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Dutch polder rice farming cuts CO2, aids biodiversity

Volkskrant covers polder rice environmental benefits

1 Sep 16 · 7d ago · 2 posts · 2 sources · development 1 of 1

The Volkskrant publishes a feature on polder rice farming, highlighting that flooded peat fields eliminate CO2 emissions (peat wetlands emit 4.25 million tons annually), prevent soil subsidence, and support biodiversity. The article addresses skepticism from ecologist Maarten Schrama about methane emissions and monoculture concerns, noting that rice produces less methane than cattle.

Volkskrant covers polder rice environmental benefits
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“Als je die velden onder water zet, stop je het proces van uitstoot. En het gaat bodemdaling tegen.”

Julian Helfenstein

Sander Roeleveld Polder rice farmer and test plot operatorJulian Helfenstein Soil geography lecturer, Wageningen UniversityMaarten Schrama Community ecology lecturer, Leiden UniversityLand van Ons Citizen cooperative operating the Polderlab

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