met videoTechnology as a way out of the nitrogen problem. In the heated discussions of the past week, the call to use innovation is getting louder. CDA, BBB, ChristenUnie, SGP and VVD first. But what is possible? Does it work? And is it the solution?
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Thijs Boelens
26 jun. 2022
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In protected natural areas, nitrogen emissions must be reduced by 95 percent. This is stated in the regional goals that Minister Christianne van der Wal presented earlier this month. Within a circle of 1 kilometer from Natura 2000 areas, such as the Sallandse Heuvelrug and the Lemelerberg, emissions must be reduced by 70 percent.
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This can be done by making significant cuts to the existing livestock. Farmers fear buyout of companies, whether or not forced.
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The political reactions were not long in coming. ‘Too much, too soon, the blunt axe’. Innovation and technology must be used to significantly reduce emissions, is now the cry from The Hague.
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The government’s policy focuses too one-sidedly on nitrogen
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Easy to say, but what is possible? Although great strides have been made in the last three years, the number of options is still quite limited. But does Minister Van der Wal for Nature and Nitrogen really pay too little attention to innovation as the ultimate solution to the nitrogen crisis? We will submit it to Krijn Poppe, agricultural economist and member of the Council for the Environment and Infrastructure. In that role, he provides the cabinet with solicited and unsolicited advice.
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