"Disastrous for farmers", Ruud Tijssens calls the intended policy of the province of Brabant. If the plans go ahead, livestock farmers in Brabant will have to invest 300 to 800 million euros extra to comply with the new rules. "That money isn't there."
The new policy concerns stables and bringing the ammonia emission requirements for stables forward by 6 years. Stalling means that a livestock farmer who wants to expand his business must first demolish another stable (plus 10% extra). So a farmer who expands 10 square meters has to demolish 11 square meters of old barn. This does not apply to dairy and sheep farmers.
The Provincial Council will vote on the proposed policy on Friday 7 July.
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