Strong voice for agriculture: New government required!

Strong voice for agriculture: New government required!

Clear decisions are required on future issues for Austrian agriculture and forestry. On February 27, 2025, the Land & Forest Companies Austria considered the formation of a new federal government to be urgently necessary. This development comes at a time of economic and geopolitical uncertainty as well as the need to consolidate the budget. The presidency of Konrad Mylius underlines that practical solutions are required in order not to impose further financial pressure on the owners. They also warn of new substance taxes that could endanger the existence of small, family-run businesses, which strengthens the association's position.

The new government's commitment to active and sustainable management is also of great importance. The agricultural and forestry companies emphasize that supporting environmental protection measures and reducing bureaucratic hurdles are crucial to ensuring competitiveness. These measures are necessary not only to preserve Austria's cultural landscape, but also to protect it as an important part of our identity. The member companies, which as family businesses bear agricultural responsibility, cultivate around a fifth of the Austrian landscape and ensure that cultural values ​​are preserved, such as landforstbetriebe.at highlights.

The Land & Forest Companies Austria have therefore set themselves a clear goal: to promote the sustainable use of natural resources and at the same time create added value for society. Their work is based on the motto “Use nature. Protect nature.”, which underlines the balance between economic and ecological interests. The new federal government will now be required to take these important points into account in its priorities for action in order to sustainably secure the future of agriculture and forestry in Austria, according to OTS's assessment.