Drought in Germany Threatens Farms: German Agriculture Minister
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Federal Agriculture Minister Rainer has been concerned about the current difficult situation for farmers. The continued drought has already put a lot of pressure on many farms, said the CSU politician. Behind withered fields and scarce food supplies are families who are anxious about their harvest, the care of their animals and the future of their farms.
Agriculture. Minister Totschnig wants to compensate losses of the farmers. But SPÖ and Neos do not want to provide additional funds. At best, relocations in the agricultural resort are possible.
Specifically, for disaster relief and protection against drought and water shortages.
Until the federal government can detect a national damage event, it will take until the end of August.
Drought in Germany threatens farms: German Agriculture Minister
A prolonged drought that has engulfed much of Germany has put German farms at risk, with the livestock sector being in the most difficult situation, German Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer said. “The ongoing drought is placing a significant burden on farmers. Farmers are in a state of anxiety. Many are looking at the coming weeks with great concern,” German television channel NTV quoted Rainer as saying. The minister said he had informed the Ge…
Minister of Transport Peter Hanke (SPÖ) sees serious consequences of the drought. He rejects an increase in non-wage labour costs in the financial hole in the insolvency compensation fund.
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