Tag: agriculture
Frost, rain and hailstorms: extreme weather spoils wine production
Thursday, November 4th, 2021 Frost, rain and hailstorms Extreme weather spoils wine production Wines from France or Italy could be scarce this year. Heavy hail, frost and rain lead to…
Food supplies for the pandemic: China calls on citizens to hamster
Tuesday, November 02, 2021 Food supplies for the pandemic China calls on citizens to hamster China has suffered severe flooding in the past two years, which has damaged harvests. Now…
“Klartext” with Baerbock on ZDF: “Human rights apply to everyone”
Friday 17th September 2021 “Klartext” with Baerbock on ZDF “Human rights apply to everyone” By Marko Schlichting In the past two weeks, viewers on the public broadcasters have looked at…
Climate change is clouding the harvest balance: Less grain and fruit – prices are rising
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 Climate change is affecting the harvest balance Less grain and fruit – prices are rising Safe harvests cannot be taken for granted, said Agriculture Minister Klöckner.…
Super plant with a lot of protein: German farmers discover the chickpea
Monday, June 21, 2021 Super plant with a lot of protein German farmers discover the chickpea The chickpea actually comes from the Himalayas, but appeared in German cookbooks 100 years…
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…