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What is the 170 kg N/ha limit and what does it mean for your farm?

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From 1 January 2026, 170 kg nitrogen (N) from animal manure per hectare per year is the reference for spreading on your own land in the Netherlands. For binding rules see RVO.

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Capacity (kg N) ≈ hectares × 170 kg N/ha. If production exceeds capacity, you have surplus.

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