Lower Bavaria's eco-regions demonstrate paths towards transitioning to organic farming practices
In the heart of Lower Bavaria, an event titled "Bio - is this something for me?" took place, attracting a significant number of agricultural operations. The high participation confirmed the growing interest in organic farming in the region.
The event, which took place in Landshut, Kelheim, Rottal-Inn, and Rott & Inn, was supported by several organisations, including the offices for nutrition, agriculture, and forestry (AELF), the school for organic farming in Landshut, the state institute for agriculture (LfL), the Bavarian Farmers' Association (BBV), and the Bavarian Association for Organic Farming (LVO).
Johannes Hoffmann from AELF Landau a.d. Isar-Pfarrkirchen informed attendees about possible funding programs, while Michael Lobinger from the school for organic farming in Landshut presented the process of converting to organic farming and provided information on available contact persons and support offers.
Two organic farmers, Josef Hoeflsauer from Hohenthann/Volkenschwand and Johannes Pfell from Obernzell, gave authentic insights into their daily operations and spoke openly about the challenges they face. Hoeflsauer operates a Bioland farm with poultry and arable farming, while Pfell is an organic dairy farmer.
Holger Reising from LfL presented a compact overview of the current market situation for organic grain, meat, and eggs, stating that the market is present and demand for regional organic products continues to rise. Maria Hohenester (LVO) presented organic farming associations active in Bavaria and their services.
Peter Huber from BBV Lower Bavaria presented specific offers for organic operations from the farmers' association. Further offers such as the BioRegio operating network were pointed out, where interested farmers can gain direct insights into the work of organic colleagues in "farmer-to-farmer" individual discussions.
The event concluded with the Lower Bavarian organic model regions stating that it was a great success. Over 50 agricultural operations showed interest in conversion, and farmers left with a better understanding of current market developments, consulting and funding offers, and practical experiences with the conversion to organic farming.
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