Overview

• The proposal would restrict state aid for new stall construction to farms meeting at least Haltungsform level 4 or level 5 (organic).
• Level 4 entails outdoor access for animals, while level 5 indicates certified organic production.
• BUND says market-powerful supermarket chains plan to stop selling meat from levels 1 and 2 starting in 2030.
• The association argues ending subsidies for the lowest husbandry levels would help protect farms from potential sales problems after 2030.
• The call comes from BUND’s Brandenburg branch, was reported via the dpa wire, and has not been adopted by funding authorities.