Drifter devastating meadows in Thuringia: farmer goes viral!

In the Kyffhäuserkreis in Thuringia, an incident that has far -reaching consequences for a farmer has caused excitement. The farmer Benjamin Schmidt from Steinthaleben reported that several agricultural areas were damaged by drifts. In an associated video that shows the extent of the damage, over two million views have already been recorded. The affected area is a meadow that is normally used for hay production and now has to be created again.

The estimated damage amounts to an amount in the four -digit range. Schmidt also expresses fears about possible negative effects on its subsidies because it is not allowed to plow green areas. In order to determine the perpetrators, he has suspended a reward of 200 euros for information. The police have already investigated a 19-year-old and a 21-year-old for property damage.

Investigations and offers of help

The incident occurred on a green area between Immenrode and Straußberg. Schmidt has already received several information and videos, but he lacks recordings of his meadow, which could contribute to clarifying the incident.

In another context, the agricultural associations are currently dealing with funding amounts of eco-regulations that could be important for farmers. On October 6, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture was sent to the federal states and associations to comment, which contained information on the nationwide uniform amounts for additional environmental services. These regulations are crucial for farmers who are dependent on subsidies and could also be important in view of the current incidents for Schmidt, such as Agrarheute

The Viktualien vending machines for environmental and nature conservation on arable and grassland are also addressed, whereby new coupled grants, such as for mother cows and e-sucks, are mentioned. These premiums could be adapted within a narrow corridor, which could play a role in this fluctuation field if he has to strive for financial support.

For more information on the current agricultural regulations, interested parties can read the details on Agrarheute