Isn't there some way of reaching a compromise here? Letting farms continue to exist while helping them become more sustainable, reducing emissions? Is this really an all-or-nothing proposition? or am I being naive here?
I've passed by huge livestock feed operations in the Central Valley of California, and not only do they stink like shit (literally!) for miles around, but they're definitely environmentally dangerous. Most people recognize that here. What's needed are reasonable, workable regulations, and perhaps financial assistance, subsidies, etc.
Also, are those farms in the Netherlands mostly family farms, or are they huge corporate operations? Over here (CA), most agriculture is done by mega-corporations, not families. And they already get huge subsidies, tax breaks, etc. So not much sympathy for them.