Trockenheit: Minister verspricht Bauern Hilfe – erst nach Erntebilanz

Bundeslandwirtschaftsminister Alois Rainer (CSU) has pledged assistance to farmers, promising support once reliable data on the impact of drought on harvests is available. Rainer made this statement during a ZDF "Morgenmagazin" interview, emphasizing, "Without reliable data, we cannot provide poor assistance." He stressed the importance of letting farmers know they are not left alone, as the government is closely monitoring the consequences of the drought and will offer targeted help as quickly as possible.

A 200-million-euro immediate program has been launched by the Agricultural Insurance Bank, but Rainer acknowledged it may not be sufficient.

When asked if bread and meat prices would rise due to the poor harvest, Rainer said, "I do not assume that prices will immediately increase, as food prices also depend on many other factors, such as the supply chain, transportation, and production."

Regarding the SPD's proposed heat action plan, Rainer stated that while heat action plans are necessary, they must not overlook the agricultural sector, which is most affected by the drought. He emphasized that farmers produce excellent food daily and should be considered in the decision-making process. When asked about the possibility of enshrining climate adaptation and conservation as a community task in the Grundgesetz, as the SPD has demanded, Rainer declined to give a direct answer.

"We have cabinet consultation next week, during which we will have the opportunity to discuss this issue."