Netherlands: Dutch Government Presents Agricultural Plan

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   NL2024-0014
On September 13, 2024, the Dutch Cabinet presented its government program for Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security, and Nature, outlining key initiatives and commitments for the coming years. For 2025, €40 million ($44.5 million) will be allocated, and €500 million ($555.9 million) is reserved for nature management. From 2026 onwards, a multi-year budget of €5 billion ($5.6 billion) will be available for the government program. The Dutch Agricultural and Horticultural Organization, LTO, responded positively, stating that “realism is back in our agricultural policy.”

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