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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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

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

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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

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

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