{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fkite-consulting.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fep-301-ksBHzV47","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Dutch Nitrogen Rules: What does this mean for future of dairy?","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/d36d5388-805a-4405-8441-d48a9ae3d5e5/730bdcfc-ffe6-4e18-b8be-7fed6b796b6e/kite-podcast-no-year.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"In this week's episode of the Kite Podcast, Will Evans and Ben Eagle are joined by Erik Elgersma, Founder and Director of Strategic Analysis Services BV, and podcast producer Becki Reay, as they head to the Netherlands to examine the Dutch government's latest nitrogen reduction plans and what they could mean for the future of dairy farming. Proposed measures include tighter restrictions on farms located near Natura 2000 environmental protection sites. Erik explains the background to the plans, the challenges facing Dutch agriculture, and the Dutch government's ambitious targets to reduce nitrogen emissions by 2035. Together, the team explores what these changes could mean for Dutch milk production, whether they could lead to a smaller dairy sector, and if they might set a precedent for other countries across Europe. They also discuss why UK farmers should be paying close attention to these developments. Chris Walkland returns with his usual Milk Market Report and shares his insights into how the recent heatwave is affecting milk production levels and wider dairy markets."}