The Dutch dairy dilemma - How dairy farmers in the Netherlands are coping with new phosphates regulations
Phosphates regulations led to 100,000 cows being culled in the Netherlands last year and may ultimately force some dairy farmers out of business
Jorrit Postma (31) has to make a vital decision in the next few months
Phosphates regulations in The Netherlands are causing huge problems for around 800 farmers who face the harsh decision whether to invest in more phosphates rights or indeed sell up.
Jorrit Postma (31) is one of those who has to make that vital decision in the next few months, otherwise he will be forced to cut back his herd again and is fearful the banks will come calling in his loans that exceed €1.5m.
