Dutch King and minister plan Overijssel visit on nature and farming

King Willem-Alexander and minister Van Essen are due to visit a Natura 2000 area in the Dutch province of Overijssel on the afternoon of 21 October, the government announced on 14 October. The planned visit will focus on nature restoration, nitrogen reduction and future-proof agriculture. [1]

The government identifies Van Essen as the minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature, and says the pair will speak with nature managers, farmers and others involved in the area. They are also expected to hear about restoration work and cooperation between nature organisations, public authorities and farmers, and discuss the possibilities for an approach tailored to the area.

According to the government's announcement, the visit is planned to end at a dairy farm, where they will discuss the challenges and opportunities facing farmers near a Natura 2000 area and what the new cabinet policy means for them. The announcement does not name the area or the farm. [1]