TV magazine “Land and People” on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. on ORF 2
St. Pölten (OTS) – A research project at BOKU Vienna could show new ways for pig farmers. “Land and People” examines the issue of fully slatted floors and the discussion about their ban in a report. The longer transition period until 2040 for a ban on “unstructured fully slatted pens without a functional area, i.e. lying area, in pig farming” was overturned by the Constitutional Court. A good half of Austrian pig farmers are affected by this. According to the Health Minister’s proposal, the ban should now apply from 2030. Discussions with agricultural representatives are ongoing.
In a research project, BOKU Vienna is analyzing various husbandry systems together with farmers in order to adapt existing pigsties. The aim of the research project is to increase animal welfare while keeping an eye on economic efficiency. Many agricultural operators have not yet found a solution to the matter, especially financially and in terms of planning security. The “Land and People” team also visits two farmers in the Buckligen Welt and in the Mostviertel in Lower Austria who are affected, have already invested a lot in their stables and are continuing to restructure.
Further topics from “Land and People” on February 24th:
*Biodorf as a showcase model
Seeham in Salzburg’s Flachgau is the cradle of the organic hay region. 80% of all farmers are committed to organic farming and sustainability. With the BioArt Campus, a competence center has been created here that makes organic life tangible.
*Handover of the farm as a focus of the trade fair
When a farm is handed over, many legal questions arise and financial and strategic decisions have to be made. Two family businesses in Lower Austria report on their experiences with this. The topic of handing over the farm is also one of the focuses of this year’s AB HOF Wieselburg trade fair in March.
*Tofu from Styria
The demand for vegan and vegetarian dishes is increasing – this is what Christoph Knittelfelder has noticed in his work as a caterer. That’s why he now grows soy on his farm in Gnas and processes it into Styrian tofu.
*Tyrolean wood art
In his workshop in Mayrhofen in the Zillertal, Hannes Eder practices the craft of wood sculpture. His works show modern and traditional motifs and are all handmade unique pieces.
Editor: Mag. Sabine Daxberger-Edenhofer
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