#fermieriinostri #ourfarmers
Countries around the world are aware, perhaps more than ever, of the importance of local farmers and their vital role in the forefront of national economies, but also in the international supply chain of safe and quality food. “Our Farmers” Campaign, part of the 5th edition of RALF, promotes local farmers in over 20 countries and their active role in supporting the communities they belong to and in economic recovery.
What measures have local farmers taken in the new global economic context? How have they been supported by their own states or international organizations? How does agriculture look like in 2020 through the eyes of local farmers? – are some of the questions that are answered in the communication campaign Our Farmers:
Cosmin Iancu, romanian farmer: Farmers, along with doctors, must be considered the “national heroes” of these times – read more…
Maximilian Hardegg, austrian farmer: Local farmer receives more attention and people become more aware of the importance of the farming community – read more…
Tim Parton, british farmer: I hope moving forward the British public will value UK farmers more in the supply of their food – read more…
Celzin Aedin, romanian farmer: The Romanian Government should pay more attention to Romanian agriculture and farmers – read more…
Nicole Winkelmann, german farmer: It is very important for the population to see that local products are the best – read more…
Wyno Zwanenburg, dutch farmer: Farmers are trying to sell more products locally and directly to consumers – read more…
Trevor Scherman, canadian farmer: Trevor Scherman: There are no subsidies in Canada. We are on our own – read more…
Puiu Ilisei, romanian farmer: In the zootechnical field the year 2020 shows a good year, due to the awareness of the decision makers to support the local producer – read more…
Artur Rissine, ukrainian farmer: people still need to get out on the field, agricultural processes cannot work by themselves – read more…
Slovak Farmer: We have forbidden all visits on our farms and stopped all sales and small customers on site of the farms – read more…
Czech farmer: We are ready to work even during the quarantine – read more…
Nicu Șerban, romanian farmer: We estimate that we will increase the irrigated area to 2000 ha in the agricultural season of 2021-2022 – read more…
Polish farmer: Stable production of cereals, milk, meat and other agricultural produce is the highest priority now for all governments – read more…
Liviu Zăgan, Holde Agri Invest, Romania: Liviu Zăgan, Holde Agri Invest: Every year the agricultural sector performs well, farmers should set aside additional financial reserves to prepare for a weaker year – read more…
Farmer from Sibiu: We have to go to customers now – read more…
Maria Cîrjă, Corteva Agriscience, Romania: We have the noblest mission, we produce food for our fellows. We are all responsible for this! – read more…
Wolfgang Burtscher, Director-General DG-AGRI, European Commission: Member States can now propose national aid of up to €100,000 per farm, and of up to €800,000 for food companies – read more…
Daniel Buda, Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development of the European Parliament: The farmers nowadays are called to the front line – read more…
Adrian Oros, Minister of Agriculture, Romania: A support of 80 million euros will be provided in response to the spread of Covid-19. The maximum amount of support will not exceed 5 thousand euros for farmers and 50 thousand euros for processors – read more…
Mihail Dumitru, European Commission: European agriculture has a key role to play in overcoming the crisis and in returning to normal – read more…
Boris Boincean, Republic of Moldova: We must be aware that soil health is closely linked to the health of crops and people – read more…
Chris Cavalaris, President of HACA, on the challenges of Greek farmers in the new economic context – read more…
Sonja De Becker, Belgium: Agriculture and horticulture must be given a leading place in the economic recovery scheme – read more…
Edgars Treibergs, Latvia: EUR 45.5 million has been allocated for emergency use if dairy incomes, pig and cattle farming and meat production fall by at least 20% – read more…
Roomet Sõrmus, Estonian Chamber of Agriculture and Commerce: Responsible cooperation within the supply chain – farmers, industry, trade – is also needed to overcome the crisis – read more…
Petőházi Tamás, Grain Producer’s Association – Hungary: The Hungarian government has allocated 60 million euros for the management of COVID19 – read more…
Martin Merrild, Danish Agriculture & Food Council: The farmers and food industry have adjusted well to the situation and the changing conditions – read more…
The materials can also be followed to the section Agriculture.
More about RALF 2020 – Romanian Agriculture Leadership Forum can be viewed here.
Communication campaign organized in partnership with
