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The AGRInet of the Ministry of Life would like to offer you comprehensive information on Austrian agriculture. Austria’s agriculture produces wholesome food, ensures inhabitation and jobs in rural areas and tends the centuries-old cultural and recreational landscape.
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Austria’s Agriculture – Tradition and Innovation
Since the clearing of the former “virgin forests” Austria’s agriculture and forestry have been, due to the century-long cultivation, the backbone of rural areas. Farm-based families are important promoters of Austrian culture. How do they orient themselves in the presence and in future? > more about: Austria’s Agriculture – Tradition and Innovation
22.02.2008, Lebensministerium Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
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Land of mountains – mountain farmers in Austria
Austria as a mountain country is an example which shows how agriculture can be successful even in agriculturally less favoured areas. > more about: Land of mountains – mountain farmers in Austria
22.02.2008, Lebensministerium Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
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Small-structured farm-based agriculture
On average, an Austrian farm has only 19 hectares of agriculturally utilised area. This area is largely managed by farm families. > more about: Small-structured farm-based agriculture
22.08.2008, Lebensministerium Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
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The manifold tasks of our farmers
In times of globalised economic and agricultural markets, globalised environmental problems and climate change many people wonder about their quality of life.Will we be able to lead a wholesome life in wholesome environs in the future? Who produces our food? Which nature will our children and future generations be able to live in? > more about: The manifold tasks of our farmers
22.08.2008, Lebensministerium Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
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High quality of Austrian food
The production of high-quality, healthy food has always counted among the key concerns of Austria’s agriculture which, moreover, is playing an important part in rendering ecological services and services safeguarding the landscape. > more about: High quality of Austrian food
22.08.2008, Lebensministerium Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
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The greening of agriculture in Austria
A comprehensive ecological orientation is the objective of Austria’s agricultural policy. The “greening” of Austrian agriculture is promoted with the help of the Agri-environmental Programme ÖPUL 2007 as well as with other measures within the framework of Rural Development 2007 – 2013. > more about: The greening of agriculture in Austria
22.08.2008, Lebensministerium Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
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Organic farmers in Austria
In Austria, every tenth farmer practices organic farming and produces controlled organic products. Organic farming is considered the most environmentally compatible form of agriculture. Yet ‘organic’ means more than just doing without synthetic chemicals. > more about: Organic farmers in Austria
22.02.2008, Lebensministerium Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
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Plant and animal production
Foodstuffs like cereals, vegetables, meat, milk, butter and honey are produced by Austria’s farmers. Production in Austria stands for high-quality, seasonal foodstuffs and shorter transport routes and thus for sustainability and climate protection. > more about: Plant and animal production
22.02.2008, Lebensministerium Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
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Renewable raw materials from agriculture
Renewable raw materials from agricultural and forestry production constitute a potential for industrial production and energetic use that is to be exploited even more intensively. > more about: Renewable raw materials from agriculture
22.02.2008, Lebensministerium Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
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Agricultural policy in Austria
Austria is located in Central Europe. On 1 January 1995 Austria became a member of the European Union. Since the early nineties the international economy is marked by globalisation. How does Austria practice agricultural policy as an EU Member State and in view of the globalisation of agricultural markets? > more about: Agricultural policy in Austria
17.06.2008, Lebensministerium Öffentlichkeitsarbeit