Austrian Experience
Agriculture in Austria
The Federal Government is now getting the most comprehensive relief package of the Second Republic off the ground. The eco-social tax reform with a total volume of 18 billion euros includes numerous measures to reduce the burden on our farmers.
Animal production in Austria
Animal production is subject to natural changes. Animals play most different roles in our society. The production of high-quality food, the contribution to shaping Austria’s cultivated landscape, and the use of animals for leisure activities are examples of the wide range of uses. On the following pages you will find lots of information about our farm animals such as cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, poultry and horses – and/or about their products like meat, eggs, milk, etc.
AUSTRIA’S CAP STRATEGIC PLAN
CAP Strategic Plans support the transition towards a smart, sustainable, competitive, resilient and diversified agricultural sector, while ensuring long-term food security. They also contribute to climate action, the protection of natural resources and the preservation/enhancement of biodiversity, as well as strengthen the socio-economic fabric of rural areas.
The CAP Plans support a wide range of interventions addressing the specific needs of Member States and their territories. Designed in line with a new result- and performance-oriented approach, they aim to deliver tangible results in relation to EU-level CAP specific objectives, while contributing to the European Green Deal.
The CAP Plans support a wide range of interventions addressing the specific needs of Member States and their territories. Designed in line with a new result- and performance-oriented approach, they aim to deliver tangible results in relation to EU-level CAP specific objectives, while contributing to the European Green Deal.
Education, investigations and Digitalisation in Austria
Knowledge is the best way of managing the challenges of the future. The Ministry coordinates, supports and promotes education in its areas of responsibility. The secondary agriculture and forestry schools as well as the University College for Agrarian and Environmental Pedagogy are centres of excellence for healthy and vivid regions.
EU Agricultural policy & subsidies
The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) has always been one of the most important political areas in Europe and has been constantly adapted to the new challenges since its inception. In the adjacent sections, you can find out more about the basic tasks of the CAP, the current reform process for the period 2021 to 2027 and how this is being implemented in Austria at national level in the form of a national CAP strategic plan.
Organic farming
Organic farming is the most environmentally compatible form of agriculture. Yet ‘organic’ means more than just farming without synthetic chemicals. A holistic philosophy and a farming cycle as complete as possible, with a diverse structure, are the principles and prerequisites of successful organic farming. The natural resources of soil and water are used in an environmentally compatible manner and are preserved for future generations.
Plant production in Austria
Agricultural production ensures the supply with food, feed and renewable resources. Agricultural areas (arable farming) and horticultural, vegetable, fruit and wine growing areas serve the production of plant products. In order to ensure agricultural production it is required to use inputs, such as seeds, plant protection products, fertilizers and feedstuffs to the necessary extent according to the principles of good agricultural practice.