Tag: agriculture
Late decision in two ways: “Chick shredding” is still banned
Thursday, May 20, 2021 Late decision in a double sense “Chick shredding” is still banned Around 40 million male chicks are killed every year in Germany – because they are…
Consumption at the lowest level: Germans disdain meat more often
Monday March 22, 2021 Consumption at the lowest level Germans disdain meat more often Never since the beginning of the calculations have Germans ate so little meat on average. Per…
Bitcoin soaring: Wall Street ends nervous week in the red
Friday 19th February 2021 Bitcoin soaring Wall Street ends a nervous week in the red After a series of losses lasting several days, US investors are again only touching stocks…
Pork cheap again: Lidl cancels the "farmer solos"
Friday, February 05, 2021 Pork cheap again Lidl cancels the "farmer solos" After farmers' protests, the discounter Lidl increases the prices for pork in December. The move is now being…
No asparagus without helpers: farmers are preparing a difficult harvest season
Friday, January 1st, 2021 No asparagus without helpers Farmers prepare for difficult harvest season The adversities of the corona pandemic determine the growing season that starts in spring again this…
Slaughterhouses do not keep up: 750,000 pigs are still on hold
Sunday 20th December 2020 Slaughterhouses do not follow 750,000 pigs still on hold Due to Corona, operations in slaughterhouses are currently only possible to a limited extent. In addition, mass…
Farmers and traders agree: local producers should benefit more
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 Farmers and traders agree Domestic producers should benefit more Because of the corona pandemic and African swine fever, many farmers are struggling with losses. They have…
Farmers' Association looks to the year: tense, disastrous, zappenduster
Thursday 10th December 2020 Farmers' Association looks at the year Tense, disastrous, zapping gloom A cheering farmer is a rare species. But this year is going to be tough for…
Wild boar near Görlitz: swine fever reaches Saxony
The African swine fever, feared by farmers, is spreading further in the east. After more than 100 cases have already been detected in Brandenburg, the experts are now determining the…
Japan and Brazil: New import bans for pork
The pressure on German pig farmers is growing massively. The list of countries that renounced meat from Germany after the swine fever case in Brandenburg is growing. The ministry is…
Disadvantages on the sugar market: German beet farmers give up in exasperation
The German sugar industry is suffering: unequal subsidies, drought and bans make life difficult for farmers. There are not a few who therefore decide against the turnip. According to its…
Drought and late frosts: harvest shows regional fluctuations
Climate change continues to affect agriculture. The drought in particular is a problem for many farmers. Overall, however, Agriculture Minister Klöckner is satisfied with the harvest balance. And she speaks…