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Nitrogen crisis in the Netherlands
6 min
Available until 07/09/2026
The Netherlands hold the European record for exporting agricultural produce. But on the flipside, the fertiliser used is too high in nitrogen content. For a few years now, the justice system has therefore imposed stricter rules. Farmers need to reduce their nitrogen emissions and many who haven't been able to have had to close up shop.
Image
Elsa Kleinschmager
Editing
Thomas Drouin
Graphics
Nicolas Menet
Journalist
Robert Handrack
Country
France
Germany
Year
2025
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