Green pushing for animal welfare: revolution in Styrian agriculture!

Green pushing for animal welfare: revolution in Styrian agriculture!

In Styria, the dispute over the use of full -split floors in animal husbandry has gained intensity. Hannes Amesbauer (FPÖ) recently pushed for a ban on this form of husbandry, which triggered significant discussions within agriculture. The Greens have now presented a new proposal to dissuade Styria from this method of animal husbandry. According to orf.at , farmers are to be supported by a funding program that enables the conversion of their stables to promote animal welfare. Club chairwoman Sandra Krautwaschl emphasized the need to introduce binding animal welfare standards in state -owned companies in order to secure the sales of animal -friendly foods.

sustainable agriculture in focus

The newly elected nationwide chairman of the green farmers, Andreas Lackner, underlined the role of small businesses in a sustainable agriculture. During a visit to the Wieserhoisl court collective in Deutschlandsberg, he emphasized the worrying figures: In the past 50 years, the number of farms in Styria has more than halved. This development not only has a negative impact on jobs, but also on biodiversity and cultural landscape. Lackner advocated better financial support for small-scale structures to secure their economic existence, as reported.

The Greens also suggest to reduce the funding for non -animal welfare stable buildings and instead provide more money for animal -friendly conversions. In order to relieve and support the farmers, Krautwaschl calls for a doubling of the funding for the first 20 hectares in the event of close -up management. This should not only improve the economic situation of farmers, but also guarantee the preservation of the cultural landscape, which is of great importance for tourism. In view of the constantly decreasing insect population, which is essential for pollination, a reform of agricultural policy is urgently necessary to create a balance between productivity and environmental protection.