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Dutch Agriculture: Drought Impact on Crop Yields and Prices

Coverage of drought reducing crop yields in the Netherlands, but higher prices offset losses for farmers.

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Dutch harvest shrinks, prices rise — and farmers now face new nitrogen cuts

Prolonged drought has reduced Dutch crop yields by 10-30%, but higher market prices have largely kept farmers profitable. Meanwhile, the government's nitrogen plan falls short of its 2035 target, prompting calls for compulsory cuts in livestock — a move the agriculture minister firmly rejects.

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