Saxony warns of poisonous spring ragwort: control urgently recommended
The poisonous spring ragwort is spreading in Saxony, state office recommends combating it. Plant contains harmful substances.
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Günther: Disastrous situation in fruit growing and viticulture
After the sub-zero temperatures at the end of April, Saxony's fruit and wine growers are facing huge harvest losses. A decision on support for the farms is to be made in the coming weeks.
Alida-Nadine Kühne is Saxony's new flower queen
22-year-old pharmacy student from Döbeln crowned Blossom Queen. Represents the Fruit Growers' Association of Saxony & Saxony-Anhalt.
Association assumes loss of millions on orchards
The frosty nights two weeks ago caught the already blossoming fruit trees, shrubs and perennials in Saxony off guard. The consequences are worse than feared.
Association assumes loss of millions on orchards
The frosty nights two weeks ago caught the already blossoming fruit trees, shrubs and perennials in Saxony off guard. The consequences are worse than feared.
Winegrowers after sub-zero temperatures: "2024 harvest largely passé"
Temperatures far below zero have caused major damage to Saxony's vineyards despite frost protection measures. The vines sprouted particularly early this year.
Bombastus-Werke in Freital wants to expand its site
Bombastus-Werke in Freital near Dresden plans to expand its site in the medium term and is investing in new machinery and technology.
Fruit growers worried about late frosts: damage to winegrowers
A mild winter and summer temperatures in March have resulted in premature fruit blossom. The vines are also already bearing fruit - and this could now take its toll.
Rental prices for agricultural land well below the national average
Farmers in Bavaria leased two thirds of the agricultural land used in 2023. The prices for this are comparatively low. The front-runner NRW paid more than twice as much.
Agra 2024 opens: Focus on the future of agriculture
The future of agriculture is on the minds of farmers and politicians at the Agra 2024 agricultural exhibition, which kicked off in Leipzig on Thursday. "The focus is very much on agriculture right now. This also has a lot to do with the farmers' protests we have seen in recent months," said Saxony's ..
Bark beetle season in Saxony starts early
The bark beetle season has started early in Saxony, forest owners should act now.
Increase in the number of organic farms
The trend in agriculture towards switching from conventional to organic farming is also continuing in Saxony. The number of farms with organic livestock farming also increased in 2023.
Saxony's Ministry of Agriculture supports environmentally and climate-friendly agriculture with 26 million euros
The Saxon Ministry of Agriculture is transferring 26 million euros to applicants for environmental and climate-friendly measures in agriculture.
Egg production in Saxony in 2023 below the previous year
Saxony's laying hens produce millions of eggs every year. In 2023, however, they were less industrious - but the level was above the national average.
Easter too early for asparagus farmers in Saxony
For many, fresh asparagus is a must on the table at Easter. However, it usually takes a little while before the noble vegetable from the region ends up on the plate.
BUND calls for restructuring of agriculture in Saxony
Fewer farm animals are good for the environment. This is at least true for pigs and cattle. Environmentalists are therefore pushing for a reduction in livestock numbers.
Saxon asparagus farmers hope for sunshine
In many households, the first asparagus from the region is traditionally served at Easter. Whether this will work this year is uncertain due to the weather.
Several associations reject agricultural structure law
Several Saxon agricultural associations reject the draft agricultural structure law from the house of Agriculture Minister Wolfram Günther (Greens). The Saxon State Farmers' Association (SLB) and other interest groups announced in Dresden on Friday that a legal course was needed to support farmers a ..
Police investigate after farmers' protests on the A72 near Zwickau
Following farmers' protests on and near the Autobahn 72 near Zwickau, the police are investigating a violation of the Assembly Act.
Farmers occupy highway bridges in Saxony
Farmers in Saxony protest on highway bridges against the reduction of agricultural diesel subsidies.
Protests: Farmers want to block highway bridges
Drivers could face traffic jams on Thursday evening. Farmers want to take their protest to Saxony's highways.
Greens insist on agricultural structure law in Saxony coalition
The Greens are campaigning for the jointly agreed agricultural structure law in the Saxony coalition and want to put it to a vote in the state parliament in May.
A good 70 million euros for the future of agriculture
In the next three years, investments in agriculture in Saxony will be funded with more than 70 million euros. Projects in animal and plant production, processing and marketing, the digitalization of business processes and the establishment of agroforestry systems will be supported, the Ministry of A ..
Kretschmer in favor of reducing bureaucracy in agriculture
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer wants to relieve farmers of unnecessary bureaucracy. European standards must be adhered to, but the additional German regulations must be abolished, said the CDU politician at the start of the 2nd Saxon Farmers' Day in Döbeln on Friday. This was the onl ..
CDU parliamentary group blocks agricultural structure law in Saxony
The CDU parliamentary group in the Saxon state parliament rejects the planned agricultural structure law and is thus blocking a project of its Green coalition partner.
WG Wolf presents criteria for shooting "problem wolves"
The wolf is strictly protected in Germany. It has only been native again for a good 30 years, but is spreading rapidly. Livestock farmers are concerned about this, as sheep and goats are also prey.
Farmers protest in Poland against EU agricultural policy
German, Polish and Czech farmers demonstrated together on the Polish side of the border crossing near Bogatynia on Saturday against EU agricultural policy and the import of cheap agricultural products from Ukraine. As the chairman of the "Land Creates Connection" initiative announced on site on Satu ..
Farmers protest in Poland against EU agricultural policy
German, Polish and Czech farmers demonstrated together on the Polish side of the border crossing near Bogatynia on Saturday against EU agricultural policy and the import of cheap agricultural products from Ukraine. As the chairman of the "Land Creates Connection" initiative announced on site on Satu ..
Nine wineries promote Saxon wine at trade fair
Saxon winegrowers will be promoting fine wines from the region at the international trade fair "ProWein" (March 10 to 12). "The trade fair offers an excellent opportunity to introduce Saxony's excellent wine products to a knowledgeable trade audience," said Thomas Horn, Managing Director of Saxony's ..
Government wants better exchange with farmers
The Saxon government wants to pay more attention to the concerns of farmers and maintain a better exchange with their interest groups. On Friday, the Ministry of Agriculture held the kick-off meeting for a dialog aimed at supplementing existing discussion formats. In addition to Agriculture Minister ..
More and more small winegrowers in Saxony are giving up
The number of small winegrowers in Saxony continues to decline. As the State Environment Agency announced in Dresden on Friday, more than 2000 of them have thrown in the towel in the past 20 years. While there were 3652 small winegrowers in 2007, by 2023 there were only 1301. One reason for this is ..
Peak season for lambs: Wolves remain a problem
Saxony's shepherds currently have their hands full at the height of the lambing season. On average, each sheep has one to two young. According to the Saxon Sheep and Goat Breeders' Association, the current price for lamb (live) is between 3.55 and 3.60 euros. However, it could still rise if demand i ..
Shrub berry harvest in Saxony significantly higher again
After the harvest collapsed by 70 percent in the drought year 2022, there were significantly more bush berries in Saxony last year - despite the drought in early summer and sales difficulties.
Polish farmers block highway near Frankfurt (Oder)
Polish farmers have blocked the highway to Germany near the border at Frankfurt (Oder) with tractors, causing severe traffic delays.
Sheep farming in Bavaria increases by 4.1 percent compared to the previous year
In Bavaria, 264,000 sheep are currently kept by 2,000 farmers, which corresponds to an increase of 4.1 percent compared to the previous year.
Wet fields cause problems for farmers
Permanent rain and large amounts of water are causing problems for some farmers in Brandenburg. Especially in the lowlands, "nothing is working at the moment", said farmer Peter de Vries from Werder (Havel). Work such as rolling and harrowing the fields is not possible and some of the fields are no ..
Federal Minister of Agriculture Cem Özdemir and DLG President Hubertus Paetow campaign for less bureaucracy in agriculture
Federal Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir and DLG President Hubertus Paetow advocate less bureaucracy in agriculture in order to create more time for the actual work.
Change in agricultural diesel subsidies becomes a condition for growth package
Saxony's Minister-President Michael Kretschmer links the agreement of the CDU/CSU-led federal states to a planned growth package of the traffic light coalition to changes in the agreed reduction of agricultural diesel subsidies.
Kretschmer calls agricultural cuts a "list of cruelties"
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer has once again spoken out against the German government's planned cuts to agricultural diesel. "I have promised that we will not agree to this reduction in the Bundesrat on Friday," said the CDU politician ahead of the foreign cabinet meeting in Oschatz ..
Farmers demonstrate in Magdeburg
Under the slogan "Too much is too much", hundreds of farmers and foresters from several federal states protested against the federal government's budget policy in Magdeburg on Sunday afternoon. Many demonstrators drove to Magdeburg Cathedral Square on tractors, honking their horns loudly. Signs and ..
Farmers demonstrate in Magdeburg
Under the slogan "Too much is too much", hundreds of farmers and foresters from several federal states protested against the federal government's budget policy in Magdeburg on Sunday afternoon. Many demonstrators drove to Magdeburg Cathedral Square on tractors, honking their horns loudly. Signs and ..
Saxony's farmers receive overdue EU subsidies
The conflict over EU subsidies for Saxon farmers has finally been settled. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the payments have been credited to the farms' accounts since Friday. The federal treasury had transferred them on Thursday. Specifically, this involves around 241 million euros for ar ..
Saxon farmers to receive EU subsidies in January
Farmers in Saxony are to receive the EU subsidies, which were expected in December, in January.
Günther: Food industry in a stable position
Saxony's Agriculture Minister Wolfram Günther (Greens) has attested to the good development of the food industry in the state. The industry is in a stable position, but has had turbulent years behind it, he said on Monday at the Green Week in Berlin. "Extreme weather, increased input prices and the ..
Kretschmer invites farmers' representatives to the cabinet
Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer (CDU) has invited representatives of farmers to the cabinet meeting next Tuesday. The state government is talking to farmers - the federal government must do the same, he explained in a statement on Thursday. "We need a policy of listening and mutual understanding." ..
Farmers warn against selling off agriculture
Farmers from Saxony demonstrated on Thursday against the excessive influence of foreign investors on agriculture. The background to this was a public hearing on the state government's draft agricultural structure law. The Arbeitsgemeinschaft bäuerliche Landwirtschaft Mitteldeutschland (ABL) wanted t ..
Farmers' association discusses course of action in agricultural diesel dispute
After the farmers' week of protests, there are signs of more calm in Saxony over the next few days. The state farmers' association would rather take the parliamentary route than return to the streets, said spokeswoman Diana Henke in Dresden. However, there are still consultations to be held on Tuesd ..
Biofuel producer Verbio lowers profit expectations
The biofuel producer Verbio has revised its profit expectations for the current financial year downwards.
Farmers' protests registered all week in Bautzen district
Saxony's farmers are planning to vent their displeasure at the subsidy cuts planned by the federal government throughout the week. In the district of Bautzen, blockades have been announced for the coming days at the highway entrances, the district office announced on Monday. As a result, restriction ..
Farmers continue to demonstrate in Saxony: motorcade planned
Farmers want to continue demonstrating against subsidy cuts in Saxony on Monday. This may lead to traffic restrictions, as the Chemnitz police announced on Monday. According to the police, there will be protests in the Erzgebirge district in particular: in the Drebach district of Spinnerei, in Annab ..
Farmers end blockades of highway ramps in Saxony
Farmers have ended the blockades of highway access roads in Saxony. There are no longer any traffic obstructions.
Saxony's farmers' association stops blockades for the time being
The farmers' association in Saxony wants to stop the blockades at highway entrances and important roads for the time being. Farmers' president Torsten Krawczyk summed up the week of action as a success.
Farmers' association gives agriculture minister ultimatum over EU direct payments
In the dispute over EU direct payments, the state farmers' association has issued an ultimatum to Agriculture Minister Wolfram Günther.
Saxony's agricultural and food sector at the Green Week in Berlin
38 companies and associations from Saxony are presenting their products and innovations at the Green Week in Berlin, including eight certified organic farms. Agriculture Minister Wolfram Günther emphasizes the importance of the trade fair for regional value creation and climate protection.
Freeway ramps blocked again in Saxony
Farmers continued their protests against the federal government on Friday. According to the police, numerous slip roads onto the A4, A13, A14 and A72 freeways were once again blocked in the morning. There were also protests on federal highways such as the B173 in St. Egidien and the B93 in Zwickau. ..
Farmers block warehouse access roads
Farmers in the district of Meißen have continued the nationwide farmers' protests by blocking the entrances to a logistics company and a food warehouse. The access road to the logistics company in Radeburg is now free again, the police announced on Thursday. The blockade of the central warehouse of ..
Farmers block highway access roads on the A4 and A72
Saxon farmers continued their protests against the federal government's austerity measures on Thursday. Around 300 tractors were on the road across the state, said Robert Erdmann from the LSV (Land schafft Verbindung) association in the morning. According to the statement, slip roads on the A4 in th ..
Thousands of farmers with tractors at rally in Dresden
Numerous farmers and supporters demonstrated against the federal government's austerity plans in Dresden on Wednesday. According to the Land schafft Verbindung association, around 4,000 tractors from surrounding cities drove to the Saxon state capital, and there were thousands of participants. The p ..
Farmers continue protests in Saxony
Farmers in Saxony are continuing their protests with rallies in Dresden and Plauen. Considerable traffic obstructions are expected.
Interior Minister Schuster defends farmers' protests
Saxony's Interior Minister Armin Schuster (CDU) has defended the protests of farmers against the planned cuts in subsidies. There is good cooperation, said the CDU politician on Tuesday in Dresden. It was a case of "pure democracy", said the minister. It was also not the case that the farmers' prote ..
Large farmers' demonstration in Dresden leads to traffic restrictions
Due to a large farmers' demonstration in Dresden, the police are expecting considerable traffic restrictions on Wednesday.
Thanks to icy temperatures: night-time ice wine harvest
In the freezing cold, employees of the Meißen winegrowers' cooperative harvested frozen grapes for ice wine on Tuesday night. Grapes of the Cabernet Blanc variety were harvested on around 3000 square meters at just under minus eleven degrees, as the cooperative announced. Temperatures of at least mi ..
Traffic obstructions due to farmers' protests continue
Farmers' protests against the federal government's austerity plans continue to restrict traffic in Saxony. The police in Chemnitz announced on Tuesday morning that traffic disruptions could not be ruled out on the second day of the protests. The police will also secure the gatherings on this day and ..
Saxony's farmers stop protest action early
Saxon farmers want to end their protest against the federal government's austerity plans early on Monday. "The understanding for our protests today was overwhelming," announced the state farmers' association and the Land schafft Verbindung association.In order not to further restrict evening traffic ..
Lack of willingness to engage in dialog: Kretschmer accuses federal government of dealing with farmers' protests
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer criticizes the federal government for its lack of willingness to engage in dialogue in dealing with the farmers' protests. Kretschmer is calling for more explanations from the coalition government in Berlin. The government's measures are inadequate.
Some schools closed due to farmers' protests
In the wake of the farmers' protests and road traffic restrictions, there will be no lessons in some schools in Saxony on Monday. A spokesperson for the State Office for Schools and Education said that a few schools were affected. However, there had been no precise inquiry at the schools. In the Erz ..
Partial blockade on the German-Czech border
Farmers have disrupted traffic at the German-Czech border in the Erzgebirge district with partial blockades as part of the nationwide farmers' protest. "Some vehicles are being allowed through," a police spokeswoman said on Monday. However, there are currently no traffic jams. The police are on site ..
Protests: Many junctions around Leipzig affected
Farmers' protests have affected numerous highway junctions in the greater Leipzig area. On Monday morning, the police reported disruptions in Wiedemar, Leipzig-Nord, Naunhof, Grimma and Mutzschen. There were also disruptions in the areas of Torgau, Bad Lausick, Delitzsch, Krostitz, Eilenburg and Bad ..
Traffic obstructions due to farmers' protests in the Chemnitz district
Due to the farmers' protests, there are traffic obstructions in the Chemnitz district, the district of Central Saxony and the Erzgebirgskreis.
Demonstrations expected at A4 junctions - citizens' hotline active
In protest against the planned cuts to agricultural subsidies, demonstrations are expected today at all junctions of the Autobahn 4 between Hermsdorf and the border crossing to Poland. In addition, a rally is planned at the "An der Neiße" rest area as well as several events and parades in the surrou ..
Farmers block highways in Saxony in protest against agricultural subsidy cuts
Farmers in Saxony plan to block highway entrances with tractors in protest against planned cuts to agricultural subsidies, while protests are also planned in other federal states.
Fruit growers see debate too narrowly focused on agricultural diesel
The fruit growers in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt see the current debate about cuts for agriculture as being too narrowly focused on the problem of agricultural diesel. "That is too one-sided and narrow a view. What is at stake is the threat to our existence posed by a comprehensive package of agricultu ..
Greens call on farmers to hold peaceful protests
The Saxon Greens have called on farmers to protest peacefully in view of the blockades announced for this Monday. No one should be harmed, warned state party leader Christin Furtenbacher in Dresden on Sunday. "We expect a clear demarcation from anti-democratic groups in our own ranks, threats in soc ..
Free voters in Saxony show solidarity with farmers' protests
The Free Voters in Saxony support the protests of farmers against the policies of the federal government.
CDU and state farmers' association criticize policy of the traffic light coalition in the federal government
The CDU leadership in Saxony is harshly critical of the policies of the traffic light coalition in the federal government. Minister President Michael Kretschmer emphasizes the need to focus on growth and supports the demands of farmers.
Ban on spontaneous assemblies alongside farmers' protests
The Erzgebirgskreis district has banned spontaneous gatherings aimed at blocking roads in the wake of the farmers' protests announced for next Monday. Numerous calls for such blockades have been circulating on social networks, the district announced on Friday. "This request endangers public safety a ..
Despite traffic restrictions: Schools remain open
Saxony's schools are to remain open on Monday despite the announced restrictions on road traffic due to the farmers' protests. "The schools will have to decide in accordance with the regional restrictions to what extent learning time must be arranged at home," the ministry said on Friday in response ..
Farmers: Distancing themselves from demos in the wake of their protest
Saxon farmers are distancing themselves from demonstrations and actions planned by political actors in the wake of the farmers' protests in the coming week. There are attempts at fraternization that are not in the interests of the farmers, said Diana Henke, spokeswoman for the state farmers' associa ..
Farmers block highway access roads in Saxony in protest against planned cuts to agro subsidies
In protest against planned cuts to agricultural subsidies, farmers in Saxony want to block 95 percent of all highway access roads.
Improvements to agricultural subsidies are not enough
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer considers the federal government's announced improvements to the motor vehicle tax for farmers and agricultural diesel to be insufficient. "The federal government's concession on agricultural subsidies is not enough," the CDU politician announced on Thu ..
Hospitals ask for consideration for their staff
Ahead of the announced farmers' protests in Saxony, the hospital association is urgently requesting consideration for medical staff. Especially in rural areas, road closures could create considerable challenges for hospitals and emergency services, the society announced on Thursday. Hospital staff a ..
Hospitals ask for consideration for their staff
Ahead of the announced farmers' protests in Saxony, the hospital association is urgently requesting consideration for medical staff. Especially in rural areas, road closures could create considerable challenges for hospitals and emergency services, the society announced on Thursday. Hospital staff a ..
Farmers block slip roads on the A72 between Zwickau and Chemnitz
Farmers blocked two slip roads on the A72 between Zwickau and Chemnitz on Tuesday morning.
Minister of Agriculture criticizes cancellation of benefits for farmers
Agriculture Minister Wolfram Günther criticizes the planned abolition of benefits for farmers. The traffic light coalition wants to abolish agricultural diesel and motor vehicle tax concessions.
Saxon farmers receive compensation for late payment of EU funds
Farmers in Saxony will be compensated for delays in the disbursement of EU funds. The Saxon cabinet has agreed on this. The compensation will be paid out as a one-off lump sum and will cover costs such as interest charges, deferral fees and consultancy services.
"Soil Day" - Left party calls for "farmland in farmers' hands"
The Left Party in the Saxon state parliament sees arable land increasingly threatened by other uses. To mark International Soil Day (December 5), it called on Monday for an agricultural structure law that prevents land speculation and secures farmers' access to land."Farmland belongs in farmers' han ..
Federal states want faster wolf culls from spring
Federal states that are particularly affected want to make it possible to shoot wolves more quickly at the start of the 2024 grazing season with uniform state ordinances. Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania's Environment Minister Till Backhaus (SPD) announced corresponding talks in Münster on Friday. The ..
New slaughterhouse for pigs
A new slaughterhouse for pigs is set to go into operation in the district of Central Saxony in spring 2024. The plan is to slaughter and cut up 60 pigs a week in Königshain-Wiederau, Genießergenossenschaft Sachsen eG announced on Monday. The meat is to be processed in partner companies. According to ..
Good honey harvest in Central Germany
The weather this year has been good for the honey bees. Thanks to their eagerness to collect, beekeepers were able to extract more honey than in previous years. However, if you want to buy a jar of German honey, you have to dig a little deeper into your pocket.
Saxon farmers with loudest protest in front of the state parliament
A lot of horsepower and loud protest: Dozens of farmers drove tractors in front of the Saxon Parliament on Wednesday morning to protest against the delayed payment of EU funds. They expressed their displeasure with a concert of horns and placards. "This is just the tip of the iceberg," said Marc Ber ..
Special meeting on breakdown in payment of EU agricultural subsidies
The agricultural committee of the Saxon state parliament wants to deal with the breakdown around the delayed disbursement of EU funds on Wednesday at a special meeting. The meeting of the Committee for Energy, Climate Protection, Environment and Agriculture will be held in the morning under the titl ..
Bautz'ner mustard and delicatessen is spared supply bottlenecks abroad
Bautz'ner Senf und Feinkost is spared supply bottlenecks abroad thanks to increased use of domestic raw materials.
East German winegrowers expect above-average harvest
From a national perspective, this year's grape harvest will probably be rather average. However, eastern German winegrowers are expecting better yields than in previous years.
Fruit growers and hop farms receive financial aid totaling 29 million euros
Support for fruit growers and hop farms throughout Germany due to difficult industry situation
Vintage in the Elbe Valley before completion - autumn gilds vintage
After almost seven weeks, most of the grapes in Saxony's Elbe Valley are in the cellar. The harvest nourishes hopes of the winegrowers for a crowning of the wine year - which was again challenging.
Peak potato harvest in Saxony - drought hampers farmers
The drought is making farmers' work more difficult during the potato harvest in Saxony and can lead to quality losses.
Lusatian Fish Weeks 2023 opened: Minister of Agriculture on site
The 22nd Lusatian Fish Weeks were officially opened on Saturday at the nature and fishing festival in Rietschen (Görlitz district). As the organizer announced on Saturday, among other things, Agriculture Minister Wolfram Günther (Greens) took part in the traditional fishing of the pond in the Rietsc ..
After the grain harvest: farmers order fields for 2024
For farmers, after the harvest is before the harvest. Now that the grain has been harvested, farmers are already tilling their fields again for next year. The weather is favorable for this.
Sales ban for contaminated wines unlawful
The sales bans on Saxon wines that contained residues of an insecticide that is illegal in Germany were unlawful. The maximum content of the pesticide dimethoate had not been set in the maximum residue limit regulation issued by the Federal Ministry, but in an EU regulation, justified on Thursday th ..
Federal Administrative Court announces decision on sales ban for wines with insecticide residues
The Federal Administrative Court will announce a decision Thursday on a ban on the sale of wines containing residues of an unapproved insecticide.