Dutch provinces are moving to purchase agricultural land to restore nature and promote biodiversity. The case of bulb grower Arnold Res in Castricum illustrates the friction inherent in these environmental mandates. While authorities offer financial settlements, farmers argue that specialized land is a non-fungible resource. As Res notes, a "bag of money" cannot grow a bulb, leaving producers feeling cornered by state efforts to reclaim their fields. Read the full story at NRC — Tech (subscription).

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