Commentary
Despite a small geographical footprint, the Netherlands is the second largest agricultural exporter in the world.
They produce 10 times more per acre than American farmers, and also produce countless agricultural items we often forget about, like flower bulbs (they produce the most in the world).
The Dutch are known for their firm grasp on sustainable farming; using less water to grow more crops, and monitoring fertilizer and nutrition to eliminate excessive use of fertilizer. They produce more with less, and they are global leaders in food production, plant production, and agriculture.
Still, leading the world in agriculture sustainability and producing billions in annual profits from agricultural exports is not enough to appease EU bureaucrats. The Dutch government is moving forward with plans to buy and shut down nearly 3,000 Dutch farms to meet EU emissions targets. Farmers are offered fair market value for their farms, but if they choose not to sell the state will take ownership by way of a forced buy-out….