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Nitrogen crisis in the Netherlands

6 min

Disponible jusqu'au 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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