the netherlands

Farmers in the Netherlands protesting nitrogen government plans.The government has made a €7.5 billion buy-out scheme available for farmers to bring additional relief to the sector. Those that do not want to be bought-out are asked to innovate, scale up, or move their farms. Photo: Mark Pasveer

30-06-2022 | Article

Dutch farmers protest gov’s plan to curb nitrogen emissions

Photo: Gerd Altmann I Pixabay

01-09-2021 | News

Dairy Diary: August business update

Cows in the Netherlands. Photo: Wick Natzijl

23-07-2021 | News

Nitrogen protests in the Netherlands: A search for answers

Installation of the modular cargo system. Photo: MilkWays

07-06-2021 | News

New technology can reduce impact of milk production by 50%

Dutch dairy companies processed an estimated 13.85 billion kg of milk in 2019, with cheese production showing a particular increase (more than 1%) . Photo: Pixabay

06-05-2021 | Article

The Netherlands: Facts, figures, and farm trends in the dairy sector

Photo: Koos Groenewold

25-03-2021 | News

A look at the Dutch gov’s new law to reduce nitrogen

By frequently taking a fresh grass sample, Wout Huijzer can ensure that the protein level in the pellet is adjusted based on this analysis. Photo: Jan Willem van Vliet

17-11-2020 | Article

Making the most of a grass-oriented farm

Lely: Mowing and feeding robot to be launched

16-07-2020 | News

Lely: Mowing and feeding robot to be launched

Jan Dijkstra, animal feed expert at Wageningen University & Research (WUR). Photo: Koos Groenewold

09-07-2020 | Interview

Many possibilities to lower emissions through feed

In the barn, built in 2008, the cows at the farm are pampered with good ventilation and natural light. Photos: Ernie Buts

11-03-2020 | Article

Farm report: Dutch farm where dairy cows live longer