Tractors blocking highways, angry farmers, Dutch flags that are turned upside down, the minister of agriculture resigns and Dutch society seems increasingly polarized around a common chemical compound called nitrogen. What is going on? Boerengroep has selected 8 articles plus a podcast and ordered them in themes, so you can get a full grasp of the situation!
Articles are all in Dutch, but can be read in English when automatic translation is used.
Farming; a change in culture, landscape and environmental impact over the last 70 years
Critical understanding of the farmer protests, the diversity of farm(er)s and rural despair
https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2022/07/29/revanche-van-de-plekken-die-er-niet-meer-toe-doen-2-a4137759
And now? Solutions, hope and struggles
Do you want to learn more about the topic? Let’s discuss it together to get a better grasp of the problem, the emotions and the possible solutions! Join the Boerengroep Break next Thursday (September 15th) 8PM at Cafe onder de Linden.