,' says Ronald van de Ven, division director at Agrifirm Feed NWE. 'The sector has already made tremendous progress when it comes to reducing ammonia and nitrogen emissions. Substantial investments have already been made for this and that should not be ignored by the Provincial Executive.'
Bringing concern to the attention
The plans of the Provincial Executive will be discussed on 23 June by the members of the Provincial Council. The decision-making process will take place on 7 July. Agrifirm wants to bring the concerns about the development of the plans and the reaction of its members before then to the attention of the political parties in North Brabant.
Sustainability is necessary
Agrifirm is well aware that further sustainability and improvement of the social embedding of livestock farming is necessary. In doing so, the company will also continue to support the sector and its members. Ronald van de Ven: 'Agrifirm wants to create measurable, relevant and sustainable value, but this approach is far too rigorous.'
POV wants to go to court
Earlier, the POV already indicated to to the judge action if things continue in this way.
Kimberly Baker
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