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Saxony's authorities are tightening controls because the highly contagious Newcastle disease is back. Why small flocks in particular are in the spotlight.

2025 was a good year for the aronia berry in Saxony

Aronia berries originally come from North America. But they also thrive in Saxon soil. | more

Pig farmers urge support

Saxony's pig farmers are sounding the alarm: more and more farms are closing, investments in animal welfare are becoming a burden. They are making demands of the Minister of Agriculture. | more

Zahnarzt in Budapest: Behandlung bis zu 70 % günstiger als in Deutschland

Zahnbehandlungen können in Deutschland schnell zur finanziellen Belastung werden. Besonders bei Implantaten, Kronen, Brücken oder umfangreichem Zahnersatz liegen die Kosten häufig im vierstelligen Bereich. Viele Patienten stehen dann vor einer schwierigen Entscheidung: Behandlung durchführen lassen und hohe Eigenanteile zahlen – oder den Eingriff aufschieben, obwohl er medizinisch sinnvoll wäre. | more

Sheep population in Saxony-Anhalt continues to shrink

Fewer sheep, fewer farms: sheep farming in Saxony-Anhalt is shrinking. There is only a small increase in the number of young animals. | more

The digital soil consultant: research shows farmers what is happening under their fields

Which crop rotation protects the soil? What uses less fertilizer? A new, free online tool from the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research in Leipzig helps farmers to answer such questions - before they make mistakes that cost them years. | more

Easter lambs in Saxony: concerns about prices and wolf kills

More lambs, but less money: Saxony's shepherds are struggling with falling prices - and wolves that keep striking. What this means for lamb and nature conservation. | more

Hightech für mehr Sicherheit im Alter

VmedD bringt moderne Radartechnologie dorthin, wo sie wirklich gebraucht wird: In die eigenen vier Wände. Denn der Wunsch ist klar: So lange wie möglich selbstständig zu Hause wohnen. Gleichzeitig wächst bei Angehörigen die Sorge vor unbemerkten Stürzen oder nächtlichen Notfällen. Genau hier verbindet VmedD innovative Sensortechnik mit echter Alltagstauglichkeit – für mehr Sicherheit im Alter. | more

African swine fever eradicated in Saxony

After 2,398 cases and 830 kilometers of protective fencing, there is no longer any evidence of African swine fever in Saxony. After five and a half years, ASF is considered eradicated. What's behind the feat. | more

Investigations against Saxon AfD politician Dornau

AfD member of the state parliament Jörg Dornau has once again been targeted by the judicial authorities. It concerns a possible violation of the Foreign Trade and Payments Act. The AfD suspects a staging. | more

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Investigations against Saxon AfD politician Dornau

The member of the state parliament has once again been targeted by the judicial authorities. It concerns a possible violation of the Foreign Trade and Payments Act. | more

Mulch films made of cellulose to protect soils from microplastics

Every year, thousands of tons of plastic film are left behind in Europe's fields, polluting the soil with microplastics. Together with European partners, the Fraunhofer FEP in Dresden is developing an innovative solution: mulch films made of cellulose that decompose themselves after harvesting. Particularly clever: special structures channel water directly to the plants and are intended to quadruple water use. | more

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Avian influenza: 30,000 turkeys are killed near Leipzig

Following a confirmed case of bird flu, around 30,000 turkeys have to be killed in a facility near Geithain. What protective measures now apply in the district of Leipzig. | more

Who owns the land? Three countries, three answers

Are share purchases of agricultural businesses becoming a problem? Eastern German states assess share deals and investors differently - and take different approaches to soil protection. | more

Zahnarzt in Budapest: Behandlung bis zu 70 % günstiger als in Deutschland

Zahnbehandlungen können in Deutschland schnell zur finanziellen Belastung werden. Besonders bei Implantaten, Kronen, Brücken oder umfangreichem Zahnersatz liegen die Kosten häufig im vierstelligen Bereich. Viele Patienten stehen dann vor einer schwierigen Entscheidung: Behandlung durchführen lassen und hohe Eigenanteile zahlen – oder den Eingriff aufschieben, obwohl er medizinisch sinnvoll wäre. | more

What lessons experts have learned from the wave of bird flu

More than 500,000 animals have fallen victim to bird flu in Saxony alone. Why experts expect further outbreaks and why even nationwide vaccinations do not prevent the killing. | more

What lessons experts have learned from the wave of bird flu

More than 500,000 animals have fallen victim to bird flu in Saxony alone. Why experts expect further outbreaks and why even nationwide vaccinations do not prevent the killing. | more

Hightech für mehr Sicherheit im Alter

VmedD bringt moderne Radartechnologie dorthin, wo sie wirklich gebraucht wird: In die eigenen vier Wände. Denn der Wunsch ist klar: So lange wie möglich selbstständig zu Hause wohnen. Gleichzeitig wächst bei Angehörigen die Sorge vor unbemerkten Stürzen oder nächtlichen Notfällen. Genau hier verbindet VmedD innovative Sensortechnik mit echter Alltagstauglichkeit – für mehr Sicherheit im Alter. | more

Eastern agriculture ministers oppose EU cuts for farmers

The EU Commission wants to reorganize agricultural funding from 2028 and guarantee less money. This could affect larger farms in eastern Germany in particular. The agriculture ministers want to prevent this. | more

Avian influenza: Bautzen district takes protective measures

Stall obligation, ban on poultry markets: Strict rules are now in force in the district of Bautzen following the avian influenza outbreak in the district of Görlitz. What animal owners in Weißenberg and Malschwitz must observe with immediate effect. | more

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Avian influenza in Central Saxony - owners should increase protection

Avian influenza has been detected in the district of Central Saxony for the first time since 2021. What this means for owners now. | more

Farmers call for improvements to Mercosur agreement

Farmers are drawing attention to their concerns with a protest at Dresden's Frauenkirche church. They are calling for renegotiations on the Mercosur agreement - and more protection for regional products. | more

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Saxony with 20 exhibitors at Green Week

An AI-supported pasta machine and a star chef - these are the highlights that the Free State of Bavaria is presenting at the trade fair in Berlin. Training is also on board for the first time. | more

Farmers' protests: Saxony's agriculture minister criticizes EU plans

Saxony's Agriculture Minister backs the protests against the Mercosur agreement. He demands the same standards for imports and warns of disadvantages for domestic agriculture. | more

Zahnarzt in Budapest: Behandlung bis zu 70 % günstiger als in Deutschland

Zahnbehandlungen können in Deutschland schnell zur finanziellen Belastung werden. Besonders bei Implantaten, Kronen, Brücken oder umfangreichem Zahnersatz liegen die Kosten häufig im vierstelligen Bereich. Viele Patienten stehen dann vor einer schwierigen Entscheidung: Behandlung durchführen lassen und hohe Eigenanteile zahlen – oder den Eingriff aufschieben, obwohl er medizinisch sinnvoll wäre. | more

Avian influenza causes shortages of eggs

Avian flu is having an impact on the supply of eggs. Before Christmas, they were in short supply in some places in Saxony. Will there also be shortages in January? | more

EU funds for Saxony's farmers just in time for Christmas

This year's EU direct payments will soon end up in the accounts of around 7,000 farms. However, they could be cut in future. Saxony's Minister of Agriculture considers this to be a fatal signal. | more

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Farmers' associations: Vaccinations not a blanket solution against epidemics

Comprehensive vaccinations against animal diseases are met with skepticism by East Germany's farmers' associations. Why the costs and benefits must be weighed up, especially for fattening animals. | more

Largest laying hen farm in Saxony has to cull stock

Due to another outbreak of avian influenza, around 310,000 animals have to be killed in Saxony's largest laying hen farm. For experts, there was no alternative. | more

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Bluetongue disease in Saxony has an impact on neighbors

The BTV-8 type of bluetongue has been detected in Saxony for the first time since 2009. A restriction zone has been set up within a radius of 150 kilometers. | more

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