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Arable Farming Strategy 2035: Farmers Back Digitalization for Sustainability

Farmers see digitalization as key to sustainable farming. Have your say in shaping the future of German agriculture before the deadline.

It is an agriculture land many plants are plotted into the ground and in front of of the field...
It is an agriculture land many plants are plotted into the ground and in front of of the field there is a machine, it is spelling the water on the crops and behind the machine there are huge trees and behind the trees there are other types of crops.

Arable Farming Strategy 2035: Farmers Back Digitalization for Sustainability

The 'Gesellschaft für Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaften des Landbaus' (GWSL) published a statement on the Agricultural Strategy 2035 in September 2020. Today marks the deadline for the online consultation on the Arable Farming Strategy 2035.

The GWSL's statement highlights the potential of digital technologies in agriculture. A significant majority of farmers, 93%, believe these technologies help reduce the use of fertilizers, crop protection agents, and other resources. Additionally, 69% of farmers consider digitalization a major opportunity for a more sustainable sector. This sentiment is echoed by 81% of German farmers who see digitalization as a path to greater sustainability.

The online consultation for the Arable Farming Strategy 2035, which aims to incorporate these views and more, closes today. Farmers and stakeholders are encouraged to participate to shape the future of agriculture.

The deadline for the online consultation on the Arable Farming Strategy 2035 has arrived. Farmers' positive views on digitalization's role in sustainability have been noted. The strategy will consider these perspectives as it looks to the future of German agriculture.

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