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National Livestock Strategy

German livestock farmers are caught in a dilemma that will sooner or later threaten their existence: On the one hand, they are exposed to international competition and have to produce at world market conditions; on the other hand, they are denounced as "factory farmers" and have to meet ever higher animal welfare and environmental standards.

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National Livestock Strategy

Reform of the Common Agricultural Policy: a never-ending story

Six major reforms in the last 30 years and the next one is already being prepared: The reform of the EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), established in 1962, was described as a "never-ending story" as early as 1991 by agricultural policy professor Wilhelm Henrichsmeyer. Researchers at the Thünen Institute have long been involved in these discussions by providing policy advice in the form of statements and studies. First, we outline the development of the CAP to date. Then we will look at statements and studies from the Thünen Institute.

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Reform of the Common Agricultural Policy: a never-ending story

Photovoltaics on agricultural land – for a rapid energy turnaround

Germany has enough land to supply itself completely with renewable energy. The combination of wind energy and ground-mounted photovoltaics is optimal for a rapid energy turnaround. This does not jeopardise the security of the food supply. However, the expansion concepts for ground-mounted PV should be reversible.

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Photovoltaics on agricultural land – for a rapid energy turnaround

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