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Mayor lends a hand: early potato harvest started in Schwandorf!
Mayor Feller supports the Kiener family with the early potato harvest in Schwandorf-Richt - tradition meets innovation.
Mayor lends a hand: early potato harvest started in Schwandorf!
The early potato harvest has begun and in Schwandorf-Richt, Mayor Andreas Feller was actively involved. The Kiener family, which is the fifth generation to run their farm, is known for their table potatoes, which they market directly. In addition to potatoes, the family also offers free-range eggs, onions and pumpkins. Particularly noteworthy is the “Solist” potato variety, which is the focus of the harvest this year oberpfalzecho.de reported.
When harvesting, Feller showed himself to be a real team player and was supported by his daughters Johanna, Maria and Sophia Kiener. Together they picked up the potato hoe and also learned about mechanical harvesting. Feller emphasized the great importance of local products for healthy nutrition and, with his visit, sent a signal of recognition for the work of farmers.
The challenges of potato harvesting
But the joy of the harvest is overshadowed by challenges. Loud agrarheute.com The prices for new potatoes are very high, but farmers are worried about their harvest. High disease pressure and the limited availability of crop protection products make growing potatoes a difficult undertaking.
The farmers' association and UNIKA are calling for new strategies in integrated plant protection to combat the spread of aggressive strains of Phytophthora infestans. This requires a comprehensive “toolbox” of effective means and cooperation with national and European authorities. There is an urgent need for preventive measures and the development of resistant potato varieties in order to successfully meet the challenges.
A look into the future
The Kiener family is optimistic about the future and combines tradition with innovation through offers such as their 24/7 farm vending machine. This ensures that the quality products are available 24/7, which is well received by customers. The family also supplies local restaurateurs and commercial kitchens who value fresh, regional products.
The Kieners are paying particular attention to the upcoming cultivation of the “Glorietta” potato variety, which is ideal for salads, fried potatoes or French fries. With a committed team, as shown by Mayor Feller and the Kiener family, the importance of agriculture is constantly brought into focus: healthy food from the region that is not only delicious, but also produced with a lot of work and commitment.