Thalmässing celebrates: Gerstner-Hof is meadow champion 2025!

Thalmässing celebrates: Gerstner-Hof is meadow champion 2025!

In the picturesque region around Thalmässing, the biodiversity is a real highlight. Not only nature is valued here, but also the work of agriculture, which makes a significant contribution to maintaining this diversity. The “Wiesenmeister” 2025 has currently been chosen, and the impressive result is impressive: Arche-Hof Gerstner from Eysölden took first place Danube Courier reported. The organic farm's proud meadow extends over 8.3 hectares and is located on a former sand pit that has been extensively farmed for around a decade.

More than 60 different plant species bloom here and provide a valuable habitat for insects and birds. The meadow championship jury, which consisted of experts, praised the commitment and diversity of the property. The Gerstner family will certainly be very happy about this award, because they can not only look forward to the title, but also to prize money of 500 euros.

The best companies in 2025

A total of 27 companies took part in the 2025 meadow championship, with the evaluation not only based on biodiversity, but also taking agricultural criteria into account. In addition to Arche-Hof Gerstner, other companies have also shown outstanding achievements:

• 2. Platz: Familie Schilling und Lengenfelder aus Pommelsbrunn mit ihrem Mutterkuhbetrieb und einer extensiven Weide, die historische Eichen umfasst. Preis: Gutschein im Wert von 300 Euro.
• 3. Platz: Markus Heyder aus Schwarzenbruck mit einem Mutterkuhbetrieb und einer Feuchtwiese.
• 4. Platz: Familie Grimm aus Thalmässing, betreibt eine Schaf- und Ziegenhaltung sowie eine alte Obstwiese.
• 5. Platz: Carola und Peter Zeltner aus Kirchensittenbach mit ihrem Acker-Mischbetrieb, der eine Zweischnittwiese bewirtschaftet.

The meadow championship is not only a competition, but also promotes cooperation between agriculture and nature conservation Federal Nature Conservation Association emphasized. This collaboration is of enormous importance, especially in times when species-rich commercial grassland is becoming increasingly rare.

A look into the future

The farmers who are actively committed to preserving biodiversity deserve the highest recognition. Their work ensures that meadows and pastures remain as habitats for numerous plants and animals. The Bavarian Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Forestry promotes scientific research that aims to gain new insights into biodiversity and develop practical concepts, such as stmelf.bayern.de can be read.

As part of these strategies developed, the influence of environmental factors on biodiversity is also examined in order to support the sustainable management of our landscapes. One thing is certain: the future of landscape conservation lies in the hands of committed farmers who put their heart and soul into protecting nature.