Oil price falls: Slight relief in fuel prices

30 Apr, 2025 3 mins read

The oil price has dropped, causing the price of heating oil to fall significantly as well. It is also finally getting cheaper at the gas station. Here are the current weekly prices.

Wheat prices soon fall below 200 euros - grain prices fully in a downward spiral.

30 Apr, 2025 8 mins read

The wheat prices fell by more than 20 euros in April. The 200 euro mark is not far away and could soon be reached.

Nitrogen reduction policy: 7 billion euros needed for reduction of animal stocks

30 Apr, 2025 6 mins read

The Dutch government is sticking to old plans in its nitrogen policy, such as reducing livestock numbers and farm activities.

Fact check: More agricultural manure in the fermenter, less humus?

30 Apr, 2025 7 mins read

The fermentation of residual materials such as manure or straw is considered an important future option for biogas plants. Critics fear disadvantages for agriculture. We clarify whether this is true.

450-year-old farmhouse: Young couple makes a creepy discovery

30 Apr, 2025 6 mins read

A young couple renovated a 450-year-old farmhouse in England. In the process, the two made a rather creepy discovery.

Human to human: Are the USA on the brink of an avian flu pandemic?

30 Apr, 2025 5 mins read

The avian influenza virus H5N1 is said to be out of control in the USA. More and more farms are affected. It is only a matter of time before the virus becomes transmissible among humans.

Stihl is cutting 500 jobs worldwide.

30 Apr, 2025 6 mins read

Stihl cannot avoid reducing its workforce. The shift towards more battery-powered devices is also likely to have a negative impact on the German factories.

Germany imports more beef.

30 Apr, 2025 4 mins read

The German import of beef has significantly increased in the current year. Imports from EU countries and third countries developed differently.

Corn prices stumble in the weather market

30 Apr, 2025 9 mins read

Wheat hopes for export revival | US oilseeds under pressure | Corn prices in the negative

Pig market looking for "New Normal"

30 Apr, 2025 7 mins read

After massive stock losses, the European pig market is searching for a new balance. What prices can pig farmers expect now?

Tips for hygiene during a tour of the pig barn

30 Apr, 2025 9 mins read

During daily work in the pigsty, a high level of hygiene is important for biosecurity. Pay attention to the following points during your tour of the barn.

The Federal Environment Agency calls for regulation of urease and nitrification inhibitors.

30 Apr, 2025 4 mins read

The UBA has a problem with urease and nitrification inhibitors in agriculture. Agricultural critics believe that they are dangerous for humans and water organisms. The UBA is facing an issue with urease and nitrification inhibitors in agriculture. Critics of agriculture argue that these substances pose a danger to both humans and water organisms.