“The prospects are not good,” the farmer continues. “The government also requires me to sow wheat by November, but the potatoes have to be removed first, otherwise I risk a high fine. For my company it is about 14,000 euros.”
Prime Minister Alexander De Croo (Open VLD) is in the region for the Armistice and the flood. He also visits Rosseel’s agricultural company and encourages him.
“Unfortunately, you can’t do much about nature,” says De Croo. “You are confronted with something that is beyond your control.” According to the Prime Minister, it will be examined whether there can be a postponement of this mandatory sowing. “It’s nice to see someone who shows interest in what we are experiencing,” Rosseel concludes.
2023-11-11 16:19:00
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