New Agriculture Minister Wants Predictability for Farmers - Schleswig-Holstein’s New Agriculture Minister Bridges Farming and Conservation
Cornelia Schmachtenberg, the new Agriculture Minister of Schleswig-Holstein, has taken office with a vision to balance modern farming and environmental conservation. The 34-year-old mother of two and Christian Democratic Union (CDU) member aims to create predictability and reliability for farmers, while also addressing environmental concerns.
Schmachtenberg, who previously helped draft her party's manifesto and negotiated the coalition agreement with the Greens, describes herself as tenacious in negotiations and open to criticism. She plans to engage directly with farmers by visiting farms and discussing their needs and concerns, even in the face of potential protests, which she acknowledges as a fundamental right.
In her approach to agriculture, Schmachtenberg does not view energy and food production as the primary conflict. Instead, she recognizes farmers' progress under fertilizer regulations and the role of increased monitoring and better measurement in addressing nitrate pollution in groundwater. She supports the concept of agrivoltaics, using land for both solar panels and crops, provided subsidies are used efficiently.
Cornelia Schmachtenberg, the new Agriculture Minister of Schleswig-Holstein, is committed to creating predictability and reliability for farmers while fostering a harmonious coexistence between modern farming and nature conservation. Through open dialogue with farmers and a balanced approach to environmental concerns, she aims to build a sustainable future for the region's agriculture.
