In this episode of “Agricultural Science – Knowledge in Brief”, PD Dr. Andreas Steinwidder talks with PD Dr. Leopold Kirner from the University of Agricultural and Environmental Education in Vienna about current developments in pig farming and cattle fattening.
Despite good incomes, uncertainty prevails in many places: increasing regulations, volatile markets, societal pressure, and high investment costs characterize the daily lives of farms. As part of the Vision 2028+ strategy process, Leopold Kirner, together with experts and farmers, analyzed the future opportunities that nevertheless exist – from animal welfare innovations and regional value creation to new cooperation models.
An exciting glimpse into the future of two industries that are at the center of public discussion – and yet often receive too little attention.
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