Dutch farmers protests

2022 - 7 - 4

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Dutch farmers protest by blocking supermarket distribution centres (Reuters)

Dutch farmers angered by government plans that may require them to use less fertilizer and reduce livestock began a day of protests in the Netherlands on ...

Farmers say they have been unfairly singled out and have criticised the government's approach. Construction and traffic also contribute. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com

Dutch farmers block food warehouses over new environmental rules (Aljazeera.com)

Fishers block ports in a show of support for farmers who blockaded supermarket distribution centres over new rules.

Nitrogen emissions are to be cut by more than 70 percent in areas close to nature conservation areas. Farmers in the Netherlands have blockaded supermarket distribution centres in continuing protests against new environmental rules on nitrogen emissions that are likely to put many of them out of business. Fishers block ports in a show of support for farmers who blockaded supermarket distribution centres over new rules.

Dutch farmers protest government scheme to slash emissions, block ... (The New Indian Express)

The unrest among Dutch farmers was triggered by a government proposal to slash emissions of pollutants like nitrogen oxide and ammonia by 50% by 2030.

The unrest among Dutch farmers was triggered by a government proposal to slash emissions of pollutants like nitrogen oxide and ammonia by 50% by 2030. Over the weekend, the government-appointed an intermediary to lead talks between farmers' organizations and officials drawing up pollution reduction measures. Provincial governments have been given a year to formulate plans to achieve the goal.

Dutch farmers block entrances to supermarket warehouses (CTV News)

Dutch farmers angry at government plans to slash emissions used tractors and trucks Monday to block roads and supermarket distribution centers, ...

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Dutch farmers protest against green reforms (The Independent)

Armed with colourful tractors and trucks, Dutch farmers on Monday continued their battle against the government's proposal to slash emissions of pollutants ...

Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Farmers across the Netherlands argue that the move targets them unfairly and shows little regard for their future and the future of the country’s lucrative agricultural sector. Videos shared online last week also showed angry farmers targeting police vehicles with wooden sledgehammers.

Fact Check-Years-old photo from a Dutch farmers' protest ... (Reuters India)

A 2019 photo from a farmers' protest in the Netherlands has been recirculated on social media, having misled users into thinking it's from 2022.

I asked the owner if I could go up there and not much later I was taking pictures from a height of 30 metres.” When I saw an aerial platform in the distance, I knew what I had to do. Dutch farmers are angered by government plans that may require them to use less fertilizer and reduce livestock.

Dutch farmers protest against government measures (Prensa Latina)

Amsterdam, Jul 4 (Prensa Latina) Several Dutch unions against government measures to cut emissions of polluting elements, which may affect sectors such as ...

“The blockades of distribution centers affect citizens (…) and could cause the population to be unable to make their daily purchases,” the Central Office of Food Commerce said in a statement. The supermarket sector organization called for measures to be taken in the face of possible shortages in products. Workers used trucks and tractors to block supermarket distribution centers, while at the Schiphol Airport in the capital, employees urged travelers to use public transport to reach their terminals for fear of blockades.