Vlaamse Regering: What the New Agreement Means for Agriculture

Saturday, 28 September 2024, 09:00

Vlaamse regering takes shape with critical policies impacting agriculture. This new agreement focuses on essential reforms like land purchase rights for farmers and transitioning to an emission model for nitrogen by 2031. Key stakeholders await details to assess implications for the sector.

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Vlaamse Regering Gevormd: Key Policies Unveiled

Several Flemish media outlets have reported insights about the content of the Vlaamse regering agreement, which spans over 200 pages. With major changes on the horizon, here are the critical aspects:

Transitioning from a deposit to an emission model regarding nitrogen is included, slated to commence in 2031.
Farmers will receive the right of first refusal for agricultural land sales, but the halt on land acquisitions from governmental bodies and nature organizations will not be extended.

Boerenbond Awaits Final Texts

The Boerenbond organization is poised to respond substantively to the Vlaamse regering agreement once final texts are available, emphasizing their significance for the future of farmers in the region. The demand for more operational space for farmers has been a prominent call in recent years.

Boerenbond hopes to find in these texts the long-awaited perspective and legal certainty that the agriculture sector requires. Stay tuned for further updates as clarification on the agricultural aspects of the government agreement becomes available.

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