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Dutch Manure Crisis: Current Situation and Future Outlook

Dutch dairy farmers faced a manure crisis due to regulations and weather, leading to increased costs and concerns about the future.

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EconomyClimate ChangeNetherlandsEnvironmentPolicyAgriculture

LtoRabobankCumelaDutch Ministry Of AgricultureNature And Food QualityTweede Kamer

Erwin WunnekinkMarijn DekkersEduard Van Der HarstMinister Wiersma

What were the economic impacts of the manure surplus on farmers?: The cost of manure removal has doubled since 2022, placing a significant financial burden on farmers. This, coupled with the wet spring that prevented timely land application, exacerbated the storage challenges.
What temporary measures were implemented to address the immediate crisis?: Minister Wiersma extended the manure spreading period by two weeks and facilitated some manure export, offering temporary relief. However, many farmers resorted to temporary on-site storage, postponing the problem to the next year.
What are the proposals for addressing the manure surplus in the coming years?: Looking ahead, concerns remain about the insufficient manure spreading allowances for 2025. The lack of a buy-out scheme for that year, coupled with the need for solutions, is prompting calls for faster government action and clarity on Renure, a potential alternative to artificial fertilizer.
What were the main causes of the manure surplus crisis among Dutch dairy farmers?: Dutch dairy farmers faced an acute manure surplus this summer due to reduced land application limits and unfavorable weather. Temporary solutions alleviated immediate issues, but the underlying problem persists, threatening further problems in the coming year.
What is the current situation regarding the manure surplus, and are there long-term concerns?: The Rabobank reports that while the most critical issues have subsided due to high milk prices and temporary storage, there are concerns about future investments and farm transitions due to uncertainty.

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