Wild argument about wolves and EU aid at the Alpine Farmers' Day in Ruhpolding!

Wild argument about wolves and EU aid at the Alpine Farmers' Day in Ruhpolding!

The 78th Alpine Farmers' Day, an important event in the Alpine region, took place today in Ruhpolding. Organized by the Alpine Economic Association of Upper Bavaria, important topics such as increasing tourism pressure, the protection of wolves and support policy for agriculture became the focus of the discussions. The event attracted numerous representatives from agriculture, politics and interested citizens.

Bavaria's Minister of State Michaela Kaniber opened the day and took part in the general assembly. She spoke about both positive developments in agriculture and the existing deficits in political implementation. Kaniber made it clear that strong agriculture is essential for food security and called for more support for local businesses. In particular, the critical EU restoration regulations and their impact on property relations were strongly condemned.

Wolf protection and EU criticism in focus

The chairman of the Alpine Farm Association, Sepp Glatz, discussed the current wolf problem. He called for urgent measures such as the establishment of pasture protection zones and an adjustment to the federal hunting law. Glatz was also critical of the EU funding guidelines and appealed to politicians to create reliable framework conditions for agricultural businesses. He emphasized the close connection between sustainable alpine farming and the cultural landscape of the Alps.

The Alpine Farmers' Day festivities opened with a solemn service in the Church of St. George, led by Auxiliary Bishop Bernhard Haßlberger. Haßlberger emphasized the importance of alpine farming and compared it with the great tourism pressure that this region is exposed to. Part of the celebrations also included 24 dairymen being honored for their many years of service. It was a day of encounters that celebrated the interplay between generations, which was particularly reflected in the presence of many children on the floats.

Outlook on the challenges

Kaniber mentioned that despite all the progress in agriculture, significant challenges remain. One of their demands is cross-border monitoring of wolf populations and the establishment of an annual shooting plan. The Alpine Farmers' Day clearly showed that the dialogue between agriculture, politics and society must continue to be intensive in order to secure the future of the alpine economy in Bavaria.

Overall, the 78th Alpine Farmers' Day in Ruhpolding was not only a platform for the exchange of concerns and ideas, but also a clear sign of the cohesion and strength of the regional agricultural community. The political demands and discussions about wolf protection will certainly continue to be a hot topic in the region in the coming months.