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John Deere tractor with trailer in the Netherlands — Photo: joost j. bakker, CC BY 2.0

Accountability|European Union

Denmark’s Folketing passes L5 fertiliser law — nitrogen rules reset for 2027

On 3 September 2026 Denmark’s Folketing adopted Lovforslag L5, the new gødskningslov on sustainable management of nutrients and greenhouse gases in farming and forestry. It takes effect 1 January 2027 after tractor protests against tougher nitrogen controls.

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John Deere tractor with trailer in the Netherlands — Photo: joost j. bakker, CC BY 2.0

Policy Watch|European Union

Prinsjesdag pushback: Dutch farmers reignite the nitrogen war

Roadside fires and blockades hit Budget Day as livestock producers reject a €20-billion package they say will shrink herds — while police separately hunt who sabotaged 20+ rail sites.

Elena Vogt·Lean right
Dunnum Family dairy farm near Westby, Vernon County, Wisconsin — Photo: Carol M. Highsmith, public domain

Accountability|United States

USDA pulls ESG from dairy checkoff after Wisconsin farmers sue

Three Wisconsin producers backed by WILL challenged mandatory checkoff spending on emissions and sustainability. USDA directed boards to stop; the lawsuit is paused while the order is implemented.

James Ortega·Lean right