Glasshouse growers in Westland have been banned from using water from dykes to irrigate their crops

Dutch glasshouse growers fear major losses after irrigation ban

2026-08-07T15:19:00+01:00

Producers in Westland have been restricted from drawing water from dykes for first time ever in response to drought

  • Dutch glasshouse growers fear major losses after irrigation ban

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