Boerenbond presents its nitrogen plan: ‘Compensate older farmers who will soon retire’

According to Demir, the problem is not the number of farmers but the industrial expansion of farms and places close to nature. “Farmers should not leave me. On the contrary, they are vital to our food supply and together we must prepare the future of our farmers for a sustainable transition.”

But the minister bounces the ball to the Boerenbond. “Nothing prevents the Boerenbond from using its profits to buy out pensioners. The Boerenbond is free to assume its responsibilities, we will not get in their way.”