Dürre alarm in Vogelsberg: Farmers fight against dryness of records!
Dürre alarm in Vogelsberg: Farmers fight against dryness of records!
In the Vogelsberg district, nature is currently showing itself from its dry side. During the spring months 2025, the slightest rainfall has been registered since the weather records began in 1931. According to the reports of the German Weather Service, only extremely little rain fell between the beginning of February and mid -April when it comes to farmers. The first grass section brought only 45% of the normal yield, as farmer Andreas Löffler from the Brückenwiesenhof in Ilbeshausen reported. More and more arable land are brown and dried, which poses many farmers with major challenges. [Giessener Allgemeine] (http://www.giessener-allgemeine.de/vogelsbergkreis/strategien- against-duerre-93790185.html) explains that in particular, arable cultures, such as maize, were better adapted to the drought, but further development depends entirely on the weather.
Fortunately, the timely May rain brought some relief, which Andreas Kornmann, the chairman of the district farmers' association, commented on a relieved breath. Nevertheless, the situation remains tense, because the risk of heavy rain is also present. While too little water is harmful, too violent rains can cause erosion and other problems. Dr. Hans-Otto Wack, an experienced ecologist, emphasizes that winding and water erosion are reinforced by persistent dry periods. Federal Environmental Office shows that there is dry stress in the top floor in many German regions.The consequences of drought for agriculture
But what does that mean specifically for domestic agriculture? The effects of climate change are noticeable and do not only cause harvest losses. Due to the water shortage, crops are under stress and can bring less yield. Humus -rich soils are advantageous compared to sandy soils that can store water poorer. As reported by agriculture.de, different plants can have different tolerance to dryness; While potatoes and sugar beet are rather sensitive, millet, for example, shows a high drying tolerance.
The location for the dairy farmers is even more proof because they are forced to buy food expensive because their own meadows and pastures do not provide enough yield. Extreme drought also brings with it the risk of surface fires, which also tightens the situation. Erosion by wind and water affects the fertility of the soil, and it is feared that the drought insurance programs will not apply sufficiently, since these are usually rare in agriculture.
new approaches in agriculture
agriculture faces the challenge of developing new strategies to counter the climatic changes. The use of AGROFORST systems in which treetops are created for the soil improvement could be a possible solution. Dr. Wack recommends that floors do not leave floors for too long to avoid erosion. Adaptation strategies in agriculture are therefore increasingly absorbing; From the selection of dry -tolerant varieties to the use of organic fertilizer for humus formation.
The situation remains exciting, and as the coming months will show, a “good hand” in agriculture is required. Sustainable measures and a conscious handling of water are now more necessary than ever. The developments of the next few months can decide whether the region can regain its fertility and profitability. Like Dr. Wack aptly noted, the effects of drought are not yet foreseeable, and the situation could only be clarified until September.
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